Scare tactics: scientists offer insights on what makes a perfect prank

Researchers come up with theory for why ‘jump scares’ are often followed by laughter – with advice on how to find ‘sweet spot’ of fear. Whether it’s a friend jumping out from behind a bush or ...

World - The Guardian - 12 hours ago

Hamas’s Guerrilla Tactics in North Gaza Make It Hard to Defeat

Israel has decimated Hamas’s military wing, along with much of Gaza. But the group’s small-scale, hit-and-run approach poses a threat in the enclave’s north.

World - The New York Times - October 22

What Is the Perfect Length for a Winter Coat?

Looking ahead to colder weather, a reader wonders if there is an ideal cut for coats. Our fashion critic offers advice on balancing fashion and function.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - 2 days ago

What Boeing is offering to striking machinists

Boeing machinists began voting Wednesday on a new contract offer from the company to potentially end their nearly six-week-long strike. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave ...

Scientists Just Discovered Diving Headfirst Into Your Workday Will Make You Significantly More Productive

Granted, the study focused on workout performance–but the takeaway applies to work as well.

Business - Inc. - 2 days ago

Mets have several big qualifying offer decisions to make this offseason

The Mets will likely extend a one-year qualifying offer to multiple players this offseason.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 22

Opinion: What Exactly Is Matt Rempe Doing In The NHL? Make It Make Sense

Ken Campbell says the Rangers' Matt Rempe can't hit without hurting someone, can't fight and can't produce, which pretty much precludes him from playing in the best league in the world.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 hours ago

Haason Reddick holdout: What he wants, what Jets are willing to offer and how new agent plans to bridge gap

Reddick just hired Drew Rosenhaus

Sports - CBS Sports - October 15

Davante Adams to wear familiar number with Jets after rookie WR makes generous offer

Adams is already being embraced by one of his new teammates

Sports - CBS Sports - October 16

West Virginia's Neal Brown offers plea for fan support: 'What I would say is -- did they have a good time?'

West Virginia is off to a 3-3 start to the 2024 season with two losses coming to chief rivals

Sports - CBS Sports - October 15

ASML results could provide insight into AI, China demand

ASML Holding, the Dutch company that makes the chip-making machines used by the major players in the semiconductor industry, is on Wednesday due to report results that could provide some insight ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 15

Looking forward to high-level insights at GamesBeat Next 2024 | The DeanBeat

I’m looking forward to GamesBeat Next 2024 on Monday October 28 and Tuesday October 29 in San Francisco. We’ve got a lot of speakers who can deliver high-level insights into the state of the game ...

Tech - VentureBeat - 5 days ago

Letters by Oliver Sacks review – valuable insight into a curious mind

From loving letters to his parents expressing early anxieties to later exchanges with scientific heavyweights, this collection of correspondence only cements Sacks’s legacy as a man of great ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

The mysterious world of Two Shell: ‘Our pranks don’t mean we’re not sincere’

They promised us an in-person interview – then sent along two decoys. So who are the enigmatic musicians who make it so hard for fans to hear their thrillingly alien music?. Two Shell, a buzzy ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

A Lake Show clown show? What to make of father-son moment

LeBron James and Bronny James made NBA history, sharing the court together for three minutes in a scene that can be viewed with sincerity or skepticism.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 23

Boeing’s CEO wants to make it ‘great again.’ Here’s what’s standing in the way.

Making Boeing great again starts with a labor deal, according to Wall Street analysts.

Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago

When will Bronny James make Lakers debut? What to know as LeBron James prepares to make history with his son

LeBron and Bronny James are set to become the first father and son duo to play together in the NBA

Sports - CBS Sports - October 23

‘No complaints’: England’s McCullum unfazed by Pakistan’s pitch tactic

Hosts opted to re-use pitch in Multan after first Test loss PCB wants turning surface for Rawalpindi decider Brendon McCullum may believe that only Superman could have saved England from defeat ...

World - The Guardian - October 19

Metal Slug Tactics - Ikari Warriors Gameplay

With only a week left until METAL SLUG TACTICS’ launch, we are pleased to bring you 20 minutes of uncut gameplay featuring the Ikari Warriors: Clark, Ralf, and Leona! Metal Slug Tactics will ...

Tech - GameSpot - Yesterday

Torture Is a Russian Tactic in Occupied Ukraine, Civilians Say

Moscow is employing a variety of tactics, including torture and forced Russian citizenship, to try to obliterate Ukrainian identity, former detainees and human rights groups say.

Top stories - The New York Times - 13 hours ago

'Dick Dastardly' tactics - Hill criticises Verstappen

Red Bull's Max Verstappen accused of acting like Wacky Races villain Dick Dastardly by former world champion Damon Hill.

Wisconsin’s vote on the edge as immigrant scare stories spread

In the final leg of the US election campaign, even the quietest towns are being dragged into the border war

World - Financial Times - October 14

Chris Wallace: Debate with Harris ‘scared’ Trump

CNN anchor Chris Wallace said he thinks Vice President Harris “scared” former President Trump during their presidential debate, which is why there won’t be another meeting before Election Day. On ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

‘You stole the election’: Nervous volunteers on frontline of conspiracies

Suspicion about the vote count is pervasive even in small rural communities, where volunteers are preparing for potential violence.

'Tax squeeze backlash' and Clarkson's health scare

Many papers lead with unease over Labour's maiden Budget, while others report on Jeremy Clarkson's health scare

ERL Sneakers Are Perfect for the Moment

Puffy, pricey, and strangely perfect for the moment, the $455 ERLs are billed as skateboard shoes — but maybe don’t try to skate in them.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - 4 days ago

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