Sanofi, one of the three major insulin makers in the US, has announced a 78% reduction in the list price of its most widely prescribed insulin, Lantus, and a $35 monthly cap for those with private insurance. Uninsured Americans are eligible for Sanofi’s Insulins Valyou Savings Program. President Joe Biden praised the move, and Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk have also announced changes to how they price their insulin this month. The Inflation Reduction Act and the actions of the three major insulin makers are a step in the right direction to make insulin more accessible and affordable for people with diabetes.
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Ten people are facing murder charges after the death of 28-year-old Irvo Otieno at a Virginia state psychiatric institution. Surveillance video showed that Otieno was sitting in a chair when officers pulled him to the floor and that he did not appear combative before the incident. The family of Irvo Otieno is demanding justice and an independent investigation into the incident.
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Vice President Kamala Harris has responded to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' comments about Russia's war in Ukraine, emphasizing the importance of standing up for the values of democracy and freedom, and for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of other nations. She said that it is in America’s interest to ensure that other nations have the same opportunities for prosperity and security. Harris' remarks demonstrate the Biden administration's commitment to defending the sovereignty of other nations and standing up for the values of democracy and freedom.
Three hospital employees and seven sheriff’s deputies in Virginia have been arrested and charged with second-degree murder in the death of Irvo Otieno, a 28-year-old Black man who died at a state mental health facility last week. The Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney for Dinwiddie County said in a news release that the employees were charged with involuntary manslaughter, obstruction of justice, and failure to provide medical care. The incident has sparked outrage in the community and has led to calls for justice for Otieno and his family.
U.S. Border Patrol Chief Raul Ortiz debunked a claim made by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) that agents had found an “explosive” near the southern border in January, confirming that the object was actually a piece of a plastic water bottle. All of the Democrats on the panel opted to boycott the hearing, arguing that Republicans were using the field hearing to “score political points” and spread misinformation. The incident highlights the ongoing political tensions between Republicans and Democrats in Congress.
The North Dakota Supreme Court has ruled to keep in place a lower court order blocking the enforcement of the state's trigger law banning abortion while a legal challenge continues. This case was brought by the Red River Women’s Clinic, which argued that the state constitution protected a right to an abortion in certain circumstances. The decision is seen as a victory for abortion rights advocates in the state, and will keep the trigger law blocked while the lawsuit over its constitutionality proceeds.