Children in the United Kingdom aged 17 and under, as well as individuals born after a specific date, will be prohibited from purchasing cigarettes or vaping products following the approval of stringent smoking regulations by British legislators. Those born after December 31, 2008, will face a lifelong ban on cigarette purchases under the recently passed Tobacco and Vapes Bill. The legislation, set to be granted royal assent next week, introduces stricter controls on vaping by prohibiting the sale of vaping and nicotine items to individuals under 18 years old and imposing restrictions on advertising, displays, free distribution, and discounts. Hazel Cheeseman, the chief executive of the public...

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Michigan, stating that the state's legal action to close a portion of an old pipeline beneath a Great Lakes channel will remain in state court. Justice Sonia Sotomayor, writing for a unanimous court, mentioned that Enbridge, a company based in Calgary, took too long to attempt moving the case to federal court. The dispute revolves around a pipeline that has transported crude oil and natural gas liquids between Superior, Wis., and Sarnia, Ont., since 1953. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel initiated the lawsuit in state court in June 2019 to invalidate the easement allowing Enbridge to run a...

The government is contemplating reintroducing consumer incentives for electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids as part of its national automotive strategy. Insiders familiar with...

This week's edition of Your Lens showcases captivating images of birds, insects, and stunning landscapes. To have your photos featured in the upcoming edition,...