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Christian Science Monitor - Top Stories

The Explainer - The price of diesel keeps rising. Why it's about to hit American consumers. By - Victoria Hoffmann - , Laina Gustafson - / 5 min

9 hours ago

Why Houthi offensive in Yemen has implications for Mideast and global trade -- Dominique Soguel

15 hours ago

Denmark's leaders express cautious optimism on Trump's Greenland deal -- James Brooks and Kirsten Grieshaber

9 hours ago

Trump widens battle with the press, banning CNN and others from White House -- Linda Feldmann

1 day ago

From the Magazine - Somaliland's women shoot high on and off the court - By - Sophie Neiman - , Mahbub Abdillahi - / 4 min

1 day ago

How one man nurtures a network of cricket and community in Beirut -- Kanika Gupta

1 day ago

Trial by fire – and flood: A new chief pursues FEMA reforms -- Patrik Jonsson

2 days ago

Iran war is draining US military resources from Pacific and Asia -- Analysts warn that the U.S.-Iran war is syphoning vital ships, weapons, and troops from the Pacific, risking emboldening rivals China and North Korea. -- Anna Mulrine Grobe

2 days ago

First Look -- Iran vows response to US strikes, says American facilities are 'exposed' -- Nayera Abdallah and Eman Abouhassira

3 days ago

Fighting on two fronts: Army secretary's exit highlights Hegseth's war on pushback - By - Anna Mulrine Grobe - / 4 min

3 days ago

In an effort to tamp down inflation, the Fed raises interest rates -- As the Iran war pushes up the price of fuel and food, experts say Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh had little choice but to raise interest rates for the first time in three years. -- Simon Montlake

1 day ago

From Bernie Sanders to Steve Bannon, diverse AI-safety advocates grow louder -- Caitlin Babcock

3 days ago

Supreme Court blocks Trump effort to restrict mail ballots ahead of midterms -- Andrew Chung

4 days ago

Sobering warning about AI's potential harm focuses Congress' attention -- Caitlin Babcock

5 days ago

For some Israelis, criticizing the military's conduct in Gaza is beyond the pale -- A new Israeli documentary about the military's conduct in the Gaza war has brought accusations of "treason" from some of Israel's leaders. -- Ilan Ben Zion

1 day ago

Crossing Israel's Arab-Jewish divide, this former police officer joined an Islamist party -- Ilan Ben Zion

8 days ago

Why Saudi Arabia and the Houthis in Yemen are heading toward war -- Dominique Soguel

9 days ago

Why the US appears to have given up on nuclear deal with Iran -- Howard LaFranchi

9 days ago

After a biopic's success, the French ask: Where's our modern de Gaulle? -- The popularity in France of a two-part biopic about Charles de Gaulle is highlighting public frustration with the country's present-day politicians. -- Colette Davidson

12 hours ago

Canada wants the EU to step up as a global power. Does Europe? By - Mark Sappenfield - , Sara Miller Llana - / 5 min

2 days ago

One nation reaches for Europe. The other, for Russia. Both use the same tactics. -- Fred Weir

4 days ago

Mosquito sightings put Iceland on alert against buggy invaders -- Mark Sappenfield

5 days ago

From the Magazine - A writer chases butterflies, collects life lessons

15 hours ago

Harry Belafonte, a 'radical before it was chic,' sang for justice

8 days ago

How to maintain 'an informed citizenry' in the age of AI

9 days ago

'The Small Stuff' urges us to value ordinary delights

9 days ago

Renoir portraits offer a glimpse into a fleeting world

17 days ago

'I'm so grateful.' Diners relish high-end food on Pay What You Can day.

21 days ago

When Native justice clashes with 'Anglo' law

23 days ago

'So heartfelt.' Dolly Parton blended stardom with a unifying care for people.

24 days ago

Technology has posed threats before. AI can be managed, too, historian says. -- Margaret O'Mara has studied similar points in American history and says that the pace of artificial intelligence growth and the technology's risks do not have to be overwhelming. -- Laina Gustafson

15 hours ago

Native American ideas helped shape the Revolution – and the America of today -- Scott Baldauf

2 days ago

A traffic stop could lead to much more, as ICE deputizes local law enforcement -- Sarah Matusek

4 days ago

The EPA may soon deploy AI to regulate toxic chemicals. It's not telling the public. -- Aaron Glantz

4 days ago

Ecuador created a landmark university focused on Indigenous culture. Why is it now at risk? -- In the early 2000s, Ecuador launched its first public intercultural university at a time when governments across the region were prioritizing inclusion. Today, Amawtay Wasi is at risk of closing, underscoring how quickly social gains can be rolled back. -- Caterina Morbiato

15 hours ago

This designer in Côte d'Ivoire is tailor-made to suit dignitaries - By - Melanie Stetson Freeman - , Colette Davidson - / 2 min

1 day ago

China restricts overseas travel to stop high tech from leaving -- Ann Scott Tyson

4 days ago

Brick by BRICS: Where countries in conflict seek common ground -- Aakash Hassan

5 days ago

Everyone has a 9/11 story. This is mine, from behind the lens. -- Melanie Stetson Freeman

7 days ago

A walk in the rain -- Robert Klose

10 days ago

Joyful collaboration -- Octavia McBride-Ahebee

8 days ago

Gators invade the suburbs -- Zachary Przystup

15 days ago

Rescue at the library -- Murr Brewster

1 month ago

Recess for office workers: Why not? -- Danny Heitman

1 month ago

Rescued from recklessness

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Rise and shine - By - Carol Dismore - / 1 min

1 day ago

Trusting God step by step

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A CHRISTIAN SCIENCE PERSPECTIVE

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From the dark hours of 9/11, choosing light - Twenty-five years after this act of terrorism, memories of courage and unity still glow brightly. Amid growing political division, they can help Americans recommit to the civic values of neighborliness and everyday empathy. By - the Monitor's Editorial Board - / 3 min

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From the Magazine -- On the 6:09 train, a traditional sound brings reflection

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From the Editors -- What it takes to rebuild

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Readers Respond -- A headline that rattled

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Readers Respond -- A moviegoer's odyssey

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From the Magazine -- As Russia votes, the Kremlin offers the public few options – or incentives

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