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What Is Emotional Intelligence? The Research Behind EQ, and What the Science Actually Says
What Is Emotional Intelligence? The Research Behind EQ, and What the Science Actually Says
‘Ex-Utero’ project uses art, science to explore regenerative medicine
On a sunny spring day at Penn State, Cristin Millett, professor of art in the College of Arts and Architecture’s School of Visual Arts, inserted a catheter needle into the umbilical vein of a placenta.
Arab Americans rise from 9/11 shadows to US political power
Two Egyptian American candidates are turning years of post-9/11 suspicion into political power, challenging pro-Israel spending and reshaping US politics
Trump-a-palooza: why are Republicans avoiding the president?
This week, Jenna Amatulli is in for Jonathan Freedland and speaks to Guardian US politics correspondent Rachel Leingang
How 9/11 Helped Shape Our Politics Today
“The Sept. 11, 2001 attacks transformed global politics as Western democracies abandoned many liberal principles and older conflicts over empire, decolonization, immigration and culture resurfaced in the far-right movements,” writes Faisal Devji.
Are the bond markets finally turning on the US government?
The bond market subscribes to no particular ideology, and as such, it imposes an unusual check on populist politics
How 9/11 transformed the US Capitol and the federal government
The Sept. 11 terrorist attacks led to the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center getting upgraded security and Congress creating of the Department of Homeland Security.
Wisconsin’s GOP U.S. lawmakers split on Trump’s $5,000 midterm checks
Not all of Wisconsin’s GOP U.S. lawmakers are rallying behind President Trump’s pitch to send $5,000 checks if Republicans win the midterms.
Trump and Musk super PACs unleash millions to boost Republicans in battleground races
The two biggest Republican money players in the 2026 midterm elections – U.S. President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk – have finally turned on the spigot with less than eight weeks to go before Election Day.