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A Zyn shortage is busting users’ buzz as company halts online sales – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

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www.nbcdfw.com – Rob Wile and Victoria Feng | NBC – 2024-06-22 19:14:13

SUMMARY: The fastest-growing nicotine product in the U.S., Zyn, is facing a shortage, causing frustration among users. Zyn, a smokeless nicotine pouch, has seen increased demand due to endorsements from online creators and . Sales surged 80% year over year. However, supply has been disrupted, partly due to a subpoena forcing parent company Philip Morris to halt online sales. Customers speculate a factory fire may have affected supply, but the company attributes the shortage to high demand and is expanding U.S. production capacity. Nonetheless, normal supply levels are not expected until the end of the year.

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Woman shot and killed at apartment on Westpark Drive in Westchase area, Houston police say

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abc13.com – KTRK – 2024-07-03 08:43:25

SUMMARY: A woman was fatally shot at an apartment in Houston’s Westchase area on Tuesday evening. Houston police reported the incident occurred in the 10000 block of Westpark Drive near S. Gessner Road around 8 p.m. Officers found the 25-year-old woman with gunshot wounds. Investigators believe a man knocked on her door, forced his way inside, leading to a fight and ultimately shooting her. The suspect has not been located and no weapon was found. Neighbors alerted police due to the commotion, and officers are reviewing surveillance footage for leads. The investigation remains ongoing.

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More Prostitution Arrests Amid Plano Police Massage Parlor Investigations

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www.wbap.com – – 2024-07-03 08:08:18

SUMMARY: The City of Plano is intensifying efforts to fight sex trafficking and prostitution. Police recently arrested two women working at Golden Feet Spa for involvement in these activities. Yingchun Jiang, 51, pleaded guilty to prostitution, while Guizhen He, 42, was convicted of unlicensed massage therapy and has a pending prostitution charge. These arrests are part of broader city strategies to combat sex crimes at massage establishments. The move follows similar actions against Tennyson Wellness Center and Red Rose Spa, reflecting a strong commitment to eradicating these illegal activities. Investigations are ongoing to address further illicit operations.

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Austin lane closed for nearly 2 years without any roadwork

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www.kxan.com – Mike Rush – 2024-07-03 07:00:00

SUMMARY: Michael Reyes, an Austin native, has observed significant changes over time on roads like East Ben White Boulevard. He is perplexed by a long-term lane closure on the road’s frontage, which has been blocked by construction barrels for nearly two years, causing congestion and disturbance. Despite driving daily, Reyes hasn’t seen any work done. According to TxDOT, the lane is unsafe due to water damage affecting the pavement’s underlying structure. Delays emerged from initial plans involving private property access; however, with a new plan and a contractor onboard, repairs are set to begin mid-July, expected to take six months and cost approximately $2 million.

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