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Saturday, October 3, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily Oct 03, 2026

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A case of alleged sexual assault Cornell University has drawn national attention. The different roles that colleges, the criminal justice system, and media play in such cases is not always clear. Also: today’s stories, including how artificial intelligence is playing a central role in Brazil’s upcoming elections despite regulations meant to keep AI-generated information at bay; why an eviction in Spain sparked widespread protests; and a look at how farmers in Gaza are rebuilding from the roots. Join the Monitor's Mackenzie Farkus for today's news.

Friday, October 2, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily Oct 02, 2026

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Record low approval of the U.S. Supreme Court puts pressure on the justices, who need to retain support from the public and other branches of government for their rulings to be enforced. Also: today’s stories, including why Republicans are losing support among some Latinos; why more young Indians are doubting the value of education; and why Howard Zinn became a “people’s historian,” according to a new biography. Join the Monitor's Linda Feldmann for today's news.

Thursday, October 1, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily Oct 01, 2026

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A pilot on a commercial flight from the United Arab Emirates to Tel Aviv with more than 150 Israeli passengers reportedly attacked his co-pilot and tried to crash the plane Wednesday. Israeli officials say the incident was a thwarted terrorist attack. Also: today’s stories, including how some residents of the Spanish city Ceuta are trying to build true equity; what changes to China’s economy mean for high level trade talks with the European Union; and a look at how some Afrikaners – practically the only refugee group the Trump administration has admitted – are settling into their new lives in the U.S. Join the Monitor's Matthew Bell for today's news.

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily Sep 30, 2026

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Where and how to cut wasteful government spending is an enduring debate among politicians and voters. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has been a focus for Republicans, and new requirements for states already appear to be having a ripple effect on recipients. Also: today’s stories, including how America’s role in the Middle East and beyond is shifting; why an Israeli rabbi sees settler violence as a full-blown “moral crisis”; and the Monitor’s reviews of the best fiction and non-fiction books of September. Join the Monitor's Chris Sherman for today's news.

Tuesday, September 29, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily Sep 29, 2026

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Along Route 66, as in the rest of America, cities and towns often see their economic pillars flourish and fade, driving them to seek new ways to thrive. As wind energy produces more electricity, it spurs the creation of jobs that are needed to sustain a growing industry. Also: today’s stories, including how colleges are grappling with a call to action from the federal government; why a rare sign of unity in the U.N. could make island nations the general assembly’s real winners; and a look at a former bureaucrat trying to keep Tibetan calligraphy alive. Join the Monitor's Ira Porter for today's news.

Saturday, September 26, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily Sep 26, 2026

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There were no concrete breakthroughs on trade, AI, or Taiwan. But Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s trip to Washington was an opportunity for him and President Donald Trump to strengthen their rapport. Beijing also used it to promote more people-to-people ties. Also: today’s stories, including why Russia is showing confidence in its position on the battlefield as peace talks grow more likely; why public attention on jurors raises concerns for the U.S. justice system; and a look at the new Presidential Military Spouse Commission, which aims to support service families in the U.S. Join the Monitor's Mackenzie Farkus for today's news.

Friday, September 25, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily Sep 25, 2026

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President Donald Trump’s muscular approach to presidential power aimed to score big wins for his agenda. Polls suggest voters are largely dissatisfied, from the Iran war to the economy. Also: today’s stories, including why Europe is opting for a safe and steady course in the AI race; a look at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s U.N. speech; and how lawmakers are reassessing road rules for e-bikes. Join the Monitor's Matthew Bell for today's news.

Thursday, September 24, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily Sep 24, 2026

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The competition between the U.S. and China around AI is about more than technology. It’s about soft-power influence. The Monitor investigates what messages China's increasingly popular AI models are promoting. Also: today’s stories, including how Vivek Ramaswamy’s platform of shared ideals is playing in a party roiled by debates over diversity; why graduate’s earnings mean their schools could lose access to federal student loans; and a look at a key cohort to mobilize in Brazil’s coming presidential election, voters over 70. Join the Monitor's Chris Sherman for today's news.

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily Sep 23, 2026

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President Donald Trump has once again used aggressive rhetoric against Iran, telling delegates at the United Nations he could “annihilate the Islamic Republic.” But he also suggested the conflict could be heading to a resolution “one way or the other.” Also: today’s stories, including how valuable biodiversity is to the world’s economy; efforts to steady ties as Chinese leader Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump prepare to meet in Washington; and what happens when Native justice clashes with “Anglo” law. Join the Monitor's Linda Feldmann for today's news.

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily Sep 22, 2026

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The United Nations is trying to adapt to major cuts in its funding, affecting its ability to provide humanitarian aid to countries in need. This is one of the key challenges facing global leaders and diplomats traveling to U.N. headquarters in New York this week. Also: today’s stories, including how some members of Congress’s track records with technology could play a part in regulating artificial intelligence; why many hope adopting a new pact will put the tensions around President Donald Trump’s preoccupation with Greenland to bed; and a look at a migrant in Beirut who hosts cricket games that form community and provide support. Join the Monitor's Ira Porter for today's news.

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