Ozempic’s biggest side effect: Turning Denmark into a ‘pharmastate’? Novo Nordisk is powering Denmark’s economy with huge sales of Ozempic. But could its stratospheric growth pose a risk? Read more on NPR

McDonald’s is losing customers to inflation McDonald announced a drop in sales for the first time since 2020, when restaurants closed because of the pandemic. This time, it’s because of inflation. (Story aired on ATC on July 29, 2024.) Read more on NPR

Inflation is pinching Americans — but they are still splurging on their pets Americans are being forced to cut corners as they deal with lingering inflation — just not when it comes to providing for their furry companions. Read more on NPR

Amid lawsuits, new autopsies link Texas prisoner deaths to extreme heat Records obtained by The Texas Newsroom indicate that extreme heat contributed to the deaths of several state prison inmates in recent years. Read more on NPR

It’s taken 2 years to get the Kids Online Safety Act to this point The Kids Online Safety Act is set to pass the Senate, but some groups oppose it. It’s a rare bipartisan bill with broad support. Read more on NPR

Illegal crossings hit Biden-era low as migrants wait longer for entry The number of migrants trying to cross the southern U.S. border illegally has gone down significantly. But migrants still face long waits using a government app for asylum claims. Read more on NPR

Older adults are often misdiagnosed. Specialized ERs and trained clinicians can help In the U.S., there are about 500 accredited geriatric emergency departments, designed to be less dangerous, less stressful places for older adults to get care. Read more on NPR

Arizona holds congressional primaries today. Trump’s influence looms large Control of Congress could run through Arizona, with competitive House and Senate races that will be set after today’s primaries. Trump has endorsed some of the GOP candidates, including two rivals. Read more on NPR

‘Mi amor’: A nurse treated her mom, ailing with cancer, with unusual gentleness Rasha Kowalewski was struck by the extra care a nurse gave her mom, which allowed Kowalewski to experience a moment of comfort during one of the hardest times of her life. Read more on NPR

Washington Post CEO accused in court of deceiving police about U.K. hacking scandal Washington Post CEO Will Lewis was accused in a London courtroom Monday of deceiving police who were investigating Rupert Murdoch’s British tabloids when they were embroiled in a major scandal. Read more on NPR