Austin Fast

Investigative data reporter for USA TODAY

Washington, D.C.

About Austin

Austin Fast is an investigative data reporter for USA TODAY. He has been with the organization since 2018 and has covered a wide range of topics including healthcare, technology, and politics. Fast has a strong background in data journalism and has won several awards for his reporting. He is based in Washington, D.C. and has a strong online presence through his Twitter and Instagram accounts.

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Lawsuits against Ozempic and other GLP-1 drugs urge consumer caution

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