Australia to ban import of disposable vapes as youth addiction soars
Vapes were "not sold as a recreational product, especially not one targeted to our kids, but that is what it has become," Australia's health minister said.
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Vapes were "not sold as a recreational product, especially not one targeted to our kids, but that is what it has become," Australia's health minister said.
Among middle schoolers, increases were seen in the use of tobacco products.
The report also found that White non-Hispanic Americans between 18 and 24 vape more than Latino, Asian or Black youth in the same age group.
The influx comes despite a crackdown by the FDA and involves mostly sweet and fruity flavors that make them teens' favorites, the AP says.
The teenager who shot and killed another teen during a vape juice robbery has been sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 40 years. Demarea Mitchell, 19, was sentenced for the murder of Lloyd Chavez IV.
The teenager who planned a robbery that ended with the death of 18-year-old Lloyd Chavez IV in Centennial in 2019 has been sentenced to life in prison.
Boulder County is joining a federal lawsuit against Juul Labs. The suit claims the vaping company of targeting and appealing to teenagers.
Just four days into new regulations on e-cigarettes and nicotine, Boulder vape shops are having mixed results in figuring out how to operate.
Only tobacco, mint and menthol flavors will remain for sale in the United States.
When Mark Branson's phone beeped with a news alert Wednesday morning, he didn't expect it would hit him so hard.
U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) said she agrees with President Trump on his proposal to ban favored e-cigarettes.
A number of parents, health officials and Boulder Valley School District leaders are hopeful proposed regulations on the sales of e-cigarettes will help curb use by teens.
As of Monday, the Colorado Clean Indoor Air Act now includes e-cigarettes and vaping.
Starting Monday, E-cigarettes and vaping devices are illegal indoors in Colorado. Public health officials say the new law will protect everyone from secondhand exposure.
Aspen is now the first city in Colorado to ban the sale of flavored nicotine products.
Gov. Jared Polis signed a bill into law which targets the use of vaping products indoors.
The lawsuit is the first by a state over the company's alleged marketing toward teens.
Colorado lawmakers are discussing possible limits on where e-cigarettes can be used.
Finding a place to vape in Colorado could soon be as hard as finding a place to smoke. State lawmakers plan to amend the Clean Indoor Air Act to include e-cigarettes.
According to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Colorado teens have the highest incidence of vaping in the country.
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment says Colorado teenagers vape or use e-cigarettes more than in any other state.
The Colorado QuitLine is taking much younger callers in response to the popularity of vaping among teenagers.
Gov. John Hickenlooper and local health groups are working to curb the number of young Coloradans who vape.
The Food and Drug Administration has labeled teen vaping as an epidemic.
Federal health officials on Tuesday announced a nationwide crackdown on underage use of a popular e-cigarette brand.
This fall, 120 space researchers are urging the FCC to study satellite mega-constellations, including SpaceX's Starlink. Now Colorado scientists and night sky photographers are calling for more responsible use of satellites.
Devin Neal ran for 207 yards and three touchdowns, caught four passes for 80 yards and another score, and led Kansas to a victory over Colorado on Saturday that dealt a big blow to the Buffs' hopes of playing for the Big 12 title.
Two people were killed and a third was injured when a U.S. Civil Air Patrol plane crashed in Colorado's Front Range Saturday morning.
Jeffrey Wood, the former chief of the Ouray Police Department who was fired after a slew of allegations were leveled against him, is now suing the city in federal court, claiming city officials violated his constitutional rights.
A man is dead after a crash near Tower Road and 40th Avenue and the man who allegedly caused it will be taken to jail after his release from the hospital after police say he had an outstanding warrant.
This fall, 120 space researchers are urging the FCC to study satellite mega-constellations, including SpaceX's Starlink. Now Colorado scientists and night sky photographers are calling for more responsible use of satellites.
Two people were killed and a third was injured when a U.S. Civil Air Patrol plane crashed in Colorado's Front Range Saturday morning.
Jeffrey Wood, the former chief of the Ouray Police Department who was fired after a slew of allegations were leveled against him, is now suing the city in federal court, claiming city officials violated his constitutional rights.
A man is dead after a crash near Tower Road and 40th Avenue and the man who allegedly caused it will be taken to jail after his release from the hospital after police say he had an outstanding warrant.
Saturday will be mild and dry with daytime high temperatures above average in the 60s. A pattern change arrives for the second half of the weekend.
Watch meteorologist Callie Zanandrie's forecast.
A convicted sex offender who allegedly contaminated cupcakes for a child's birthday party with his bodily fluids will remain behind bars through at least Dec. 20.
Guilty pleas were entered by the owners of the Return to Nature Funeral Home.
The Dakota Ridge Eagles are looking to move to the next round of playoffs after a challenging season on and off the field. This season has been a sad one due to two deaths within the Dakota Ridge community. They are going into the quarterfinals as the no. 1 seed. Early in the season, Dakota Ridge's defensive coordinator Tierre Duran lost his wife after she passed away due to health issues. A couple of weeks later, the team would learn of another tragedy after a former Dakota Ridge football player, Walker Moench died in a tragic dirt bike accident. His brother, Trent, still plays for the team. The team is currently 10-1, as they hope to extend their season 11-1 after a playoff game against the 8th-ranked team, Ponderosa.
The Return to Nature Funeral Home co-owners appeared in El Paso County Court on Friday and pleaded guilty to corpse abuse charges.
Devin Neal ran for 207 yards and three touchdowns, caught four passes for 80 yards and another score, and led Kansas to a victory over Colorado on Saturday that dealt a big blow to the Buffs' hopes of playing for the Big 12 title.
After a near-perfect season – they only lost two games and won the NWSL Shield title – the Orlando Pride finished at the top of the table and will play for the championship on Saturday.
The NFL has made a major scheduling change, flexing Denver's upcoming game in December against the Chargers to Thursday Night Football.
According to the Broncos, this is the first time in franchise history that a Broncos rookie quarterback has earned the honors.
Head coach Michael Malone on Tuesday night reached 432 wins as the head coach of the Denver Nuggets. That ties the record held by legendary coach Doug Moe.
Scott Bessent, the founder of the Connecticut-based hedge fund Key Square Group, had been making a full-court press for the post.
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza — also known as bird flu — is killing layer hens and reducing the nation's egg supply.
The Universal Service Fund was created by Congress in 1996.
A new study says 86% of businesses and organizations hit by cyberattacks were targeted on a weekend or holiday.
After a near-perfect season – they only lost two games and won the NWSL Shield title – the Orlando Pride finished at the top of the table and will play for the championship on Saturday.
Lawmakers grilled Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold at the state capitol about her handling of a possible security breach.
Scott Bessent, the founder of the Connecticut-based hedge fund Key Square Group, had been making a full-court press for the post.
The Universal Service Fund was created by Congress in 1996.
A new study says 86% of businesses and organizations hit by cyberattacks were targeted on a weekend or holiday.
Trump's sentencing in the "hush money" case has been delayed by a New York judge.
Researchers have identified a chemical in certain tap water across the United States as chloronitramide anion. Here's what to know.
The federal government put guardrails in place to limit unauthorized plan sign-ups and switches. But the changes could prove to be a burden to consumers.
Kennedy's team is weighing a significant rewrite of the FDA's rules.
A new case of bird flu in a California child without known contact with infected animals is raising concerns about a potential pandemic. Dr. Céline Gounder explains what to know.
Three months after a pet rescue imported a puppy with rabies to Colorado, the state is taking action. That incident resulted in 54 people being treated for rabies and 12 dogs being euthanized.
Scott Bessent, the founder of the Connecticut-based hedge fund Key Square Group, had been making a full-court press for the post.
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza — also known as bird flu — is killing layer hens and reducing the nation's egg supply.
The Universal Service Fund was created by Congress in 1996.
The Supreme Court issued its first opinion of the term, a one-line decision dismissing Facebook's appeal.
Colorado Cherry Company has been a staple for pastries in Northern Colorado for decades now, and the company is now using its new Windsor bakery as an asset that will help it continue sales during natural disasters and more.
Arapahoe County prosecutors have charged a man wanted by Arkansas authorities with dealing fentanyl in Colorado, which they say led to the death of an Englewood man last year.
The police chief in Simla, Colorado, Tony Schiefelbein, has resigned from his position this week as he faced a disciplinary hearing for allowing his teenage son to drive a Simla Police Department vehicle.
Law enforcement agencies are seeing a spike in smash-and-grab burglaries across the northern part of the Denver metro area and up into Northern Colorado.
Every time Michael Bryant leaves his apartment, he worries.
Another criminal case, impacted by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation's ongoing DNA scandal, will lead to a lenient plea bargain for a convicted killer.