- + Will young voters ditch Biden over Israel? For most, it’s not a priority.—Despite students clashing with authorities on campuses nationwide, most young people are far more focused on the economy than on the Mideast.
- + Senate map favors the GOP. But Steve Daines won’t predict a ‘red wave.’—At a Monitor Breakfast with reporters, the chair of the National Republican Senatorial Committee was keeping expectations in check.
- + European shield in Georgia—Mass protests in the former Soviet state against a Russia-inspired bill are yet another front against Moscow’s attempt to rebuild an empire.
- + Facing Russian threat and an uncertain America, Europe rearms—Washington has long urged European nations to spend more on their own defense. Russia’s Ukraine invasion, and European doubts about America’s role in ...
- + Stories of resilience: Bees make a comeback, and how immigrants lift economies—Progress roundup: Bee colonies are on the rise, Venezuelan migrants benefit their adopted countries, and an ancient irrigation system in Oman still wo...
- + Flight delayed? Air traffic control woes go beyond what FAA bill will fix.—Frustrated with air travel? America’s air traffic controllers are overstretched, and the FAA reauthorization bill, if passed, is just one step of many...
- + Flight delayed? Air traffic control woes go beyond what FAA bill would fix.—Frustrated with air travel? America’s air traffic controllers are overstretched, and the FAA reauthorization bill, if passed, is just one step of many...
- + Cities say the cost of dollar stores – food deserts, crime – aren’t worth it—Dollar General and Dollar Store have expanded their footprint due to higher grocery prices. But U.S. town and city officials are looking to curb their...
- + The most powerful person in the House? It’s not the speaker. It’s Hakeem Jeffries.—Democratic votes helped pass recent aid bills – and would seem to mean GOP Speaker Mike Johnson is safe from a potential ouster. Behind it all is Mino...
- + Do diverse police departments use less force? She trained with cops to find out.—After a year training at police academies, sociologist Samantha J. Simon finds that it’s going to take more than diversity initiatives to change polic...
- + Students reporting on campus protests face attacks, threats – and final exams—Student journalists covering campus protests are dealing with the unique challenges and advantages of reporting on their peers and schools. Some have ...
- + Student journalists covering campus protests face attacks, threats – and final exams—Student journalists covering campus protests are dealing with the unique challenges and advantages of reporting on their peers and schools. Some have ...
- + As campus protests flare, Congress seeks reckoning on antisemitism—Conservatives have urged U.S. college leaders to crack down on antisemitism. Now a bipartisan bill in Congress amplifies that message, but also reveal...
- + Could Nikki Haley be Trump’s running mate? Don’t rule it out.—Nikki Haley’s strong showing in Pennsylvania’s recent Republican primary may give Donald Trump something to think about, even if vice presidential pic...
- + The West or Moscow? In Georgia, a pivotal vote could set the nation’s course.—Young Georgian demonstrators are hoping to block a Moscow-inspired law on “foreign agents,” which they worry will be used to stifle criticism of the g...
- + Dissolving abortion’s battle lines—Election-year politics aside, Americans are learning that listening leads to compassion even when they disagree.
- + Hundreds arrested in New York as conflicts escalate over campus Gaza protests—Counter-protesters and law enforcement drove violent altercations at pro-Palestinian campus demonstrations across the U.S. Clashes broke out at UCLA, ...
- + May Day protesters take up causes, and selfies, from Istanbul to Seoul—Pro-labor protests and marches broke out on May Day, a holiday that celebrates workers’ rights. Many demonstrations swelled as they combined with othe...
- + This instructor builds confidence among Maldivian women, in the water and out—Maldivians, especially girls and women, have limited opportunities to learn swimming. The Manta Trust’s Ocean Women program is training women to be sw...
- + Marijuana set to become ‘less dangerous’ in the US. What does that mean?—Marijuana is classified as a Schedule I drug, legally on par with heroin. The Justice Department has proposed to reclassify it as Schedule III, a less...
- + Gardening lessons: Planting hope and harvesting peace of mind—Gardening was a central part of my grandma’s life. Her pleasures were simple: She found a storehouse of riches in her backyard garden.
- + Police are begging lawmakers to stop relaxing gun laws. Charlotte shows why.—A Charlotte shootout left four officers dead as a man used a gun to resist arrest. There is growing strain between police and politicians over gun law...
- + Building takeovers push campus protests into volatile new phase—Pro-Palestinian protesters are occupying buildings at Columbia University and other U.S. campuses, escalating the stakes and risks for those involved.
- + These cities raised taxes – for child care. How it’s changing parents’ lives.—Local governments are stepping in to assist parents facing child care hurdles. How are these efforts, funded by voters, changing the landscape?
- + Fearing Israeli invasion of Rafah, Palestinians plan to flee. But where?—Palestinians displaced by Israel’s war against Hamas have had steadily fewer options for safe shelter. With Israel’s sights now set on Rafah, and desp...
- + Neighborly nudge to rehabilitate Haiti—The selection of interim leaders for the gang-ruled country only happened after other Caribbean states saw a need to fill a power vacuum.
- + Solar panels are spreading over Midwest farms – and edging out the crops—Solar energy companies are leasing thousands of acres of land from Midwestern farmers, which can hinder crop-growing or grazing livestock there. It’s ...
- + The world would starve without them. Now small farmers are fighting for their future.—Small farmers are protesting rising costs and environmental regulations. Can they survive in the modern world?
- + The U.S. is building a $320 million floating aid pier. Hamas says they'll resist it.—At least 90 truckloads of aid a day will be able to enter the Gaza Strip after the construction of a $320 million floating pier. The U.S. military is ...
- + After a violent coup, the Taliban turn their sights to boosting tourism—Since taking over Afghanistan, Taliban officials have invested in a hospitality school in the hopes of increasing tourism. To entice Western visitors,...
- + Why Ugandan farmers gladly grow crops for chimps—With encouragement from the Jane Goodall Institute, Ugandan farmers are playing an important role in lessening tensions between people and chimps.
- + Harvey Weinstein’s rape conviction was overturned. What does that mean for #MeToo?—While women's rights experts say the overturned conviction of Harvey Weinstein is dispiriting, they point to substantive #MeToo progress that is tough...
- + Gaza cease-fire talks: Egypt, US hopeful a formula has been found—With Gaza talks being conducted in Saudi Arabia, Israel, Egypt, and Qatar, there is a sense of hope in the Middle East for what diplomats are calling ...
- + A tender way to treat armed militias—Latin America has two models for eradicating violent crime. One is rooted in dignity and forgiveness.
- + Millions of adults need help reading. Why the US needs to change course.—As the U.S. considers how to improve reading instruction for young students, it shouldn't forget grown-ups, our commentator says. How could their hope...
- + ‘Real Americans’ explores the pressure to be exceptional—Rachel Khong’s second novel, a multi-generational tale of two intertwined families, flags problematic attempts to shape and control identity.
- + Americans don’t trust self-driving semis. We’re about to share the road with them.—Aurora Innovation plans to put driverless tractor-trailer trucks on Interstate 45 later this year. Autonomous trucks will be safer than human drivers,...
- + Shell corporations? Hawaiian farmers push a plan to counter island macadamia posers.—Hundreds of small Hawaii farmers rely on the lucrative macadamia crop. But, like maple syrup producers in Vermont and distilleries in Champagne, Franc...
- + Scotland’s leader resigns. His government couldn’t agree on climate change, health care.—Humza Yousaf, Scotland’s first minister, resigned as his government coalition collapsed. Transgender care and tackling climate change were just some o...
- + The best way to fix a democracy—Surveys tell us that people around the world are not too enthusiastic about democracies, but few want to change to a different form of government. The...
- + Ukraine makes tactical retreat in east, warns of frontline pressure—Awaiting much-needed arms from a huge U.S. aid package, Ukraine’s troops have been forced to make a tactical retreat from three villages in the east.
- + Biden and Netanyahu speak as pressure rises for ceasefire deal—President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke for nearly an hour. The leaders agreed that it's up to Hamas, now, to take the next step in...
- + Whose betrayal? Our latest Rebuilding Trust story sparks internal debate.—The murder of French teacher Samuel Paty after he displayed satirical pictures of the Prophet Muhammad to his class shook the country. Our story delve...
- + Beyond TikTok ban: How one state is grappling with teens and scrolling—Teens and officials recognize social media can have both positive and harmful effects on mental health. New York state is seeking a middle ground on f...
- + Competing pressures of activism, order test US colleges—As calls for campus order and safety rise alongside voices of anti-Israel protest, colleges and their leaders are facing an extraordinary test. The pr...
- + Trump hush money trial after Week 1: Fees, favors, and a tabloid publisher—The role of David Pecker in Donald Trump’s hush money trial has underscored how much Mr. Trump and tabloid publishing have had in common.
- + Blinken warns China over dual-use sales to Russia, but also praises US-China progress—The United States and China are working hard to repair one of the world’s most consequential relationships. The U.S. secretary of state’s latest visit...
- + Brazilian miners are caught in the crossfires of a war over deforestation—As Brazil cracks down on illegal mining in the Amazon rainforest, villagers are paying a steep price. They want the government to offer them economic ...
- + The ANC helped end apartheid. 30 years later, voters might end its majority.—South Africa celebrates 30 years of freedom this week after a historic all-races 1994 election that marked the end of white minority rule. The country...
- + Why this Olympics feels festive—The pandemic’s impact on the last Games has put many athletes and fans in a grateful, celebratory mood for the Summer Olympics in Paris.
- + Singer Laura Veirs finds creativity everywhere: Bikes, skates, power saws—For some artists, inspiration comes when ideas flow naturally, rather than being demanded. With the release of her latest album, songwriter Laura Veir...
- + Samuel Paty was murdered, and teaching in France has never been the same—When controversy over a cartoon of the Prophet Muhammad led to the killing of teacher Samuel Paty in 2020, colleagues had to learn to trust again.
- + How a pioneering library pays forward its proud legacy (video)—The revival of a cultural institution means so much more if the community it serves makes use of it. In this companion video to his reported story, th...
- + In Kentucky, the oldest Black independent library is still making history—Western Library is the oldest Black library still independently run in the U.S. Its current librarian has made it her mission to share its history wit...
- + Trump may lose immunity case – but in a way that gives him a big win—The Supreme Court Thursday weighed former President Donald Trump’s claim that he has absolute immunity from criminal prosecution for official acts whi...
- + Kidnapping relatives and spying? Judges accuse Pakistan army of coercing the courts.—At a pivotal moment for Pakistan, top justices are speaking out against military interference. Is it a sign that the military's grip is weakening?
- + Meet the Franco-Malian pop star sparking debate over who should sing at the Olympics—Who represents France? It’s a question that has set off a political brouhaha, as far-right leaders complain about President Emmanuel Macron’s suggesti...
- + Opportunity knocks in Central Asia—Russia’s woes and other geopolitical shifts have allowed the heartland of Eurasia to build on the freedom from big-power intervention.
- + As genocide threatens again, the world wakes up to Sudan’s civil war—The Sudan civil war’s heavy humanitarian toll and high geopolitical risks are prompting Washington and its allies to seek an end to the fighting.
- + To combat racism and antisemitism, John Eaves empowers college students—A former Georgia politician, who is Black and Jewish, saw an opportunity to bring students from both those groups together. His approach offers a time...
- + US aid to Ukraine will help it fend off Russia. But victory still isn’t in sight.—The new $61 billion U.S. aid package will keep Ukraine from the brink, allowing it to release rationed ammunition and launch anti-aircraft missiles. B...
- + New EPA rule sets deadline for coal fired-plants: Clean up or shut down—The Biden administration has taken its most aggressive action yet on cutting greenhouse gas emissions from the private sector. That includes a strict ...
- + Slavery isn’t just a Southern story. The North benefitted from stolen labor.—“The Stolen Wealth of Slavery” traces the financial profits from enslaved labor, which fueled the rise of Northern banking institutions – some of whic...
- + A primer on climate change that tackles both hope and despair—Climate change is a complicated subject. Science writer Elizabeth Kolbert breaks it down in “H Is for Hope,” an illustrated ABC book for adults.
- + Sam Schultz: A heart for service on the US-Mexico border—Aid worker Sam Schultz came out of retirement to organize volunteers, food, water, and shelter for migrants coming over the border.
- + Israeli protesters are back on their feet. Missing is a unified voice.—Successful protest movements need unity and clarity. Israel’s pro-democracy demonstrations last year had that. Six months into the war in Gaza, the ra...
- + Commentary on Columbia: History, student protests, and humanity—After arrests at Columbia University and other schools, our commentator considers the legacy of civil disobedience. How and why does society’s lens on...
- + West Africa’s model of ballots over bullets—Senegal’s peaceful democratic change sets a model for governing with humility and trust in a region beset by military coups and violence.
- + Russia tried to stay on good terms with Iran and Israel. Then they started fighting.—Iran creates a unique link between the war in Gaza and the war in Ukraine, where it supplies Russia with arms. That puts the Kremlin in a difficult po...
- + Are world’s 200 million pastoral herders a climate threat?—A U.N. report suggests that pastoralism may be part of the global emissions problem. Some researchers see the climate math on herders differently.
- + After years of debate, UK Parliament signs off on sending migrants to Rwanda—The United Kingdom’s Parliament passed Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s controversial plan to send migrants to Rwanda, despite facing legal challenges. Mr...
- + TikTok’s 270-day countdown starts today. What could happen to the app?—President Joe Biden signed a bill that would force TikTok’s Chinese owner, ByteDance, to divest from the app or face a nationwide ban. But legal fight...
- + Republican lawmakers see success with campaign against college DEI programs—Conservatives are banning diversity, equity, and inclusion centers and initiatives at state universities – changing long-established norms in these sc...
- + A majority of Americans no longer trust the Supreme Court. Can it rebuild?—As the Supreme Court prepares to hear a case Thursday on whether presidents have absolute immunity, trust in the high court remains near historic lows...
- + ‘Out of captivity.’ When will Passover’s promise reach Gaza hostages?—Monday evening’s celebrations of Passover in Israel were muted by uncertainty surrounding Israeli hostages imprisoned in Gaza.
- + Less Rose Garden, more travel: Biden energizes his campaign—President Biden has been more visible as of late, traveling to battleground states and emphasizing key issues like abortion. It signals a new, more vi...
- + Only 700 Americans are studying in China. Will the US lose a generation of experts?—Restrictions on U.S.-China travel have put would-be American study-abroad students in a tight spot – and risk robbing the U.S. of its next generation ...
- + Tennessee win for UAW could open road for labor in South—For the first time the UAW has successfully organized a foreign-owned auto plant in the South – a move that helps change the image of labor in decline...
- + An archipelago was losing its ancient sport. African migrants may save it.—Immigration is sometimes perceived as a threat to tradition. But in Spain’s Canary Islands, it appears to be the means to preserve a centuries-old spo...
- + Lifting a stigma in China—Badly in need of skilled labor, China is boosting vocational training, starting with a novel way to end prejudice against such a career path.
- + Congress moves on Ukraine aid. Doubts on US leadership persist.—America will give Ukraine military aid, but the long debate over the issue showed that Washington is reluctant to take on the role of global leader.
- + Congress moves on Ukraine aid. Doubts about US leadership persist.—America will give Ukraine military aid, but the long debate over the issue showed that Washington is reluctant to take on the role of global leader.
- + As graduation approaches, colleges struggle to balance free speech and safety—Protests over the Israel-Hamas war are shadowing U.S. colleges’ and universities’ preparations for graduation ceremonies. The institutions face the re...
- + Iran, plunging into a regional conflict, cracks down on dissent at home—With Israeli bombardments hitting close to home, Iranian clerics and officials have cracked down harder on dissent. Hijab-wearing is now more strictly...
- + Think red-hot heat’s bad? Just wait until code magenta.—A new warning tool created by the National Weather Service and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention aims to respond to the increasing danger...
- + Librarians, students, and lawmakers have a new strategy. Ban the book bans.—Book bans often target discussions of gender and sexuality. A growing movement in state legislatures – with the help of librarians – is seeking to end...
- + Columbia’s president called the police. Students say they don’t know who to trust.—Protests against the war in Gaza have led to a breakdown of trust on an Ivy League campus. What lessons does Columbia hold for campuses nationwide?
- + Charting the rise of plastic pollution – and solutions—Plastic pollution is a focus of Earth Day and of global treaty talks. Our story and charts show the scale of the problem and possible paths toward sol...
- + Here are the three keys to Trump’s defense in hush money lawsuit—Defense lawyers said that they will portray the government’s witness as a liar, distance Mr. Trump from hush money, and show holes in the case.
- + The US child care system is in crisis. It’s hardest on moms without degrees.—Women have reached historic highs in the workforce. But the gap is growing for one group, and lack of affordable child care is to blame. The Education...
- + A House vote that breaks the narrative—The bipartisan passage of aid for allies and other legislation may mark a shift toward leadership forged by reason instead of political passion.
- + Charging – and charging for it: How EV owners could sell power back to the grid—Bidirectional EV charging would expand power grids by allowing cars to store energy at night, then sell it back to utilities during peak daylight hour...
- + How global innovators design a sustainable future—Projects are sprouting up around the globe to build environmentally focused communities. These efforts aim to be practical and inviting, not idealisti...
- + How Israelis observe Passover’s promise of freedom – while family are held captive—Jews around the world will celebrate Passover sundown on April 22, recounting the story of their exodus from Egypt after centuries of slavery. But for...
- + Las Vegas to Los Angeles in two hours will become a rail reality in 2028—A high-speed train is set to take passengers between Las Vegas and Los Angeles by 2028. Construction has begun to build the rail lines in the median o...
- + Israel, Gaza, and the ‘power of human existence’—The reality of life in a war zone is hard to comprehend, much less the sheer will and resilience required to carry on.
- + Meet the Canadian who’s feeding Ukraine’s stray dogs—Duane Taylor started Impact Express, a project that delivers pet food and veterinary supplies to stray animals in Ukraine and neighboring Moldova.
- + Israeli leaders criticize expected US sanctions against IDF military unit—The decision to impose sanctions on a unit of ultra-Orthodox soldiers in the Israeli military, expected as soon as Monday, would mark the first time t...
- + Can cities criminalize camping? Here’s what to know about Supreme Court case.—On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case, Grants Pass v. Johnson, that asks if it’s cruel and unusual to punish people for being homeless.
- + The House passes aid packages for Ukraine and Israel, ending months of wrangling—Congressional leaders pushed aside opposition from hard-right conservatives to complete the $95 billion package of foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and...
- + Despite dip in election trust, Indians trek miles to cast their ballots—Concerns about the integrity of India’s elections are bubbling up to the surface. But as the world’s largest election gets underway, faith in the powe...
- + On Columbine anniversary, a nation divided over guns—A quarter century after the Columbine massacre, Americans continue to square off over the interplay of guns, safety, health, and freedom.
- + In West Bank, wave of settler violence creating feel of a war zone—With the world focused on Iran and Gaza, Israeli settlers are stepping up attacks against Palestinian towns and villages in the West Bank. Feeling aba...
- + Holy days during unholy wars—Inside Israel, both religious Muslims and Jews celebrate major religious holidays in ways that may bend the war in Gaza toward peace.
- + Maasai women are told to stay home. These rangers fight poachers instead.—In Kenya, an all-woman ranger unit is challenging stereotypes and helping protect both wild animals and the people who live beside them.
- + Hey now, you’re a dead star. Meet Gaia, the Milky Way’s second-largest black hole.—A black hole named Gaia BH3, 33 times greater in size than the sun, was discovered 2,000 light years from Earth. The only other in our Milky Way galax...
- + Breaking a 92-year barrier, Choctaw artist brings native brilliance to Venice Biennale—A Mississippi Choctaw with Cherokee descent, Jeffrey Gibson is the first Native American to represent the U.S. solo at the Venice Biennale, a celebrat...
- + Some Black Chicagoans question help for migrants. Others say, it’s our turn to welcome.—Chicago has spent more than $300 million to handle an influx of South American migrants. Some Black residents wonder why their needs haven’t been give...
- + Rifts in both parties as Congress weighs aid to Ukraine, Israel—Lawmakers face growing political pressure from their parties over aid to Israel and Ukraine. Some say politics have obscured serious security debates.
- + How to stop ‘forever chemicals’ from lasting, well, forever—The EPA recently strengthened regulations on PFAS chemicals in drinking water. A next step, some experts say, is reducing the creation of these chemic...
- + In pivotal India elections, a once-radical ideology could propel Modi to a third term—Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s popularity is driven by a long-standing ideology that seeks to transform India from a secular nation into a Hindu one.
- + The joy in Mexico’s election—Despite persistent violence, voters seek a freedom from fear by embracing two presidential candidates marking a historic change.
- + Can Israel embrace America’s vision of a ‘new Middle East’?—Israel must decide whether to take its place alongside Washington’s Arab allies in a “new Middle East” or to continue to go it alone.
- + Mexico’s water has long grown Texas sugar and oranges. But the tap is running dry.—Mexico is struggling to provide water for Texas farmland due to a severe drought – a failure on Mexico’s part to fulfill its end of a 1944 treaty. As ...
- + In the wake of high-profile near misses, senators ask: Is Boeing doing enough?—A Boeing engineer told lawmakers the company has been taking manufacturing shortcuts that led to “putting out defective airplanes,” part of a larger s...
- + New report on Maui fire details firefighters’ bravery, but also a lack of planning—In 2023, a Maui fire killed 101 people despite heroic actions from firefighters, one of the deadliest wildfires in the United States to date. A new re...
- + The Monitor’s 10 best new books of April—The 10 best books of April offer adventurous readers everything from a futuristic novel to Doris Kearns Goodwin’s history-laced memoir about the 1960s...
- + ‘We Grown Now’ review: Amid gritty Chicago reality, two friends embrace childhood—For the Monitor’s reviewer, the young boys in “We Grown Now” exude something that is often difficult to find believable amid tough surroundings: innoc...
- + Ukraine is trying to rally new troops. Vets say weapons are more urgent.—Ukraine is scrambling to bolster its defenses, and on Tuesday rolled out a new, tougher conscription law. But with resupplies still snared in Washingt...
- + In northern Gaza, famine sets in: ‘We will eat anything’—While flour supplies entering the Gaza Strip reportedly are ticking up, aid experts say much more has to be done to alleviate burgeoning famine there.
- + Schools and an immigrant influx: What it takes to educate all children—In an election year where immigration is a top issue, how are public schools managing a sharp rise in students?
- + Replenishing Ukraine—From money to arms to recruits, Ukraine’s leader tries to keep building up his country’s protections. Yet he also focuses on the arts and culture. Why...
- + Only 70 people lived on the island of Gavdos. Then migrant boats started to arrive.—Most migrants crossing the Mediterranean to Europe have arrived in populated areas that could handle newcomers. But what happens when they land somepl...
- + Australia sees surge in public violence despite tough gun laws. Some blame extremism.—Australians are demanding answers after a deadly knife attack in a Sydney mall and a stabbing during a church service. Some locals argue that tough gu...
- + Is it safety or censorship? USC cancels valedictorian speech over Israel-Hamas protests.—The University of Southern California has canceled its valedictorian’s commencement speech. She says she was censored for being pro-Palestinian as Jew...
- + Mayorkas impeachment trial heads to the Senate. Why it likely won’t go far.—The impeachment trial for Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas is headed to the Senate. It could be over before it begins. “Impeachment shou...
- + OK, she’s worth $1 billion, but can Taylor Swift write poetry? We ask the experts.—Taylor Swift’s new album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” will be released on April 19. In advance, we asked poets what they think of the pop star’s ...
- + Doris Kearns Goodwin recalls 1960s idealism in ‘An Unfinished Love Story’—Doris Kearns Goodwin had a front row seat to the presidency of Lyndon Johnson. Helping him write his memoirs set her on the path of becoming a preside...
- + Israel’s retaliation dilemma: Listen to its instincts, or its allies?—A deterrence doctrine is so entrenched in Israel that even moderate leaders will find it hard not to support some retaliation against Iran. But the su...
- + Pay was starting to outpace US inflation. Can it keep up?—Stubborn inflation is not only upsetting investors who await interest rate cuts. It’s also threatening to undermine the rise in workers’ real wages.
- + Listening while on the stump—As nearly half of humanity holds elections this year, voters seek to be heard in order to place their trust in democracy.
- + How Biden and Trump compare on border crossings and immigration—Immigration is a top campaign issue amid questions about the pace of illegal border crossings. Here’s what the available data tells us.
- + No Brit born after 2009 will ever be able to smoke legally, if bill passes—Britain’s Prime Minister Rishi Sunak hopes to pass a youth smoking ban along in a show of bipartisanship. Fellow members of his conservative party, ho...
- + LA County constantly fights homelessness. How AI helps prevent it.—Millions struggle with housing affordability in Southern California. But Los Angeles County’s experimental tool combines more than 400 factors to iden...
- + Not everyone is watching the elections in Solomon Islands. Why China will be.—China has been courting influence with countries in the South Pacific – and the Solomon Islands have been its biggest success. An election this week c...
- + Good news around the globe: Pulling up concrete and putting solar on renters’ roofs—Progress roundup: Digging up paved surfaces inspires others to reap the climate benefits. In Australia, landlords are installing solar to help meet em...
- + ‘Stay gold, Ponyboy’ ... set to music? ‘The Outsiders’ comes to Broadway.—“The Outsiders” offers a timely – and tuneful – reminder that differences that seem so intractable might not be impossible to overcome after all. Adam...
- + Why many in Iran root for Israel—This past weekend, when Iran attacked Israel directly for the first time, reaction among Iranians was not exactly what the regime in Tehran expecte
- + Why Trump criminal trial is about more than hush money—The so-called hush money case has been billed as one of the less important lawsuits facing former President Donald Trump. But it’s the one underway.
- + Should you trust the Monitor? We asked one media watchdog to audit us.—As part of the Monitor’s Rebuilding Trust project, we wondered: Are we trustworthy? So we asked Trusting News to do an audit. Here’s what it found.
- + As money moves digital, Denver Mint still coins a pretty penny—At Denver’s Mint, the legacy of money and its future are on display. In an era of online payments, experts weigh coin costs against virtual options.
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