Thursday, August 13, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily

The AI boom is proving complicated for everyday Americans. It’s raising the cost of living and stopping the Fed from lowering interest rates. It is making some things faster and easier, but it is also changing how we live. Also: today’s stories, including how Israel’s new left-wing party is not focusing on peace within its campaign; how Kazakhstan is questioning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine; and how parents are advocating for less screen time in schools. Join the Monitor's Linda Feldmann for today's news.