Reading archive 2023-11-19

From airlines to ticket sellers, companies fight U.S. to keep junk fees: An array of powerful moneyed lobbyists have warred with the Biden administration over its new regulatory crackdown as they scramble to protect their profits

In a swing Wisconsin county, everyone is tired of politics

The terrifying, true tale of ‘zombie ants,’ and what it teaches: Parasites exact a huge disease burden, so unlocking their secrets is important

A split emerges as Biden struggles to deter attacks on U.S. troops: Frustration is building within the Defense Department, officials say, over the surge in Iranian proxy attacks on American military positions

Why do trees have differently shaped leaves?

Biden campaign works to ease Democratic anxiety over reelection chances: The president and his team are facing calls to become more active and aggressive in highlighting the contrast with his most likely opponent, Donald Trump

What does the Kennedy name mean now?: RFK Jr., the fourth Kennedy to run for president, is clashing with myth and history — and his own family