The Christian Science Monitor

Is delayed justice really justice? Indians have the right to a speedy trial, yet it can take decades for cases to make it through the country’s overworked and understaffed courts. #india #justice #court csmonitor.com/World/Asia-Sou…

As more companies use artificial intelligence, surveys show a vast upskilling of workers to use AI, expanding their capabilities to attain broader definitions of intelligence. #ai #workplace #intelligence csmonitor.com/Editorials/the…

Sen. Markwayne Mullin fielded fierce questions about his conduct. He also offered a slightly more conciliatory tone on immigration enforcement than his predecessor. #senate #dhs #immigration csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2…

During the third funding shutdown since last fall, TSA employees are again working without pay and bearing the personal cost of a political standoff. Some workers are taking sick days and others are quitting, causing airport delays. #tsa #shutdown #travel csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2…

After nearly 2 1/2 years of intermittent war, with sirens, dashes to shelters, and sleepless nights – “this madness that is our new normal” – Israelis acknowledge war fatigue’s toll even as they want arch foe Iran to be defeated. #iran #israel #war csmonitor.com/World/Middle-E…

Israel’s killing of Ali Larijani served only to escalate the crisis atmosphere that Iranians are feeling: How to cope and envision a future, while facing crushing U.S.-Israeli attacks and an oppressive regime. #iran #war #israel csmonitor.com/World/Middle-E…

The U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran have had wide impacts on the Middle East and beyond. The attacks have also burned through a costly chunk of U.S. weapons stockpiles. #iran #israel #usmilitary csmonitor.com/USA/Military/2…

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard told lawmakers the campaign in Iran had effectively destroyed that country’s military capabilities. But she deflected questions about oil shipments coming to a halt. #iran #trump #war csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2…

President Donald Trump has been pressuring the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates. But the Iran war and surging oil prices are complicating the economic picture, prompting the U.S. central bank to hold rates steady. #iran #oil #jeromepowell csmonitor.com/Business/2026/…

Israel’s killing of Ali Larijani served only to escalate the crisis atmosphere that Iranians are feeling: How to cope and envision a future, while facing crushing U.S.-Israeli attacks and a rigid regime that sees protesters as the enemy. #iran #war #israel csmonitor.com/World/Middle-E…

The U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran have had wide impacts on the Middle East and beyond. The attacks have also burned through a costly chunk of U.S. weapons stockpiles. #iran #israel #usmilitary csmonitor.com/USA/Military/2…

Senate Democrats can stand in the way of the SAVE America Act. Republicans don't appear likely to take advantage of the talking filibuster – even though some in their party are pushing to do so. #filibuster #saveamerica #republican #democrats csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2…

At a critical time for the Dept. of Homeland Security, Republicans are counting on Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin, a former wrestler and plumbing business owner, to navigate pressures including a loss of government funding. #dhs #markwaynemullin #senate csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2…

President Trump’s appeal for help reopening the Strait of Hormuz has received a cool reception from U.S. allies that feel mistreated and weren’t consulted before Mr. Trump’s decision to go to war. #trump #oil #iran #persiangulf csmonitor.com/USA/Foreign-Po…

Iran has shown they can do a lot of damage to U.S. and Israeli assets – and regional allies in the Gulf – via missile and drone attacks. But one country can offer its deep experience on how to counter such a blitz: Ukraine. #ukraine #iran #war #israel csmonitor.com/World/Europe/2…

Both sides in the war are finding it hard to enlist help from other countries – a clear sign that they are out of alignment with international law. The war might help set new norms that help keep the peace. #iran #war #allies csmonitor.com/Editorials/the…

Andrew McCarthy sets out to reconnect with pals – and finds inspiration from talking with strangers. #books #reviews #nonfiction csmonitor.com/Books/Book-Rev…

From tailgate diapering to college drop-offs, one car has seen a family of five through the miles – and milestones. #cars #automobiles #travel csmonitor.com/The-Home-Forum…

American youths’ rapid turn to artificial intelligence tools for school work is prompting a more expansive approach to AI literacy that focuses on building their agency and responsible use. #AI #schools #education csmonitor.com/Editorials/the…

For intrepid journalists Emily Hahn, Rebecca West, and Martha Gellhorn, the love of writing, travel, mentorship, and friendly competition united them for seven decades of “bylines and books.” #journalists #women #history csmonitor.com/Books/Book-Rev…