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Two pharmaceutical companies with North Carolina ties are working on vaccines and treatments for respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV.

On Tuesday, Republican Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10) expressed his support for the arrest of former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried.

Health care accounts for one out of every $5 spent in the United States. Expensive drugs and medical devices have received public scrutiny, but only recently have hospitals come under the microscope.

The legislation being implemented starting on Thursday creates new felony crimes for setting fire to a prison, an occupied commercial structure and an unoccupied commercial structure. Another law orders more serious felonies for high-priced organized thefts at retailers.

The deal would still need to be approved by 43 states to take effect. It follows a similar announcement from pharmacy chains CVS Health and Walgreen Co. They each said they would pay about $5 billion over time to settle suits they face.

Virtual doctor visits became mainstream during the pandemic. However, telehealth services remain out of reach to those who could benefit the most.

Cooper made the announcement Tuesday morning from the Governor’s Mansion in Raleigh, flanked by two former UNC System presidents who will co-chair the Commission on the Future of Public Universities in North Carolina.

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Several high-tech companies have announced they’re expanding in the region known as the Carolina Core, which stretches from the Triad southeast through the middle of the state to Fayetteville.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and White House senior adviser Mitch Landrieu unveiled the grant during a visit to North Carolina. There are 49 recipients in 24 states. Thursday's announcement and visit to North Carolina come as President Joe Biden and other top Democratic officials try to sell their achievements to voters before the Nov. 8 midterm elections.