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episode 2088: Hawai'i Fires, Rising Inflation, Wegovy Clinical Trial
Deadly wildfires tear across two islands in Hawai'i. The latest inflation report is expected to show rising prices. Clinical trials suggest weight loss drug Wegovy reduces heart attack risks.
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