Don't be scared: Being afraid is outright fun, and maybe useful

A local news story from the U.S., reported by NPR News.

Local News · the U.S. · October 11, 2026

From NPR News

Listeners of NPR's Weekend Edition Sunday may already know that host Ayesha Rascoe loves horror. But why do scream queens (and kings) like her like what's frightening? The answer may surprise you.

Reported by NPR News, October 11, 2026. Read the full story at NPR News →

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