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Communication Manager at the Christian Science Monitor but also lover of all things creative social.
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With Europe worried over the threat from Russia, Germany is feeling pressure to lead the way on European defense. Whether Germans themselves are ready to pick up arms is another matter. #germany #military #NATO
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Europe wants Germany to arm up. But do Germans want to take up arms?
With Europe worried over the threat from Russia, Germany is feeling pressure to lead the way on European defense. Whether Germans themselves are ready to pick up arms is another matter.
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December 11, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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Russia’s Vladimir Putin has vowed to take all of the mostly occupied Donetsk region either through negotiation or militarily. Even as Ukraine resists ceding territory, how is the city of Sloviansk maintaining morale? #ukraine #war #putin
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In a region coveted by Putin, how one targeted city carries on
Russia’s Vladimir Putin has vowed to take all of the mostly occupied Donetsk region either through negotiation or militarily. Even as Ukraine resists ceding territory, how is the city of Sloviansk mai...
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December 11, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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Author Danyel Smith praises sportscaster Stuart Scott, the subject of an ESPN documentary. She says without him, broadcasting “wouldn’t be as diverse, wouldn’t be as eloquent, wouldn’t be as full of energy.” #ESPN #StuartScott
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ESPN honors the legacy of broadcaster Stuart Scott in ‘Boo-Yah’ documentary
Author Danyel Smith praises sportscaster Stuart Scott, the subject of an ESPN documentary. She says without him, broadcasting “wouldn’t be as diverse, wouldn’t be as eloquent, wouldn’t be as full of e...
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December 11, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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The volatility of some cryptocurrencies can shake up financial markets. There’s a stabler version of crypto, but as people continue to buy in, even that carries some risk to the greater economy. #crypto #economy
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Stablecoins are the low-risk type of crypto. But they aren’t risk-free for economy.
The volatility of some cryptocurrencies can shake up financial markets. There’s a stabler version of crypto, but as people continue to buy in, even that carries some risk to the greater economy.
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December 11, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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The Kindness Project’s curated shop provides each new foster child with a week’s wardrobe and other items. #FosterChildren #children #charity
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This Pennsylvania boutique keeps foster children clothed in kindness
The Kindness Project’s curated shop provides each new foster child with a week’s wardrobe and other items.
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December 10, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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In Israeli descriptions of settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank, use of the term “Jewish terrorism” has been rising. A plurality of Israelis say the attackers have been handled too leniently. #israel #Netanyahu #settlers
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Why Netanyahu has not reined in surging West Bank settler violence
In Israeli descriptions of settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank, use of the term “Jewish terrorism” has been rising. A plurality of Israelis say the attackers have been handled too l...
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December 10, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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In one of the darkest corners of the world, a group of “astro-ambassadors” are making a living off the night sky – and creating a bridge between science and tradition. #astronomy #himalayas #india
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In the Himalayas, local ‘astro-ambassadors’ help protect India’s first dark-sky reserve
In one of the darkest corners of the world, a group of “astro-ambassadors” are making a living off the night sky – and creating a bridge between science and tradition.
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December 10, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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Artificial intelligence’s rapid advances have lawmakers racing to manage risks, alongside its business and social benefits. In the U.S., willing state and federal coordination could point to new models. #AI #regulation
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Creating ‘good rules’ for AI
Artificial intelligence’s rapid advances have lawmakers racing to manage risks, alongside its business and social benefits. In the U.S., willing state and federal coordination could point to new model...
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December 10, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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President Trump’s recent dehumanizing remarks about Somali Americans play to stereotypes and obscure a complex history. #somalia #trump #refugees www.csmonitor.com/World/Africa...?
Trump disparages Somalia. But it is key to US counterterrorism efforts.
President Trump’s recent dehumanizing remarks about Somali Americans play to stereotypes and obscure a complex history.
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December 10, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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Some in Congress want to ban members from trading in stocks to counter possible insider trading. At present, the rules mostly cover disclosure issues. #congress #ethics
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Congress considers ban on member stock trades, going beyond transparency
Some in Congress want to ban members from trading in stocks to counter possible insider trading. At present, the rules mostly cover disclosure issues.
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December 10, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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From mystery and history to fiction and memoir, these are the titles that captivated Monitor reviewers this year. #books #reviews #best #2025
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The top 25 books for 2025
From mystery and history to fiction and memoir, these are the titles that captivated Monitor reviewers this year.
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December 9, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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To address the challenge of violence against women, countries have enacted more than 1,500 laws. As cultural norms shift, upholding universal values and higher views of genuine manhood and womanhood can help cement the progress. #women #violence
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Defending women’s worth and well-being
To address the challenge of violence against women, countries have enacted more than 1,500 laws. As cultural norms shift, upholding universal values and higher views of genuine manhood and womanhood c...
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December 9, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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One year after rebel forces overthrew a dictatorship and ended a long and costly civil war, Syria still faces many challenges. But hopes for the future, and gratitude for newfound freedoms, fueled a day of joyful celebrations. #syria #assad
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As joyful Syrians celebrate Liberation Day, their glass is half full
One year after rebel forces overthrew a dictatorship and ended a long and costly civil war, Syria still faces many challenges. But hopes for the future, and gratitude for newfound freedoms, fueled a d...
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December 9, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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As of Dec. 10, no one under 16 is allowed to access Instagram, TikTok, or other social media platforms. Other countries are mulling following Australia’s lead. #SocialMedia #australia
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Australia now bans social media for teens under 16. Will other countries follow?
As of Dec. 10, no one under 16 is allowed to access Instagram, TikTok, or other social media platforms. Other countries are mulling following Australia’s lead.
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December 9, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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Donald Trump’s new national security strategy turns history on its head, dismissing a Europe it says faces “civilizational erasure” and praising far-right parties that Moscow supports. #trump #NationalSecurity
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Trump’s new national security strategy treats longtime allies as threats
Donald Trump’s new national security strategy turns history on its head, dismissing a Europe it says faces “civilizational erasure” and praising far-right parties that Moscow supports.
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December 9, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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President Trump has expanded the use of pardons in his second term. Critics say some of his clemency grants could amount to a threat to democracy. #trump #pardons #ethics
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How Trump’s use of pardon power is breaking the mold
President Trump has expanded the use of pardons in his second term. Critics say some of his clemency grants could amount to a threat to democracy.
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December 9, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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An improbable journey to the 2026 World Cup has lit the spark of possibility for gang-beleaguered Haitians, as have plans for an election and a renewed international peacemaking effort. #Haiti #soccer #Football #WorldCup www.csmonitor.com/Commentary/t...
In Haiti, soccer joy – and longed-for unity
An improbable journey to the 2026 World Cup has lit the spark of possibility for gang-beleaguered Haitians, as have plans for an election and a renewed international peacemaking effort.
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December 8, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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An industrious leader is typically considered a positive. But in Japan – a country that has its own word for “death from overworking” – the new prime minister’s habits are reigniting a debate: How much work is too much? #Japan #PrimeMinister #work www.csmonitor.com/World/Asia-P...
Japan’s new PM promised to ‘work, work, work.’ For some, that’s now a red flag.
An industrious leader is typically considered a positive. But in Japan – a country that has its own word for “death from overworking” – the new prime minister’s habits are reigniting a debate: How muc...
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December 8, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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The government in Beirut has committed itself to disarming Hezbollah and exercising a monopoly over the use of force in Lebanon. #Lebanon #Hezbollah #disarm www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle...
To project power, and disarm Hezbollah, Lebanese state needs guns and butter
The government in Beirut has committed itself to disarming Hezbollah and exercising a monopoly over the use of force in Lebanon. But political and economic reforms that curtail the power of corrupt, s...
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December 8, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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Israel and Hamas could begin the next phase of the ceasefire as soon as the end of the month, said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a news conference #Gaza #ceasefire #Israel #Hamas www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle...
Netanyahu says second phase of Gaza ceasefire soon to begin
Israel and Hamas could begin the next phase of the ceasefire as soon as the end of the month, said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a news conference.
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December 8, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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Some retirees are turning to AI chatbots, including those tailored to their specific faith tradition, for big questions such as the meaning of their life and finding purpose in retirement. #religion #bots #AI
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How a faith-based AI bot is helping one man rewrite retirement
Some retirees are turning to AI chatbots, including those tailored to their specific faith tradition, for big questions such as the meaning of their life and finding purpose in retirement.
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December 8, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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With military leaders in the spotlight over drug boat attacks, how do troops know when to follow orders and when to push back? #military #DrugBoats #illegal #law www.csmonitor.com/USA/Military...
Salute or push back? When a military order’s legality is in question.
With military leaders in the spotlight over drug boat attacks, how do troops know when to follow orders and when to push back?
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December 8, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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The US is on track to record the lowest level of mass killings, including deadly shootings, in two decades. Causes of violence are complex, but prevention programs and community health may play a role in the shift. #shootings #MassKillings #data #GoodNews www.csmonitor.com/USA/Society/...
US mass killings drop to 20-year low. Some policy shifts might be helping.
The US is on track to record the lowest level of mass killings, including deadly shootings, in two decades. Causes of violence are complex, but prevention programs and community health may play a role...
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December 8, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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Director Celia Aniskovich’s new documentary, “The Merchants of Joy,” explores the tree-selling families that turn New York’s streets into forests of firs – and highlights the competition and compassion that accompany them. #Christmas #ChristmasTrees #Netflix www.csmonitor.com/The-Culture/...
‘A celebration of working-class joy.’ A director’s ode to NYC’s Christmas tree sellers.
Director Celia Aniskovich’s new documentary, “The Merchants of Joy,” explores the tree-selling families that turn New York’s streets into forests of firs at the holidays.
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December 8, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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Joseph Torigian talks about writing “The Party’s Interests Come First,” which profiles the father of Chinese leader Xi Jinping. #china #xi #biography
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A biographer mines the life of Xi Jinping’s father for clues to China today
Joseph Torigian talks about writing “The Party’s Interests Come First,” which profiles the father of Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
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December 4, 2025 at 1:37 PM