Nearly half of Americans are living with obesity, according to a new analysis from NORC at the University of Chicago. States in the South and Midwest are showing some of the highest obesity numbers.

Plus, Moderna’s CEO gets grilled by Congress.

And, Muslim Americans lend a helping hand this Ramadan.

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