# glass ceiling (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover glass ceiling. Page: Feed: --- ## [US-Canada trade talks collapse, setting off new round of tariffs](https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/2026/0822/US-Canada-trade-talks-collapse-setting-off-new-round-of-tariffs?icid=rss) _2026-08-22 · Paul Wiseman · The Christian Science Monitor | All stories_ Canada will impose retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods beginning Sept. 8, targeting steel, dairy, appliances, agricultural equipment, paper, and electronics. ## [Military’s arrest power at southern border grows. What’s behind the change?](https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2026/0822/national-defense-areas-military-arrests?icid=rss) _2026-08-22 · Sarah Matusek · The Christian Science Monitor | All stories_ President Trump expanded the U.S. military’s role in immigration enforcement, and a new legal opinion gives the Pentagon greater arrest powers at the southern border. ## [From ‘bean to bar,’ boutique chocolate makers tell a new story](https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Society/2026/0822/direct-trade-chocolate-ethical-taza-loon?icid=rss) _2026-08-22 · Kendra Nordin Beato · The Christian Science Monitor | All stories_ Consumers’ interest in the origins of their chocolate is rising. The “bean-to-bar” movement pioneered by boutique chocolate makers offers one response. ## [More than a treat: Mexican chocolate culture has ancient roots](https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Americas/2026/0822/mexico-cacao-chocolate-mesoamerica-tradition?icid=rss) _2026-08-22 · Whitney Eulich · The Christian Science Monitor | All stories_ In Mexico, where cocoa has been grown and consumed for 4,000 years, communities are keeping old traditions alive. ## [In cocoa’s heartland, African farmers seek new opportunities](https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Africa/2026/0822/cote-divoire-cocoa-farming-chocolate-industry?icid=rss) _2026-08-22 · Colette Davidson · The Christian Science Monitor | All stories_ In Côte d’Ivoire, where 40% of the world’s cocoa is grown, many are asking how the country’s iconic crop can offer more benefit to its people. ## [Israelis who rely on Judaism to protect West Bank Palestinians](https://www.csmonitor.com/Editorials/the-monitors-view/2026/0821/Israelis-who-rely-on-Judaism-to-protect-West-Bank-Palestinians?icid=rss) _2026-08-21 · the Monitor's Editorial Board · The Christian Science Monitor | All stories_ A growing number of Israeli Jews practice the ethics of their faith by acknowledging the humanity of Palestinians and standing up for the rule of law. ## [Race cars, politics, and sports: ‘Freedom 250’ roars through DC](https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Society/2026/0821/indycar-race-trump-freedom-250?icid=rss) _2026-08-21 · Patrik Jonsson · The Christian Science Monitor | All stories_ At Washington Freedom 250 events, like this weekend’s IndyCar race at the National Mall, fans ask how politics might be impacting their sports. ## [What we learn from chocolate](https://www.csmonitor.com/Perspectives/From-the-Editors/2026/0821/global-chocolate-challenges?icid=rss) _2026-08-21 · Kendra Nordin Beato · The Christian Science Monitor | All stories_ A visit to a chocolate factory in Massachusetts and a cocoa farm in Belize sparked the author’s interest in how chocolate is made and in the farmers who grow cacao. ## [Before the quakes: Building trust and branching out in Venezuela](https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Americas/2026/0821/venezuela-barrio-trust-chavismo-neighbors?icid=rss) _2026-08-21 · Tibisay Zea · The Christian Science Monitor | All stories_ Before Venezuela’s deadly earthquakes, a decline in violent crime in Caracas – and a sense of opportunity following the ouster of Nicolás Maduro – had residents exploring their city in new ways. ## [August’s best books keep you on the edge of your seat](https://www.csmonitor.com/Arts-Culture/Books/2026/0821/august-2026-best-books?icid=rss) _2026-08-21 · Monitor reviewers · The Christian Science Monitor | All stories_ The best books of August deliver thrills, time travel, and tongue-in-cheek commentary from the nine Greek Muses. ## [Ship software peacefully (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/YxILTCE9avTA) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Connect your repo and deploy instantly — Railway handles config, scaling, and monitoring. ## [Is Washington awash in self-dealing? If Democrats win the House, oversight will rise.](https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2026/0821/trump-ethics-house-democrats?icid=rss) _2026-08-21 · Linda Feldmann · The Christian Science Monitor | All stories_ President Donald Trump has asserted that “nobody” cares if he and his family are making big money during his presidency. But some voters in his own party say ethical standards have declined. And midterm elections might allow Democrats to put new scrutiny on the issue. ## [At the Iowa State Fair, pork chops mix with presidential politics. Will that change?](https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2026/0821/iowa-state-fair-presidential-calendar?icid=rss) _2026-08-21 · Sophie Hills · The Christian Science Monitor | All stories_ The state fair in Des Moines has been a mainstay for generations of Iowans – and for White House hopefuls. But some worry its place in the pantheon of presidential politics might be waning. ## [FCC considers cuts to funds for internet access at schools and libraries](https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2026/0820/fcc-e-rate-libraries-schools?icid=rss) _2026-08-20 · Aaron Glantz · The Christian Science Monitor | All stories_ A program called E-Rate has helped expand public internet access for 30 years. As the Federal Communications Commission challenges whether the subsidies are still needed, schools and libraries say cuts could leave them with hard choices. ## [As France investigates abuse at schools, parents ask, How do I protect my kid?](https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Europe/2026/0820/france-child-abuse-after-school-periscolaire-parents-safety?icid=rss) _2026-08-20 · Colette Davidson · The Christian Science Monitor | All stories_ After reports of a series of abuses in after-school programs in Paris, parents across France have been reassessing how they protect their children. ## [The learning curve for AI in schools](https://www.csmonitor.com/Editorials/the-monitors-view/2026/0820/The-learning-curve-for-AI-in-schools?icid=rss) _2026-08-20 · the Monitor's Editorial Board · The Christian Science Monitor | All stories_ The rush to use artificial intelligence in education has led to insights on the types of intelligence – even new types – that students and teachers must bring to the AI era. ## [On the youngest continent in the world, a push for more kid-friendly cities](https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Africa/2026/0820/africa-children-friendly-cities?icid=rss) _2026-08-20 · Ryan Lenora Brown · The Christian Science Monitor | All stories_ Africa is the fastest urbanizing region on the planet. A growing movement of planners and parents wants to make its cities safe – and fun – for children. ## [Former Marine Rye Barcott lauds ‘humbling and leveling effect’ of service](https://www.csmonitor.com/Arts-Culture/Books/2026/0820/military-vets-rye-barcott-courage-can-save-us?icid=rss) _2026-08-20 · Emily Staunton · The Christian Science Monitor | All stories_ Military vets work more easily across party lines, says Rye Barcott, author of “Courage Can Save US: Ten Extraordinary Americans and the Fight for Our Future.” ## [Migration is reshaping life for married women in Senegal](https://www.csmonitor.com/World/2026/0820/senegal-women-migration-marriage?icid=rss) _2026-08-20 · Marie Ruwet · The Christian Science Monitor | All stories_ A weekly radio program is one space in Senegal for women to discuss the men who have left and the challenges of living without them. ## [Polling in primaries has always been sketchy. This year seems worse.](https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2026/0820/political-polls-error-primaries?icid=rss) _2026-08-20 · Simon Montlake · The Christian Science Monitor | All stories_ Polling misses have been common – and sometimes egregious – during the current primary season. This has a real impact on campaigns, as polls shape media coverage, affect fundraising, and give cues to candidates honing their positions. ## [Why promised US breakthroughs in the Middle East failed to materialize](https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Europe/2026/0819/iran-gaza-trump-middle-east?icid=rss) _2026-08-19 · Ned Temko · The Christian Science Monitor | All stories_ American diplomatic efforts to create “historic” breakthroughs in Iran and Gaza appear to have stalled. ## [Anthony Ettinger on LinkedIn (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/AvkoZcbHanGp) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Public LinkedIn profile at linkedin.com/in/anthonyettinger. ## [Signs mount that Russians are losing patience with Kremlin’s war with Ukraine](https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Europe/2026/0819/russia-yabloko-ukraine-war-wildberries-drone-strikes?icid=rss) _2026-08-19 · Fred Weir · The Christian Science Monitor | All stories_ The banning of Russia’s Yabloko party from upcoming elections may hint that public anti-war sentiments are larger than the Kremlin is comfortable with. ## [An Africa that prizes economic – and political – freedoms](https://www.csmonitor.com/Editorials/the-monitors-view/2026/0819/An-Africa-that-prizes-economic-and-political-freedoms?icid=rss) _2026-08-19 · the Monitor's Editorial Board · The Christian Science Monitor | All stories_ The landlocked nation of Zambia has worked to strengthen fiscal discipline and foreign investment. Its newly reelected president may need a similar passion for democratic traditions. ## [Religious Israelis fight settler violence with a different expression of their faith](https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle-East/2026/0819/west-bank-settler-attack-palestinians-religious-jewish-activists?icid=rss) _2026-08-19 · Dina Kraft · The Christian Science Monitor | All stories_ Among Israelis engaged in the practice known as “protective presence” to shield West Bank Palestinians from settler attacks, members of the leftist religious group Bnei Avraham are outliers. They are motivated in part, one member said, to display “another face of Judaism.” ## [Endangered Species Act gets revamped rules. What effect could they have?](https://www.csmonitor.com/Environment/2026/0819/endangered-species-act-trump?icid=rss) _2026-08-19 · Medara Udoekong · The Christian Science Monitor | All stories_ The Trump administration says changes to Endangered Species Act rules balance costs and benefits. Conservationists see risks for habitats. ## [Setting students up to succeed? Why Michigan is ditching first-semester grades.](https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Education/2026/0819/michigan-pass-fail-freshman-grades?icid=rss) _2026-08-19 · Ira Porter · The Christian Science Monitor | All stories_ The University of Michigan says its change will help more students acclimate to the demands of college. Some critics complain of eroding rigor. ## [Cyberattacks on water facilities test US defenses, reveal gaps](https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Military/2026/0818/cyberattacks-iran-water-utilities?icid=rss) _2026-08-18 · Henry Gass · The Christian Science Monitor | All stories_ A spate of cyberattacks on water utilities across the United States last month were resolved quickly. Yet the incidents, which may be linked to Iranian actors, also reveal weaknesses, particularly in small or rural towns with fewer resources to protect key infrastructure. ## [Prediction markets at odds with US mood on gambling](https://www.csmonitor.com/Editorials/the-monitors-view/2026/0818/Prediction-markets-at-odds-with-US-mood-on-gambling?icid=rss) _2026-08-18 · the Monitor's Editorial Board · The Christian Science Monitor | All stories_ More states are challenging companies that claim predicting a future event is not luck, even as more Americans find betting morally unacceptable. ## [As the UN picks its 10th chief, a woman may finally break the glass ceiling](https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Foreign-Policy/2026/0818/united-nations-secretary-general-first-woman?icid=rss) _2026-08-18 · Howard LaFranchi · The Christian Science Monitor | All stories_ In the United Nations’ 80 years, it has been led by nine secretaries-general, none of them women. But as the U.N. begins the process of electing a successor to António Guterres, pressure is mounting to shatter its glass ceiling. Four top candidates are women. ## [From mahjong clubs to ‘Chinamaxxing,’ why Chinese culture seems to be everywhere](https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Asia-Pacific/2026/0818/mahjong-chinamaxxing-China-soft-power?icid=rss) _2026-08-18 · Ann Scott Tyson · The Christian Science Monitor | All stories_ From playing mahjong to sipping warm water, Americans are embracing Chinese culture with an enthusiasm not seen since before the pandemic. ## [The audacious plot to blow up the Nord Stream pipelines](https://www.csmonitor.com/Arts-Culture/Books/2026/0818/nord-stream-conspiracy-bojan-pancevski?icid=rss) _2026-08-18 · Malcolm Forbes · The Christian Science Monitor | All stories_ Shadowy figures, deep-sea sabotage, and geopolitical skulduggery come together in a fascinating exposé by a Wall Street Journal reporter. ## [AI QA That Opens Fix PRs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/c9Idzx9zL8nJ) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ Runs browser QA, files issues with repro evidence, and opens fix PRs. ## [Threading history’s strands together](https://www.csmonitor.com/Perspectives/Readers-Respond/2026/0818/Threading-history-s-strands-together?icid=rss) _2026-08-18 · Monitor Reader · The Christian Science Monitor | All stories_ ## [‘Big, beautiful bill’ was top GOP achievement. Now it’s campaign fodder for Democrats.](https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2026/0818/trump-beautiful-blll-medicaid-taxes?icid=rss) _2026-08-18 · Caitlin Babcock · The Christian Science Monitor | All stories_ The Republicans’ signature 2025 legislation was expected to be a key campaign advantage, but public opinion and outcry over its cuts are turning it into a liability. ## [Why Trump ordered the Pentagon to slash joint exercises with South Korea](https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Asia-Pacific/2026/0817/trump-north-korea-kim-jong-un-south-korea-military?icid=rss) _2026-08-17 · Matthew Bell · The Christian Science Monitor | All stories_ President Donald Trump’s announcement that he is scaling back U.S. participation in long-standing, joint military drills in South Korea shows Washington’s willingness to turn away from traditional allies. ## [Afghans cling to education for girls](https://www.csmonitor.com/Editorials/the-monitors-view/2026/0817/Afghans-cling-to-education-for-girls?icid=rss) _2026-08-17 · the Monitor's Editorial Board · The Christian Science Monitor | All stories_ After five years of harsh restrictions by the Taliban regime, fathers, mothers, and daughters across Afghanistan hold fast to the vision of unlocking independent inquiry and thinking through schooling. ## [With war slowing Saudi food imports, hydroponics provide a homegrown solution](https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle-East/2026/0817/saudi-arabia-hydroponic-farms-food-security?icid=rss) _2026-08-17 · Taylor Luck · The Christian Science Monitor | All stories_ Hydroponic farms in import-reliant Saudi Arabia are good for business – and for national security as well. With the arid kingdom facing blockades and disruptions on both its coasts, growing food in water, surprisingly, is providing a green line of defense. ## [Restocking US missile interceptors will take years. China and Russia are watching.](https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Military/2026/0817/us-missile-shortage-iran-russia-china?icid=rss) _2026-08-17 · Anna Mulrine Grobe · The Christian Science Monitor | All stories_ America’s stockpile of key defensive missiles is low because of the Iran war. Production is expected to ramp up, but the shortage is challenging the U.S. military. ## [For this turtle rescuer, Kenya’s fishing communities make the best allies](https://www.csmonitor.com/Perspectives/Making-a-difference/2026/0817/kenya-sea-turtles-conservation?icid=rss) _2026-08-17 · Sophie Neiman · The Christian Science Monitor | All stories_ When a fisher reports a turtle in distress, Fikiri Kiponda compensates the caller for their time and the damage to their net. He then returns the turtle to the sea. ## [Guatemala’s next chapter: How change in the public prosecutor’s office raises hope for democracy](https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Americas/2026/0817/guatemala-arevalo-attorney-general-garcia-luna?icid=rss) _2026-08-17 · Yuliana Ramazzini · The Christian Science Monitor | All stories_ After 8 years defined by corruption and impunity in the Public Prosecutor’s Office, can a new attorney general put Guatemala back on track? ## [Top military commander visits long-deployed aircraft carrier](https://www.csmonitor.com/World/2026/0816/brad-cooper-uss-lincoln-mental-health?icid=rss) _2026-08-16 · The Associated Press · The Christian Science Monitor | All stories_ U.S. troops have been deployed on the USS Abraham Lincoln for a record 240 days. Adm. Brad Cooper visited the sailors amid reports of deteriorating mental health. ## [US government searches for migrant children as deportations mount](https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2026/0816/ice-immigration-trump-children?icid=rss) _2026-08-16 · Sarah Matusek · The Christian Science Monitor | All stories_ The U.S. government is looking for migrant children who arrived without guardians and were released to sponsors. ## [Democrats put South Carolina first in 2028 primary calendar](https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/2026/0815/Democrats-2028-presidential-calendar?icid=rss) _2026-08-15 · Mike Catalini and Bill Barrow · The Christian Science Monitor | All stories_ The Democratic party pushed Iowa from the top of its 2028 presidential primary timeline. Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin says the changes will ensure candidates are “battle-tested.” ## [These Afghan women in Europe aim to bring change to their home country](https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Asia-South-Central/2026/0815/afghan-women-afghanistan-taliban-human-rights-education-girls?icid=rss) _2026-08-15 · Dominique Soguel · The Christian Science Monitor | All stories_ Displaced Afghans from the world’s “worst women’s rights crisis” leverage education for their new lives in Europe.