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From mahjong clubs to 'Chinamaxxing,' why Chinese culture seems to be everywhere -- Ann Scott Tyson5 hours ago
'Big, beautiful bill' was top GOP achievement. Now it's campaign fodder for Democrats. -- Caitlin Babcock15 hours ago
Cyberattacks on water facilities test US defenses, reveal gaps -- Henry Gass4 hours ago
Why Trump ordered the Pentagon to slash joint exercises with South Korea -- Matthew Bell1 day ago
Restocking US missile interceptors will take years. China and Russia are watching. -- Anna Mulrine Grobe1 day ago
Guatemala's next chapter: How change in the public prosecutor's office raises hope for democracy -- Yuliana Ramazzini1 day ago
US government searches for migrant children as deportations mount -- Sarah Matusek2 days ago
These Afghan women in Europe aim to bring change to their home country -- Dominique Soguel3 days ago
With war slowing Saudi food imports, hydroponics provide a homegrown solution - Hydroponic farms in import-reliant Saudi Arabia are good for business – and for national security as well. With the arid kingdom facing blockades and disruptions on both its coasts, growing food in water, surprisingly, is providing a green line of defense. By - Taylor Luck - / 4 min9 hours ago
With Middle East still at war, three regional powers ink a new alliance -- Taylor Luck7 days ago
Trump now says he will halt Iran strikes, having reached outline to end war -- Aamer Madhani and Samy Magdy15 days ago
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Democrats' socialist surge hits a roadblock in Wisconsin -- Despite a messy gubernatorial primary in which multiple candidates dropped out, polling front-runner and democratic socialist Francesca Hong was edged out by center-left candidate David Crowley. -- Linda Feldmann5 days ago
Scrutiny of Rep. Max Miller adds to a trend in Congress -- Sophie Hills11 days ago
In Utah canyons, a clash over federal lands – and the future of the West -- Story Hinckley7 days ago
Project 2025: As midterms near, Trump's window for action might be closing -- Victoria Hoffmann12 days ago
Israeli election: As left campaigns, peace with Palestinians seen as a risky proposal -- For decades what distinguished the Israeli left were its calls to negotiate with the Palestinians and for two independent states living in peace. But as it campaigns for national elections, the first since Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023, attack, the peace process is not on the agenda. -- Shoshanna Solomon7 hours ago
First Look - Iran issues list of new demands over Strait of Hormuz - By - Associated Press - / 4 min4 days ago
Syria's new parliament has limited power, but expectations are high -- Taylor Luck14 days ago
How US-Saudi deal could encourage other countries to consider nuclear weapons -- Howard LaFranchi15 days ago
As river levels fall during drought, Europeans reflect on their connection to waterways -- As drought and heat waves affect parts of Europe, it's led some people to reflect on their connections to rivers. -- Colette Davidson4 hours ago
Why former Soviet states now challenge Russia over Ukraine war -- Fred Weir5 days ago
In Ukraine, a city waits to rebuild a symbol of resistance -- Howard LaFranchi7 days ago
Cyprus natural gas will help supply Europe by first half of 2028, official says -- Menelaos Hadjicostis5 days ago
The audacious plot to blow up the Nord Stream pipelines9 hours ago
An Iraqi American director seeds her film 'Pomegranate' with love4 days ago
Raising horses lifts a Black family across generations5 days ago
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Elephants in your midst: In Boston, an art exhibit tells the story of an Indian herd9 days ago
The 1909 auto race that sealed Americans' love of cars11 days ago
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Mr. Know-It-All: A comic about AI in schools - As a new school year begins, more than half of teens are relying on artificial intelligence to help them complete schoolwork. What do we lose when we invite AI into the classroom? By - Jacob Turcotte4 hours ago
Democrats put South Carolina first in 2028 primary calendar -- The Democratic party pushed Iowa from the top of its 2028 presidential primary timeline. Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin says the changes will ensure candidates are "battle-tested." -- Mike Catalini and Bill Barrow2 days ago
As financial outlook darkens, colleges cut staff, programs ahead of new school year -- Ira Porter5 days ago
Top military commander visits long-deployed aircraft carrier -- U.S. troops have been deployed on the USS Abraham Lincoln for a record 240 days. Adm. Brad Cooper visited the sailors amid reports of deteriorating mental health. -- The Associated Press1 day ago
A rare inside look at the collapse of women's rights under the Taliban -- Mark Sappenfield4 days ago
Brazilians weigh the benefits of AI facial recognition against the costs -- Constance Malleret5 days ago
A climbing gym in Damascus allows Syrians to scale new heights after a long war -- Adri Salido5 days ago
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Young people bid for online agency - Pending laws and recent legal cases seek increased transparency into social media design features that target youth audiences. Preserving the innocence of childhood is a shared civic motivation across generations. By - the Monitor's Editorial Board - / 3 min5 hours ago
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