The Christian Science Monitor | All stories 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. Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:13:34 EDT 300 The Christian Science Monitor | All stories https://www.csmonitor.com/extension/csm_base/design/csm_design/images/csmlogo_250x30.png https://www.csmonitor.com 15 years on, Joplin’s civic updraft https://www.csmonitor.com/Perspectives/From-the-Editors/2026/0721/joplin-missouri-tornado-recovery?icid=rss b276e45bb808395a8080a06fd7405431 In this week’s magazine, we go to Joplin, Missouri, to explore what it means for a community to rebuild. Other stories explore similar themes. Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:00:40 -0400 Stephanie Hanes Maine Democrats are moving on from Platner. But cracks might linger. https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2026/0721/maine-senate-democrat-nominee-jackson?icid=rss 7f4aa14e19984ba540075e15ba5cf6f5 Former state Senate President Troy Jackson is on track to become Maine’s new Democratic Senate nominee this weekend. But eleventh-hour candidacies frequently face big challenges. Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:39:32 -0400 Simon Montlake In the AI age, internships have higher stakes. There are ways to maximize the experience. https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Education/2026/0721/internships-jobs-employers-ai?icid=rss 9680ed1cde1784b5f035da0a9466c1f4 Internships have never been a guaranteed path to a full-time job, but experts say there are steps to get the most out of the experience. Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:27:07 -0400 Ira Porter Medara Udoekong In Joplin, a tornado took ‘things you remember.’ But the city’s civic bonds endure. https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Society/2026/0721/joplin-tornado-recovery-rebuild?icid=rss 7eae89995e8edbce74aed9e1f27a9432 In 2011, a powerful EF5 twister destroyed about one-third of Joplin, Missouri. To recover and rebuild, the city relied on the strength of its community. Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:09 -0400 Harry Bruinius Why so many Ukrainians are up in arms over firing of defense minister https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Europe/2026/0720/ukraine-drone-war-defense-minister-fedorov-general-syrskyi?icid=rss 29b50dad41c1d8a2cd5e683a181ed867 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s dismissal of the popular defense minister, an architect of Ukraine’s effective high-tech warfare, has sparked protests across the country. More than just strategy, youth appears part of his appeal. Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:33:07 -0400 Scott Peterson Why Greeks are going to TikTok for news instead of newspapers or TV https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Europe/2026/0720/greece-social-media-tiktok-instagram-news-europe?icid=rss 00c999f6a7caf72e7cd2e21b05e1b34a Greeks don’t turn to traditional media for news; they go to TikTok, Instagram, and the like. That makes them a lens onto the possible future of news. Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:36:54 -0400 Jenny Tsiropoulou Dominique Soguel From record viewership to unlikely friendships, how soccer won the World Cup https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Society/2026/0720/world-cup-fifa-united-states-host-nation?icid=rss e1af91577e112fa531741a0e07286450 Co-hosting the World Cup offered the U.S. an opportunity for a global image boost and an economic bump. As cities begin to take stock of its impact, the tournament has already proved a boon for fans of cultural exchanges and the beautiful game. Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:46:38 -0400 Kendra Nordin Beato The US voting system merits both trust and vigilance https://www.csmonitor.com/Editorials/the-monitors-view/2026/0720/The-US-voting-system-merits-both-trust-and-vigilance?icid=rss 8e05cbd48d0eefb5c0fff1d6dfdfb453 A majority of ordinary Americans as well as tech and political experts view the U.S. voting system as reliable and trustworthy. However, it can – and should – be strengthened to counter potential AI-enabled interference in the future. Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:39:03 -0400 the Monitor's Editorial Board A Mumbai café puts mentorship on the menu for workers who once lived on the street https://www.csmonitor.com/Perspectives/Making-a-difference/2026/0720/mumbai-india-street-children?icid=rss 6b1a12a4596c6556799c653a459a75d9 Amin Sheikh started a café to empower young people who experienced a difficult start to life, just as he did. Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:02:15 -0400 Anne Pinto-Rodrigues In World Cup final, even Messi is no match for Spain’s all-around effort https://www.csmonitor.com/World/2026/0719/world-cup-winner-argentina-spain-messi-ferran-torres?icid=rss ff5d6e3a0a80120c26f6b553c377630b In the climax of World Cup 2026, Spain may not have had superstars, but the unity of its players proved more important than individual heroics. Sun, 19 Jul 2026 21:55:40 -0400 Mark Sappenfield