https://www.csmonitor.com The Christian Science Monitor is an international news organization that delivers thoughtful, global coverage via its website, weekly magazine, online daily edition, and email newsletters. en-us Christian Science Monitor. All rights reserved. Mon, 10 Aug 2026 08:43:00 EDT 300 https://www.csmonitor.com/extension/csm_base/design/csm_design/images/csmlogo_250x30.png https://www.csmonitor.com https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Europe/2026/0809/cyprus-natural-gas-europe?icid=rss 95dbd159f6759a197eded8359ea28093 The East Mediterranean is becoming an alternative energy source for Europe as Russia’s war in Ukraine and Middle East upheaval push Europe to find new sources. Sun, 09 Aug 2026 14:01:55 -0400 Menelaos Hadjicostis https://www.csmonitor.com/Arts-Culture/2026/0809/elephants-boston-art-sculptures?icid=rss dfe08856e8bb76340dd567d3ce438e09 A touring art exhibit of life-size elephants is in Boston for the next month, aiming to connect with people and inspire understanding of the natural world. Sun, 09 Aug 2026 05:00:10 -0400 Goodluck Ajeh https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle-East/2026/0808/iran-war-hormuz?icid=rss ad436f28d59336832c361778f8ac87a4 Iran has issued dramatic new demands around any reopening of the waterway. Oman says talks to manage the strait between it and Iran are continuing. Sat, 08 Aug 2026 15:46:42 -0400 Associated Press https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Education/2026/0808/class-pets-elementary-school?icid=rss 4035c242ff67ba631b3fc87887f18900 Spending time with pets can help youth refine their social skills and learn how to handle emotions, according to recent studies. Bringing in a class pet can benefit students – if the animal receives proper care. Sat, 08 Aug 2026 05:00:10 -0400 Olivia Fletcher Donald Keough Kelenna Onukwugha Emily Staunton Medara Udoekong https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2026/0807/max-miller-republicans-midterm-elections?icid=rss 6c17413b89945416677ed3c88ee60a75 Lawmakers or candidates in both parties have faced allegations of sexual misconduct or domestic abuse. Some peers of Ohio’s Max Miller have called for him to resign his House seat. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:17:31 -0400 Sophie Hills https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Education/2026/0807/ai-schools-sal-khan-academy?icid=rss 411aa9e066d3ce86c4594126ea6b4994 Khan Academy founder Sal Khan sees the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in tutoring students, even though it’s been more challenging than he expected. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:38:03 -0400 Aaron Glantz https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/2026/0807/trump-immigration-birthright-citizenship?icid=rss 7c971dbe1ac5ec4462ad7da33e6e9c74 President Donald Trump is again targeting constitutionally-guaranteed birthright citizenship with a pair of executive orders. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:28:53 -0400 Sarah Matusek Henry Gass https://www.csmonitor.com/Editorials/the-monitors-view/2026/0807/The-power-of-honesty-in-AI-research?icid=rss c0ed39aa4ee06042329ae37e5c711846 A giant Chinese firm, ByteDance, tells its AI researchers to not imitate American models, but rather rely on patient, long-term work to build the best product. Such rectitude might be a light for AI regulators. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:47:43 -0400 the Monitor's Editorial Board https://www.csmonitor.com/Business/2026/0807/us-job-market-unemployment-economy?icid=rss bdd3d49ca2cd899307b0b297388a0200 One impact of Trump immigration policies is showing up in the labor force – which faces an unusual period of stagnation. For now, unemployment can hold steady even when jobs decline. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:28:53 -0400 Laurent Belsie https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Americas/2026/0807/brazil-lula-bolsonaro-economy-election?icid=rss 63448d688dafddf1e4bd923caa3cbcd3 President Lula is running for a fourth term in October. But his legacy of poverty alleviation in the early 2000s may be working against him today, with economic expectations high. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:15:10 -0400 Constance Malleret