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As financial outlook darkens, colleges cut staff, programs ahead of new school year -- Ira Porter20 hours ago
Brazilians weigh the benefits of AI facial recognition against the costs -- Constance Malleret20 hours ago
Why heat, wildfires, and drought are slowing Europe's move to green energy -- Ned Temko22 hours ago
A climbing gym in Damascus allows Syrians to scale new heights after a long war -- Adri Salido23 hours ago
Why former Soviet states now challenge Russia over Ukraine war -- Fred Weir1 day ago
AI is making daily life more expensive, at least for now. Here's why. -- Laurent Belsie1 day ago
Israeli election: As left campaigns, peace with Palestinians seen as a risky proposal - By - Shoshanna Solomon - , Dina Kraft - / 6 min1 day ago
From the Magazine - Finish degrees for less: Schools overseas pitch US community college students - By - Ira Porter - / 6 min24 minutes ago
With Middle East still at war, three regional powers ink a new alliance - The Saudi-Turkish-Pakistani compact is a response to the prolonged Iran war, an Israel perceived as seeking hegemony, and the failure of other diplomatic initiatives. It also anticipates a reduced U.S. regional posture. Does that help the United States? By - Taylor Luck - / 5 min3 days ago
Trump now says he will halt Iran strikes, having reached outline to end war -- Aamer Madhani and Samy Magdy11 days ago
Trump threatens additional Iran strikes as tensions lead to more warnings -- Samy Magdy and Aamer Madhani11 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 Feldmann20 hours ago
Scrutiny of Rep. Max Miller adds to a trend in Congress -- Sophie Hills6 days ago
In Utah canyons, a clash over federal lands – and the future of the West -- Story Hinckley3 days ago
Project 2025: As midterms near, Trump's window for action might be closing -- Victoria Hoffmann7 days ago
First Look - Iran issues list of new demands over Strait of Hormuz - Iran has issued dramatic new demands around any reopening of the waterway. Oman says talks to manage the strait between it and Iran are continuing. By - Associated Press - / 4 min5 days ago
Syria's new parliament has limited power, but expectations are high -- Taylor Luck9 days ago
How US-Saudi deal could encourage other countries to consider nuclear weapons -- Howard LaFranchi11 days ago
After a brief pause, the Iran war might be expanding -- Taylor Luck15 days ago
In Ukraine, a city waits to rebuild a symbol of resistance -- Instead of rushing to repair a war damaged university, policymakers decided to wait. They gained international support – and a new future. -- Howard LaFranchi1 day ago
Cyprus natural gas will help supply Europe by first half of 2028, official says -- Menelaos Hadjicostis1 day ago
In Britain, a comedy candidate plays political spoiler -- Mark Rice-Oxley6 days ago
In the land of 'cultural exception,' rising media mogul puts French artists on alert -- Colette Davidson8 days ago
Raising horses lifts a Black family across generations22 hours ago
Caught in the backlash over AI, book publishers face mounting questions1 day ago
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Elephants in your midst: In Boston, an art exhibit tells the story of an Indian herd5 days ago
The 1909 auto race that sealed Americans' love of cars7 days ago
What the new 'Spider-Man' teaches us about starting anew10 days ago
Rock singer and naturalist: How Shearwater's Jonathan Meiburg straddles two careers14 days ago
Bringing religion to bear on public policy debates15 days ago
ARTS & CULTURE3 days ago
How one Massachusetts city cut traffic deaths to zero -- Cameron Pugh2 days ago
Internet slowdown and drones in the Strait: Taiwan preps for potential China conflict -- Taiwan is finding new ways to ready itself for asymmetric conflict with China, including disabling the internet to test civil resilience. -- Ann Scott Tyson22 hours ago
In Pakistan, internal unrest reveals limits of military power -- Hasan Ali3 days ago
Brazil's economy is growing under Lula. Why don't voters feel it? -- Constance Malleret6 days ago
The Malawi women's soccer team is on fire. What that means for Africa. -- Ryan Lenora Brown7 days ago
Rescue at the library -- Murr Brewster7 days ago
Recess for office workers: Why not? -- Danny Heitman13 days ago
Bringing the stars to Earth – and back -- Robert Klose20 days ago
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Stopping the story -- Suzanne Salvatore22 hours ago
Soul's harmony unfolds healing -- Dilshad Khambatta Eames1 day ago
Continuing education -- Jenny Sawyer2 days ago
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A soft way to harden homes against wildfire - Utah, in contrast with California and Colorado, will try a less restrictive approach to fortifying houses in fire-prone areas. Climate resilience might be more sustainable with buy-in from homeowners. By - the Monitor's Editorial Board - / 2 min20 hours ago
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From the Magazine -- As US small colleges close, towns can struggle. In Vermont, one turned the page.2 days ago
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