- — Fantastic film, terrible movie
- Serious and sublime, or commercial and action-packed? Take your pick.
- — In Armenia’s elections, a choice: Stay in Russia’s orbit or engage with the West
- As Armenia goes to the polls Sunday, voters face a choice between a prime minister seeking peace with rival Azerbaijan, and pro-Russia elites.
- — As Russia and Ukraine press drone war, NATO finds itself caught in crossfire
- Ukraine’s defensive efforts against Russia are increasingly bringing its supportive European neighbors under fire. What are NATO nations to do?
- — A battlefield volunteer in Ukraine war has a story. She wants Europe to hear it.
- Anastasia Fomitchova left her life in Paris to join the fight for her native Ukraine. She was inspired to write a book about the bravery and unflinching humanity of those she served alongside as a medic. Her message to Europeans: It’s their war, too.
- — Child's play is more than just that
- Summer is a perfect time for kids to develop adult-free independence, an essential rite for growing up without unfounded fears. And it’s fun, too! Just look to Denmark, the land of Lego, for inspiration.
- — In Utah, growing pushback over a city-sized data center
- The Stratos Project, backed by investor Kevin O'Leary, has scaled back its planned footprint near Utah's Great Salt Lake. But scientists still see big risks for the local environment.
- — Stories that show more than conflict
- The Monitor works to keep readers informed of news from the world’s hot spots – and also to shine light on the humanity in these places.
- — ‘Jump for the USA! Olé!’ American superfans welcome the World Cup.
- Star-spangled superfans hope their raucous support might give U.S. soccer a home-field advantage.
- — In Trump’s second term, financial gain has become a defining feature
- The Trump family’s wealth has surged over the 19 months 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.
- — Do Israeli voters still trust Netanyahu?
- Benjamin Netanyahu has long presented himself as the best Israeli politician to keep the country safe. But, going into another election, some voters have their doubts.
- — Farmers, vegetarians mourned the loss of Clover. But the Boston eatery found a lifeline.
- Clover Food Lab, a Boston-area vegetarian eatery, closed, sparking an outcry. A mystery investor stepped in.
- — A gift for Ukraine’s future in Europe
- 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.
- — Women are the hands behind this cassava dish – Côte d’Ivoire’s culinary heritage
- In a suburb of Abidjan, teams of women make up highly efficient, open-air production lines of attiéké – Côte d’Ivoire’s national dish.
- — Politics and puppets: The enduring appeal of ‘31 Minutos’
- 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.
- — Asylum seekers wait at border as US courts renew their hopes
- Recent federal court rulings against the U.S. government’s asylum ban at the border are renewing hope for thousands of asylum seekers waiting in northern Mexico.
- — Echoes of 1982 Lebanon War, as Israel retakes Beaufort Castle
- Israeli troops have seized control over a medieval fortress in southern Lebanon called Beaufort Castle, but not for the first time. Israel’s military first took the site back in 1982.
- — NBA Finals: Knicks, Spurs, and Wemby, a big man unwilling to hide his emotions
- San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama is showing emotional maturity beyond his years as he seeks his first NBA title.
- — Revised data can cool climate debates
- A recent study retiring a dismal scenario on global warming points to progress in policies and technologies. That can help bring more balanced and nuanced communication on climate issues.
- — Russia: A case study for sanctions not working as planned
- If there’s any country that shows sanctions’ unforeseen consequences, it’s one that has rebuilt self-sufficiency and forged new trade under pressure.
- — Why climate scientists have dropped a worst-case scenario
- International scientists decided it is no longer useful to study the most extreme model of runaway global warming. So why are some people upset?
- — As Mamdani focuses on affordability, some wonder if he has a plan on jobs
- 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.
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