U.S. Lags Behind Other Countries in Hepatitis-C Cures

U.S. Lags Behind Other Countries in Hepatitis-C Cures

Despite an arsenal of drugs, many Americans are still unaware of their infections until it’s too late. A Biden initiative languishes without Congressional approval.
Biden Delays Ban on Menthol Cigarettes

Biden Delays Ban on Menthol Cigarettes

The proposal had been years in the making, in an effort to curb death rates of Black smokers targeted by Big Tobacco. In an election year, the president’s worries about support among Black voters may have influenced the postponement.
Xi Is Meeting Blinken With Tough Issues on the Agenda

Xi Is Meeting Blinken With Tough Issues on the Agenda

The direct meeting with China’s leader is a sign of continued effort to ease tensions, but officials expect little progress on core issues like Taiwan, trade and Chinese support of Russia.