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. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:14:45 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 The universal language of a smile https://www.csmonitor.com/The-Home-Forum/2026/0619/The-universal-language-of-a-smile?icid=rss e7632b02562aec60ab94dea1a068d6cf I love collecting faces in my camera and bringing them home with me.Faces are like snowflakes: No two are alike.I recently visit Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:00:11 -0400 Melanie Stetson Freeman Remembering John Yemma, Monitor editor during critical transition https://www.csmonitor.com/Perspectives/From-the-Editors/2026/0619/john-yemma-monitor-editor?icid=rss ac6dea6e6a6a0c0b899e631e112291c2 Mr. Yemma, whose journalism career also included senior roles at The Boston Globe, had a reputation as a smart and generous presence in a profession often known for egos. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:02:00 -0400 Linda Feldmann Talks between the US and Iran called off because of fighting in Lebanon, officials say https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle-East/2026/0619/iran-trump-israel-lebanon?icid=rss c731b44c57c34ddcb8546f6438243b05 Intense fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon has scuttled scheduled talks between the United States and Iran. The cancellation of talks raised questions about an initial agreement to end the war in Iran. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:32:53 -0400 Erin Cunningham, Jon Gambrell and Aamer Madhani How one woman’s Route 66 story of segregation and hospitality is kept alive today https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Society/2026/0619/route-66-Missouri-Green-Book-Black-history?icid=rss 82983f10e54ff450c9223ce6ea2f40cb In Springfield, Missouri, Alberta Ellis helped create a welcoming world for Black motorists during segregation. The businesswoman left a lasting legacy. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:00:10 -0400 Harry Bruinius Supreme Court’s ‘history’ test finds a marijuana user can own a gun https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Justice/2026/0618/supreme-court-guns-marijuana-history-test?icid=rss f0c4ee4aae5aa90dd6fea5c535399cad A unanimous Supreme Court sided with a marijuana user arrested for gun possession. It’s the latest application of the court’s “history and tradition” test to gun regulation. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:39:28 -0400 Patrik Jonsson For Iran, a new ceasefire means big gains. But Trump’s war goals fall short. https://www.csmonitor.com/World/2026/0618/trump-iran-deal-strait-of-hormuz?icid=rss ce41394623c6486483fdea07eceb471c A new memorandum of understanding signed by U.S. and Iranian leaders has a chance to finally end the war. But the hard work to secure lasting peace in the Middle East is yet to begin. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:04:21 -0400 Scott Peterson The Fed’s higher road to lower prices https://www.csmonitor.com/Editorials/the-monitors-view/2026/0618/The-Fed-s-higher-road-to-lower-prices?icid=rss 32fea7bf1cc984cad5ff9d0531924d2c A new central bank chief sees humble listening in deliberations over monetary policy as the “special sauce” to curb inflation. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:22:00 -0400 the Monitor's Editorial Board Both Trump and Putin chose to start wars that have proved difficult to stop https://www.csmonitor.com/Perspectives/Essays/2026/0618/trump-putin-iran-ukraine-g7-war?icid=rss 74f9a072e5081ce176c4749812eff1f8 With a bid to bring an end to the unpopular war he started against Iran, President Donald Trump might be offering a valuable lesson for Vladimir Putin and his war in Ukraine. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:40:00 -0400 Ned Temko A Manchester constituency votes today. The future of the UK might be at stake. https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Europe/2026/0618/andy-burnham-uk-makerfield-byelection-labour-reform?icid=rss 3aacc8dba6ebda37317bdaa70db3db31 To become the next prime minister of the United Kingdom, Andy Burnham has to win Thursday’s by-election in Makerfield. That’s not guaranteed. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:00:17 -0400 Katie Marie Davies Anthropic and government face off again over AI. But they need each other. https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Society/2026/0618/ai-anthropic-mythos-government-regulation?icid=rss 46bbeac2185751478f4dc4f3b07738e1 Anthropic is trying to get the federal government to back down on a ban of the company’s latest AI model. The technology gives the company unusual leverage. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:00:10 -0400 Caitlin Babcock