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Christian Science Monitor - Top Stories

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

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

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Voters signal opposition to AI data centers in local primaries -- Story Hinckley

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Now at the Supreme Court, birthright citizenship is the norm across the Americas -- Whitney Eulich

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

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Watching the whirled go by at a multicultural dance festival -- Melanie Stetson Freeman

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Gadi Eisenkot, the straight-talking Israeli former general taking on Netanyahu -- Shoshanna Solomon

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

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With birth rates falling, Southeast Asian nations face a 'demographic crisis' -- Patrick Winn

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Blockading the Strait of Hormuz creates a problem. Syria offers a solution. Tehran's most potent leverage vis-à-vis the U.S. and global economies has proved to be its ability to clamp down on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The search for overland routes for oil and other goods has led directly to Syria, an old crossroads revived. By - Taylor Luck - / 9 min

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

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Peace deal could buoy world economy, though oil prices are still uncertain -- Laurent Belsie

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Trump, Iran, and the logic of a new nuclear deal -- President Trump is trying to improve on the Obama-era Iran deal after failing to get a military victory. -- Simon Montlake

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Democratic socialists take on incumbents in New York primary -- Aaron Short

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A presidential library that's not a library. Obama Center pilots a community model. -- Richard Mertens

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Spoiled food? As funds rise at ICE, so do detention complaints. -- Sarah Matusek

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First Look - Vance meets top Iranian officials as US looks to get negotiations back on track - U.S. Vice President JD Vance and top Iranian officials are trying to build out the interim deal to end the war in Iran reached by the two sides last week. They are meeting at a Swiss mountainside resort near Lake Lucerne. By - Aamer Madhani, Seung Min Kim, and Jamey Keaten - / 5 min

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Kareem Chehayeb, Bassem Mroue and Munir Ahmed

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Erin Cunningham, Jon Gambrell and Aamer Madhani

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Iran and the US agree to reopen Strait of Hormuz, talk further - By - Taylor Luck - / 3 min

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Starmer is out, but is Britain done with its prime minister churn? -- Mark Sappenfield

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A Manchester constituency votes today. The future of the UK might be at stake. -- Katie Marie Davies

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At G7 summit, Trump seems willing to back Ukraine. Europe isn't banking on it. -- Mark Sappenfield

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Books for wherever summer takes you. Beach blanket optional.

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'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

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'The Book of Birds' illustrates a world of wonder

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

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

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

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

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Back to the clack: In the digital age, these typewriter superfans hold the keys - Old-school ribbon-and-ink machines have a devoted – and growing – following. By - Victoria Hoffmann - , Mackenzie Farkus - , Melanie Stetson Freeman - / 5 min

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Teachers look for extra work during summer and the school year as inflation surges -- Ira Porter

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Los Angeles superintendent resigns after AI contract comes under scrutiny -- Ira Porter

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US tops Australia 2-0, advances to World Cup knockout round as fan euphoria builds -- Mark Sappenfield

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Long before the Strait of Hormuz closed, this Latin American nation went green -- Uruguay bet big on renewables and pulled off a genuine energy transformation. Other nations might learn from Uruguay's success. -- Constance Malleret

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Colombia's presidential runoff puts citizen trust – and mistrust – on display -- Manuel Rueda

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For Iran, a new ceasefire means big gains. But Trump's war goals fall short. -- Scott Peterson

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World Cup and presidential runoff: How Colombia's yellow jersey got political -- Tibisay Zea

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The universal language of a smile -- Melanie Stetson Freeman

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Backyard bird rescue -- Stephanie Cook Broadhurst

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Fantastic film, terrible movie -- Zachary Przystup

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Look, a hummingbird! -- Amy Asherah

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We traveled in style -- Robert Klose

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A springtime discovery -- Todd R. Nelson

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The law of divine Truth maintains our lives -- Alistair Budd

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Where do we really live? -- Alison J. Hughes

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A true view of Ego brings healing -- Reece Schaberg

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A CHRISTIAN SCIENCE PERSPECTIVE

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How Pakistan proved its mediation skills - Teaming up with the small Gulf state of Qatar, Pakistan helped forge an Iran-U.S. agreement to be signed this week. Both Muslim nations worked to build trust and brought cultural nuance to creating a roadmap out of the conflict. By - the Monitor's Editorial Board - / 2 min

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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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