Washington – October 05, 2026 -- Truth Initiative, the largest U.S. nonprofit focused on nicotine addiction prevention, has named Dr. Vaughan Rees as Chief Research Officer effective October 27, succeeding Dr. Barbara Schillo.

Washington – September 28, 2026 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced plans to evaluate changes to its application framework for new tobacco products, including e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches, aiming to simplify the pathway for these products to reach the market.