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Cabbacis Granted U.S. Patent for Vaporizer Pods Containing Tobacco and Hemp

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cabbacis (OTCQB: CABI), a U.S. federally-licensed tobacco-product manufacturer focused on its patented harm-reduction products being developed under the iBlend™ brand name, today announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued a patent to Cabbacis for vaporizer pods for oral electronic vaporizers. U.S. Patent No. 12,527,346, which expires on January 1, 2039, includes seven claims on pods for electronic vaporizers. The claims cover va...
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Chicago Atlantic Closes Senior Secured Financing to S1 Enterprises, the Parent Company of Illicit Cannabis

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Chicago Atlantic announced that it acted as joint lead arranger and administrative agent on a senior secured credit facility to S1 Enterprises (the “Company”). The Company is the parent of Illicit, a vertically integrated cannabis operator with established operations in Missouri and New Jersey. Proceeds from the transaction will be used to finance the sale of 100% of the Company’s equity to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The ESOP encompasses the Company’s Mis...
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Philip Morris International Opens Dialogue on the Future of Human Cognition as a Defining Frontier in the Age of AI

STAMFORD, CT--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE: PM) today released a new white paper, “Human Cognition: The Next Frontier?”, inviting leaders across business, policy, and academia to join a global conversation on the evolving role of human cognition as artificial intelligence transforms work, society, and the economy. The white paper explores how human capabilities such as - critical thinking, creativity and adaptability - are poised to become the “superskill” of the futu...
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Haypp Group Names Gabriel De Prado President, U.S. Market

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Haypp Group, parent company of Nicokick.com and Northerner.com, leading e-commerce retailers specializing in nicotine pouches, today announced that Gabriel De Prado will assume the role of President, U.S. Market, effective January 9, 2026. De Prado, previously Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), will lead Haypp Group’s U.S. business operations. His mandate includes accelerating commercial execution, deepening regulatory engagement, and strengthening the company’s positi...
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Walmart Announces Leadership Changes

BENTONVILLE, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Walmart Inc. (Nasdaq: WMT) today announced that its Board of Directors has elected new leaders to its Executive Council. Incoming President and Chief Executive Officer of Walmart Inc. John Furner also shared additional changes designed to help fuel innovation and drive the new era of retail. "Over my 32 years with Walmart, I’ve seen that our people are our greatest competitive advantage. These internal promotions reflect our culture of opportunity and the dep...
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Altria to Host Webcast of 2025 Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year Results

RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Altria to Host Webcast of 2025 Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year Results...
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PMI is Invested in America: Already Over $20 Billion of U.S.-Related Investments with Significant Further Amounts Planned

STAMFORD, CT--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Philip Morris International (NYSE: PM) and its U.S. businesses (PMI U.S.) are strongly committed to investing in America, with over $20 billion of PMI investments since 2022 majority-related to both acquiring and further investing in U.S. manufacturing capabilities, commercial rights and infrastructure, and U.S. jobs. With around $19 billion of these investments in 2022, including the acquisition of Swedish Match which generates the large majority of its revenues...
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Cabbacis to Host Live Webinar to Discuss $7.5 Million Offering and its Better Smoking and Vaping Alternatives

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cabbacis (OTCQB: CABI) today announced that the Company will host an Investor Webinar on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 11:30 AM ET....
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Governor Murphy Signs Landmark Cannabis Worker Protections into Law

TRENTON, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The United Food and Commercial Workers International Union, Local 152 today applauds Governor Phil Murphy for signing legislation into law that formally extends clear and enforceable labor rights to cannabis workers across New Jersey, marking a historic milestone for workers in the Garden State’s growing cannabis industry. “Today’s signing is a victory for all working people in New Jersey,” said Daniel Ross Jr., President of UFCW Local 152. “Cannabis cultivation...
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Improving Physical Health Tops Americans’ 2026 Resolutions, with Finances a Close Second, Northerner Survey Finds

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As Americans look ahead to 2026, improving physical health has emerged as the most popular New Year’s resolution, followed closely by improving finances, according to new survey results released by Northerner.com in conjunction with Nicokick.com, leading online retailers of nicotine pouches. Conducted by the internationally recognized market insights firm Censuswide, the survey polled 1,000 US adults to uncover the realities of setting and maintaining past resolutio...