At 46 percent, President Donald Trump now has his highest job approval rating since taking office. The latest Gallup poll shows the biggest boost comes from Democrats and independents. That’s a significant shift. Republican support has not changed. Also: our five selected stories, including rebuilding trust after the US measles outbreak, the shifting roles of women in Jordan, and how China's dinosaur finds might spur the next generation of paleontologists. Join the Monitor's Dave Scott and Molly Jackson for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.
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Walking through Boston in May connects the Monitor’s Amelia Newcomb with a rite of passage that always brings a smile. Also: our five stories, which focus on bringing forward important conversations – about religion in politics, South African history, and DNA privacy. Join Amelia Newcomb and Ken Kaplan for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.
Here’s big news you may have missed: In April, renewable sources of energy produced more electricity in the United States than coal. Also: the GOP warms to the idea of climate change policy, researchers try to hold the first line of defense in the AI race, and more states take a gamble on sports betting. Join the Monitor's Peter Grier and Molly Jackson for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.
Last night, in homes and synagogues around the world, single candles flickered in remembrance of a time that might seem easier to forget. Also: the implications for free speech in a new internet security law in Russia, a bipartisan breakthrough in disaster relief funding, and the lengths parents will go to to protect their children. Join the Monitor's Noelle Swan and Ken Kaplan for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.
Is it right to require someone to take drugs to compete in international sports? Also: We examine how existential fears are changing the behavior of Iran's regime, a more human look into the first days of slavery in America, and how geeks took over the entertainment world. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Sarah Matusek for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.
For all you inventors – and those of you upset by the seeming intransigence of politics – this one’s for you. Archaeologists say they have discovered the oldest human footprint yet found in the Americas. Also: today’s five stories, which include a look at why Venezuela’s coup is happening now, intriguing ideas to rebuild rural America, and Peter Rainer’s picks for best April movies. Join the Monitor's Laurent Belsie and Samantha Laine Perfas for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.
The Poway, California, synagogue shooting this past weekend paints yet another vivid portrait of hate and violence. But self-sacrifice and unity were also on display. Also: why U.S. offshore drilling faces bipartisan opposition, why the end of an imperial era spurs new beginnings in Japan, and how military vets are finding fulfillment in farming. Join the Monitor's Dave Scott and Kendra Nordin Beato for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.
Maybe the Mueller Report is a challenge for democracy to solve. This idea isn’t original to us. It comes from a thought-provoking essay on the site “Lawfare” by Yale Law School Prof. Samuel Moyn. Also: our five stories, including the effects of regime change in Iran and Venezuela, why Uncle Sam is popping up on Instagram, and the environmental impact of meal kits. Join the Monitor's Peter Grier and Sarah Matusek for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.
The strength of a well-functioning community can seem just … organic. But before you arrive at a set of people who have confident agency, you need someone with a vision for creating it. Also: today’s stories, looking at a peacemaking twist on the Korean Peninsula, ingenuity in opposition tactics in Latin America, and the playoff perseverance of a pro athlete. Join the Monitor's Clay Collins and Molly Jackson for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.
Very quickly, Justin Wolfers realized that his tweet had not gone according to plan. Earlier this month, the economist had meant to say that good sociologists are needed to better shape vital policy discussions. Instead, he’d basically called them all lazy. Also: our five stories for the day, including a critical look at the death penalty, the morality of public officials, and how genetic modification could restore the American chestnut. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Rebecca Asoulin for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.
