As discoveries of species on Earth as well as objects in space speed up exponentially, new technology and “citizen science” are broadening channels for learning – and connecting. #nature #species #science www.csmonitor.com/Commentary/t...

Euphoria often follows the fall of an unpopular leader. But in Venezuela, residents are unsure what the political rupture means. #venezuela #repression #Maduro www.csmonitor.com/World/Americ...

As tent encampments grow in rural areas, small-town volunteers are responding the best way they know how: with food, coats, and encouragement. #homelessness #poverty #rural www.csmonitor.com/World/Making...

The measure requiring congressional approval for future military operations is essentially symbolic. Still, it hints at new pushback from the GOP-controlled legislative branch toward the Trump administration. #congress #trump #WarPowers www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics...

President Trump has adopted the old imperialist dictum that “might makes right.” Will he be able to make other nations, friend and foe, fall in line? #trump #military www.csmonitor.com/World/2026/0...

The killing of a woman by an ICE agent in Minneapolis on Wednesday has reignited a national debate over the appropriate use of force by federal agents in carrying out immigration raids.#ICE #shooting #Minneapolis www.csmonitor.com/USA/Justice/...

Many monks and nuns are almost as tethered to their smart devices as the rest of us. #technology #religion #smartphones www.csmonitor.com/The-Culture/...

Widespread street demonstrations since Dec. 28 reflect a “new moral order” of dignity that has slowly undercut the regime’s legitimacy. #iran #protests www.csmonitor.com/Commentary/t...

Iran’s leaders are juggling chronic economic malaise – caused by years of mismanagement, corruption, and U.S.-led sanctions – with a growing expectation of military conflict with Israel or the United States. #iran #dissent www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle...

Donald Trump’s desire to acquire Greenland is challenging Europe’s understanding of its relationship with the U.S., and its response to the president’s demands.#Greenland #europe #trump www.csmonitor.com/World/Europe...

Spurred by a citizen reporter’s video alleging fraud in Minnesota, the White House launched big federal penalties despite doubts about the report’s validity. #minnesota #corruption #fraud www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics...

In its takeover of Venezuela, the Trump administration aims to give U.S. Gulf Coast refineries access to the country’s large reserves of heavy oil. #venezuela #oil #trump www.csmonitor.com/Business/202...

Often it takes sprinting, crouching, or climbing on chairs to get the ephemeral mix of angle, timing, light. #photography #photos #photojournalism www.csmonitor.com/World/2025/1...

Often it takes sprinting, crouching, or climbing on chairs to get the ephemeral mix of angle, timing, light. #photography #photos #photojournalism www.csmonitor.com/World/2025/1...

I decide on the pieces I need to construct a visual narrative, and I proceed in search of them. From that point on, the job is a treasure hunt. #photography #photos #photojournalism www.csmonitor.com/World/2025/1...

From the Monitor’s staff photographer and writer: Every time I go to Ukraine, I come across scenes of yet more extraordinary human resilience. #Ukraine #photography #UkraineWar www.csmonitor.com/World/2025/1...

Over two months in 1856, Mary Ann Patten guided her husband’s clipper ship relying on celestial navigation, her wits, and the crew’s support. #books #reviews #history www.csmonitor.com/Books/Book-R...

French first lady Brigitte Macron may have won her case against those who lied about her gender in France. But she faces a steeper challenge in the U.S. #macron #gender www.csmonitor.com/World/Europe...

As South Sudan teeters on the brink of a second civil war, young people are using music to promote peace and unity. #sudan #africa #war www.csmonitor.com/World/Africa...

The Eaton and Palisades wildfires destroyed 13,000 homes, and left thousands more uninhabitable. Some survivors are frustrated at the pace of recovery. #LA #wildfires www.csmonitor.com/Environment/...

After 20 years of stand-your-ground laws, spreading to most U.S. states, experts see an accompanying rise in shooting deaths. South Carolina offers a lens on the issue. #guns #shootings #SouthCarolina www.csmonitor.com/USA/Society/...

With ice melting in the Arctic, Russia is ramping up efforts to take advantage of the newly opening territory. That means greater military and economic assertiveness, as well as attempts to build international cooperation.#russia #arctic #development #resources www.csmonitor.com/World/Europe...

Scottish novelist Val McDermid takes a step back from “tartan noir” to reminisce about her childhood and to revel in the frigid season. #books #reviews #mysteries www.csmonitor.com/Books/Book-R...

How do new words like “safe space,” “dogpile,” and “alt-right” make it into the dictionary? Journalist Stefan Fatsis finds out. #books #reviews #dictionaries www.csmonitor.com/Books/Book-R...

A reporter in Senegal explores the concept of the débrouillard, a local term for people who create their own opportunities from whatever they can. #senegal #africa www.csmonitor.com/World/Africa...

New York City and other urban centers are hoping rent control rules will ease the housing crunch. But deeper solutions – including building millions more homes – will not be easy. #housing #RentControl #NewYork www.csmonitor.com/USA/Society/...

Donald Trump campaigned on “No forever wars” and “America First,” and these remain core tenets for many in his MAGA base. His administration’s intervention in Venezuela could test those promises. #venezuela #trump #politics www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics...

What was behind the seizure of Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro? The Trump administration’s hemispheric strategy recalls the the Monroe Doctrine, which asserts a U.S. right to intervene in Latin America in cases of “chronic wrongdoing.” #venezuela #Trump #Maduro www.csmonitor.com/USA/Foreign-...

The president’s more aggressive approach to Latin America is welcomed by many in the Cuban diaspora. They see one of their own – Secretary of State Marco Rubio – as an architect of the shift that, for them, has been a long time coming. #cuba #rubio #castro www.csmonitor.com/USA/Foreign-...

Protests over alleged corruption in Romania show a greater focus on affirming integrity and honesty. #romania #corruption www.csmonitor.com/Commentary/t...

The fragile peace in Gaza affords an opportunity for Palestinian families to search for the thousands of relatives disappeared without trace during the war. #gaza #israel #palestinians www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle...

Following a recent Islamic State attack on its soldiers, the U.S. must weigh whether a return strike creates more problems for itself and a war-torn country than it solves. #syria #ISIS #pentagon www.csmonitor.com/USA/Military...

The Bondi Beach massacre has shattered the sense of security held by Australian Jews. Some now hope Australians see that antisemitism is not just a Jewish problem. #australia #jews #violence www.csmonitor.com/World/Asia-P...

How can the West African nation of Senegal keep its young people from taking the perilous voyage to Europe? Local leaders are seeking solutions to encourage them to stay. And expanding the fishing industry may be one solution. Read the full story at bit.ly/4pIwvlX

What does the intended resurgence of America as a petrostate look like from California, which is politically blue and a green-energy giant? Our writer went to a Southern California town built by crude to find out. #oil #California #energy www.csmonitor.com/Podcasts/Why...

At the state level, many elected officials speak openly about how they rely on ethics and faith to navigate partisan challenges. They might be shaping a “better way” for voters to relate to each other. #ethics #civics www.csmonitor.com/Commentary/t...

n Senegal, poverty makes young people embark on dangerous boats to reach Europe. Parents and local leaders seek solutions to encourage them to stay. #senegal #immigration www.csmonitor.com/World/Asia-P...

Peter Rainer, the Monitor’s longtime film critic, turns the spotlight on the 10 movies that moved him over the past year. They include Richard Linklater’s “Blue Moon,” “The Ballad of Wallis Island,” and “Train Dreams.” #movies #entertainment #indies #reviews www.csmonitor.com/The-Culture/...

Eye-popping prices for steaks and burgers are mostly a supply problem, exacerbated by lack of competition in the meatpacking industry. The upshot is that beef is likely to remain expensive for a while. #inflation #beef #CostOfLiving www.csmonitor.com/Business/202...

Teachers are grappling with how to incorporate AI into education. A handful of schools are structuring their programs around the new technology, including a charter school in Hawaii which offers a paradigm shift around AI’s role. #education #AI #students www.csmonitor.com/USA/Educatio...

While away the darkest days of the year solving mysteries, enjoying a holiday romance, and catching up with a country-music icon. #books #review #TopTen www.csmonitor.com/Books/Book-R...

By disarming a gunman during the Bondi Beach shooting, a Syrian Australian illustrates a legacy of respect for the innocent and social harmony. #australia #shooting www.csmonitor.com/Commentary/t...

Great cover story! In Senegal, poverty makes young people embark on dangerous boats to reach Europe. Parents and local leaders seek solutions to encourage them to stay. #senegal #immigration www.csmonitor.com/World/Africa...

Syria’s need to rapidly reconstitute its security forces has left them vulnerable to infiltration by former rebels with jihadist sympathies at the very time that President Ahmed al-Sharaa has been cultivating ties with the U.S. #ISIS #syria #attack www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle...

Shifts in workplace policies, like a pullback from remote and hybrid work launched during the pandemic, appear to be creating a tough year for women in the U.S. workforce. #women #workforce #economy www.csmonitor.com/Business/202...

Participants in California's deliberative democracy model prioritized permitting, resilience and financial support as foundations of fire recovery. #California #WildFire www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics...

A quartet of art and nature books captures the splendor and mystery of the natural world. #books #nature www.csmonitor.com/Books/2025/1...

Disney has struck gold with the “Zootopia” franchise, breaking box-office records in one of the most profitable but challenging movie markets in the world. #movies #utopia #china www.csmonitor.com/World/Asia-P...

From friendly negotiation to fierce haggling, there are those who love the art of bargaining. And then there are those who just plain stink at it. #haggling #bargains #buying www.csmonitor.com/The-Culture/...

A street art festival in Nigeria is showcasing the continent’s tradition of public murals. Combining color, creativity, and exuberance, artists seek to reflect – and help shape – society’s aspirations. #Africa #art #history www.csmonitor.com/Commentary/t...