Reynoldsville woman accused of providing son marijuana Monday, September 25 by Louise BennettREYNOLDSVILLE – Charges of child endangerment and corruption of minors have been filed against a Reynoldsville woman for allegedly smoking marijuana daily with her underage son for about five months.According to police reports, 44-year-old Leanne Clark was suspected of child abuse by a Jefferson... Read More.
Ed Sheeran copyright case: Songwriter’s lawyer points to ‘smoking gun’ Tuesday, April 25 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Musician Ed Sheeran was in Manhattan federal court Tuesday as opening statements began in a copyright infringement trial involving alleged similarities between his Grammy-winning song "Thinking Out Loud" and the Marvin Gaye classic "Let's Get It On."Sheeran, seated in a dark suit... Read More.
Smoking marijuana may be more harmful to lungs than smoking cigarettes, study finds Wednesday, November 16 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- People who smoke marijuana were more likely to have certain types of lung damage than people who smoked cigarettes, according to a new study that reviewed lung scans of smokers. The researchers who led the study say their findings suggest smoking... Read More.
Smoking, vaping increases risk of death from COVID, study finds Thursday, July 28 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Smokers and vapers are more likely to have a severe case of COVID-19 or die of the disease, a new study finds.People who reported use of tobacco products prior to their hospitalization were 39% more likely to be put on mechanical... Read More.
Brad Pitt talks quitting smoking, loneliness in candid new interview Wednesday, June 22 by ABC NewsBrad Pitt got candid in an interview for the August issue of GQ.The Oscar winner, 58, opened up about where he sees himself in his career, feelings of loneliness, and how he has put his health first by quitting smoking... Read More.
Tips for quitting smoking as your New Year’s Resolution Saturday, January 1 by wcednewsPennsylvania – It’s that time of year again – a time to look over the past 12 months and make resolutions for how to do it better in the new year.Along with hitting the gym more often and starting a diet, quitting smoking tops... Read More.
GOP calls for rep to resign after encouraging young son to smoke, swear Saturday, October 10 by wcednewsHarrisburg, PA (AP News) — Republican leaders in Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives are calling for one of their members to resign after a newspaper disclosed the existence of videos in which he encourages his 5-year-old son to draw from a cigar and use profane... Read More.
PA files lawsuit against e-cig manufacturer Juul for marketing to teens Tuesday, February 11 by wcednewsHarrisburg, PA (AP) — The Pennsylvania attorney general's office is suing electronic cigarette manufacturer Juul over how its products are marketed and sold to teenagers.The office on Monday filed a complaint in Philadelphia court, seeking an injunction to halt its e-cigarette sales in Pennsylvania... Read More.
PA DCNR bans tobacco and vape use at state park playgrounds Saturday, February 8 by wcednewsHarrisburg, PA - Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn and Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine announced a ban on all forms of tobacco, vaping, and e-cigarettes at playgrounds in all state parks.“Directly in line with our parks’ mission of promoting... Read More.
74-year-old Clarion County woman dies in fire caused by cigarette Tuesday, January 14 by wcednewsClarion County, PA – A Clarion County woman died in a house fire earlier this week, which investigators now say was caused by her smoking near an oxygen tank.74-year-old Jacquelyn Kubla from East Brady Borough in Clarion County had been sitting in a recliner... Read More.
