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The Viral ‘October Theory’ Might Be the Reset You Need Before 2027
Therapists explain why October can feel like a second New Year and how to use the final months of 2026 to reset your habits and goals.
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Woman Arrested After Allegedly Throwing Bucket of Poop at Neighbor Over Suspected Affair
Police say the woman broke into her neighbor’s home, dumped human feces on her, and initially blamed the incident on a broken toilet.
By Luis Prada
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Why Gen Z Is Obsessed With the Original Mazda Miata, the Beloved ’90s Sports Car
The Mazda Miata’s compact size, analog driving experience, and relative affordability are winning over a new generation of car enthusiasts.
By Luis Prada
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Universal Studios Japan Is Launching an R18 Haunted Attraction That Requires a Waiver
The adults-only ‘Afterimage’ attraction promises isolation, confinement, psychological terror, and an ‘unending nightmare’ at Universal Studios Japan.
By Luis Prada
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Photo: youngvet / Getty Images Police Are Looking for a Man Who Broke Into a Backyard and Made Out With a Rubber Duck
Police say the man spent more than 10 minutes ‘intensely interacting’ with the toy before fleeing on a bicycle with six beach towels.
By Luis Prada
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Photo: Benjamin Clapp / Getty Images BORGs Are the Latest College Drinking Trend, and the First Major Study Is Pretty Grim
A new study found blackouts, vomiting, injuries, and ER visits tied to the gallon-sized drinks, which can hold roughly 17 standard servings.
By Ashley Fike
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You Might Be Addicted to Unhappiness Without Realizing It
When disappointment and conflict become familiar, peace can feel strangely unsafe, making it harder to accept happiness when it finally shows up.
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The 5 ‘Smartest’ and ‘Dumbest’ Cities in America, According to a New Study
Researchers ranked major U.S. metros using museums, libraries, bookstores, universities, education, and interest in intellectual activities.
By Ashley Fike
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How California Just Cleared the Way for ‘Glow-in-the-Dark Rabbits’ and ‘Unicorn Horses’
The proposal would have barred cosmetic gene-editing in pets while still allowing medical uses, but it stalled over concerns about costs.
By Luis Prada
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The 6 Creepiest Roadside Detours You Can Take Across America This Spooky Season
From an abandoned Route 66 zoo to a Pennsylvania mine fire, these eerie detours sit surprisingly close to major U.S. highways.
By Ashley Fike
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This Investor Thinks Pokémon Cards Could Become Currency After the Apocalypse
Collector Peter Levin says Pokémon cards are already outperforming traditional assets and could become a global currency if society collapses.
By Luis Prada
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Police Are Looking for a Cat in the Hat Who Allegedly Chased a Teenager at Night
Police in British Columbia are searching for someone who allegedly chased a teenage girl through a neighborhood while wearing a full Cat in the Hat costume.