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Christian Science Monitor - Top Stories

Congress weighs kids' digital safety – and Big Tech accountability -- Caitlin Babcock

3 hours ago

Supreme Court expands presidential power – but keeps the Fed off-limits - By - Henry Gass - , Cameron Pugh - , Laurent Belsie - / 5 min

15 hours ago

Still ironclad? The US-South Korea alliance is not what it used to be. -- Kelly Kasulis Cho

3 hours ago

Move over, tennis: There's a new 'padel' sport taking over the UK -- Mark Rice-Oxley

16 hours ago

In Texas, a planned Muslim community stirs opposition -- Simon Montlake

1 day ago

Trade deadline prompts North American bid for unity -- Sara Miller Llana

1 day ago

What's offside? And all your other World Cup questions, answered -- Associated Press

1 day ago

NASA races to save Swift telescope from falling back to Earth with daring rescue mission -- Marcia Dunn

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Thousands of Vespas swarm Rome's historic center to mark iconic scooter's 80th anniversary -- David Biller and Trisha Thomas

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In flare-up over Hormuz, a hint at US-Iran roller coaster to come - If the core U.S.-Iran dispute has long been Tehran's nuclear program, the tit-for-tat strikes in the Strait of Hormuz make clear that control of the waterway is of immediate concern to both. Neither wants a resumption of full-scale war, yet threats are flying. By - Scott Peterson - / 5 min

3 hours ago

Blockading the Strait of Hormuz creates a problem. Syria offers a solution. -- Taylor Luck

13 days ago

US-Iran ceasefire leaves Israelis feeling sidelined, their war aims unachieved -- Dina Kraft

14 days ago

Their loved ones paid the ultimate price in the name of voting rights. But they're not giving up. -- It's been six decades since the Voting Rights Act was enacted. Today, as the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, the sacrifices of those who died for that landmark law are in question. -- Gary Fields

3 hours ago

Rise of the democratic socialists – and what it means for just-plain Democrats -- Linda Feldmann

5 days ago

Hot chicken is OK, but soda isn't? Battle over SNAP scrambles red-blue politics. -- Story Hinckley

6 days ago

Trump, Iran, and the logic of a new nuclear deal -- Simon Montlake

7 days ago

US strikes Iran in response to attack on ship that Trump says violated ceasefire -- U.S. Central Command said the military struck missile and drone locations and coastal radar sites in Iran. The strikes came shortly after President Donald Trump told reporters, "You'll find out," whether the U.S. would response to the drone attack. -- Collin Binkley and Jon Gambrell

16 hours ago

Gadi Eisenkot, the straight-talking Israeli former general taking on Netanyahu - By - Shoshanna Solomon - , Dina Kraft - / 6 min

6 days ago

Aamer Madhani, Seung Min Kim, and Jamey Keaten

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Kareem Chehayeb, Bassem Mroue and Munir Ahmed

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At Ukrainian university, Russian studies program has new appeal: Know thy enemy -- At Ukrainian universities, Russian studies fell out of favor after Moscow's full-scale invasion in 2022. But a new program at one prestigious school is drawing interest with a different philosophy: To defeat a stronger enemy, one needs to fully understand them. -- Howard LaFranchi

15 hours ago

In Moscow's Gorky Park, young Russians learn to love the soil again -- Fred Weir

4 days ago

The French, fried: Soaring temperatures have France grasping for cooler solutions -- Colette Davidson

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Books for wherever summer takes you. Beach blanket optional.

7 days ago

'Cambridge Five' spies relied on their pedigrees to evade suspicion

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A star player charts his life on and off the pitch

19 days ago

'The Book of Birds' illustrates a world of wonder

20 days ago

From the Magazine - A battlefield volunteer in Ukraine war has a story. She wants Europe to hear it.

17 days ago

NBA Finals: Knicks, Spurs, and Wemby, a big man unwilling to hide his emotions

25 days ago

Maggie O'Farrell digs into her ancestral Irish roots in 'Land'

27 days ago

'Law on Trial': Making a case for moral reflection in law practice

29 days ago

A tailor's tale: How America's 250th puts hand-stitched clothing in demand -- As celebrations for America's 250th gear up, reenactors seek out artisans with mastery of historic garments. -- Kendra Nordin Beato

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From kilts to ranch dressing, World Cup fans embrace cultural exchange -- Olivia Fletcher

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Why the Supreme Court sided with Trump on two immigration cases -- Henry Gass

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On the Mississippi, romance meets commerce – and today, the river is all business -- Harry Bruinius

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How two friends navigated threats of anti-migrant violence in South Africa -- African governments began repatriating their citizens from South Africa last month amid growing threats of violence against migrants. But the choice to leave is not a simple one. -- Ryan Lenora Brown

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Venezuela earthquakes hit nation at an already delicate moment - By - Whitney Eulich - , Tibisay Zea - / 6 min

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Why the Philippines is reconsidering its long-shuttered nuclear power plant -- Lorela U. Sandoval

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Venezuela is starting to respond to a pair of powerful earthquakes -- Regina Garcia Cano and Juan Pablo Arraez

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The path to 'Independency': An intimate portrait - / 4 min

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The universal language of a smile -- Melanie Stetson Freeman

10 days ago

Backyard bird rescue -- Stephanie Cook Broadhurst

17 days ago

Fantastic film, terrible movie -- Zachary Przystup

24 days ago

Look, a hummingbird! -- Amy Asherah

1 month ago

We traveled in style -- Robert Klose

1 month ago

Does God take sides? -- Liesl Ehmke

20 hours ago

Cancel the band -- Lisa Rennie Sytsma

3 days ago

Prayed up before surfing -- Katie Martin

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A CHRISTIAN SCIENCE PERSPECTIVE

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The Fed's higher road to lower prices - A new central bank chief sees humble listening in deliberations over monetary policy as the "special sauce" to curb inflation. By - the Monitor's Editorial Board - / 2 min

16 hours ago

The Explainer -- Quantum computing promises new technological possibilities. How close are they?

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From the Magazine -- Back to the clack: In the digital age, these typewriter superfans hold the keys

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From the Magazine -- A decade after vote, UK finds Brexit hasn't lived up to its promises

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Difference Maker -- For young trainees at this café, the menu is full of possibilities

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The Explainer -- Why the latest farm bill matters, from SNAP benefits to crop insurance

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From the Editors -- A moment to reflect on America's ideals

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From the Editors -- Remembering John Yemma, Monitor editor during critical transition

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