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Jun 9, 2026
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Is smoking making a comeback?
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Open this photo in gallery: Online trends on social media show smoking and nicotine products are having a cultural resurgence among Gen Z. KIN CHEUNG/ASSOCIATED PRESS COMMENTS SHARE SAVE FOR LATER Listen to this podcast 28:41 1X Listen to this episode by clicking above or subscribe to The Decibel on your favourite podcast app or platform: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts and YouTube. Smoking cigarettes is cool again. Apparently. Social media and accounts online are raving about the habit, turning it into a trend with images from celebrities and appealing to Gen …
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Jun 9, 2026