The rise and fall of America's deadly love affair with the cigarette
Cigarettes have been linked to tens of millions of deaths in the United States. Despite their historical popularity, the product has faced significant decline over the decades.
Cancer stick. Coffin nail. Cowboy killer. Those are nicknames, through the decades, for the cigarette — the once-glamorous desideratum of American society that has been tied to tens of millions of U.S. deaths. The cigarette is not an invention of the United States. And while Marlboro is a top-selling international brand ...
READ NEXT
More on the wire
AI TLDR
The Clark County School District is facing increased budget costs due to rising diesel prices linked to the conflict in the Middle East.
AI TLDR
The Clark County School District is reviewing survey results regarding a facility master plan. Respondents indicated a preference for consolidating and closing schools.
AI TLDR
The Las Vegas Convention Center has added two explosive-detection K-9s to its security team to enhance safety for visitors.