- + I dreaded cleaning out my freezer. What I found there was priceless.—In hard times, training ourselves to see the good can be a gift. Our writer found unimaginable bounty under his nose and invites us to share in it.
- + Trump’s Mideast team: A familiar look for a transformed region—Donald Trump has put together a Mideast team charged with building on his first term’s successes. But in a region shaken by the war in Gaza, can the d...
- + How century-old fashion is helping Ukrainians escape the grind of war—Women in the Ukrainian city of Sumy are escaping the war by exploring their home town's history through fashion using old photos to recreate costumes.
- + Israel enjoys upper hand as ceasefire signals Hezbollah’s limits—Hezbollah has emerged from its war with Israel leaderless and weak, no longer the force that Iran has depended on. Will Israel seek to take advantage ...
- + In Delhi, life beats on under toxic smog. But residents say this year is different.—Delhi's air pollution is among the worst in the world, far exceeding World Health Organization safety limits. Residents share what that feels like for...
- + Five-star ‘Flow’ and chatty ‘Moana 2’ offer eye-widening animated delights—Two new animated films – both centered on water – touch on the power of connection. One is our movie critic’s favorite of the year.
- + How ‘History Alice’ is getting Gen Z to learn about the past—Alice Loxton doesn’t believe history should be boring or academic. As “History Alice,” she connects with millions of people on social media, and her s...
- + Thanksgiving as forgiving—An official apology to Native Americans – and a response of forgiveness – can help create the possibility of a mutual feeling of justice.
- + An unlikely Thanksgiving story—Beneath the joyous celebration of Thanksgiving lies a fraught history. This year, the Monitor turned to Canada for lessons in honoring gratitude witho...
- + Russian TV calls Tulsi Gabbard ‘our girlfriend.’ Can she keep US secrets?—Tulsi Gabbard’s comments about U.S. adversaries Russia and Syria are raising questions about how she would approach intelligence gathering and sharing...
- + The Trump economy: How will tariffs, taxes, and big debt affect workers?—The president-elect’s economic team will face a minefield of fiscal and economic challenges, with no clarity as to how American workers will fare.
- + With Netanyahu warrant, international court tests priorities of Israel’s allies—The International Criminal Court’s warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant target two Israeli leaders. But they create tensions across a net ...
- + Building peace by disrupting lies—A West African journalist, contracted to spread disinformation, charts a path out of fear and instability through contrition.
- + Wild animals are disappearing in Latin America. Colombia is fighting back.—Latin America’s animal populations have fallen drastically over the past 50 years. Will recapturing trafficked animals be enough to rewrite the future...
- + How Trump’s proposed tariffs could dramatically raise prices on consumer goods—President-elect Donald Trump announced Nov. 25 he would impose sweeping new tariffs on countries he says have allowed illegal immigrants and drugs to ...
- + In Canada, too, people remember a feast with settlers and Indigenous people—In Canada, Acadian descendants and the Mi’kmaq remember when they gathered to celebrate the harvest – and “good cheer.”
- + Why is Walmart the biggest company yet to cut its DEI policies?—Following in the steps of Ford, Harley-Davidson, and Lowe’s, Walmart rolled back some of its DEI policies after conservative backlash. It’s the larges...
- + After months of war, officials say Israel has agreed to a ceasefire with Lebanon—Israel has dealt massive blows against Hezbollah since going on the offensive in September. Now, a ceasefire appears to be on the table, as fighting s...
- + Traveling for Thanksgiving this year? Prepare to join 80 million others on the move.—Holiday travel is back in a big way. Airports and highways are expected to have millions of Americans traveling for what could be the busiest Thanksgi...
- + In Xochimilco, floating gardens offer a glimpse of Mexico City’s past—A network of human-made waterways represents the remains of a vast transit system used by the Aztecs to move people and products around their empire.
- + Israeli settlers see Trump’s win as aiding goal of annexing West Bank—The pro-settlement movement in Israel is exulting at what it perceives as a possible green light from the incoming Trump Middle East team to pursue an...
- + Marco Rubio wants to take a hard line on China. Will Trump let him?—Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of state, Marco Rubio, has a history of antagonizing China over its human rights record. But assuming Mr. Rubio is c...
- + In shifting world, post-Soviet states look back to a constant: Russia—Many of the countries that formed out of the Soviet Union aspired to link their future with the West. But European troubles and Russian aggressiveness...
- + A guardrail holds—Amid the whirl of Cabinet nominations, senators affirm the civic virtues of wisdom and temperance that bolster American democracy.
- + Women in combat are not a ‘social experiment,’ says Canada’s top military commander—Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s nominee for U.S. defense secretary, has repeatedly questioned if men and women should serve together in combat unit. Gen....
- + After Oklahoma and Louisiana, Texas will be next to try for Bible lessons in schools—While Bible-based lessons will not be mandatory, schools that incorporate them will receive additional funding. Boosters say the Bible is a core featu...
- + Why did the Philippine vice president threaten to assassinate her boss?—Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte publicly threatened the life of the country’s president on Nov. 23. Under the Philippine penal code, such publi...
- + Want a less commercial holiday? Gen Z tries ‘underconsumption core.’—Americans used to call it being thrifty. Then it was Voluntary Simplicity. Today, Generation Z is exploring “underconsumption core,” with an eye for m...
- + Trump targets temporary protected status. What that could mean for Haitians in the US.—Temporary protected status covers many U.S. immigrants. President-elect Trump says he’ll challenge its use, particularly for Haitians in Springfield, ...
- + UN climate talks finally reach deal, hoping for more, settling for less—In a late session at the United Nations climate talks, countries finally agreed on how rich nations can help poor ones in the face of climate change.
- + Israel-Hezbollah conflict widens after Israeli strike kills Lebanese soldier—Israel's attacks are aimed at Hezbollah militants, but a fatal weekend strike hit Lebanon's army center, igniting a heavy barrage in the ongoing war.
- + Israeli strikes Lebanese army center as Israel-Hezbollah conflict widens—Israel's attacks are aimed at Hezbollah militants, but a fatal weekend strike hit Lebanon's army center, igniting a heavy barrage in the ongoing war.
- + Should we care what cows think? How readers broadened my view of animals.—Good journalism opens minds and invites readers to see things differently. Sometimes, readers can have a similar effect on journalists.
- + Trump chooses Bessent, Vought, Chavez-DeRemer, and Turner for Cabinet—Donald Trump has tapped Scott Bessent as treasury secretary, Russell Vought for the Office of Management and Budget, Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer as labor...
- + Of dogs and din—With a little help from their four-footed friends, communities are countering harsh politics with civic activities that evoke kindness and respect.
- + Moody chickens? Playful bumblebees? Science decodes the rich inner lives of animals.—New science shows that farm animals and other creatures exhibit signs of conscious experience. How should this make us see them – and ourselves?
- + In the race to attract students, historically Black colleges sprint out front—Freshman enrollment declined at colleges for the first time since 2020. But some historically Black colleges and universities are experiencing record ...
- + Recurring blackouts have roiled Cuba. What’s behind the crisis?—From aging power plants to devastating hurricanes, here’s a look at the factors driving outages on the island.
- + ‘I’m exhausted by him.’ Why Trump resistance is fizzling.—The first election of Donald Trump fueled major protests, including the Women’s March. This time around, the self-dubbed “resistance” movement appears...
- + Amid Gaza food shortages, ICC issues arrest warrant for Netanyahu—ICC issues arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant for allegedly depriving Gazans of essential items. Local merchants and gangs worsen ...
- + Why many in Ukraine oppose a ‘land for peace’ formula to end the war—Should Ukraine surrender land to Russia to end the war? Opposition had been strong throughout the conflict, but Ukrainians are shifting on whether the...
- + A shield from war for Iraq—Under threat of being caught up in the Iran-Israel conflict, Iraqis listen to a revered cleric offering advice on the benefits of integrity.
- + Loggers were stealing the forest. These women started stealing their chain saws.—As the world’s leaders discuss the planet’s future at COP29, in Nigeria, a group of local women is defending its own forests, vigilante-style.
- + Antidotes to Venezuela’s election lies—Across Latin America, a popular demand for honesty and equality is compelling leaders to wield truth in defense of democracy.
- + 50 years ago, the UK expelled Chagos Islanders. A court ruling may mean they can go home.—Evicted to make way for a U.S. military base in the 1970s, residents of the Chagos Islands may soon return, though many critique the terms of the deal...
- + How wind and solar is restoring Ukraine’s energy and resisting Russian missile attacks—Russia has consistently targeted Ukraine’s energy facilities, forcing companies to constantly rebuild and go weeks without power. Clean energy has beg...
- + Transgender Day of Remembrance raises awareness of violence against trans people—Transgender Day of Remembrance is marked by vigils, memorials, and a sense of unease among advocates after this year’s election result. Transgender pe...
- + Saving lives with reduced pollution, fewer pesticides, and less worker exploitation—Progress roundup: Governments around the world protect workers from exploitation, poor air quality, and pesticides that harm people.
- + Behind the stacks: The secret life of a librarian—My novel experience as a children's librarian was not the quiet desk job I had envisioned. It was so much more.
- + She empowers people with disabilities to feel pride in their stories—Growing up, Tiffany Yu felt shame about her disability and hid it. Now, the author of “The Anti-Ableist Manifesto” uses her experience to change the n...
- + Want to hear the latest country music? Try Broadway.—“Music City,” which opened off-Broadway this month, is the latest show to embrace the country genre. Can Nashville music make it in New York?
- + The pandemic roar subsided, but mask wars rumble on—Some states are passing antimask laws, citing public safety concerns. Critics see a threat to privacy and to the ability to protest anonymously.
- + In wartime Gaza, turning meager olive harvest into oil is an act of defiance—Farming by its nature puts people in touch with their land and their traditions. In besieged Gaza, after more than a year of war, the olive harvest an...
- + Schools get real on artificial intelligence—More educators are adopting the technology – with care for its potential abuses – as they catch up with students already using AI.
- + Hong Kong court locks up a generation of pro-democracy leaders—A Hong Kong court has imprisoned 45 pro-democracy leaders for as much as 10 years, striking a heavy blow at a generation of activists.
- + Europe nations investigate cut cables in the Baltic Sea. Was it Russian sabotage?—Communication cables linking Finland to Germany and Sweden to Lithuania have been cut. European governments say Russia did it, which it denies. “No on...
- + Ukraine fires US long-range missiles at Russia. What that means for the war.—Ukraine’s use of long-range missiles to attack Russia comes as both sides are positioning for peace talks once Donald Trump becomes president.
- + Now UK farmers have a reason to protest. They say a tax hike will destroy family farms.—Thousands of farmers flooded the streets of London protesting an inheritance tax on agricultural land that they say would devastate family farms. The ...
- + What is a ‘bomb cyclone,’ and how hard will it hit the West Coast?—Local officials across the West Coast are bracing for flash floods, power outages, and possible blizzards at high altitudes after announcing heavy rai...
- + Howard University hoped to make history. Now it’s ready for a different role.—Kamala Harris hoped to declare victory at Howard University on election night. Today, students at one of America’s top HBCUs wrestle with the fallout.
- + Millions in rural America lack reliable internet. How Massachusetts towns got online.—Millions of Americans in rural areas lack access to fast, reliable broadband internet. It's an equity problem that communities are starting to solve.
- + The 10 best books of November set a bountiful table for readers—Dig in to the 10 best books of November, from Robin Wall Kimmerer’s nature essays to a biography of Johnny Carson.
- + ‘Time of the Child’ gently pulls back the layers of an Irish village—In Irish novelist Niall Williams’ “Time of the Child,” an abandoned baby changes the lives of the village doctor, his daughter, and the townspeople.
- + A vote that straddles Sri Lanka’s divides—Parliamentary elections in the South Asian country mark a shift from sectarian politics to respect for individual dignity.
- + $1.3 trillion price tag for climate? These charts show why.—At the COP29 summit, diplomats are debating how to finance action on climate change – and what role the private sector could play.
- + Trump takes office in January. Here’s how Biden is spending his final days as president.—The Biden administration is working to solidify the outgoing president’s legacy before he leaves office in January. Current moves include infrastructu...
- + Ukraine has been waiting to strike deep into Russia. Is Biden’s approval too late?—Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy can now use U.S.-built long range missiles to strike deep into Russia. The Biden administration gave him permi...
- + Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy as it struggles to recover from pandemic losses—Spirit Airlines, known for its rock-bottom fares and hidden fees, is filing for bankruptcy following a heavy decline in revenue. In the coming months,...
- + Dome sweet dome: This tiny village makes most of Kyrgyzstan’s yurts—The Issyk-Kul region has been designated the World Craft City for Yurts, with most of Kyrgyzstan’s yurt production concentrated in the village of Kyzy...
- + Trump plans the ‘largest deportation’ ever. Here’s how it might start.—President-elect Trump and key immigration advisers are preparing to follow through on his promise of mass deportations. But the effort faces legal and...
- + Nomination of RFK Jr. reflects a broader shake-up in the politics of health—The pandemic turned many people against public health experts – creating the opening that has resulted in Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Cabinet nomination.
- + Senegal votes as leaders work to cement majority, push reforms—People in Senegal are voting in a parliamentary election that will decide whether the country’s president can carry out ambitious reforms, six months ...
- + Makeup of the US House hardly changed, leaving GOP to work with a slim majority—Voters stuck with the status quo on Election Day, ensuring that Republicans will hold onto a thin majority in the House and producing barely any chang...
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