Gov. Josh Green signed anti-vaping legislation into law on Tuesday in an effort to address the growing use of nicotine products, especially among youth in Hawaiʻi.
The measure bans the shipment of tobacco products to non-licensed retailers and official groups electronic cigarettes and vape juices under the definition of “tobacco products.”
It also introduces a 70% exclusive tax on the wholesale price of each electronic smoking product, which could likely increase consumer costs.
The tax will take effect on Jan. 1, 2024. Lawmakers say it is the first step in protecting Hawaiʻi’s youth from the dangers of “Big Tobacco.”
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The Communications Security Establishment (CSE), one of the federal agencies tasked with countering foreign interference, is experiencing a “major staffing crisis,” a former CSE spy told Radio-Canada/CBC.
The CSE intercepts and decodes communications of foreign targets that seek to harm Canada. It is also responsible for protecting the federal government’s computer network and advising critical infrastructure operators, such as banks and hospitals, on how to protect themselves against cyberattacks.
In a rare interview, the CSE’s chief, Caroline Xavier, did not deny that there is a crisis, but said the shortage of cybersecurity experts is a global problem.
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USS Pinckney (DDG-91) underway in San Diego Bay on Nov. 7, 2023. San Diego Web Cam Photo
ARLINGTON, Va. – A quartet of destroyers will be the test case for the Navy’s $17 billion plan to add a major electronic warfare upgrade to Flight IIA destroyers, service officials outlined last week.Late last year, USS Pinckney (DDG-91) wrapped up the first part of a two-step modernization availability and left General Dynamics’ NASSCO shipyard in San Diego, Calif., for sea-trails with what some in the service have compared to Carrie Fisher’s double bun hairstyle in Star Wars.
Standing two decks high, the…
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France’s lower house of parliament on Thursday approved a bill seeking penalties on ultra-fast fashion products, sold by companies like China’s Shein, aimed at helping to offset their environmental impact.
The bill calls for gradually increasing penalties of up to 10 euros ($11) per individual item of clothing by 2030, as well as for a ban on advertising for such products.
All lawmakers voting unanimously approved the bill, which will head to the senate before it can become law.
The popularity of fashion retailers Shein and Temu — which scale up orders based on demand thanks to ultra-flexible…
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The Fashion Industry – An Overview
According to a 2024 report by The Business Research Company, the global apparel market was worth $655.7 billion in 2023. From there, it is expected to grow to $918.71 billion in 2028, showcasing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.9%. The 2024 State of Fashion Report by McKinsey…
There will be a showing of the film Fashion Reimagined at Avoca Beach Theater on June 2 at 4pm to raise funds for Living Ocean.
Presented by Fan Force Films and BJ’s PJs, the event will also include a fashion parade spotlighting renowned ethical local brands such as BJ’s PJs, Baby Origami DoubleWrap, Carve Sunglasses, and Shapes in the Sand Swimsuits.
The documentary follows fashion designer Amy Powney of cult label Mother of Pearl – a rising star on the London fashion scene.
Raised off-the-grid in rural England by activist parents, she always felt uneasy about the devastating environmental impact…
In March, social media cracked as a community of women outraged by the threat of indecent exposure united in the comments section over a controversial clothing trend. The catalyst was an Instagram post from the US retailer Free People with the caption: “We are wearing micro shorts this season.”
The micro shorts in question are breathtakingly short – roughly the size of a pair of high-waisted boyleg underwear. Some commenters have described the denim styles as “janties”, while one wrote: “As a general rule, my inseam should be longer than my tampon string.”
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Apparel retailer Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail said on Monday it was planning to merge Madura Fashion & Lifestyle into a separate listed entity.
The move follows the company posting losses for the last three quarters due to weak demand as well as increased investments in some brands.
Madura Fashion consists of four lifestyle brands – Louis Phillippe, Van Heusen, Allen Solly and Peter England – and contributes to more than 70 percent of the company’s total revenue, according to its latest quarterly earnings report.
After the demerger, Aditya Birla Fashion said it would focus on luxury and premium brands…