An American is vying to be the world chess champion, and few in the United States know about it. One reason may be the news coverage, which has been understandably sparse. Also: our five stories of the day, including calls for a “do-over” on Brexit, a look at the incoming class in Congress, and the latest from our Perception Gaps podcast. Join the Monitor's Laurent Belsie and Kendra Nordin Beato for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.
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Remember “Day Zero”? That was the moment earlier this year when the drought-stricken South African city of Cape Town was predicted to become the globe’s first developed city to run out of water. Also: our five stories, including two special reports: one from western China on the embattled Uyghur minority there, and one from a town bordering the Sahara Desert in Niger that is trying to pivot away from the people-smuggling business. Join the Monitor's Amelia Newcomb and Ken Kaplan for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.
Where is the counterforce to bad news-induced malaise? In real community, some offer. Also: a look at expanding long-held social definitions in the US, at reframing agricultural innovation in Ghana, and at harnessing the power of migration in Canada. Join the Monitor's Clay Collins and Noelle Swan for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.
Americans are grappling with the role of racism in midterm elections and a recent mass shooting at a synagogue. News this week from the FBI that reports of hate crimes increased by about 17 percent in 2017 adds to concerns. Also: our five stories of the day, including the role of young people in politics, Russia’s impact on neighboring countries, and an innovative way to address sexual assault. Join the Monitor's Kim Campbell and Eoin O’Carroll for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.
Today, like many days, borders were big in the news. Also: our five stories for today, which include a look at “super cities” and inequality, automation and the future of work, and the surprising optimism of many young Afghans. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Samantha Laine Perfas for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.
At the height of the deadliest fire in California history, Paradise, Calif., resident Jacob Jones grabbed a few things from his home and jumped into his 1991 Honda Civic. Also: our five selected stories, including a democracy gut-check in the South, why Afghans have stopped fleeing to Europe, and what an American TV sitcom can teach us about ethics. Join the Monitor's Dave Scott and Kendra Nordin Beato for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.
Civility is a good start to chipping way at the American “industry” of anger. Also: a look at resilience in Florida’s hard-hit Panhandle, what World War I can teach us about our modern reality, and progress in building a more diverse future workforce for the tech sector. Join the Monitor's Clay Collins and Eva Botkin-Kowacki for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.
So, are you a democracy is half full kind of person? Almost half of eligible voters turned out Tuesday, according to the Elections Project. Now, 47 percent of voters might not sound like reason to celebrate – but that’s the highest percentage in 50 years. Also: our five stories of the day, including a look at how, even in our polarized times, there are states that are happy to vote for “the other team” when it comes time to choose a governor. Join the Monitor's Yvonne Zipp and Eoin O’Carroll for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.
The 2018 midterms are over. Now the battle over their meaning begins. To Democrats they mean control of the House of Representatives and an increase in the number of Democratic governors. To Republicans they mean an expanded margin in the Senate and the defeat of some Democratic rising stars. Also: our five stories, including an opening door to bipartisanship, creativity in hiring, and how one Georgia town is integrating newcomers. Join the Monitor's Peter Grier and Samantha Laine Perfas for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.
There’s something soothing about a polling place, as if after all the frenetic campaign debates and attack ads the nation lets out a collective sigh of relief. Also: our five stories for today, including a look at how Monitor writers are seeing the election across the country. Join the Monitor's Laurent Belsie and Kendra Nordin Beato for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.
