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"As August came to a close, nearly 8.3 million acres had burned across the U.S., setting a year-to-date record. This isn’t particularly surprising." ➡️ Read our latest monthly state of the climate report: https://www.climatecentral.org/climate-briefings/august-2026 🎨 Download and share more global/U.S. climate visuals too: https://www.climatecentral.org/climate-briefings/august-2026#additional-graphics

A study of 10 million people found those taking Semaglutide before catching COVID-19 were less likely to die. Researchers think its anti-inflammatory effects and benefits for blood sugar, weight and heart health may help. Clinical trials are still needed to confirm the benefit. Source: https://www.news-medical.net/news/20260730/Ten-million-person-study-links-semaglutide-to-lower-COVID-19-mortality.aspx Study: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-026-64277-2#additional-information