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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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Austin man dies while hiking at Grand Canyon National Park

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www.kxan.com – Taylor Girtman – 2024-07-01 13:45:12

SUMMARY: An Austin man, 69-year-old Scott Sims, died while hiking in the Grand Canyon National Park, according to the National Park Service. Sims was trying to reach Phantom Ranch via the South Kaibab Trail. Around 7 p.m. Saturday, he was found unconscious on the River Trail. Bystanders performed CPR until paramedics arrived from Phantom Ranch, but efforts to revive him were unsuccessful. An investigation into his death is ongoing. The National Park Service advises against hiking the inner canyon between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. due to extreme temperatures that can reach over 120 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Trump immunity: What happens next in Jack Smith’s DC election case after the Supreme Court’s immunity decision

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abc13.com – CNNWire – 2024-07-01 13:04:52

SUMMARY: The Supreme Court has ruled that Donald Trump is entitled to some immunity from prosecution. Special counsel Jack Smith’s election interference case against Trump is expected to proceed with written arguments and witness testimonies before Judge Tanya Chutkan in Washington, DC. The Supreme Court must first formally hand down its opinion to the federal courts, a process that typically takes up to a month. The ruling has implications for various allegations against Trump, requiring lower courts to analyze his actions to determine what constitutes official presidential acts. Future appeals and legal challenges could delay any potential trial.

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Study ranks UT Austin one of Texas’ ‘best value’ colleges

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www.kxan.com – Kelsey Thompson – 2024-07-01 12:40:41

SUMMARY: A recent study by SmartAsset named the University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) the second “best value” college in Texas, following Rice University. The study assessed colleges based on metrics like starting salary, tuition, living expenses, student retention rate, and average scholarships and grants. Rice University scored 90.10, with notable stats including $46,239 in average scholarships and a $77,900 median starting salary. UT Austin scored 80.13, with $11,892 in scholarships and a $65,900 median starting salary. The top 10 list also included the University of Houston, UT Dallas, and Texas A&M. Full details are available online.

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