Cognitive Dissonance and Personal Growth

New archival research challenges Festinger's cognitive dissonance theory, suggesting people who grow hold contradictory truths simultaneously rather than resolving discomfort by choosing flattering narratives.

Forgiveness Key to Better Sleep Quality

Research shows forgiveness significantly predicts sleep quality. Study of 1,423 adults found forgiving people sleep better and longer. Unresolved regret and rumination disrupt sleep by keeping emotional processing active at night.

Netanyahu Escalates Lebanon War for Political Survival

Netanyahu escalates military operations in Lebanon to secure a winnable victory for domestic political survival, as other regional fronts fail to produce decisive outcomes he can frame as success.