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The editors of The Christian Science Monitor take you beyond the headlines with the ideas driving progress in this 15-minute news briefing. The Monitor Daily Podcast is available each Monday through Friday at 6 pm ET.
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Wednesday, September 23, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily (opens the original)
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President Donald Trump has once again used aggressive rhetoric against Iran, telling delegates at the United Nations he could “annihilate the Islamic Republic.” But he also suggested the conflict could be heading to a resolution “one way or the other.” Also: today’s stories, including how valuable biodiversity is to the world’s economy; efforts to steady ties as Chinese leader Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump prepare to meet in Washington; and what happens when Native justice clashes with “
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily (opens the original)
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The United Nations is trying to adapt to major cuts in its funding, affecting its ability to provide humanitarian aid to countries in need. This is one of the key challenges facing global leaders and diplomats traveling to U.N. headquarters in New York this week. Also: today’s stories, including how some members of Congress’s track records with technology could play a part in regulating artificial intelligence; why many hope adopting a new pact will put the tensions around President Donald Trump
Saturday, September 19, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily (opens the original)
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Diesel fuel is key to the American economy because it’s used by trucks and railroads to move most goods across the country. Analysts say the steady rise in diesel’s price per gallon means consumers and businesses should expect to see even higher prices. Also: today’s stories, including how Houthi threats to Saudi Arabia's oil exports are having an impact on global energy markets; why a two-part biopic about Charles de Gaulle has proved to be a major hit with French filmgoers; and a look at how f
Friday, September 18, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily (opens the original)
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This weekend’s parliamentary elections in Russia appear set to be even more predictable than usual. But that predictability hints at what is worrying the Kremlin, and how little it has to offer the public right now. Also: today’s stories, including Mark Carney turning across the Atlantic to seek a partnership with the EU, a look at a Navy SEAL trying to reform FEMA, and what a University at risk of closing in Ecuador can teach us about social gains. Join the Monitor's Linda Feldman for today's n
Thursday, September 17, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily (opens the original)
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As the war in Iran pushes up the price of fuel and food, experts say Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh had little choice but to raise interest rates for the first time in three years. Also: today’s stories, including how moving military assets in the Pacific has made it easier for China and North Korea to pursue their objectives; why an upcoming Xi-Trump meeting could be key for AI guardrails; and a look at a documentary about Palestinian civilian deaths in Gaza that has sparked national controv
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