If you’ve been played like a fiddle by the wrong person, you probably are on the lookout for signs that the next person you meet could be the same way. These phrases are instant tip-offs that you ...

Dan Serafini, 52, will be sentenced for the murder of his father-in-law and attempted murder of his mother-in-law on Feb. 27 Paul Kitagaki Jr/TNS via ZUMA Press Wire/Shutterstock A judge in California ...

For decades, marketing has often been treated like a game of psychological chess. Companies spent millions learning how to outsmart consumers, crafting scarcity, urgency, and clever persuasion tactics ...

In my decade of advising Fortune 500 companies as a behavioral researcher, I've found that one of the most effective ways to stop a manipulator is one key phrase: "That's interesting. Tell me more." ...

Socialist Los Angeles mayoral candidate Nithya Raman stepped out of her stunning $1.9 million home Monday – as critics slammed her as a “master manipulator” who’s skilled at dodging questions from the ...

Add Silicon Canals to your Google News feed. Ever walked into a room and immediately sensed someone trying to pull your strings? Maybe it’s that coworker who somehow always gets you to cover their ...

From first-quarter lulls to impossible catches, here’s why every Super Bowl feels like it was written in advance – even when it isn’t. Let's clear the air before you read another word: I do not ...

ZURICH, Jan 30 (Reuters) - The Swiss National Bank on Friday denied manipulating the Swiss franc after the U.S. ‌Treasury kept Switzerland on a watch list of countries that might manage their ...

For those who believe in the conspiracy theory that the NFL is "scripted"—i.e., that league execs decide which teams will see success before the season even starts—Monday was a big day on the internet ...

James Gunn publicly released the full screenplay of Superman on January 21, 2026. He posted, “For your enjoyment, the Superman screenplay,” on X (@JamesGunn), along with a link to the screenplay on ...

Dealing with manipulative people is one of the greatest frustrations in the workplace. Is there a foolproof way to stop manipulative people from getting under your skin? Yes, says Shadé Zahrai, PhD, ...

One of Jordan Pine’s first encounters with human trafficking involved an 8-year-old girl who was being trafficked by her mother. The girl never went missing and never missed school, even as her mother ...