Intense fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon has scuttled scheduled talks between the United States and Iran. The cancellation of talks raised questions about an initial agreement to end the war in Iran.
A new memorandum of understanding signed by U.S. and Iranian leaders has a chance to finally end the war. But the hard work to secure lasting peace in the Middle East is yet to begin.
To become the next prime minister of the United Kingdom, Andy Burnham has to win Thursday鈥檚 by-election in Makerfield. That鈥檚 not guaranteed.
The G7 summit shows Europe鈥檚 enduring desire to work with the U.S. But behind the flattery, leaders are showing new flexibility in dealing with the mercurial American president.
Colombia plays its first game in the World Cup and votes for its next president this week. Its national soccer jersey has ended up stuck in the middle.
The U.S. men鈥檚 national soccer team has won its first two games for the first time since 1930 鈥� the World Cup鈥檚 very first edition.
In Springfield, Missouri, Alberta Ellis helped create a welcoming world for Black motorists during segregation. The businesswoman left a lasting legacy.
A unanimous Supreme Court sided with a marijuana user arrested for gun possession. It鈥檚 the latest application of the court鈥檚 鈥渉istory and tradition鈥� test to gun regulation.
Anthropic is trying to get the federal government to back down on a ban of the company鈥檚 latest AI model. The technology gives the company unusual leverage.
As the Obama Presidential Center opens its doors to the public this week, its vision of transforming a traditional presidential library into a modern community center will be put to the test.
Mr. Yemma, whose journalism career also included senior roles at The Boston Globe, had a reputation as a smart and generous presence in a profession often known for egos.
With a bid to bring an end to the unpopular war he started against Iran, President Donald Trump might be offering a valuable lesson for Vladimir Putin and his war in Ukraine.
At the Monitor, we are interested as much in ideals and endeavors as we are in events.
The Trump administration and the United States鈥� closest allies in Europe are moving further away from the shared democratic values that once cemented that relationship.
When Abdulmajid Bala opened his shop in 2004, he immediately felt the pull to give something back.
A new central bank chief sees humble listening in deliberations over monetary policy as the 鈥渟pecial sauce鈥� to curb inflation.
A legal ruling recognizes the monetary as well as civic value of women's role as homemakers. But unleashing their full potential will require India鈥檚 men and women to shed limiting views of each other.
One possible reason for the tentative deal was rising polarization within each country. Keeping the peace might now rest on how each of them resets social harmony.
Teaming up with the small Gulf state of Qatar, Pakistan helped forge an Iran-U.S. agreement to be signed this week. Both Muslim nations worked to build trust and brought cultural nuance to creating a roadmap out of the conflict.
Congress and the administration are wrangling over reauthorization of a national security surveillance tool. Viewing security and constitutional rights as compatible rather than competing may help.
The global economy was the clear loser from the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, as oil prices surged. The expected peace deal would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, though a full restoration of oil flows could take months.
Humanoid robots are evolving and are expected to be the future of automation.
SpaceX debuts on a U.S. stock exchange this week in what鈥檚 anticipated to be a record-breaking public offering, with high stakes for investors and the U.S. economy.
With warning signs flashing about New York City鈥檚 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.
As the U.S. economy evolves to meet Americans' desire for goods to reach them faster than ever, the infrastructure making it possible is transforming parts of Illinois.
The Stratos Project, backed by investor Kevin O鈥橪eary, has scaled back its planned footprint near Utah鈥檚 Great Salt Lake. But scientists still see big risks for the local environment.
International scientists decided it is no longer useful to study the most extreme model of runaway global warming. So why are some people upset?
The Trump administration鈥檚 deal to pay TotalEnergies to shift from wind farms to U.S. fossil fuel investment appears to be a novel use of taxpayer funds. It also fits within a broader White House effort to restrict the offshore wind industry.
Decades of cleanup efforts in Boston Harbor will allow a few towns to open beaches for recreational shellfishing, which had been mostly banned since 1925.
President Trump and his team held a 鈥淐lean, Beautiful Coal鈥� event this week and are rescinding a rule that enables the EPA to regulate greenhouse gases. But the moves come as renewable energy sources including solar are increasingly in demand.
Georgia Power Co. announced one of its two new reactors reached self-sustaining nuclear fission on Monday. The announcement is a key step toward reaching commercial operation of nuclear energy in the United States.
Cellphone inventor Martin Cooper, who placed the first mobile call on April 3, 1973, remains hopeful the technology can transform lives, but he鈥檚 also concerned about its impact. 鈥淲e don鈥檛 have any privacy anymore,鈥� Mr. Cooper said at a trade show in Spain.
The U.S. government has reached a rare bipartisan agreement to invest $52 billion to develop advanced computer chips. Factories, autos, appliances, electronics, toys, toothbrushes, and weapons systems all depend on semiconductors.
ChatGPT has spurred lively conversations about the role of educational technology. While some colleges and universities are cracking down on ChatGPT, the AI-powered chatbot, other educators believe ChatGPT could help with assisted learning.
Artificial intelligence programs like ChatGPT can now produce convincingly human-sounding essays with minimal effort from users. It鈥檚 a massive timesaver 鈥� and an ethical quandary.
Could your next spiritual guide be artificial intelligence? AI is offering 海角大神s, Jews, and others an alternative to priests, rabbis, and faith leaders.
Artificial intelligence, 5G networks, and the Internet of Things are used increasingly often in spaces from retail to the military, raising privacy and ethical considerations.
Cavendish bananas are under threat from a fungus that has wiped out other varieties. The island of La Palma may have the conditions to protect them.
An eight-day mission for two astronauts to the International Space Station turned into nine months. NASA crews work to prepare for unforeseen events like this.
The Trump administration aims to overhaul publicly funded science. Critics say cuts could undermine U.S. leadership that has fueled significant advancements.
Scions of wealthy families in Britain, the men known as the 鈥淐ambridge Five鈥� wreaked havoc on U.S.-British intelligence missions, agent networks, and lives.
The novel 鈥淒eath of the Soccer God鈥� by Dimitry Elias L茅ger mixes the beautiful game with family dynamics and the political climate of 1960s Haiti.
With swooping, poetic prose and vivid watercolors, 鈥淭he Book of Birds鈥� conveys not only wonder but also concern over the plight of many species.
San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama is showing emotional maturity beyond his years as he seeks his first NBA title.
鈥淟and,鈥� Maggie O鈥橣arrell鈥檚 10th novel, burrows into her family鈥檚 past, and into the history of their patch of Ireland, with sensitivity and grace.
It鈥檚 a significant shift to expand our prayers beyond ourselves and know that everyone is embraced by God.
It鈥檚 a significant shift to expand our prayers beyond ourselves and know that everyone is embraced by God.
As we understand that God, good, is the boundless source of each individual鈥檚 supply, we find that it鈥檚 natural for us to selflessly give to neighbors and humbly receive 鈥� and this activity uplifts and unites our communities.
Because God has complete control of the universe and is all good, we can turn to God for the good answers we need to guide us. An article inspired by the Bible lesson for June 15-21 from the 海角大神 Science Quarterly. Este artigo tamb茅m est谩 dispon铆vel em portugu锚s.
We can look to our divine Parent for guidance and provision that don鈥檛 fail.