If you’ve spent time in TikTok comment sections, you might have seen the black-and-white image of YouTuber and streamer IShowSpeed (Speed) covering his mouth in fear. Known as "Speed Scared" or ...

We’ve all instinctively clung to another person when frightened, if only as a child clutching our mother’s hand. But if that person is scared, too, this behavior may not have the desired calming ...

Comedy streaming service Dropout will begin streaming British comedy series “Don’t Hug Me I’m Scared” on Monday. The show’s launch marks Dropout’s, formerly known as CollegeHumor, first-ever licensing ...

It’s only been a few weeks since we’ve had a new Fred Again.. song, but given his ceaseless release schedule in the latter half of 2025, that feels like a long time. Fred unloaded a batch of USB002 ...

Videos of actor Austin Butler swaying at a Bad Bunny concert went viral this summer. Video: Medialhuna/TikTok “Dance like nobody’s watching” was always sound advice for anyone hesitant to let loose at ...

A creepy clown and a chainsaw-wielding maniac lurking in the dark corners of a haunted house can truly frighten some people. For thrill seekers, however, the fear is an essential part of the fun ...

In September 2025, a story about an artificial-intelligence robot that apparently was the first of its kind to experience post-traumatic stress disorder spread across social media. According to the ...

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These days, horror games are among the most popular games around, often pushing mechanics and stories to their experimental limits. The problem is that some gamers just don't enjoy being scared that ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. A Reddit post has captured the astonishing transformation of a rescue ...

It's safe to say there isn't a pre-schooler in the country who wouldn't know of Mr Tumble, having helped and entertained many children over the years. Despite being hugely famous among young audiences ...

A recent viral video from ABC's Secret Science challenges the notion that fear of snakes is instinctive. The video shows babies displaying curiosity rather than fear towards snakes, suggesting that ...