The FBI is investigating the alleged beating death of a disabled inmate in Virginia Charles Givens, an inmate at the Marion Correctional Treatment Center, was allegedly beaten to death by prison officers in 2022. His sister filed a federal lawsuit against the officers in February. Read more on NPR

Hep C has a secret strategy to evade the immune system. And now we know what it is How does the hepatitis C virus keep the immune system at bay? A scientist finds the answer — and it involves a standard technique used by villains. Read more on NPR

Judge says she’s not ready to accept Hunter Biden’s plea deal Judge Maryellen Noreika demanded that the lawyers from both sides make clear that the deal does not convey broad immunity offered to Biden from prosecution on his business dealings. Read more on NPR

Autoworker union not giving Biden an easy ride in 2024 as contract talks pick up speed The new UAW president says his members are being left out as the industry transitions to electric vehicles so he’s applying pressure on the auto companies and the White House to do more for workers. Read more on NPR

‘Gimme a break!’ Biden blasts insurance hassles for mental health treatment President Joe Biden unveiled a set of new rules for health insurance companies designed to push the industry to cover treatment for mental health problems on par with how it covers medical care. Read more on NPR

In Florida’s local malaria outbreak, forgotten bite led to surprise hospitalization For the first time in two decades, the U.S. has evidence of local transmission of malaria. Most of the cases occurred in Florida’s Sarasota County, which has stepped up mosquito suppression efforts. Read more on NPR

They put food on our tables but live in the shadows. This man is fighting to be seen Jose Martinez has picked America’s food for decades. With all that experience on different farms, he saw workers lacking labor protections. Now he works to give farmworkers more rights. Read more on NPR

Big carmakers unite to build a charging network and reassure reluctant EV buyers A lack of fast chargers for road trips is a major deterrent for would-be electric vehicle purchasers. In response, big automakers are following Tesla’s playbook — and teaming up in an unusual way. Read more on NPR