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.
Some areas in Colorado's high country have received over 20" of snow during this most recent storm, but many people chose to brave the weather to celebrate the holidays.
Police are investigating a crash in the Denver metro area involving a school bus. Authorities are asking drivers to use alternate routes.
While Colorado got socked in with snow Friday night through Saturday, the snowfall totals to our north are outrageous.
"We're reviewing the process, and we'll see," Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said. "Whatever we were to decide to release, we'd have to be very responsible about reviewing that right now."
President Trump presented medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony.
Some areas in Colorado's high country have received over 20" of snow during this most recent storm, but many people chose to brave the weather to celebrate the holidays.
Police are investigating a crash in the Denver metro area involving a school bus. Authorities are asking drivers to use alternate routes.
While Colorado got socked in with snow Friday night through Saturday, the snowfall totals to our north are outrageous.
While many pets in the Denver area enjoy snuggling up to their owners during the holiday season, not all are so lucky.
Several bear cubs in the care of Colorado Parks and Wildlife were recently released back into the wild.
Heavy mountain snow is coming to an end, but the winds could still be an issue over Colorado's higher mountain passes.
On Saturday, the Denver International Airport suffered a brief power outage at the core of the C Concourse that affected trains and restaurants.
Two Douglas County neighborhoods were under shelter-in-place orders overnight while deputies searched for a road rage suspect.
Some areas in Colorado's high country have received over 20" of snow during this most recent storm, but many people chose to brave the weather to celebrate the holidays.
Police are investigating a crash in the Denver metro area involving a school bus they say involves multiple injuries. According to the Lakewood Police Department, the bus and another vehicle were involved in a crash at W. 6th Avenue and Kipling Street around 8 p.m.
FIFA released the World Cup schedule on Saturday that will feature 104 matches spread across 11 cities in the United States, with three in Mexico and two in Canada.
At 8-0, their best start in almost 80 years, the CU Buffs appear to be flying high. The last time the Buffs played at Moby Arena, the winningest team in CU history lost.
The Cherry Creek Bruins are back in the state Colorado state 5A football championships, but for one student athlete, this weekend is about far more than the quest for another title.
Many local businesses around Canvas Stadium are preparing for an influx in business during the CHSAA state football championships.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer.
"We're reviewing the process, and we'll see," Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said. "Whatever we were to decide to release, we'd have to be very responsible about reviewing that right now."
President Trump presented medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony.
FIFA released the World Cup schedule on Saturday that will feature 104 matches spread across 11 cities in the United States, with three in Mexico and two in Canada.
The change to the schedule comes shortly after the Trump administration announced new fees for non-resident visitors.
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey said the family expects Andrew Wolfe to be in acute care for another two to three weeks.
"We're reviewing the process, and we'll see," Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said. "Whatever we were to decide to release, we'd have to be very responsible about reviewing that right now."
President Trump presented medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony.
Friends, family and many others gathered to remember the life and legacy of former Colorado State Sen. Faith Winter on Friday at the Colorado State Capitol.
Two people who survived an early September U.S. attack on an alleged drug boat were waving overhead before they were killed in a now-controversial second strike, according to two sources.
The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with members appointed by RFK Jr., voted to change longstanding recommendations on the hepatitis B vaccine.
A program at University of Colorado Anschutz is connecting its health care students with seniors to help prepare them for future interactions with older generations.
A clinical study into weight loss drugs for pets just launched, with results from the trial expected by next summer.
The CDC's vaccine advisory panel meets Thursday and Friday to discuss recommendations for the hepatitis B vaccine and the schedule of childhood shots.
The former officials said the FDA's plans to revamp how certain life-saving vaccines are handled would "disadvantage the people the FDA exists to protect, including millions of Americans at high risk from serious infections."
Many local businesses around Canvas Stadium are preparing for an influx in business during the CHSAA state football championships.
Minimum wages are set to rise in 22 U.S. states and 66 cities and counties next year, even as the federal baseline wage remains at $7.25.
Federal regulators are investigating multiple Texas incidents in which the robotaxis drove around stopped school buses.
As the Denver Nuggets, Denver Broncos and Colorado Avalanche fans celebrate winning seasons so far, local sports stores are ready with all the gear.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
An internal report obtained by CBS Colorado raises several concerns about how Colorado's helitak program is being run.
A veteran Denver commercial real estate broker warned elected Denver officials in December of 2023 to scrap their plans to buy the Denver Post building for $88.5 million.
Colorado is now among the states under a microscope from the U.S. Department of Transportation, after several high-profile crashes involving drivers who couldn't understand road signs written in English.
Before the Broncos won in Week 11, the game at Empower Field at Mile High was preceded by a tense showdown between an air traffic controller and the pilot of a single-engine aircraft.
On Sept. 4, the body of Kathleen Mayo was found inside her first floor unit. Police say she was murdered.