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Fearful flyer creates flashcards to deal with flight fright — and advocates say it transformed their lives

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Fearful flyer creates flashcards to deal with flight fright — and advocates say it transformed their lives

They help calm the fight or flight response. Are you afraid of flying friendly skies? Not to fear. A self-proclaimed “former fearful flyer” and an airplane captain have released flashcards that will help prevent air travel from turning into a nightmare at 30,000 feet. “The cards will just walk you through things,” Utah’s Brian Morris, the … Read more

Taylor Swift fans called out by animal advocates over viral cat challenge: ‘Extreme distress’

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Taylor Swift fans called out by animal advocates over viral cat challenge: ‘Extreme distress’

This viral trend got rather hairy. A new challenge launched by Taylor Swift fans on TikTok is causing some “Bad Blood” between pet owners and their feline friends after a UK animal charity issued a warning that the stunt causes the animal “distress and pain.” Set to the singer’s hit “August,” the trend features pet … Read more

Legalized assisted suicide push in US alarms doctors, disability advocates: ‘Where do you draw the line?’

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Legalized assisted suicide push in US alarms doctors, disability advocates: ‘Where do you draw the line?’

Physician-assisted suicide has been a hotly debated topic across the United States for decades but a push to legalize the controversial practice in more states is picking up steam this year. Starting with Oregon in 1997, ten other states and the District of Columbia have made it legal for terminally ill patients to ask their doctor for a lethal … Read more