Of the global revenue from tobacco taxes of $269 billion in 2013-14, less than $1 billion was invested in tobacco control, a new report finds.
2017
Posted inNation & World
Deep freeze kills 61 people in Europe
Migrants, the homeless and the elderly are especially suffering.
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Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News, Politics
Rare photograph of Lincoln’s first inauguration on view Thursday at Bowdoin
Recently acquired by the art museum, the photo is one of three from that day known to exist.
Posted inNation & World
Afghanistan bombings kill over 30 people, wound scores
The attacks show the insurgents’ ability to penetrate security and deal another blow to government claims that its U.S.-aided forces are gaining the upper hand.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Bath man charged with having stolen handgun
Damon Peacock was charged three weeks ago in connection with a motor vehicle theft.
Posted inBusiness
General Motors emits optimism for 2017
The automaker expects continued strong sales – especially of SUVs – in both the U.S. and China.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
In his farewell address to nation, Obama says, ‘The future should be ours’
The president defends his vision and looks back and ahead, in a speech that ends with emotion.
Posted inBusiness
IRS delaying over 40 million tax refunds for low-income families
A new law is designed to give the agency more time to screen the returns for theft and fraud.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture
Ani DiFranco writing a memoir
The book will reflect upon her ‘eventful and radical life.’
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Kardashian West heist looks like an inside job
A chauffeur and his brother are arrested in the $10 million jewelry theft.