ZAQS.ORG

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 6:51 PM ET

Home Top Stories World US News Business Entertainment Opinion Technology Science Environment

Christian Science Monitor - US News

Setting students up to succeed? Why Michigan is ditching first-semester grades. -- The University of Michigan says its change will help more students acclimate to the demands of college. Some critics complain of eroding rigor. -- Ira Porter

13 hours ago

Cyberattacks on water facilities test US defenses, reveal gaps -- Henry Gass

13 hours ago

As the UN picks its 10th chief, a woman may finally break the glass ceiling -- Howard LaFranchi

1 day ago

'Big, beautiful bill' was top GOP achievement. Now it's campaign fodder for Democrats. -- Caitlin Babcock

1 day ago

Security -- Restocking US missile interceptors will take years. China and Russia are watching.

11 hours ago

Politics -- US government searches for migrant children as deportations mount

1 day ago

First Look -- Democrats put South Carolina first in 2028 primary calendar

1 day ago

Education -- Mr. Know-It-All: A comic about AI in schools

1 day ago

From the Magazine -- Women's pro baseball swings for the fences

2 days ago

Education -- As financial outlook darkens, colleges cut staff, programs ahead of new school year

3 days ago

From the Magazine -- Finish degrees for less: Schools overseas pitch US community college students

4 days ago

From the Magazine -- Parents push for less YouTube, more books in schools

5 days ago

Politics -- Democrats' socialist surge hits a roadblock in Wisconsin

5 days ago

From the Magazine -- Dear Pen Pal, how far is South Africa from Mexico?

6 days ago

Society -- How one Massachusetts city cut traffic deaths to zero

7 days ago

From the Magazine -- As US small colleges close, towns can struggle. In Vermont, one turned the page.

6 days ago

Home Top Stories World US News Business Entertainment Opinion Technology Science Environment