Why Putin’s nuclear saber rattling on Ukraine sounds different this timeThe Kremlin has had little success invoking its nuclear arsenal to deter Ukraine and the West from using new tactics to stop Russia’s invasion. That may be changing. presshttps: www.csmonitor.com World Europe putin...

   How Nebraska Republicans could tip the election to TrumpNebraska Republicans are scrambling to make the state winner take all for the presidential election, to hand a potentially key Electoral College vote to Trump. presshttps: www.csmonitor.com USA Politics nebraska electoral...

   The rumors targeted Haitians. All of Springfield is paying the price.Springfield, Ohio, found itself thrust into the national spotlight as the latest backdrop for heated immigration rhetoric, based on a discredited rumor. Then the bomb threats began. presshttps: www.csmonitor.com USA Education...

   Humble pivots to a political centerIn three democracies, opponents are trying to forge alliances. In one, civility and respect are winning. presshttps: www.csmonitor.com Commentary the monitors view Humble pivots to a political center icid rss amp;utm source press.coop

   Pressed by far right, European governments raise barriers to migrantsTo placate the far right, European leaders are making their own national policies to curb migrant arrivals, ignoring a Continental agreement. presshttps: www.csmonitor.com World Europe immigration europe tougher...

   She’s chubby, wet, and fierce. Meet Moo Deng, a baby hippo and internet darling.Spawning memes, merch, and crowds at the zoo, baby hippo Moo Deng went viral within weeks of being born. Appropriately, she likes to deng, or bounce, and her zookeepers post clips of her giddy frolics. Now, the Thai...

   In New Hampshire, African refugees get a plot of their own to farm crops from homeAfrican refugees who escaped wars are now finding community as small business owners growing and selling crops in New Hampshire with the help of a local nonprofit. They offer staples like corn and tomatoes and also...

   How Project , designed to aid Trump, became a liability insteadThe Heritage Foundation’s Project drew relatively little attention until the think tank’s head said America is in a second revolution, which will remain bloodless if the left allows it to be. presshttps: www.csmonitor.com...

   What the pager attack in Lebanon means for Israel Hezbollah conflictIn Lebanon, exploding pagers and booby trapped walkie talkies believed to be set off by Israel have rattled Hezbollah and captured the world’s attention. What do they portend presshttps: www.csmonitor.com World Middle East...

   Kick off fall with the Monitor’s best books of SeptemberAs summer fades into fall, our picks for September’s best books offer the perfect contemplative page turners for chilly autumn days. presshttps: www.csmonitor.com Books Book Reviews best books september icid rss amp;utm...

   How Fed’s aggressive rate cut may boost Harris’ prospectsThe state of the economy influences elections. Will voters look backward to inflation under President Joe Biden or forward to hopes of finding tamer prices and avoiding a recession presshttps: www.csmonitor.com Business powell...

   Reviving the spirit of givingA major report looks at causes for the drop in charitable giving. One remedy: Look at all ways of giving, especially those driven by spiritual thinking. presshttps: www.csmonitor.com Commentary the monitors view Reviving the spirit of giving icid rss amp;utm...

   A bittersweet farewell: I’m a New Yorker, but Mississippi has my heartWhen a born and bred New Yorker prepares to move back to the big city, he discovers that Mississippi has made itself at home in his heart. presshttps: www.csmonitor.com The Culture The Home Forum New York Mississippi...

   Why Kashmir’s local election could usher in a new political eraWith fresh faces emerging to challenge the traditional political powerhouses, the region’s political dynamics already appear to be changing. presshttps: www.csmonitor.com World Asia South Central Kashmir legislative assembly...

   How an overlooked county landed the new FBI headquarters and tech jobsPrince George’s County, Maryland, is one of the wealthiest majority Black counties in the U.S. Yet it struggled during the Great Recession and pandemic. Since then, it has emerged as an economic bright spot. presshttps: www...

   Latin America’s populist prototype: Peru’s Fujimori leaves divisive legacyFormer President Alberto Fujimori had been out of office for more than two decades when he died. But his legacy still divides Peru today. presshttps: www.csmonitor.com World Americas alberto fujimori legacy peru...

   Sri Lankans vote for president after economic collapse that sparked mass protestsThe economy has slightly recovered during current President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s two year reign, but many blame his party for the economic collapse. With candidates running for office, Sri Lankans will head...

   A group of autoworkers learned sign language. Then came an unexpected benefit.With four hearing impaired colleagues, the entire member bumper paint team at a Nissan plant in Sunderland, England, began learning to sign. Kindness in the workplace has been shown to improve productivity, some...

   Special treatment How judges are handling Trump ahead of election.Prosecuting a former and would be leader may be the ultimate stress test of a nation’s justice system. Donald Trump’s criminal cases are all delayed. presshttps: www.csmonitor.com USA Justice judges trump criminal...

   The Olympics are over. Should the Eiffel Tower keep wearing the rings The Paris Olympics are over, but many in the city are still basking in the glow including the mayor, who wants to keep the Olympic rings mounted on the Eiffel Tower indefinitely. presshttps: www.csmonitor.com World Europe...