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People with strong psychopathic traits often show reduced empathy, little remorse for harmful actions, and, in some cases, a greater likelihood of criminal behavior.

From Science Daily • May 10, 2026

They now are reassessing their dependence on Washington, realizing that they have little sway over U.S. military actions and that American bases on their soil didn’t deter Iran from attacking them, senior Gulf officials say.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

It was announced in court on Friday that both actions have been settled on confidential terms.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

In fact, the very sentence after the one the Virginia court ruled on specifically emphasized that federal law worked by “establishing a particular day as ‘the day’ on which these actions must take place.”

From Slate • May 8, 2026

She encouraged the young women under her command to think about the effects of their own actions.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein