The Christian Science Monitor

International news organization covering global and local headlines. Founded in 1908. Winner of 7 Pulitzers & 14 Overseas Press Awards.

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The Trump family’s wealth has surged since Donald Trump’s election. The circumstances are revealing how, on personal-finance matters, a president might be constrained less by laws than by norms that are vulnerable to testing. #trump #trumpfamily #wealth https://t.co/ClfOqJLqkQ

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Clover Food Lab was a vegetarian eatery that grew on its ever-changing seasonal offerings in the Boston area. The pandemic, food costs, and other factors pushed it to close, but that turned out to not be the end of the story. #clover #boston #vegetarian https://t.co/5mMKg0U5oU

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Israel is entering election season, and the leading opposition politicians are trying to undercut the incumbent, Benjamin Netanyahu, on security issues. He has lost some supporters, but he’s always been a political survivor. #israel #election #netanyahu https://t.co/0l6qoD7e2t

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After a big election shift, Hungary signals a go-ahead for Kyiv to start talks about joining the European Union, possibly giving Ukraine a political shield against Russia. #ukraine #eu #russia https://t.co/VFZ4VMsBXq

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In 2024, UNESCO recognized the skill in making attiéké, a fermented cassava dish, as Côte d’Ivoire’s intangible cultural heritage. The artisanal way of transforming cassava does not appear to be going anywhere anytime soon. #unesco #cassava #culture https://t.co/36qjNjEFyW

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The Chilean children’s show has gained an international following, but Mexico is home to some of the most ardent fans of its satirical humor. #chile #31minutos #puppets #mexico https://t.co/JRW7dxB6J0

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For over a year, access to US asylum has been suspended at the border. Federal courts have ruled against the ban, renewing hopes for thousands of asylum seekers waiting in Mexico that they might be allowed to make their case. #asylum #immigration #border https://t.co/S2DFPXXi4o

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Israel’s recapture of Beaufort Castle last month has echoes from the 1982 invasion of Lebanon, and the nearly two decades that followed, with Israeli troops occupying parts of the country until withdrawing in 2000. #israel #lebanon #beaufortcastle https://t.co/x0sbjKHkac

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San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama is shaking off conventional stoicism as he seeks his first NBA title against the postseason’s surprise – the New York Knicks. #wemby #knicks #nba #spurs https://t.co/8AhPsKPwp6

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International scientists decided it is no longer useful to study the most extreme model of runaway global warming. So why are some people upset? #climate #climatechange #environment #globalwarming https://t.co/L0X5NL0y1Y

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Sanctions are one of Western governments' favorite foreign-policy weapons in recent years, as we reported earlier. But their use does not always result in the infliction of economic pain that is intended. #russia #sanctions #foreignpolicy https://t.co/x7RERUoVAC

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With warning signs flashing about New York City’s economy, Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing questions about whether he has a plan to spur job creation. If he fails on that front, a lagging recovery could squelch his affordability agenda. #mamdani #nyc #jobs https://t.co/P8XqKzUbRb

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Some Republicans were troubled by President Trump’s creation of a fund to pay people who claimed the federal government was “weaponized” against them. Opposition from those lawmakers stalled one of the party’s legislative priorities. #gop #trump #congress https://t.co/X7YIZ2Ek4d

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Iraq was offering economic opportunities for Gulf Arab initiatives, but the war made it a springboard for militia attacks. Now Iraq’s neighbors are looking to the country’s new prime minister to see if he can navigate a multifaceted crisis #iran #war #iraq https://t.co/dyqwzmAiag

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Côte d'Ivoire has hundreds of miles of coastline, but many people there are afraid of the water. The country's surfers are trying to change that. #surfing #cotedivoire #ivorycoast #abidjan #surfschool https://t.co/DimAkiZFzz

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In Sudan, sexual violence is a defining feature of the war. As such wartime violence “surges” worldwide, the African nation might provide solutions on how to prevent it. #sudan #war #violenceprevention https://t.co/QQc1Kvb1im

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Author Maggie O’Farrell charts the many epochs of an Irish homestead and the generations of its inhabitants in her novel, “Land.” Drawn from her own family history, the book paints a picture of sorrow, beauty, and endurance. #newbooks #bookreview #irish https://t.co/37U77AUBB7

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Young people are finding fulfillment in filling out the iconic grids. We puzzle out the pastime’s history and what’s behind its renaissance. #crosswords #genz #puzzles https://t.co/i1TesPSxFJ

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When we tap the buy-now button, a complex operation begins that can deliver goods faster than ever. In Illinois, sprawling infrastructure makes that possible—and transforms the land and lives of people who live there. #illinois #consumerism #shipping https://t.co/NYYHD28N5s

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The Israeli military is escalating its campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon. The ongoing conflict could also complicate U.S. negotiations aimed at ending the war with Iran and opening up the Strait of Hormuz. #israel #hezbollah #ceasefire https://t.co/flMnAro8PG