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Can't decide on a Halloween costume? These 5 questions can help

A little research can go a long way when brainstorming a Halloween costume. Personal stylist Sophie Strauss says she looks to recent pop culture — shows, movies, celebrities, trending news stories or phrases — as a fun place to start. Cavan Images/Getty Images/ hide caption

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Life Kit

Can't decide on a Halloween costume? These 5 questions can help

October 17, 2023 • It's hard to nail down a costume idea. You could be anything from an alien to Taylor Swift! Here's how to pick a getup without spending big bucks, or buying a prepackaged 'fit from the Halloween store.

Can't decide on a Halloween costume? These 5 questions can help

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Director Mike Flanagan said jump scares are overused. Then he set a record for them

Actors Igby Rigney and Iman Benson, who play Kevin and Ilonka, venture out after curfew at the Brightcliffe hospice center in the new Netflix series The Midnight Club. Eike Schroter/Netflix hide caption

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Director Mike Flanagan said jump scares are overused. Then he set a record for them

October 9, 2022 • Director Mike Flanagan was recognized for the tremendous number of jump scares in his new show The Midnight Club. But he isn't a huge fan of them to begin with, he tells NPR.

Director Mike Flanagan said jump scares are overused. Then he set a record for them

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Ram was one of the few highlights for domestic automakers in October, with consumers favoring trucks and SUVs. Overall, truck sales continue to climb as sedan sales fall. John Bazemore/AP hide caption

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U.S. Car Sales Slide In October

November 1, 2016 • Overall, sedan sales in the U.S. are expected to show a drop between 6 and 8 percent. Consumers are going for SUVs and trucks instead.