Today is Friday, Sept. 13, 2019. Here’s what you need to know:
Good morning,
In the midst of mysterious illnesses and deaths related to electronic cigarettes, the Trump Administration is planning to ban the sale of non-tobacco-flavored e-cigarettes.
Trump’s main goal for implementing the ban is to “reverse the deeply concerning epidemic of youth e-cigarette use that is impacting children, families, schools and communities.”
Many cities and states across the U.S. have already banned the sale of most flavored e-cigarettes, such as San Francisco and the entire state of Michigan. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are now cautioning people to not use e-cigarettes, especially those bought off the street.
There have been at least 450 vaping-related illnesses throughout multiple states and at least six deaths linked to vaping-related respiratory illness.
News from The Post:
With football season and tailgating in full swing, here are some ways to jazz up your style if you go to the games (The Post)
Ohio University Counseling and Psychological Services welcomed a new therapy dog this semester. (The Post)
Opinion: Chivalry and modern-day feminism aren’t too different. (The Post)
Scores and Game Times:
Ohio volleyball will host its annual Bobcat Invitational this weekend. (The Post)
Ohio football will face off against Marshall on Saturday. (The Post)
Podcasts from The Post:
Hosts Riley Runnells and Bre Offenberger discuss all things entertainment on this week’s episode of Stay Tuned. (The Post)
Athens Weather
Summer is still upon us. Today will be partly cloudy with a 20% chance of rain. The high will be 89 degrees. (Courtesy of Scalia Lab)
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A rare ‘full harvest moon’ will be visible this Friday the 13th and will not occur again until 2049. (NBC News)
Jersey Shores’ Mike Sorrentino was released from prison after serving for tax evasion. (NBC)
Popeyes suggests a “Bring Your Own Bun” option since its popular chicken sandwich is experiencing a shortage. (CNN)
