Thursday, February 12, 2026 6:20 PM ET
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This Nigerian educator gave a river a voice. The next generation is listening. -- Solomon Ekundayo wrote the storybook "The Loud Cry of Ogun River" to explain a river's decline in terms children can absorb.1 day ago
AI can write songs, plays, and novels. What does that mean for human creativity? -- The age of AI-generated music and AI-aided fiction has arrived. Will "canned" art push musicians, writers, and others out of jobs?1 day ago
Clergy look to Bible on immigration enforcement. Interpretations can differ. -- Several Christian faith denominations denounce federal immigration enforcement tactics, but not all do. It depends on how they interpret key Bible instruction.3 days ago
Purpose amid pandemonium: A dad's first year with twin babies -- Here's what I've learned as a dad and primary caregiver to four kids, including twin babies: "[Embrace] the life I'm being called to live."6 days ago
Cannes favorite 'The President's Cake' is a fable with real-world immediacy -- Set in early '90s Iraq during Saddam Hussein's rule, "The President's Cake" reveals not only corruption but also kindness and fortitude.7 days ago
Purrs in paradise: Lanai Cat Sanctuary rescues felines and protects vulnerable birds -- This four-acre, open-air haven exists in Hawaii to make feral cats "become friendly," says the sanctuary's director of operations. The ultimate aim is to make it easier for the felines to find loving forever homes.9 days ago
Minneapolis inspires protest songs, from The Boss to Billy Bragg -- Billy Bragg, who just wrote and released the song "City of Heroes," talks with the Monitor about the impact of protest songs.12 days ago
Warming up to winter: How I learned to lean into the season -- When the doldrums and darker days of winter descend, embrace the renewal, and exuberance, of the season.14 days ago
In Oscar-nominated 'One Battle After Another,' a message for a troubled America? -- In "One Battle After Another," nominated for best picture, the risks of political extremism come to the fore in a film that might feel uncomfortably close to the current news cycle.19 days ago
Southeastern Spain has a dry landscape. Sensor technology is bearing fruit. -- Advances in agricultural tech play a key role in ensuring that crops receive what they need, particularly under extreme environmental conditions.21 days ago
Trash night had something to show me. I just had to look up. -- When the world's worries threaten to weigh you down, step outside. It's a welcome reminder of how small we are in this great, big universe.21 days ago
An empty nester's ode to the cycles of laundry – and life -- A dad of grown kids reflects on the cycles of laundry completed over the cycles of his life, from young parenthood to empty nester.27 days ago
Tennessee songbird: Dolly Parton's rise to country music superstardom -- "Ain't Nobody's Fool" by Martha Ackmann captures Dolly Parton's talent, her decency, and her cultural significance.27 days ago