Wednesday, August 27, 2025 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily

Among all the shortages in war-ravaged Gaza, clean water is one of the most critical. Already facing the perils of famine and a new Israeli military offensive, families must engage in a daily hunt for water that often is barely usable.
Also: today’s stories, including the latest on U.S. President Donald Trump’s attempt to oust Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve Board; how a Syrian comedy renaissance is blooming in Damascus; and how some states are attempting to impose campaign spending limits.
Join the Monitor's Kendra Nordin Beato for today's news.