Wednesday, November 26, 2025 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily

A roller-coaster diplomatic saga, with a mercurial US president at the helm, has left Ukrainians confused about what it will take to end their war with Russia. But could a deal be just around the corner? Also: today’s stories, including how Americans are focusing on practicing gratitude this holiday season, how cranberries became a Thanksgiving staple, and why the number of children’s cafeterias has exponentially increased across Japan. Join the Monitor's Ira Porter for today's news.