(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 ...

When people talk face to face, they don’t rely on words alone. They move their hands, raise their eyebrows, or nod to help express what they mean. These gestures often carry meaning and help listeners ...

A man was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence after a woman used a social media-driven hand gesture asking for help at a 7-Eleven store in Southern California, authorities said. Officers ...

The hand signal, now viral on Instagram, involves tucking your fingers over your thumb to reportedly alert someone you need help. To stream WFMY News 2 on your phone, you need the WFMY News 2 app.

Hand movements are often treated as a nervous tic to be suppressed, but a growing body of research suggests they are one of the most powerful tools a speaker has. Across lab experiments, large-scale ...

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 ...