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Leading Public Health Advocacy Organization Marks the Anniversary of the Affordable Care Act

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This year marks the 14th anniversary of the enactment of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Its passage was the most significant advancement of health policy since the establishment of Medicare and Medicaid in the 1960s and made healthcare accessible and affordable for millions more Americans. Despite efforts to repeal and restrict the ACA, the progress the legislation has made toward health equity and improving public health prevention is significant and lifesaving. It must be preserved.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This year marks the 14th anniversary of the enactment of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
  • Despite efforts to repeal and restrict the ACA, the progress the legislation has made toward health equity and improving public health prevention is significant and lifesaving.
  • Health insurance enrollment has soared in the years since the Affordable Care Act became law.
  • The creation of the Prevention and Public Health Fund (PPHF) has been an important tool for improving health outcomes and reducing health expenditures.

BBQGuys Hosted a VIP Preview Party Featuring a Celebrity Guest Appearance by Jena Sims, Shep Rose and Other Influencers to Celebrate the Opening of Its West Palm Beach Backyard Design Center in Partnership with Teak + Table Outdoor

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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BBQGuys is owned by Brand Velocity Group (BVG), a private equity firm founded in 2019 in which former NFL Quarterback Eli Manning is a partner.

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  • BBQGuys is owned by Brand Velocity Group (BVG), a private equity firm founded in 2019 in which former NFL Quarterback Eli Manning is a partner.
  • South Florida notables had the opportunity to exclusively experience the new Backyard Design Center and enjoy complimentary cocktails and bites.
  • This is BBQGuys' third design center in the U.S., with existing destinations in Alpharetta, Georgia and Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
  • It also provides customers with a turnkey experience showcasing completed backyards and offering complimentary 3D design services custom-tailored to their preferences and style.

KT&G CEO and CEO nominee meet with PMI CEO to discuss the two companies' global partnership

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Friday, March 15, 2024
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SEOUL, South Korea, March 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- KT&G Corporation's ("KT&G") (KRX:033780) CEO Bok-in Baek and CEO nominee Kyung-man Bang convened a meeting with Philip Morris International Inc.'s ("PMI") CEO Jacek Olczak on March 12, 2024 at the KT&G headquarters in Seoul, South Korea to discuss the two companies' global partnership. The meeting was attended not only by the CEOs of both companies but also by Kyung-man Bang, who was newly appointed as the KT&G CEO nominee on February 22, 2024. Mr. Bang's participation resulted in sharing of the long-term roadmap and vision of the partnership.

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  • The meeting was attended not only by the CEOs of both companies but also by Kyung-man Bang, who was newly appointed as the KT&G CEO nominee on February 22, 2024.
  • Mr. Bang's participation resulted in sharing of the long-term roadmap and vision of the partnership.
  • KT&G and PMI particularly focused on reviewing the achievements of their partnership over the past four years.
  • Going forward, we will strive to secure our future growth momentum and propel the company into global top-tier position by building on the collaboration with PMI."

El Septimo - The World’s Best Cigar Brand - Will Unveil Its First $9 Cigar

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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Italy Toscana (Toro 6 x 52): A rich, layered cigar that captures the essence and heritage of Tuscany's famed wines.

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  • Italy Toscana (Toro 6 x 52): A rich, layered cigar that captures the essence and heritage of Tuscany's famed wines.
  • Zaya S. Younan, CEO of El Septimo, reflects on the launch: "The Culinary Art Collection epitomizes our dedication to innovation and excellence.
  • El Septimo cigars have carved out a prestigious position in the luxury cigar market, distinguished by their exceptional quality and strength.
  • El Septimo’s dedication to the craft of cigar making is evident in the depth and variety of its flavor profiles, making each cigar a unique experience.

The Canadian Vaping Association calls on the federal government to maintain science-based vaping regulations

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Friday, February 23, 2024
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Contrary to many claims, a blanket ban on flavoured vaping products is a harmful approach to public health.

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  • Contrary to many claims, a blanket ban on flavoured vaping products is a harmful approach to public health.
  • Moreover, mounting evidence suggests that banning flavours leads to an increase in smoking among both adults and youth .
  • Rather than imposing flavour bans, the CVA supports, based on the strongest evidence, the enforcement of regulations that protect young people while also promoting harm reduction for adults.
  • Conversely, provinces like Ontario and Alberta with balanced regulation have the lowest rates of youth vaping in Canada.

Dupixent® (dupilumab) sBLA Accepted for FDA Priority Review for Treatment of COPD with Type 2 Inflammation

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Friday, February 23, 2024
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TARRYTOWN, N.Y. and PARIS, Feb. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: REGN) and Sanofi today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted for Priority Review the supplemental Biologics License Application (sBLA) for Dupixent® (dupilumab) in a sixth potential indication as an add-on maintenance treatment in certain adult patients with uncontrolled chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The target action date for the FDA decision is June 27, 2024. Regulatory submissions are under review in China and Europe.

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  • The target action date for the FDA decision is June 27, 2024.
  • Regulatory submissions are under review in China and Europe.
  • In both trials, Dupixent rapidly and significantly improved lung function compared to placebo, with improvements sustained at 52 weeks.
  • Priority Review is granted to regulatory applications seeking approval for therapies that have the potential to provide significant improvements in the treatment, diagnosis or prevention of serious conditions.

Press Release: Dupixent® sBLA accepted for FDA Priority Review for treatment of COPD with type 2 inflammation

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Friday, February 23, 2024
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted for Priority Review the supplemental Biologics License Application (sBLA) for Dupixent® (dupilumab) in a sixth potential indication as an add-on maintenance treatment in certain adult patients with uncontrolled chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Key Points: 
  • The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted for Priority Review the supplemental Biologics License Application (sBLA) for Dupixent® (dupilumab) in a sixth potential indication as an add-on maintenance treatment in certain adult patients with uncontrolled chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
  • The target action date for the FDA decision is June 27, 2024.
  • In both trials, Dupixent also rapidly and significantly improved lung function compared to placebo, with improvements sustained at 52 weeks.
  • Priority Review is granted to regulatory applications seeking approval for therapies that have the potential to provide significant improvements in the treatment, diagnosis or prevention of serious conditions.

Vape & Go – Online Vaping Store in the UK Launches New Range of Disposable Vapes

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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“Vape and Go is the UK’s leading vaping retailer online,” said a spokesperson for Vape & Go – Online Vaping Store in the UK.

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  • “Vape and Go is the UK’s leading vaping retailer online,” said a spokesperson for Vape & Go – Online Vaping Store in the UK.
  • “We are dedicated to bringing customers the best possible vaping products at the lowest possible prices.
  • As one of the leading vape stores in the UK, we take immense pride in offering top-quality vaping products and exceptional customer service.
  • Additionally, the online vape store has a hassle-free return policy that makes it easy for customers to return or exchange any product that doesn’t meet their expectations.

Smoke Free Sweden: Health Experts Criticize Misinformation Epidemic Threatening Public Health in Central Asia

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Friday, March 8, 2024
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“RAMPANT and reckless” misinformation about alternative nicotine products being spread throughout Central Asia is endangering lives, say leading international public health experts.

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  • “RAMPANT and reckless” misinformation about alternative nicotine products being spread throughout Central Asia is endangering lives, say leading international public health experts.
  • Sweden’s official smoking rate is 5.6%, on the threshold of being declared officially ‘smoke free’.
  • Leader of Smoke Free Sweden movement and former adviser to three WHO Directors-General Dr Delon Human said:
    “Anti-vaping, or anti-nicotine pouch fear mongering campaigns, are effectively pro-smoking campaigns5, and they are on the rise in Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and wider Central Asia, the resulting knee-jerk prohibitions undermine public health.
  • Smoke Free Sweden is led by Health Diplomats, a global network of public health experts committed to developing and delivering solutions to global health-related problems.

Altria Group, Inc. Announces Retirement of Director Jacinto J. Hernandez From Board of Directors

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Monday, February 26, 2024
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Jacinto J. Hernandez, a director of Altria Group, Inc. (“Altria”), retired from service on our Board of Directors effective February 23, 2024.

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  • Jacinto J. Hernandez, a director of Altria Group, Inc. (“Altria”), retired from service on our Board of Directors effective February 23, 2024.
  • Mr. Hernandez will continue to serve Altria as a strategic advisor under a 5-year advisory services agreement.
  • "We thank Jacinto for his service on our Board," said Kathryn McQuade, Altria’s independent Board Chair.
  • Trademarks related to Altria referenced in this release are the property of Altria or our subsidiaries or are used with permission.