Christian Science Monitor
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We are currently tracking 10 recent articles from Christian Science Monitor, published over the past 26 hours. Recurring themes in its latest headlines include Chocolate.
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Recent Articles (10)
US-Canada trade talks collapse, setting off new round of tariffs
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The best books of August deliver thrills, time travel, and tongue-in-cheek commentary from the nine Greek Muses.