Rhode Island’s ‘Taylor Swift tax’ on vacation homes aims to boost affordable housing
Rhode Island’s ‘Taylor Swift tax’ on vacation homes aims to boost affordable housing
The Christian Science Monitor
World News
2026-09-09 13:00:09
A new tax on vacation homes in Rhode Island targets pricey beach properties, such as the one owned by pop star Taylor Swift. At stake is whether the effort can raise funds for affordable housing without driving away vacation-home owners who contribute to the economy.
A year after Charlie Kirk was killed, young conservatives navigate a divided movement
A year after Charlie Kirk was killed, young conservatives navigate a divided movement
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World News
2026-09-09 13:00:00
The death of Charlie Kirk was seen as a rallying call for young conservatives. One year later, the movement is wrestling with questions about its future.
After Trump promised to pay $5,000 if Republicans win, here's what to expect Thursday
After Trump promised to pay $5,000 if Republicans win, here's what to expect Thursday
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World News
2026-09-09 13:00:00
President Trump promised to send every adult citizen $5,000, but only if Republicans maintain control of Congress in the midterm election, setting high expectations for the convention's final night.
Scientists say August was Earth's hottest month they've measured
Scientists say August was Earth's hottest month they've measured
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2026-09-09 12:54:00
The European climate service Copernicus said the Earth just sweltered through its hottest month on record in August. Scientists said the heat surge is mostly due to human-caused climate change.
Conor Benn says making the welterweight limit for his world-title challenge against Ryan Garcia has felt like being "dragged down to the pits of hell" but insists he is healthy and will make weight.
A pilot of the Amazon cargo plane in Miami crash warned it was coming in too fast - NPR
A pilot of the Amazon cargo plane in Miami crash warned it was coming in too fast - NPR
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2026-09-09 09:45:00
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A pilot of the Amazon cargo plane in Miami crash warned it was coming in too fast
A pilot of the Amazon cargo plane in Miami crash warned it was coming in too fast
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NPR National
2026-09-09 09:45:00
For nearly two minutes, one of the pilots of the Amazon cargo plane that careened off a Miami runway repeatedly warned his counterpart they were going too fast, according to flight information.
Fetterman praises Trump in bombshell GOP convention video - Axios
Fetterman praises Trump in bombshell GOP convention video - Axios
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2026-09-09 09:30:17
Fetterman praises Trump in bombshell GOP convention video AxiosFetterman Has a Surprise Cameo at Trump’s Convention The New York TimesDemocrat John Fetterman makes surprise appearance at Republican convention The GuardianSen. John Fetterman’s isolation from Democrats grows stark in
'Welcome to Foldables': Samsung braces for Apple's foldable iPhone challenge - Reuters
'Welcome to Foldables': Samsung braces for Apple's foldable iPhone challenge - Reuters
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2026-09-09 09:28:00
'Welcome to Foldables': Samsung braces for Apple's foldable iPhone challenge ReutersApple unveils iPhone Duo AppleApple event live: iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro & watches announced Yahoo FinanceFortune Tech: Apple iPhone Duo, out-innovating aging, Asia’s data center rethink FortuneApple
APOD: 2026 September 10 – LDN 1295: The Giraffe Nebula
APOD: 2026 September 10 – LDN 1295: The Giraffe Nebula
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2026-09-09 08:05:00
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 September 10 –… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief
Fetterman, already at odds with his party, makes surprise video for GOP convention
Fetterman, already at odds with his party, makes surprise video for GOP convention
NPR
Politics
2026-09-09 05:17:28
The Pennsylvania Democrat has already had a strained relationship with many inside his party. In the video, he spoke about working with Trump but did not outright praise him.
Investigators release information from flight data recorder in Miami plane crash
Investigators release information from flight data recorder in Miami plane crash
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NPR National
2026-09-09 01:54:43
Safety investigators are releasing new details about the moments before the deadly cargo plane crash in Miami on Sunday, raising questions about the actions of the two pilots.
Conductor Julian Wachner receives suspended sentence for possession of child sex abuse material
Conductor Julian Wachner receives suspended sentence for possession of child sex abuse material
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NPR National
2026-09-09 00:42:19
The formerly prominent, widely recorded conductor was sentenced Wednesday to nearly six years of probation for five counts of possession of child sex abuse material in Indianapolis.
Republicans kick off unconventional midterm convention in Dallas with Trump speech
Republicans kick off unconventional midterm convention in Dallas with Trump speech
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Politics
2026-09-09 00:36:20
Republicans' first midterm convention, being touted as a "Trumpapalooza" by the Republican Party chairman, kicks off in Dallas with a program focused heavily on tax cuts and border security.
NASA Adds Relativity Space’s Terran R to Launch Services Contract
NASA Adds Relativity Space’s Terran R to Launch Services Contract
NASA
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2026-09-09 00:11:58
A NASA Launch Services (NLS) II contract has been awarded by the agency to Relativity Space Inc., and its Terran R launch service in accordance with the contract’s on-ramp provision. The Terran R launch service will be available to NASA’s launch services to use for future missions.
In Germany, a call to create a ‘compelling vision’ for democracy
In Germany, a call to create a ‘compelling vision’ for democracy
The Christian Science Monitor
All Stories
2026-09-08 23:41:52
A convincing regional election win by a far-right party has Germany – and Europe – worried about an extremist drift. But some analysts see it as an opportunity to shift the conversation and strengthen democracy.
The ‘Clash’ that never was: How Sept. 11 attacks still shape global relations
The ‘Clash’ that never was: How Sept. 11 attacks still shape global relations
The Christian Science Monitor
All Stories
2026-09-08 23:39:20
After the 2001 attacks, pundits predicted a “clash of civilizations,” a geopolitical theory popular in the 1990s. The reality has been much more complicated.
Andrew Tate is denied bail and will remain in jail during his extradition fight
Andrew Tate is denied bail and will remain in jail during his extradition fight
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Politics
2026-09-08 21:23:15
Prosecutors told the court that Andrew and Tristan Tate boasted about having multiple passports and flying on private jets. But the Tates' lawyers argued they were only playing a role for their fans.
Rock singer and naturalist: How Shearwater’s Jonathan Meiburg straddles two careers
Rock singer and naturalist: How Shearwater’s Jonathan Meiburg straddles two careers
The Christian Science Monitor
Arts
2026-07-30 13:00:10
Shearwater’s Jonathan Meiburg, out with an album called “The New World,” is also a naturalist and explorer whose next book is about the beauty and wonder of Antarctica.
‘Little House on the Prairie’ returns. Will the show’s reboot resonate with a new generation?
‘Little House on the Prairie’ returns. Will the show’s reboot resonate with a new generation?
The Christian Science Monitor
Arts
2026-07-07 13:00:09
A new “Little House on the Prairie” series launches on Netflix this week with a broader diversity of characters. The revamp of the enduring story illustrates the complexity of updating a classic story for modern viewers.
1The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no […]
1The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou […]
1The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou […]
1The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no […]
1The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no […]
If today’s question caught your eye, I am sure you would be able to say: “I sure have.” It is a truthful saying that we have all been deceived in life. Probably in more ways than you might realize. The Bible says: 9And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, […]
This week the US Congress held discussions of consideration on US Voter ID – Voter Identification – in the United States for Federal Elections. The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act proposes requiring documentary proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration in federal elections. This proposed legislation has become the fuel on the fire of […]
At a particular point in my career, I was advised by those around me that certain descriptive words were taboo and should never be used. Among the set of banned words were Idiot, Moron, and Stupid. Fortunately, the word fool was not included in the list, or I might have lost all sense of reality. […]
I imagine if you’ve made it past today’s title you are probably here because my question has evoked some type of emotional response or curiosity. Your first thought may have been “Hey! I’m not a creep! Why are you asking that?” Or you may have thought “Well my girlfriend called me a creep last night, […]
Do you fear for the future survival of America as a country? I sure do. I fear for the survival of America because we are losing our way (some might say we’ve already lost our way, and they might be correct) and we are no longer protecting our freedoms and liberties. Instead, we are becoming […]
