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. Sat, 15 Aug 2026 02:14:10 EDT 300 https://www.csmonitor.com/extension/csm_base/design/csm_design/images/csmlogo_250x30.png https://www.csmonitor.com https://www.csmonitor.com/Editorials/the-monitors-view/2026/0814/Japan-eyes-nonartificial-intelligence?icid=rss d04dd37ebaf28bf3b18c91b34ef70365 Quite aware that it lags in creating AI models, Japan instead aims to gain advantage by speeding up AI’s use in its mighty factories. That requires elevated types of human intelligence. Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:11:26 -0400 the Monitor's Editorial Board https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Education/2026/0814/Mr.-Know-It-All-A-comic-about-AI-in-schools?icid=rss 16dc87aa15a3d1f0c37b133ad4172295 As a new school year begins, more than half of teens are relying on artificial intelligence to help them complete schoolwork. What do we lose when we invite AI into the classroom? Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:00:09 -0400 Jacob Turcotte https://www.csmonitor.com/Arts-Culture/Movies/2026/0814/pomegranate?icid=rss 904f76f40e1c1d826c25bb3583add52c “Pomegranate,” a film by Weam Namou, tells the story of a young Muslim woman who moves to a Chaldean Christian neighborhood in Detroit. The film reflects community tensions, but also showcases humor and grace. Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:30:09 -0400 Donald Keough https://www.csmonitor.com/Perspectives/From-the-Editors/2026/0814/women-girls-afghanistan?icid=rss c02915f77c405a6f98cb8981d16f7461 In this week’s magazine, we look at the fortunes of Afghan women today from inside Afghanistan and from Europe. Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:24:07 -0400 Mark Sappenfield https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Europe/2026/0814/Drought-Heatwave-rivers-France-Rhine-Danube?icid=rss 0dfbcc626295ace38b460a71907c67a1 As drought and heat waves affect parts of Europe, it’s led some people to reflect on their connections to rivers. Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:08:00 -0400 Colette Davidson Dominique Soguel https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Asia-South-Central/2026/0814/women-afghanistan-taliban-afghan-girls-education?icid=rss cb09e96870d2e31539f071488f0b7c8f Since the Taliban recaptured power in Afghanistan five years ago, women and girls have seen their basic rights taken away. Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:00:00 -0400 Mark Sappenfield https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Society/2026/0814/women-s-pro-baseball-league-springfield?icid=rss 2e9ade4ddf5f8228fba5205964e9b87c As interest and investment in women’s sports surges, a new “league of their own” steps up to the plate: the Women’s Pro Baseball League. Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:00:10 -0400 Kendra Nordin Beato https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Education/2026/0813/colleges-budget-cuts-enrollment?icid=rss 926346719f987be8eb55b758f64168ec Colleges are struggling with financial pressures forcing them to cut programs and staff. Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:27:51 -0400 Ira Porter https://www.csmonitor.com/Editorials/the-monitors-view/2026/0813/Taking-heed-of-nature-s-chorus-and-of-each-other?icid=rss 0377d35be239e78374936117e44ed719 “Soundwalking” – or giving an ear to all that the natural environment communicates – holds lessons for how to better listen to one another. It speaks volumes to what’s needed today. Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:18:00 -0400 the Monitor's Editorial Board https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Americas/2026/0813/brazil-facial-recognition-artificial-intelligence?icid=rss c753f01373cba4ee7f781a5b8982d926 Advocates say smart cameras can help bring down crime – a top priority for many Brazilians – but this technology is exploding before a clear legal framework has been put into place. Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:53:36 -0400 Constance Malleret