"House Speaker Search and Wind-Powered Cargo Ships: Up First Briefing"

House Republicans are searching for a new House speaker after Kevin McCarthy was voted out of the role, with Steve Scalise, Jim Jordan, and Kevin Hern among the potential candidates. Over 2,500 migrants have died or gone missing while attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea to Europe this year. Researchers have found that the virus that causes COVID-19 can infect plaque cells in the arteries, increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke. More than 75,000 workers at Kaiser Permanente hospitals went on strike to address a staffing shortage. NPR is dedicating a week to stories and conversations about climate solutions, including the use of wind-powered cargo ships. Lastly, Traci Thomas shares tips for finding your next great read, and President Biden's dog Commander is no longer staying at the White House after biting a Secret Service officer.