ANNE SCHEDEEN, ALF STAR WHO PLAYED KATE TANNER, DIES AT 77.(PHOTO).

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Anne Schedeen, ALF star who played Kate Tanner, dies at 77 Anne Schedeen, best known for playing Kate Tanner on the NBC sitcom ALF, has died at the age of 77. Her family said she “passed peacefully” in a statement shared Sunday, adding that she died surrounded by the legacy of her life and work. A cause of death was not disclosed. In their tribute, her family described Schedeen as someone with “creative energy,” sharp humor, and a deep love for her family, storytelling, and rescue dogs. They remembered her as a strong presence in their lives, saying her memory would live on through her artwork, handmade creations, and “joie de vivre.” They also asked loved ones to honor her by supporting Habitat for Humanity in lieu of sending flowers. Her longtime agent confirmed her death and said she meant “the world” to both her family and her professional circle. Born in Portland, Oregon, Schedeen developed an early interest in acting, taking part in children’s theater before moving through dinner...

UK APPROVES SWEEPING LAW TO BAN CIGARETTE SALES FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS. (PHOTO).


 UK approves sweeping law to ban cigarette sales for future generations


 The United Kingdom has taken a major step toward eliminating smoking among future generations after lawmakers approved sweeping legislation that bans the sale of cigarettes and other tobacco products to anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 2009. The measure, one of the most aggressive anti-tobacco efforts globally, ensures that today’s children will never be legally sold cigarettes. It also outlaws the sale and supply of herbal smoking products and cigarette papers to the same age group, while introducing a nationwide ban on snus, an oral tobacco product. The law establishes strict enforcement measures, including fines for retailers who fail to verify ages and harsher penalties for repeat violations, with courts given the authority to suspend businesses from selling tobacco or vaping products for up to a year.

The legislation significantly expands government oversight of vaping, granting officials the power to regulate flavors, packaging, and marketing, while also increasing smoke-free and vape-free zones in public areas such as playgrounds, schools, and hospitals. Vaping will also be prohibited in vehicles carrying children, and vape vending machines will be largely eliminated. The policy reflects a broader shift in public health strategy, aiming to phase out smoking entirely rather than simply reduce its prevalence. While the measure has drawn strong support from health advocates and much of the public, some critics argue it could negatively impact businesses and that more emphasis should be placed on education. The move comes as smoking rates continue to decline, but vaping rises, particularly among younger populations, raising new concerns about nicotine use and long-term health effects.


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