US-Iran standoff: Mutual provocations, and moves to de-escalate
Iran has shot down a U.S. drone. The U.S. is adding sanctions. But both sides show interest in pulling back from the risk of an
‘Fly less’ movement: Can forgoing flights help save the planet?
For those looking to reduce their carbon footprint, air travel is often the biggest problem. That’s why the ‘fly less’ movement began.
A candle of civility lit in Turkey’s election
The victor in Istanbul’s mayoral race, Ekrem İmamoğlu, showed the world how to win against a ruler bent on destroying opponents.
US government moves migrant kids after poor conditions exposed
Older children were taking care of toddlers and infants in a detention center that was holding more than 300 detained children in Clint, Texas. The
How metalsmith revival is forging better future for a steel town
The art and craft of metalwork could help shape the future of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, a former steel mill town.
He’s a reader on the run – a 56-mile run
To support school libraries, Marukgwane Moremogolo combines his two passions – running and reading – at South Africa’s grueling Comrades Marathon.
How technology has improved rescue searches in the wilderness
As GPS technology improves, rescue teams are using digital maps and phone applications to fine tune their searches. Volunteers, who attribute the success of recent
Iranians stuck between US sanctions and Tehran’s hardline stance
Iran’s 80 million residents struggle to cope with devaluation, inflation, and unemployment made worse by U.S. sanctions. Iranians blame their own government as well as
Nancy Pelosi’s fuchsia suit
At a Monitor Breakfast, Speaker Pelosi showed how her bold approach – sartorially and in her ability to go toe-to-toe with President Trump – has