If you've ever known someone with Machiavellian traits, you know how damaging and destructive they can be. Deception, manipulation, and high self-interest are just a few characteristics that people with this type of personality possess—which can wreak havoc on your relationship and well-being. Someone who has Machiavellian traits may ruthlessly deceive or manipulate others in order to meet their own goals. 1 They may treat other people as mere objects that can help them get

voting student position on the Iowa Board of Regents would be eliminated under a new bill advanced by the Hawkeye State’s House higher education subcommittee, The Iowa Capital Dispatch reported . If passed and signed into law, the bill would replace the student regent with a ninth one appointed by the governor. In addition, seven new nonvoting member seats would be established: three for students, two for state senators and two for state representatives.  The proposed legis

DHS is sharing safety guidance and urging people to prepare ahead of potential power outages, dangerous travel conditions, and frigid temperature WASHINGTON – On Thursday, The United States Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem provided updates on federal preparations ahead of the storm to the governors and state emergency directors in potentially affected areas. The following update is attributable to Secretary Noem: “FEMA is actively working with states to monitor and

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Casemiro will leave Manchester United at the end of the season, the Premier League club said Thursday. The Brazil international’s contract will expire after four years at Old Trafford in which he won the FA Cup and English League Cup. “I will carry Manchester United with me throughout my entire life,” Casemiro said. “From the first day that I walked out at this beautiful stadium, I felt the passion of Old Trafford and the love that I now share with

Florida public universities would be banned from hiring foreign workers on H-1B visas under a policy change that the Florida Board of Governors will consider next week. Next Thursday, the board’s Nomination and Governance Committee will consider adding to a policy a line saying the universities can’t “utilize the H-1B program in its personnel program to hire any new employees through January 5, 2027.” If the committee and full Board of Governors approve the addition, there w

Therapeutic drug monitoring revolutionizes psychiatric care, enhancing treatment precision and patient outcomes through real-time data and personalized medicine strategies. Mdisk/AdobeStock “It’s just so important to not guess when we are practicing medicine, and we have tools like therapeutic drug monitoring [TDM], which can aid our decision-making,” Jonathan Meyer, MD, said in a recent Psychiatric Times “Insights” video program. Meyer, voluntary clinical professor of psychi

WASHINGTON  – Under President Donald Trump and the United States Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers and agents rank among the world’s most skilled and experienced law enforcement who undergo rigorous training and preparation before going out into the field. “Our officers are the best of the best. Every single day, they put their lives on the line to arrest some of the worst criminals on the planet – i

PARIS (AP) — Dior ’s menswear show arrived with a stripped-back set and a loud signal of confidence: neon-yellow wigs that read like a flag of authority planted in the Paris runway, after a couple of runway wobbles from their new designer. In an annex of the Rodin Museum lined with curtain fabric, Jonathan Anderson — the 41-year-old Northern Irish designer celebrated for turning Loewe into one of luxury’s most admired labels and now serving as Dior’s creative director — p

Psychotherapy involves speaking with a mental health professional to help you better identify, understand, and resolve any behaviors, thoughts, and emotions that may be impacting your mental well-being. A registered specialist may use a wide range of theoretical and clinical frameworks to help you work through negative thought patterns, underdeveloped coping skills, and deeply ingrained unconscious beliefs. Psychotherapy is particularly effective for managing psychiatric dis

The redesigned DHS.gov will showcase a sleek and modern look, enhance user-friendliness, and build upon the Trump administration’s efforts to provide the most transparent administration in history  WASHINGTON – Coming off a year of historic achievements in 2025, during which the United States Department of Homeland Security website broke records for site visits and pageviews from the previous year, DHS unveiled a new website that that will showcase several new features and m

The U.S. Department of Education’s (the Department’s) Office of Elementary and Secondary Education sent a letter to every chief state school officer highlighting the existing flexibility states have to encourage Title I schools to consolidate their federal, state, and local funds. This flexibility helps schools better support their students and improve academic achievement. State educational agencies may approve any Title I school to implement a schoolwide program. A Title I

Universal Orlando Resort will debut a new Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift roller coaster at Universal Studios Florida in 2027, while permanently closing the Fast & Furious – Supercharged ride and replacing the former Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit attraction. The new coaster will feature a 170‑foot vertical spike that launches riders nearly 17 stories high over CityWalk and will simulate 360‑degree drifting on an outdoor track. A similarly named coaster is slated for Universal Stu

JANUARY 20, 2026 Today, U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon released the following statement to celebrate an historic first year of education reforms under the Trump Administration:   “In one year, the Trump Administration has ended business as usual in education and refocused the system on students, not special interests,” said U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon. “We’ve empowered families with more school choice options, encouraged states to maximize their flex

We stand at a peculiar junction in human history. For the first time, the technologies we’ve created can speak back to us with uncanny fluency, craft images indistinguishable from photographs, and generate text that reads as if it came from an expert’s pen. Simultaneously, these same technologies are learning to exploit the very cognitive shortcuts that helped our ancestors survive, shortcuts that now make us vulnerable to manipulation at unprecedented scale. We are part of a

Pedro M. Allende, Under Secretary for Science and Technology I am honored to have been confirmed as the Under Secretary for Science and Technology at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Those who understand the scope and gravity of the DHS mission recognize that the Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) is the primary engine driving the research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) necessary for the resilience and security of our nation. In my first few days a

Venezuela’s opposition leader Maria Corina Machado gave her Nobel Peace Prize medal to President Trump at a private White House meeting, calling it a recognition of his “unique commitment” to Venezuelan freedom. Mr Trump posted on social media that it was a gesture of mutual respect, and thanked her. The talks come weeks after US forces seized Nicolas Maduro in Caracas and charged him with drug trafficking. Also: President Trump threatens to deploy military personnel to Minn

GEORGETOWN, K.Y. — Today, U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited Georgetown Middle School in support of the Department’s History Rocks! Trail to Independence tour and Bluegrass Community and Technical College in support of her Returning Education to the States Tour . The History Rocks! tour is a nationwide effort to highlight innovative approaches to teaching U.S. history ahead of our nation’s 250th anniversary in 2026. On her Returning Education to the States t

Arlington, VA –  After significant pushback by NAMI and a united mental health and substance use community, multiple sources confirmed late last night that the Administration will reverse unprecedented cuts made less than 24 hours earlier. The cuts, which were widespread and impacted thousands of grants totaling more than $1.9 billion, would have devastated mental health services and support resources across the country.  “Americans affected by mental illness are the clear wi

WASHINGTON — U.S. Customs and Border Protection has launched a new push notification feature within the Trusted Traveler Programs Mobile Application to allow users to receive real-time status updates. With these up-to-date alerts, travelers can move through the application process faster, allowing CBP to review and process their TTP applications without a delay. Applicants will receive notifications of key milestones, including submission dates, conditional approvals, appr

Disney Adventure, Disney Cruise Line's newest ship, arrived at Port Canaveral on Thursday. The ship made the stop on its way to its homeport in Singapore. The ship, which is the largest one in Disney's fleet, will make its maiden voyage on March 10. BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. - Disney Adventure , the newest and largest cruise ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, arrived at Port Canaveral on Thursday on the way to its homeport in Singapore. Watch Now The ship will make its maiden v