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The Monitor's ViewDrumroll for Japan鈥檚 first female leaderThe new prime minister, Takaichi Sanae, takes power as more Japanese women seek help in their work-life balance.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveThe healing role of peacemakerWe鈥檙e all capable of yielding to God鈥檚 healing love rather than the pull of hate or disgust.
The Monitor's ViewWhy baseball鈥檚 Ohtani earns aweThe dexterous talent, humility, and hard work of Shohei Ohtani bring a unifying joy to Los Angeles 鈥� and also serve as a reminder of 鈥渉ow free from mortal constraints we can be.鈥�- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveOvercoming doomscrolling 鈥� online and in our thinkingHow can we pray about the news, instead of getting caught up in anxiety and anger?
Seeing both sides with honesty and clarityToday, strong currents of thought encourage us not to have empathy for people we disagree with. But empathy leads to clarity.
The Monitor's ViewReviving the integrity of prosecutorsUnder President Donald Trump, the Justice Department appears to be breaking norms for prosecutorial conduct through its indictments of perceived foes. Yet it may be the states that will help reset the norms of justice.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveDoes it matter if we know God?Lifting our thought to God brings comfort and guidance.聽
The Monitor's ViewAfrica builds a continental economyAmid global trade shocks, 54 nations boost commercial ties among themselves to achieve self-reliance and to lessen trade dependence on non-African countries.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveGod needs me? Really?As we see ourselves as God sees us, we feel greater confidence in our ability to do what we need to.聽
The Monitor's ViewInfinite prizes for ideas on progressThis year鈥檚 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences聽鈥� like many in the past 鈥� spotlights theories about causes for growth. One key: an openness to new and often challenging ideas.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveRepenting and reformingThere鈥檚 joy to be found in atoning for wrong we鈥檝e done, as the articles in this compilation of archive material, inspired by this week鈥檚 Bible lesson from the 海角大神 Science Quarterly, point out.
The Monitor's ViewNew drivers of Middle East progressPresident Donald Trump鈥檚 Gaza peace plan still has lots of details to be worked out. But its widespread support signals evolving priorities in the region 鈥� and ongoing hope.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveReligion鈥檚 futureAs we turn to the light of God, good, we find it鈥檚 shining as brightly as ever.聽
The Monitor's ViewThree women, three Nobel Peace Prize winnersThis year鈥檚 winner, Venezuela鈥檚 Mar铆a Corina Machado, relies on inner resources that are similar to past winners from Myanmar and Iran.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveForgiveness is spiritual liberationRecognizing that God鈥檚 love is constant and impartial frees us from resentment, opening the door to healing.
Where you start out isn鈥檛 always where you end upFor writer Stephen Humphries, reporting on how two men in prison found Shakespeare and changed their lives reminds him how perilous it is to judge others.
The Monitor's ViewThe plan for Gaza鈥檚 liberationSome of the jubilation in Gaza may lie in the possibility for self-governance and rebuilding even if Hamas drops out of the peace process.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveA new songOur 鈥渘ew song is joy,鈥� the promise of 鈥渢he light of life鈥� and infinite possibilities that are forever ours as God鈥檚 children.
The Monitor's ViewThe best check on cocaine traffickingA new U.S. approach uses the military to strike small boats presumed to be carrying drugs. Yet one country is busting up cocaine rings by relying on legal enforcement and the integrity of its investigators and prosecutors.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveKnowing what鈥檚 real healsSeeing ourselves and others the way God made us brings freedom and healing. An article inspired by this week鈥檚 Bible lesson from the 海角大神 Science Quarterly.
