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As each side of the Russia-Ukraine war continues to take steps towards escalation: What does this mean for the future?Also: today’s stories, including Hong Kong’s attempt to censor pro-democracy activists, what high-speed internet can do for rural towns, and how oil harvests in Gaza are a symbol of resilience. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield an…
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One thing jumps out from our first two stories today. The Trump administration is looking like it will take a blowtorch to business as usual in Washington, from health to immigration and beyond. The election gave Donald Trump a mandate to do it. Today’s stories also cover a Myanmar nonprofit cleaning up ‘ghost gear’ that kills sea life and a tiny v…
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As Donald Trump continues to announce plans for his presidency one issue in particular has sparked conversation: Will January 6th felons be pardoned?Also: today’s stories, including barrages in Northern Israel, a surge of women in construction, and a review of John Lewis’ new biography. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Ali Martin for today's…
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Two weeks ago, the Monitor’s Howard LaFranchi was the rare reporter to get into Pokrovsk, Ukraine, which is facing a tough Russian onslaught. It’s still hanging on. Today’s stories also include Trump’s eye-popping Cabinet picks, worries over a Trump ‘warrior board,’ and how Trump leaves European allies fearing for their future. Join the Monitor's A…
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As American politics shows us, the fight against climate change has its advocates and its detractors. In her story today, Stephanie Hanes reveals the limits to that sentiment. It’s not that people don’t care. It’s that they care about other things more. Also in today’s package, South Dakota Sen. John Thune becomes Senate majority leader, Kemi Baden…
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United States presidents have taken to signing stacks of executive orders on Day 1. Donald Trump has vowed to take rapid actions affecting border security, energy prices, and what he contends is a biased federal bureaucracy. Also: today’s stories, including world leaders preparing for Mr. Trump’s arrival on the global security scene, the world gath…
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American presidential elections tend to affect more than the United States itself. Today, our reporters focus on parents around the world and the questions they hold for the future.Also: today’s stories, including a German revival of Soviet-era relics, California’s conservative turn on crime, and how the economy influenced American voters.Join the …
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You don’t need this reminder, but here it is anyway: The U.S. election was seismic in the United States; the wider world felt the reverberations, too. Today, columnist Ned Temko supplies a skilled analysis of what Tuesday’s electoral decision projects to allies and adversaries. Our stories also cover whether Trump will face lawsuits, or if he will …
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The election season is finally over, and the country is beginning to gear up for Donald Trump’s second go at the presidency. Today, Linda Feldmann dives into what Trump’s historic victory says about America. Also in today’s package, how Ukrainians are viewing the US election results, what Trump’s election win means for his legal woes and the justic…
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The 2024 Election Day has finally arrived even after a candidate switch and assassination attempts. However the polls go, a monumental era of American history will begin. Also: today’s stories, including how the election has fared, Intel prepping college students for work, and a new app opening doors for young Nigerians.Join the Monitor's Mark Sapp…
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