Reading archive 20023-11-01

Speaker Johnson faces immediate backlash to first legislative move: Newly elected House GOP leader tries packaging Israel aid with cuts to IRS, but faces skepticism among Senate Republicans

Democrats quickly seek to make Speaker Johnson a boogeyman: The party has begun painting House Republicans’ new leader as ‘MAGA Mike’ but may face a challenge given his low profile and quiet tone

Why pharmacy workers at CVS, Walgreens are walking out: Drugstore employees are pressing for better working conditions and wages, in the second such labor action this month

This old-school building material could take over city skylines: Architects are in a proof-of-concept race to construct sustainable wood high-rises.

An owl got stuck in an iconic sculpture. After rehab, it’s free again.

10 truths about food that people don’t want to believe

‘Squad’ members face Democratic primary challenges over Israel stances: St. Louis County prosecutor Wesley Bell, a Democrat, dropped his bid against a Republican senator to challenge a House Democrat. ‘I think we have to stand with our allies,’ he said.

Bootgate and the perils of drafting off Donald Trump

Rep. Ken Buck to retire from House, cites election denialism by others in GOP

Should anorexia ever be called ‘terminal’?: One doctor argued yes, igniting a furor over hope, self-determination and treatment in the world of eating disorders

Opinion  In Maine, a return of tribal land shows how conservation can succeed

Dozens of bird names honoring enslavers and racists will be changed: The American Ornithological Society says it will alter the names of North American birds named after humans, starting with up to 80 of them

Opinion  As carjackings spike, police need to be able to chase vehicles again

What’s the fastest way to kill your lawn? Science says forget the cardboard

'Miserable to people': Former Cardinals employees describe life under owner Michael Bidwill

Russia's dwindling 'Mountain Jews' in spotlight after Dagestan airport riot

Netanyahu may not last, Biden and aides increasingly believe: The Israeli prime minister’s political obituary has been written before. But U.S. officials are already gauging potential successors.