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Tolle claims awareness of thought ends most psychological suffering
Books
— Oct 14, 2026
Tolle argues that identifying with compulsive thought and living in psychological time is the root of suffering, and that present-moment awareness is available to anyone right now.
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Shrink Group Seems More Into Watching Drag Queens Dance Than Helping Patients, Scientists Allege
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From drag queen performances to a focus on "dismantling oppressive institutions," the American Psychological Association seems to focus more on politics than professional healthcare, two scientists allege.
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Siberian Tomb Reveals 2,800-Year-Old Cannabis Use
Science
— Nov 5, 2026
More than 1,000 cannabis seeds and THC-linked traces in hair from a 2,800-year-old Siberian Scythian tomb are the oldest reported evidence of psychoactive cannabis use, a Science study says.
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Elena Vasquez
The THC in the hair samples makes it clear they sought the psychoactive effects, not just fiber or seeds.
In Wake of Oct 7, American Psychological Association President Likened Gazans to George Floyd and Jews to Racist Cops
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— Nov 2, 2026
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Derek Foss
Comparing Jews to racist cops after a massacre like October 7 shows poor judgment from a professional leader.
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The Trump Administration Is Right To Take On Duplicate Medicare Payments
James Carter · 4 min · 2h
Business runs on psychology and habit more than formulas
Books
— Nov 3, 2026
Specific corporate failures and successes turn on confidence, reputation, and institutional habit rather than rational technique.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Seligman retires single happiness score for five-pillar PERMA model
Books
— Oct 31, 2026
Happiness surveys mostly track fleeting mood, so psychology needs a broader well-being model institutions can actually build.
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Tara Brach says suffering equals pain multiplied by resistance
Books
— Oct 31, 2026
Most psychological suffering comes not from pain itself but from judgment, resistance, and shame stacked on it—and a four-step practice can interrupt that pattern.
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Halloween Thrills Span Movies, Haunted Drives, Science
Entertainment
— Oct 29, 2026
Halloween’s appeal spans classic horror films, character-inspired reading and local haunted attractions, while a psychology researcher explains that pretend danger can become thrilling when the brain recognizes it is safe. In Greenville, a haunted car wash and a returning neighborhood haunted house are drawing families and thrill-seekers.
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Your brain budgets the body long before it thinks
Books
— Oct 30, 2026
Barrett claims pop psychology got the brain wrong: it evolved to predict and regulate the body's needs, and perception, emotion, and social reality are constructions of that machinery.
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The Trump Administration Is Right To Take On Duplicate Medicare Payments
This week’s elections made clear that Americans are concerned about affordability, including the rising cost of health care. Voter research found that healthcare costs were a major concern in the midterms.
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Jackson says quiet systems and silence tamed Jordan and Bryant egos
Books
— Oct 29, 2026
Jackson claims lasting titles come from redesigning the offense so selfishness cannot hide and treating each star as a different psychological case.
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Registration Open for Classes, Summits, Conferences, Tours
Environment
— Oct 26, 2026
Registration is open for a November Maine AFL-CIO online organizing course, three virtual global psychological science summits, and Macau ecological-zone tours and nature activities. Farmers and ranchers can also register for Boulder County’s Dec. 10 Soil Revolution Conference, which will focus on practical soil-health solutions.
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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin Scorsese
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.
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Charli XCX Joins Scorsese Film With DiCaprio
Charli XCX
— Oct 26, 2026
Charli XCX is set to make a cameo in Martin Scorsese’s gothic psychological drama What Happens at Night, joining Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence and other prominent actors. Based on Peter Cameron’s novel, the film follows an American couple traveling to a European town to adopt a baby, where unsettling events test their relationship and sense of reality; details of Charli’s role have not been disclosed.
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Becker argues death terror, not sex, shapes personality and culture
Books
— Oct 26, 2026
The Denial of Death shows psychology and existentialism readers why Becker treats mortality fear as the hidden engine of character, culture, ambition, and love.
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Victoria-area obituaries remember local residents
Lifestyle
— Oct 23, 2026
The Victoria Advocate published notices honoring James Garvin “Jerry” Stone Jr., Vickie McClain Christ, Harry R. Stobb, Debra Sue Yount and Mitzi McClung Mauritz. The notices share memorial and funeral arrangements, and Mauritz’s recounts her work in psychology and education, community service and church involvement.
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Chris Van Hollen Launches Leadership Bid After Anti-Establishment Dems Turn Back On Chuck Schumer
Nicole Silverio · 3 min · 2h
Study: Smiling May Reduce Stress Response
Health
— Oct 24, 2026
Experts say smiling may modestly improve mood and help reduce the body’s stress response, potentially through facial-feedback effects and changes in stress- and mood-related chemicals. Psychologist Judy Ho describes it as one coping tool—not a stand-alone treatment—for people dealing with anxiety or depression.
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Rachel Meyers
This could be a simple add-on for mild anxiety but it won't replace real treatment when depression hits hard.
Pick a food for every letter and the AI reveals your future
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A to (almost) Z, one delicious decision at a time. At the end, the AI reads your feast like tea leaves and tells your fortune.
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Virality is a design problem, not luck
Books
— Oct 20, 2026
Word of mouth follows six learnable psychological levers rather than luck or ad budgets.
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Robbins argues crashes are survivable while panic and fees erode wealth
Books
— Oct 19, 2026
Psychology and compounding fees, not bad markets, cause most investor losses, and a few structural choices can keep an ordinary portfolio intact.
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Achor argues happiness precedes success rather than following it
Books
— Oct 18, 2026
Shawn Achor’s 2010 Harvard-rooted positive-psychology case shows managers, post-goal strivers, and people after setbacks why mood is a performance lever worth building on purpose.
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Fix your own life before you try to fix the world
Books
— Oct 17, 2026
Clinical psychologist Jordan B. Peterson's 12 Rules for Life says hierarchy is ancient, suffering is inevitable, and the first fix is self-responsibility—not revolution.
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Chris Van Hollen Launches Leadership Bid After Anti-Establishment Dems Turn Back On Chuck Schumer
Democratic Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen launched a leadership bid Thursday after many anti-establishment Democrats opposed Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.
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Two psychologists proved smart judgment fails in predictable ways
Books
— Oct 17, 2026
Anyone who leans on expert intuition or wants the human story behind behavioral economics will see how friendship exposed our mental shortcuts—and how those shortcuts undid the friendship itself.
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One Brave Breath Tops Multiple Amazon Categories
Amazon
— Oct 15, 2026
Mike Wood’s book “One Brave Breath,” a mix of memoir and self-help guidance on understanding thoughts, managing difficult emotions and calming the nervous system, reached No. 1 in two Amazon psychology categories and No. 2 in another.
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Dana Whitfield
Books like this on calming anxiety through breathing seem to be what a lot of readers need right now.
Trump Slams Joe Scarborough, Calls His Show ‘Poorly Rated Morning Psycho’
Reporting
— Apr 21, 2020
President Donald Trump started his day off by taking a swing at MSNBC host Joe Scarborough’s show “Morning Joe.” “Watched the first 5 minutes of poorly rated Morning Psycho on MSDNC just to see if he is as ‘nuts’ as…
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Psychologist Reexamines Killers’ Minds
The New York Post
— Mar 8, 2026
The disturbing psychology behind some of history’s most notorious killers is being revisited as investigators and experts take a fresh look at crimes tied to Christopher Wilder. According to the New York Post , the…
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Dr. Phil Explains Psychology Behind Hoarding During Coronavirus Pandemic
Reporting
— Mar 17, 2020
Dr. Phil McGraw is explaining the science behind hoarding amid the coronavirus outbreak. The former psychologist appeared on “The View” on Monday for a Facetime discussion about the heightened levels of anxiety as a…
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Russian Pranksters Dupe OpenAI Officials Into Video Chat About ‘Offensive’ AI For Ukraine
Dylan Kresak · 5 min · 18h
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