1 big thing

America’s struggle with obesity

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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.

    • Guests: Axios' Arielle Dreher and Zakat Foundation of America's Halil Demir.

    Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Robin Linn, Naomi Shavin, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Fonda Mwangi and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected]. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893.

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