• Friday, October 9, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
    Oct 9 2026
    Some members of Congress have been criticized for staying on the job so long that they lose touch with issues affecting many Americans. Retirements and other departures, however, are opening the door for younger lawmakers who may prioritize different issues. Also: today’s stories, including why Russian gas isn’t getting pricier, but is getting harder to buy; why an alleged sexual assault at Cornell ignited a cultural firestorm; and a look at a Boston artist inviting neighbors to speak for the trees. Join the Monitor's Ira Porter for today's news.
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  • Saturday, October 10, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
    Oct 10 2026
    In Afghanistan, courageous teachers and students are finding ways to educate girls right under the Taliban’s nose. These underground networks reflect Afghans’ hopes for a better future. Also: today’s stories, including the recent issues that are reigniting debate over the role of the death penalty in the U.S. justice system; how an ICE shooting in New York highlights the varying levels of cooperation that immigration officials have achieved across the United States; and a look at one mechanic-turned-wood-carver in Taiwan who found creativity amid crisis. Join the Monitor's Clay Collins for today's news.
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  • Tuesday, September 29, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
    Sep 29 2026
    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.
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  • Wednesday, September 30, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
    Sep 30 2026
    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.
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  • Thursday, October 1, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
    Oct 1 2026
    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.
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  • Friday, October 2, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
    Oct 2 2026
    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.
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