It's been three months since President Donald Trump sent the U.S. military to Venezuela to capture the authoritarian leader, Nicolás Maduro. For the people of Venezuela, transformational change is still slow to come. #maduro #venezuela #usmilitary www.csmonitor.com/World/Americ...

Two new efforts are underway to examine Jeffrey Epstein's past: One is looking into whether crimes occurred at Zorro Ranch. Another is a bipartisan Truth Commission that seeks to tell the story of what exactly happened there. #epstein #newmexico #investigation www.csmonitor.com/USA/Justice/...

Sudan’s civilian-led emergency response rooms have just received an international award. This recognition highlights how local, citizen-driven associations can bridge divides and expand hearts and minds. #sudan #peace #civilianresponse www.csmonitor.com/Editorials/t...

The attorney general’s dismissal comes on the heels of Kristi Noem’s firing from the DHS. President Donald Trump has now pushed out two Cabinet members – both women – as he faces growing challenges over the Iran war and the economy. #bondi #pambondi #trump www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics...

One year after President Donald Trump announced his “Liberation Day” tariff plan, here’s a look at how effective using tariffs as a global-bully stick has been. #liberationday #tariffs #trump www.csmonitor.com/Business/202...

The Iran war is the latest conflict that has seen blows to the principles of international law, the rules of war, and the protections for civilians since World War II. Could this “age of impunity” be allowed to become a new normal? #iran #war #internationallaw www.csmonitor.com/World/2026/0...

In “Tiny Gardens Everywhere,” environmental history professor and award-winning author Kate Brown probes gardens as small patches of resilience, resistance, and regeneration. #urbangardens #resistance #newbooks www.csmonitor.com/Books/Author...

In Nigeria, schools are crumbling, teaching quality is often poor, and teacher-student ratios are high. One couple has been looking for solutions, hoping to improve teacher training and create a path out of poverty for children. #nigeria #education #solutions www.csmonitor.com/World/Making...

In the first endeavor to orbit the moon in more than half a century, four astronauts launched on the Artemis II mission. A Monitor journalist watched the historic step toward a lunar mission from the Johnson Space Center in Houston. #artemisii #nasa #launch www.csmonitor.com/USA/Society/...

Many landlocked Ethiopians want a slice of their neighbor’s extensive coastline. Both sides have troops at the border. Is another conflict inevitable? #ethiopia #eritrea #landlocked www.csmonitor.com/World/Africa...

The Supreme Court justices sounded wary of the government’s argument that the Constitution does not guarantee birthright citizenship. In a first, the president of the United States attended the oral argument. #citizenship #scotus #constitution www.csmonitor.com/USA/Justice/...

As more ground forces head to Iran, shifting threats and end goals could either baffle opponents and lead to success, or pull the United States into another forever war. #iran #troops #military www.csmonitor.com/USA/Military...

Saudi Arabia says it’s ready to take “all necessary measures” to defend itself from Iran. Riyadh is still hoping for a diplomatic breakthrough, but it’s also getting ready to exercise military options, if necessary. #saudiarabia #iran #diplomacy www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle...

As the Kremlin throttles the last useful messaging app, civilians who use it to support the military (and each other) are realizing the deeper value of freedom of communication and internet use. #putin #telegram #russia www.csmonitor.com/Editorials/t...

The number of orphanages in Haiti exploded following a 2010 earthquake. Today, amid growing international research – and violence in Haiti – there's a push to place children with relatives or in foster care. #haiti #childwelfare #fostercare www.csmonitor.com/World/Americ...

Critics say traders appear to be getting confidential information that will move markets, and then placing trades just before it happens, winning a big payoff. Suspicions of impropriety have sparked a wave of legislation. #insidertrading #polymarket #stocks www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics...

Critics say traders appear to be getting confidential information that will move markets, and then placing trades just before it happens, winning a big payoff. Suspicions of impropriety have sparked a wave of legislation. #insidertrading #polymarket #stocks www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics...

The U.S. is one of about 33 countries that have unrestricted citizenship at birth. The Supreme Court will consider President Donald Trump’s effort to reinterpret the Constitution’s guarantee of automatic citizenship at birth. #birthright #citizenship #constitution www.csmonitor.com/USA/Justice/...

The U.S. and Israel aimed vast destructive power at regime targets in Iran. But the Islamic Republic’s true believers are operating diligently to intimidate any Iranian who might heed the call to rise up. #iran #protest #dissent www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle...

For decades, Beijing has worked toward the same overarching goal: Rebuild China’s power, displace the U.S., and reshape the world order to better serve its interests. It has found new opportunities to advance that plan. #china #trump #shipping www.csmonitor.com/World/Asia-P...

The war in the Middle East is playing out far from Southeast Asia. But the impact is already being felt by millions of people in countries such as the Philippines, where the government has declared a national energy emergency. #oil #philippines #iran www.csmonitor.com/World/Asia-P...

As the U.S. retreats from global institutions and pacts, its allies test new coalitions, or “minilateral” solutions, to renew world stability. #eu #canada #geopolitics www.csmonitor.com/Editorials/t...

Between the 1500s and the 1800s, breeders developed specialized livestock breeds for different purposes. During this time, a host of breeds dwindled. The Rare Breeds program at Colonial Williamsburg is aimed at preserving them. #cattle #colonial #horses www.csmonitor.com/World/2026/0...

President Trump used an executive memorandum to get around congressional gridlock and pay TSA workers. But the Constitution gives the legislative branch exclusive responsibility to appropriate funds, a power presidents of both parties have eroded.#tsa #dhs #congress www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics...

Cesar Chavez, an icon in the labor rights movement who was revered by millions of Latinos and others, now is accused of sexual abuse of girls and women. The allegations profoundly complicate his legacy. #cesarchavez #laborrights #farmworkers www.csmonitor.com/USA/Society/...

The Artemis II mission will take astronauts beyond low-Earth orbit for the first time in 50 years. This next era of the U.S. space program marks a step toward building a permanent presence in outer space. #nasa #outerspace #apollo www.csmonitor.com/USA/Society/...

Pakistan is leading the charge to bring the United States and Iran to the negotiating table, leaning on a budding friendship with Washington and deep ties to Tehran. But its role as mediator faces headwinds. #iran #pakistan #war www.csmonitor.com/World/Asia-S...

Geopolitics feels fraught these days, even between the closest of allies like Canada and the U.S. But the Artemis II moon launch is a reminder of how nations continue to work more closely together than ever. #canada #artemisii #nasa www.csmonitor.com/World/Americ...

In stark contrast with residents of other Arab countries in the Gulf region, Saudis exhibit a decidedly blasé attitude toward the U.S.-Israel war with Iran. #saudiarabia #iran #war www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle...

A global rise in appreciation for the goodness and purity of youth has driven calls and action to better protect children in war situations. It also has helped end a few wars. #children #war #iran www.csmonitor.com/Editorials/t...

As President Trump’s approval rating hit a new low, demonstrations against his policies spanned the U.S. History shows that in order to achieve tangible goals, a movement must do more than have high turnout on a single day of action. #nokings #protest #trump www.csmonitor.com/USA/Society/...

The Iran war is taking a toll on India, simultaneously undercutting its energy security, remittances, and geopolitical influence – making Delhi one of the biggest losers in a war it isn’t even fighting. #iran #india #energy www.csmonitor.com/World/Asia-S...

The U.S. paying TotalEnergies to shift from wind farms to U.S. fossil fuel investment appears to be a novel use of taxpayer funds. It also fits within a broader White House effort to restrict the offshore wind industry. #fossilfuel #trump #environment www.csmonitor.com/Environment/...

For the first time in decades, France has updated its national policy on nuclear weapons, focused on “forward deterrence.” The change will have ramifications for an important U.S. ally, and for France’s neighbors in Europe. #ally #france #nuclear www.csmonitor.com/World/Europe...

In the Northern Hemisphere, cherry blossoms draw people outdoors to see life anew. From Japan to Washington and other places, their striking beauty inspires awe, contemplation, and connection. #spring #cherryblossom #nature www.csmonitor.com/Editorials/t...

Lawmakers around the world want to ban social media apps for children. What’s not clear is how well this approach is working. #socialmedia #childsafety #socialmediaban www.csmonitor.com/World/Asia-P...

The South's increasing clout as a political, economic, and cultural force comes at a cost. The lower taxes, gentler winters, and affordable housing are drawing newcomers, often Midwesterners, changing how locals speak and live. #southern #accents #midwest www.csmonitor.com/USA/Society/...

Fuel shortages are speeding a shift toward green energy and nuclear power across many countries, as the Iran conflict creates new urgency around energy security. #iran #war #energy www.csmonitor.com/Business/202...

As some U.S. cities try to lower crime rates, they find old approaches lacking and turn to new ideas. In Baltimore, targeted policing and vigorous intervention combine to offer alternative paths for potential offenders. #baltimore #crime #policing www.csmonitor.com/USA/Society/...

Yann Martel rose to prominence with the success of “Life of Pi.” Now, in “Son of Nobody,” he takes on the Trojan War, a scholar’s drive, and a commoner’s yearning. Our contributor recently interviewed the bestselling author. #yannmartel #newbooks #novel www.csmonitor.com/Books/Author...

President Donald Trump is pushing a 15-point proposal to end Iran hostilities amid large troop deployments to the region. Distant from a deal, he is threatening to destroy power plants if Iran doesn’t open the Strait of Hormuz. #iran #trump #troops www.csmonitor.com/USA/Military...

Under cover of the Iran war, settler extremists have increased violent attacks against Palestinians in the West Bank. A range of Israeli leaders are raising their voices in condemnation. #israel #iran #palestine www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle...

Australia banned under-16s from social media, while American courts face thousands of lawsuits against tech giants for alleged harm. But Britain is first consulting teens with a pilot test on whether such bans are the only – or best – solution. #socialmedia #tech www.csmonitor.com/Editorials/t...

Some 40% of households in Maine struggled to afford essentials in 2023, according to the ALICE report. Taking care of whoever needs it, without stigma, is a driving principle for the Maine Needs organization. #community #foodinsecurity #maine www.csmonitor.com/World/Making...

With all the focus on what the Iran war is, or isn’t, achieving, the U.S. and its regional allies will have to grapple with an issue critical to the shape of a post-war Middle East: the war’s “opportunity cost.” #iran #war #middleeast www.csmonitor.com/World/2026/0...

At a time when the US is taking a harder stance against illegal immigration, baseball – with players from a diversity of nations – showcases the value of sport in uniting humanity in the common pursuit of teamwork and excellence. #baseball #mlb #openingday www.csmonitor.com/USA/Society/...

Boston is joining the list of cities that are achieving results after sustained harbor cleanup efforts. Some towns will soon see the return of recreational shellfishing, a New England tradition. #shellfishing #bostonharbor #cleanup www.csmonitor.com/Environment/...

Parts of Boston Harbor are clean enough for recreational shellfishing for the first time in a century. To mark the moment, we dig into the history and debates around New England clam chowder. #clamchowder #shellfishing #bostonharbor www.csmonitor.com/USA/Society/...

Are social platforms such as Instagram and YouTube designed to be addictive and harmful to audiences, including young people in particular? Juries in both California and New Mexico found Meta liable for harming children. #meta #instagram #health www.csmonitor.com/USA/Justice/...

Keeping foiled plots that threaten Americans’ safety quiet could prevent unnecessary worry. Or it could make the public more vulnerable. #terrorism #security #usmilitary www.csmonitor.com/USA/Society/...