Charley Hull's Popularity and Smoking Habits

LPGA Tour star Charley Hull gained popularity after being seen smoking while signing autographs at the U.S. Women's Open. She explained that she smokes due to stress and wanting to quit vaping.

Dangers of Vaping

22-year-old Jackson Allard almost lost his life due to vaping, leading to pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome. He received a double lung transplant and now advocates for quitting vaping.

Current Events

Arizona's Supreme Court ruled in favor of a near-total abortion ban, the Environmental Protection Agency has set limits on PFAS chemicals in drinking water, President Biden will meet with Japanese Prime Minister Kishida, and NPR is exploring the influence of siblings in a new series.

Vaping Addiction Among Young Adults

Many young people who started vaping nicotine as teens several years ago haven't quit the habit, data show. The trend has led to widespread addiction among the 'Generation Vape,' with high rates of continued use in young adults despite warnings and bans on flavored disposables.

New Zealand bans disposable e-cigarettes and raises penalties for selling to minors

New Zealand bans disposable e-cigarettes and raises penalties for selling to minors following concerns over youth vaping rates. Georgia mom shares story of son having a stroke after smoking fentanyl-laced vape.

Crackdown on Illegal Sale of Vaping Products

Legislation aimed at cracking down on the illegal sale of electronic cigarettes to young people and keeping unauthorized vaping products out of stores won passage in the Kentucky House. The bill would require businesses to acknowledge their involvement in tobacco product sales, with fines for violations.