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Why Horror Movies and Scaring Yourself Can Make You Feel Less Anxious
I grew up scared of everything: death, the dark, my own face in the bathroom mirror. Eventually, I learned my bottomless fear belied several anxiety and anxiety-adjacent disorders that I’ve been addressing in adulthood with the help of therapy, medication, and an unlikely third salve: ravenous horror-film consumption. Contagion got me through the first night…
Read MoreHurricane Melissa, at Category 5, is set to slam into Jamaica as island's strongest recorded storm
KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — Hurricane Melissa intensified to Category 5 strength Monday as it neared Jamaica, where forecasters said it would unleash catastrophic flooding, multiple landslides and extensive infrastructure damage. It would be the strongest hurricane to hit the island since record keeping began in 1851. Melissa, blamed for six deaths in the northern Caribbean…
Read MoreHugh Jackman and Sutton Foster Make Red Carpet Debut as a Couple
After sparking dating rumors, Jackman and Foster appeared to confirm their romance by holding hands in Santa Monica, Calif., Jan. 6, 2025—a day after he attended her final show in L.A.’s Once Upon a Mattress.Later that month, the two were spotted kissing and going on dates. Foster also supported Jackman during his residency at New…
Read MoreThe Coming Dementia Crisis—and the Cost of Doing Nothing
Without federal action on prevention, care infrastructure and caregiver support, dementia could reshape the American economy. Unsplash+ It’s like watching a slow-moving meteor approach in plain sight. Everyone can see it coming, everyone knows the damage will be catastrophic—and yet our collective response has been to shrug and hope a cocktail umbrella will be enough…
Read MoreTexas State hopes 'deep dive' gets them a midweek win over James Madison
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Sun Belt Conference farewell tour for Texas State has hit a rough patch over the past three weeks, and things aren’t getting easier with James Madison headed to San Marcos on Tuesday. The Bobcats have lost their last two games in overtime, 48-41 to Troy on Oct. 11 and 40-37 to…
Read MoreSan Marcos gathers feedback on police staffing, community safety
SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) — As San Marcos continues to grow, city leaders want to ensure its police department keeps pace. In May, city council members voted to set aside $116,000 to fund a study examining staffing levels and service needs within the San Marcos Police Department. Matrix Consulting Group, the firm conducting the study,…
Read MoreUnmask These Halloween Secrets Now Because They’re Standing Right Behind You
Upping the horror quotient, Halloween‘s central menace is referred to as “The Shape” in the closing credits. And the shape for most of the original film belonged to Carpenter’s friend Nick Castle. “Maybe he got paid a couple hundred bucks or whatever it was,” Curtis told Rotten Tomatoes of Castle. “I mean, nobody got paid, anything. I…
Read MoreDiane von Fürstenberg Celebrates “Unconditional Love” With Husband Barry Diller After His Coming Out
ABC News reporter Roberts isn’t always one for chit-chat. “I don’t like the check-in,” she explaind. “If you’re calling just to say, ‘So, what’s up?’ no, I do not like that.” Everyone’s favorite TV weatherman, however, is a phone guy. And after years of chafing against his frequent calls, a pal proposed something that changed her…
Read MoreAP poll: Longhorns rise after comeback win vs. Mississippi State
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas moved up two spots to No. 20 in the latest Associated Press rankings following a dramatic come-from-behind victory 45-38 over Mississippi State on Saturday. The new AP Top 25 was released Sunday, with Texas as the lowest-ranked Southeastern Conference team. The Longhorns are one of eight 2-loss teams in the rankings.…
Read MoreKaty Perry and Justin Trudeau Hold Hands in First Official Joint Appearance
Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau have something good to celebrate. The “California Gurls” singer made her relationship with the former Canadian Prime Minister official as they attended a cabaret show at the Crazy Horse Paris to mark her 41st birthday Oct. 25. In photos published by TMZ, Katy—who wore a low-cut red dress for the…
Read MoreBijou Phillips and Danny Masterson’s Daughter Files to Change Name
Bijou Phillips is making a big move on behalf of her daughter. The Almost Famous star—who is mom to Fianna Francis Masterson, 11, with ex Danny Masterson—has filed a petition to legally change her daughter’s name, according to court documents obtained by E! News Oct. 25. In the filing, the 45-year-old asked that Fianna’s name…
Read MoreStudy names Austin as Best College Town in America
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin, Texas, was named the Best College Town in America for 2026, according to a study published Tuesday. The study said Austin, which is home to schools like the University of Texas at Austin, Huston-Tillotson University, St. Edward’s University and Concordia University, had a great economic environment, citing the city’s low unemployment…
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