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In the era of AI-generated news, readers value trust over customised content

Governments are hiding data, threatening democracy. Here’s how it affects you

AI and the news: How it helps, fails, and why that matters

Tobacco’s toxic reach

Indonesia’s young people are taking on Big Tobacco

Big Tobacco’s toxic waste dodge

Don’t be fooled by Big Tobacco’s sustainability awards

Malaysia makes case for smoking end game

Bhutan banned smoking and it didn’t go so well

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