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- 1WSJ Tests Meta's Muse AI Agent, Finds It Both Helpful and Eerie▼I Tried Meta’s Muse AI Agent. It’s Helpful and Scary at the Same Time.
A Wall Street Journal hands-on review of Meta's Muse AI agent describes the tool as useful but unsettling at the same time. The writer recounts direct experience with the agent, highlighting a mix of practical benefits and concerns about its capabilities. The piece adds to ongoing scrutiny of Meta's push into AI assistants.
- 2Film shot in Beckley coal mine blurs line between fact and fiction●Commentary: Movie made inside Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine shows truth is scary as fiction
A new commentary from West Virginia Watch discusses a movie filmed inside the Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine in West Virginia, arguing that the film's fictional drama is no scarier than the real history of coal mining it draws on. The piece frames the mine itself as a setting where truth rivals fiction, and highlights the region's mining legacy as ongoing subject matter for filmmakers.
- 3Baker Mayfield's Injury Reportedly Less Serious Than Feared▼Baker Mayfield’s Scary Injury Is Not as Bad as Feared
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield suffered a scary-looking injury, but initial fears about its severity have not been borne out. Reporting indicates the damage is not as bad as first believed, easing concerns about how much time he might miss.
- 4Oregon Beats USC 41-27 After Scary Hit on Dante Moore●Oregon Beats USC 41-27 After Scary Hit on QB Dante Moore
Oregon defeated USC 41-27 in a high-profile college football matchup, but the game was overshadowed by a frightening hit on USC quarterback Dante Moore. Fans and commentators are reacting to both the Ducks' win and concern over Moore's condition following the tackle, with many calling for stricter enforcement of player-safety rules.
- 531 Days of Horror: Scary Movies to Watch This October▼31 Days of Horror: Halloween Scary Movies to Watch in October
Netflix has launched its '31 Days of Horror' lineup, a month-long selection of scary movies for viewers to stream throughout October ahead of Halloween. The collection highlights horror titles across the service, giving audiences a daily viewing suggestion for the Halloween season and drawing attention from horror fans planning their October watchlists.
- 6Ohashi eyes LA 2028 after Marchand calls him 'scary'▼Games-Ohashi embraces LA 2028 challenge after Marchand calls him 'scary'
Japanese swimmer Ohashi says he is embracing the challenge of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics after French star Léon Marchand described him as a 'scary' rival. The comment from the multiple Olympic champion has put a spotlight on Ohashi ahead of the next Games cycle, and he responded by welcoming the pressure of competing against the world's best on American soil.
- 7Putin Warns Europe of War With NATO▼WAR ON NATO IF THIS HAPPENS | Putin's Scary warning Shocks Europe | By Prashant Dhawan
Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a stark warning to Europe, saying war with NATO could follow if certain conditions are met. The comments have rattled European capitals, with analysts debating whether the threat signals escalation over the Ukraine conflict or rhetoric aimed at deterring further Western support for Kyiv. Observers are watching closely for any follow-up moves by Moscow or NATO.
- 81986 Heavy Metal Horror Film 'Trick or Treat' Gets Unflattering Retrospective▼'Trick or Treat' (1986)- A Heavy Metal Horror Movie That’s More Boring Than Scary (FILM REVIEW)
A new film review takes a critical look at 'Trick or Treat', the 1986 horror movie built around heavy metal culture, concluding that it is more boring than scary. The retrospective revisits the mid-80s hybrid of rock music and horror, arguing the film fails to deliver either genre's appeal despite its cult reputation.
- 9A scary night in Los Angeles as pennant races tighten●A scary night in L.A., plus pennant races down to the wire https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7633731/2026/09/27/a-scary-n
Sports coverage is focused on a frightening incident during a game in Los Angeles, alongside the final stretch of Major League Baseball's pennant races, which are coming down to the last days of the regular season. Fans are reacting to both the alarming moment and the tight divisional and wild-card battles still undecided.
- 10'Undertone' Review: A Horror Film With No Scares▼‘undertone’ Review: The least scary horror movie you’ll ever see
A new review of the horror film 'Undertone' argues it is remarkably light on frights, calling it the least scary horror movie viewers are ever likely to see. The verdict suggests the film fails to deliver the tension and scares audiences expect from the genre, making it a notable letdown for horror fans looking for genuine chills.
- 11Palm Theatre rolls out spooky season horror film lineup●Like scary movies? See what’s coming for Palm Theatre’s spooky season lineup
Palm Theatre in San Luis Obispo has announced its lineup of screenings for the Halloween season, giving horror fans a look at what will play on the big screen in the weeks ahead. The local paper highlighted the programme for moviegoers who enjoy scary films during the spooky season.
- 12Fears EU Kids Act could outlaw many classic games●Do you want some scary reading? The EU Kids Act could make most games as we know them illegal. Including your old hobby
Critics are warning that the EU's proposed children's safety rules could, as written, render large parts of gaming illegal, including retro hobbies like old BBS systems containing simple games. Opponents argue the law's broad approach sweeps in far more than intended, even if enforcement against hobbyists is unlikely. Supporters of the act frame it as child protection; gamers see disproportionate regulation.
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A Minecraft gaming video shows friends transforming into scary lunar moons inside the game, drawing close to a million likes. The concept plays on Minecraft's popularity for challenge and roleplay videos where players take on unusual monster forms and face each other in the game world. Viewers are engaging heavily with the creepy moon-themed twist on classic multiplayer Minecraft content.
- 14Horror Fans Champion 1989 Cult Film Warlock for Spooky Season▼'tis the Spooky Season and it's all scary/spooky # movies all month! An underappreciated should-be classic is Warlock wi
As Halloween approaches, movie fans are dedicating the month to watching scary films, and the 1989 fantasy-horror Warlock is being singled out as an underrated classic. Starring Richard E. Grant and Julian Sands, the film is praised for blending scares and thrills with fish-out-of-water comedy, making it a fitting pick for seasonal viewing lists.
- 15Padres clinch home-field advantage in win over Diamondbacks●Padres clinch home field despite scary ending versus Dbacks
The San Diego Padres secured home-field advantage despite a frightening final moment in their game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The result locks in a postseason benefit for San Diego, though attention has focused as much on the alarming ending of the contest as on the achievement itself.
- 16Swiss Alps glaciers suffer extreme volume losses this year●Very good and necessarily scary article about this year's extreme glacial volume losses in the Swiss Alps, including gre
An SRF report documents severe glacial volume losses across the Swiss Alps this year, with striking visualizations showing the scale of the melt. Commenters warn the consequences will reach far beyond Switzerland, affecting water supplies and ecosystems across central Europe. The losses are described as frightening but necessary to confront.
- 17MEAC Tennis Fall Invitational Opens Friday in Cary▼3rd Annual MEAC Tennis Fall Invitational Starts Friday in Cary
The 3rd Annual MEAC Tennis Fall Invitational begins Friday in Cary, North Carolina, bringing together tennis programs from the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference for three days of fall competition. The event, run through the conference's official athletics channels, gives MEAC schools a chance to evaluate players early in the season ahead of spring dual matches.
- 18Jacksepticeye launches Silent Hill: Townfall playthrough●SCOTLAND IS SCARY | Silent Hill Townfall - Part 1
YouTuber Jacksepticeye, an Irish creator known for horror games, has released the first part of his playthrough of Silent Hill: Townfall, jokingly billed around Scotland being scary. The video has drawn more than 2.3 million likes, pointing to strong interest among horror gaming fans in both the new Silent Hill title and the creator's return to the franchise.
- 19Retro Fitness Offers $0 Enrollment and Free First Month▼No Tricks, Just a Scary Good Deal: Retro Fitness Offers $0 Enrollment and First Month Free on Ultimate Memberships
Retro Fitness is running a Halloween-timed promotion waiving enrollment fees and giving the first month free on its Ultimate memberships. The gym chain is marketing the deal as a 'scary good' seasonal offer, aiming to attract new members during a period when fitness brands typically compete for sign-ups heading into the winter months.
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Rescue crews in Cary, North Carolina freed a fawn that had fallen into a storm drain. The animal was pulled out safely and the operation drew local attention, with footage of the rescue shared by area outlets amid recent wet weather.
- 21Broken clouds and mild temperatures in Cary, North Carolina●🌤️ Weather Update for Cary, North Carolina 🇺🇸 Description: broken clouds Temperature: 18.9°C Humidity: 82% Wind Speed: 0
Cary, North Carolina is seeing broken clouds with a mild temperature of 18.9°C. Humidity is high at 82 percent, and wind is nearly calm at under one metre per second. It is a quiet, damp day in the North Carolina town, with no significant weather events to report.
- 22Maine SNAP recipients and food banks squeezed by rising costs▼'It's scary': Maine SNAP recipients, food banks feel pressure as costs continue to rise
Food banks and SNAP recipients in Maine say they are struggling as grocery and living costs continue to climb, with benefits and donations failing to keep pace. One recipient described the situation as 'scary', while food banks report growing demand and mounting pressure to meet the need.
- 23Dunkin' rolls out Halloween menu with new drinks▼Dunkin’s Halloween menu features new recipes for scary-good drinks and chilling chillers
Dunkin' has launched its Halloween menu, introducing new recipes for themed drinks and chillers for the spooky season. The seasonal lineup pairs familiar favorites with fresh creations aimed at holiday customers. Food and drink outlets are covering the release as part of the annual wave of fall and Halloween menu announcements from major coffee and fast-food chains.
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First responders in Cary, North Carolina, rescued a fawn that had become trapped in a storm drain. Crews were able to free the young deer safely. Local news outlets reported on the rescue, which has drawn attention as a feel-good animal story in the area.
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Entertainment Weekly has published a roundup of the 25 best scary movies available for streaming, offering viewers a curated guide to horror titles they can watch at home. The list spans different eras and styles of horror, and is being shared among film fans looking for viewing suggestions, particularly during periods of heightened interest in the genre.
- 26An Adult Revisits The Secret of NIMH and Its Childhood Scares●I watched The Secret of NIMH for the first time since I was a small child. I remember finding it scary when I was a kid.
A viewer rewatched Don Bluth's 1982 animated film The Secret of NIMH for the first time since early childhood and reports it still holds up as genuinely unsettling, even for an adult. They say they enjoyed it more than expected, noting Mrs. Brisby's constant fearfulness felt relatable. It is a personal film-memory post rather than news.
- 27Overcast and humid weather settles over Cary, North Carolina●🌤️ Weather Update for Cary, North Carolina 🇺🇸 Description: overcast clouds Temperature: 17.2°C Humidity: 88% Wind Speed:
Cary, North Carolina is experiencing overcast conditions with a temperature of 17.2 degrees Celsius and very high humidity at 88 percent. Wind speeds are light at around 1.45 metres per second, so the grey, damp day is calm rather than blustery. No precipitation was reported, but the cloud cover and moisture suggest the possibility of rain in the area.
- 28Distractible podcast launches AI-themed Halloween specials●The Distractible podcast has a new Friday special until Halloween: "The Scary Tapes", short stories read by Bob, Mark an
The Distractible podcast has started a Friday special series running until Halloween, titled The Scary Tapes. Each episode features short horror stories read by hosts Bob, Mark and Wade, all built around a shared theme of artificial intelligence. The first installment is out, with early listeners calling it promising and advising others to check the content warnings in the episode description.
- 29Fans joke about a Stephen King horror church●I'd go to his church, though I'll bet the sermons would be scary. 😉 😆 🤣 😂 # StephenKing in # PetSematary # Movies # Horr
Social media users are sharing Halloween-season jokes about Stephen King and the film Pet Sematary, with one quipping they would attend the preacher's church depicted in the movie even though the sermons would be frightening. The exchange reflects the annual surge of Halloween horror-movie nostalgia, with fans trading favorite scary moments and characters as the holiday approaches.
- 30Amazon warns communities against blocking AI data centers●📰 Amazon writes scary blog warning communities not to block data centers Amazon is calling for people to support AI data
Amazon Web Services has published a lengthy blog post warning that local opposition to data center projects could cause irreparable harm to the US economy and national security. The company is urging communities to support AI data center construction, framing resistance as a risk to American competitiveness. The stark warning language is drawing attention and criticism from people concerned about tech giants pressuring local governments.
- 31San Marco business owners shaken by shooting near Balis Park▼'It was scary': San Marco business owners describe shock after shooting near Balis Park
A shooting near Balis Park in Jacksonville's San Marco neighborhood has left local business owners rattled, with several describing the aftermath as frightening and expressing shock that gunfire erupted in the busy commercial district. The area around the park is a popular spot for shops and restaurants, and the incident has raised concerns among merchants about safety.
- 32Health News Outlet Invites Readers to Turn Healthcare Fears Into Haiku▼Healthcare Is Scary. Channel Your Fears Into a Haiku.
KFF Health News has launched a call for readers to write haiku about their fears surrounding healthcare, inviting people to condense anxieties over costs, insurance and access into the short Japanese verse form. The project aims to open up public conversation about the emotional toll of navigating the health system, with submissions to be featured by the outlet.
- 33Crunchyroll Lines Up Exclusive Anime for Fall Season●Movie TV Tech Geeks # TV # Anime # TheApothecaryDiaries # Crunchyroll Every Anime Coming Exclusively to Crunchyroll This
Crunchyroll is highlighting its slate of exclusive anime titles arriving this fall, with coverage pointing to the streaming service's seasonal lineup. The Apothecary Diaries is among the series drawing attention as fans look ahead to what will stream only on the platform in the coming months.
- 34Hitchcock's 'North by Northwest' Screens Tuesday in Little Rock▼GREAT MOVIES | OPINION: Hitchcock’s ‘North by Northwest’ screens Tuesday at Ron Robinson Theater
Alfred Hitchcock's 1959 thriller 'North by Northwest' is being screened Tuesday at the Ron Robinson Theater in Little Rock, Arkansas. The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette highlighted the showing in its 'Great Movies' opinion series, which spotlights classic films for local audiences. The event gives film fans a rare chance to see the Cary Grant spy classic on the big screen.
- 35'Beware Boiúna' Review: A Giant-Snake Horror Hit▼‘Beware Boiúna’ Review: A Really, Really Scary Movie About a Really, Really Big Snake
TheWrap has published a review of the horror film 'Beware Boiúna', calling it a genuinely scary movie centered on a giant snake. The review highlights the film as a standout creature feature drawing on the Boiúna, a serpent figure from Brazilian folklore. It is the latest critic coverage accompanying the movie's release.
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Wildlife Scary Park is gearing up for its seasonal Halloween event, with news coverage highlighting what visitors can expect this year. The park, known for combining wildlife exhibits with spooky attractions, appears to be announcing plans or updates for the upcoming season. Details about activities, dates, and new features are drawing local attention.
- 37Shane Carie appears in court in Knox County murder case●Shane Carie makes initial court appearance in Knox County murder case
Shane Carie has made his initial court appearance in a murder case in Knox County. The hearing marks the first formal step in proceedings against him. Details of the charges and any plea were not immediately available, and further hearings are expected as the case moves forward.
- 38Pete Davidson opens up about drug use before rehab stay▼Pete Davidson details his daily drug use before checking into rehab: ‘It got scary because I didn’t feel high’
Comedian and actor Pete Davidson has revealed details of his daily drug use in the period before he checked into rehab, saying it got frightening when he no longer felt high despite continued use. His candid account has drawn attention to his ongoing struggles with substance abuse and mental health, which he has spoken about publicly in recent years.
- 39MercyOne nurse practitioner works to destigmatize mental health care▼Nothing scary about mental health for MercyOne nurse practitioner
A nurse practitioner with MercyOne in Iowa is speaking out about mental health, arguing there is nothing scary about seeking help. The practitioner is working to normalize conversations around mental health and encourage people to reach out for support rather than avoid care out of fear or stigma, particularly during periods of heightened stress when demand for mental health services tends to rise.
- 40Why higher interest rates aren't automatically bad for stocks▼Higher interest rates can be scary for stocks — but it's not that simple
Markets commentary argues that while rising interest rates are often seen as a threat to equities, the relationship is more complicated. Higher rates can squeeze valuations and borrowing, but they also tend to accompany stronger economic growth, which can support corporate earnings. Analysts caution investors against assuming rate hikes alone will send stock prices down.