People aged 16-24 make up almost one third of those who have recently started claiming for the condition. (Searles, The Telegraph)
Read MoreToday, haunted houses are a seasonal staple, drawing visitors to attractions ranging from homemade neighborhood haunts to elaborate, professionally designed productions. While they’re now considered peak entertainment, their rise to popuarity in the United States began with a goal that had little to do with entertainment. (Greene, People)
Read MoreWhether a tool for séances, a spooky sleepover game or a horror movie trope, the Ouija board has been part of American culture since the late 19th century. Featuring an alphabet, numbers and a sliding planchette, the seemingly simple device promises something extraordinary: a way for ordinary people to communicate with the spirit world. (Bennington-Castro, History)
Read MoreYoung singletons are looking beyond conventional dating advice for answers about their romantic lives, which experts theorize could be fueled by the uncertainty around modern relationships. New polling from DatingNews revealed 64 per cent of Gen Z respondents surveyed have tried something spiritual, psychic or “manifestation-based" for love. (Marsden, Newsweek)
Read MoreAmericans are wary of the pace of artificial intelligence (AI) development in the U.S., and large majorities in both parties want the government to prioritize keeping AI under human control. Ahead of the midterm election, few are using AI to find election-related information. (AP)
Read MoreFormer tech bro describes himself as a ‘messiah-type figure’ preaching that death can be mastered. (Cleave, The Telegraph)
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