The United States and its allies have imposed broad economic penalties on Russia over its war in Ukraine. As the conflict continues, experts debate whether the sanctions are working.

China’s decision to ban most trash imports has left waste-exporting countries in the lurch and Southeast Asian landfills overflowing.

Presidents Trump and Biden have turned to the Defense Production Act to procure critical medical supplies during the coronavirus pandemic. What does the law do?

The United States is one of the few leading economies to delegate responsibility for coronavirus restrictions to state and local governments.

Social media has been blamed for spreading disinformation and contributing to violence around the world. What are companies and governments doing about it?