The Washington Post is reporting that Eli Lilly is developing an experimental GLP-1 drug described as the most powerful yet, raising questions about the extent of weight loss it could induce. Christopher Rowland reported on the potential risks associated with pushing the limits of weight loss.
Separately, the Post is reporting that Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. has been absent from the House since March, sparking increasing alarm within his party. Dan Merica and Anna Liss-Roy reported that Kean's New Jersey district is among the country's most competitive.
The Post also reported that more than half of the performers for the Great American State Fair concert series have dropped out amid political backlash and threats. It said Bret Michaels and Martina McBride are among the latest artists to withdraw from the event, organized by Freedom 250 on the National Mall. Ethan Beck and Geoff Edgers covered the story.
Finally, the Post is reporting on six habits a happiness expert uses to boost her mood. It said Sonja Lyubomirsky, a researcher in the science of happiness, shared daily strategies she finds most effective. Maggie Penman reported on these habits.