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Cuba's power outages and other top photos from Latin America and the Caribbean 02/06/2026 01:52am • Jan. 30 - Feb. 1, 2026 Cubans getting by without power as outages persist and tensions with US escalate. Argentina fires ravage pristine Patagonia forests. After Mexico bans vapes, cartels tighten their grip on a booming market. This gallery was curated by photo editor Anita Baca, based in Mexico Ci After Mexico bans vapes, cartels tighten their grip on a booming market 01/31/2026 12:11am • MEXICO CITY (AP) — When a drug cartel came calling at a store selling vapes in northern Mexico, the owners knew they were powerless. The cartel abducted two employees, blindfolded them and demanded to speak with their bosses. The cartel said it was seizing the store, which would only be allowed to Altria earnings fall short amid lower cigarette sales and competition for nicotine products 01/29/2026 11:42am • WASHINGTON (AP) — Shares of Altria dipped Thursday after the tobacco giant reported flat earnings due to declining cigarettes sales and challenging competition for newer products, including flavored nicotine pouches. The Richmond, Virginia-based company said fourth-quarter revenue slid 2% to $5.8 DC area gets some failing grades in newest 'State of Tobacco Control' report 01/28/2026 06:48pm • When it comes to efforts to reduce tobacco use in the D.C. area, there is still some work to be done, according to a new report from the American Lung Association that gave failing grades to parts of the region. "We still continue to fail across the DMV with regards to funding for state tobacco p What to know about FDA's review of new Zyn advertising proposal 01/22/2026 04:06pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans who smoke may soon be hearing a lot more about Zyn, the flavored nicotine pouches that have generated billions in sales while going viral on social media. The Food and Drug Administration convened a public meeting Thursday to consider whether Philip Morris International 7 Best High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Buy Now 12/28/2025 07:00pm • Buying and holding high-quality stocks is an excellent way to build wealth over the long term. Stocks represent an ownership, or equity, stake in a company. Over the long run, equities have historically provided higher total returns compared to conservative vehicles like bank savings or bonds. While Teen drug use remains low, but survey finds small rise in heroin and cocaine use 12/17/2025 03:08pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Teen use of alcohol, nicotine and marijuana remains at record lows, according to national survey results released Wednesday. They consume a lot of energy drinks, though. And there are slight, but concerning, increases in heroin and cocaine use. But overall, the findings indicate te 7 Best European Stocks to Buy Now 12/16/2025 07:00pm • As global markets evolve going into 2026, European equities remain a compelling investment opportunity. While U.S. stocks have dominated headlines as the S&P 500 has gained about 16% since Jan. 1, major indexes of European stocks are also up big, with the diversified Euro Stoxx 50 up about 16% a How to Support Someone With a Drug Addiction 12/11/2025 07:00pm • Nick Padlo's addiction to alcohol and drugs didn't happen overnight. "I was using them as a tool to cope with depression and anxiety," says the recovered addict and founder of Sophros Recovery in Florida. But his addiction made his mental health even worse. Eventually, he realized getting help was i What a federal ban on THC-infused drinks and snacks could mean for the hemp industry 11/28/2025 12:27pm • MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The production lines at Indeed Brewing moved quickly, the cans filling not with beer, but with THC-infused seltzer. The product, which features the compound that gets cannabis users high, has been a lifeline at Indeed and other craft breweries as alcohol sales have fallen in rec They relied on marijuana to get through the day. But then days felt impossible without it 11/25/2025 09:21am • BROOKLINE, Mass. (AP) — For the past several years, 75-year-old Miguel Laboy has smoked a joint with his coffee every morning. He tells himself he won’t start tomorrow the same way, but he usually does. “You know what bothers me? To have cannabis on my mind the first thing in the morning,” h More people are addicted to marijuana, but fewer of them are seeking help, experts say 11/25/2025 09:15am • Megan Feller smoked pot several times a day and couldn’t eat, sleep or function without it. But at the time, she didn't see the need to reach out for help. “I didn’t think cannabis was a big deal,” the 24-year-old said. “It was really socially accepted.” This attitude is common. As more Why are more young adults having strokes? Donald Glover suffers health scare 11/24/2025 06:00pm • Donald Glover says he suffered from a stroke last year, which forced the Grammy-winning musician to call off his tour. Glover, who goes by the stage name Childish Gambino, shared news about the health scare over the weekend while on stage at the Camp Flog Gnaw festival in Los Angeles. Glover i What's inside the vaping devices Virginia students are using? 11/24/2025 02:15pm • Vaping devices confiscated from students in Virginia schools last year mainly contained nicotine, but a fraction had chemicals found in cannabis plants, and newer devices pose health risks to kids using them, according to researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University. During a joint School Boar Russian lawmakers approve tax hike bill to boost economy as the war with Ukraine nears 4 years 11/18/2025 09:26am • Russian lawmakers endorsed new tax hikes on Tuesday as Moscow looks for new revenue sources to boost its economy during its nearly four-year war with Ukraine. Legislators in the lower house of parliament, the State Duma, approved the key second reading of a bill that will raise value-added tax from