July Was Earth’s Hottest Month Ever

P.M. Edition for Aug. 8. A scientific agency funded by the European Union finds that July was the planet’s hottest month on record. Aylin Woodward reports. Plus, reporter Jack Pitcher says short sellers have had a painful few weeks amid a surprise stock market rally. And a study funded by Novo Nordisk shows its anti-obesity drug Wegovy reduced the risk of heart attacks, strokes and cardiovascular deaths. Pierre Bienaimé hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices