(NEXSTAR) – Last month, a victim of domestic abuse was able to alert an onlooker to her plight at a convenience store in California — all without raising the suspicions of her alleged abuser, who had ...

Have you ever flashed a friendly thumbs-up abroad, only to be met with a frown? Gestures may seem universal, but in reality, they can carry wildly different meanings depending on where you are. From ...

Editor's note: This story contains mentions of possible domestic violence. Those facing domestic abuse can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or visit its website for ...

It's often said that actions speak louder than words, which is why one millennial woman wants to bring back some of the most iconic gestures from the early 2000s. Evie Levitin, 38, may be a married ...

Humans are known to invent private hand gestures. Chimps in the wild do, too, a new study suggests. By Brandon Keim Parents and their children, or people who know each other well, often share some ...