Dec 27, 2024 · Starting Jan. 1, new restrictions on vaping products will take effect, limiting the number of products Kentuckians will see in stores. Vapor store owners in the state say they will be hit hard by the new restrictions while supporters say it is an attempt to rein in underage vaping and ensure the safety of existing vape products.

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Dec 28, 2024 · Severe weather is expected to keep impacting large parts of the U.S. Southeast on Sunday, after tornadoes and thunderstorms barreled across the U.S. on Saturday, killing at least two people.

3 days ago · The British musician and actress Marianne Faithfull, an icon of London's fertile 1960s music scene, died Thursday at the age of 78. "It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of the singer, songwriter and actress Marianne Faithfull," said a representative in a statement provided to NPR.

Jan 20, 2025 · Scholars Tressie McMillan Cottom and Eddie Glaude reflect on the struggle for civil rights and what it means to celebrate King on the same day that President Donald Trump is sworn into office.

Jan 3, 2025 · Alcohol use is a leading preventable cause of cancer, according to an advisory from the Surgeon General. Studies show a link to at least 7 types of cancer. The more people drink, the higher the risk.

Dec 18, 2024 · BlueOval SK has announced wage increases starting Jan. 1 for workers at the electric vehicle battery campus in Hardin County. The raises come as some workers want to join the United Auto Workers Union.

Nov 21, 2024 · Starting Dec. 1, Kentuckians with a range of chronic illnesses can begin visiting their doctor to be approved for medical marijuana. Patients suffering a wide range of chronic conditions including cancer, Parkinson’s Disease, arthritis, and PTSD must first receive written certification from their physician.