Tobacco industry's policy interference on the rise: report

The tobacco industry’s influence on public health policy making in the US is increasing, according to the latest report from anti-smoking organization Action on Smoking and Health (ASH). ASH’s Tobacco Industry Intervention Index 2025, first provided to The Hill, found that the U.S. scored 89 out of 100 on the Global Tobacco Industry Intervention Index,…

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European markets on Weds Sept. 3: Stoxx 600, FTSE, DAX

Daniel Sorabji | AFP | Getty Images LONDON — European stocks are expected to open broadly higher on Wednesday, reversing negative sentiment in the previous session that was driven by regional fiscal concerns. The U.K.’s FTSE index is seen opening marginally higher, Germany’s DAX 0.3% higher, France’s CAC 40 up 0.4% and Italy’s FTSE MIB up…

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