Tuesday, September 1, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily

Utah aims to be industry-friendly. But choosing a fragile ecosystem to house a sprawling data facility has generated intense grassroots opposition. Also: today’s stories, including whether a U.S.-Venezuelan oil deal could bolster schools, hospitals, and infrastructure in the country; how farmers across Europe are trying to adapt to hotter summer temperatures and less rainfall; and how one former Marine is celebrating the lives of resilient public servants in his latest book. Join the Monitor's Ira Porter for today's news.