Good evening. This snapshot of stories and roundup is recommended just for you, based on your interests and reading history. | | | | (The Washington Post/The Washington Post illustration; iStock) | | | | | | |  What to know The article explores the resurgence of cigarette smoking as a social trend, driven by nostalgia and a shift in public sentiment. Despite health warnings, cigarettes are seen as a vintage vice, appealing for their straightforwardness compared to modern vices. Celebrities and social media influencers contribute to this trend, although actual smoking rates have declined, according to a 2025 CDC study. Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed. | | | | Opinion Nicholas A. Christakis | | | | How was today's newsletter? | | | | | | | | |
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