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They survived 9/11. Then they devoted their lives to helping others.
“In the immediate aftermath of going through adversity and trauma, many people report some degree of growth,” said psychology professor Eranda Jayawickreme, who studies post-traumatic growth. “So when something bad happens, believing that you’ve learned from it gives you more control over the event, so you don’t feel like this passive victim of the cosmos.”
September 9, 2026
CNBC
Election officials ban certain public workers from trading on prediction markets ahead of midterms
Election odds on prediction markets are a live response to breaking news. There, participants can forecast and see in real time where the market stands on candidates’ likelihood of a victory. This live accessibility provides a competitive advantage over traditional forecasting polls, said economics professor Koleman Strumpf. “By the time you see the poll, it’s ancient history,” Strumpf said.
September 11, 2026
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