12 h. ago People who don't like animals are more likely to have dark personality traits, study finds

On-screen psychopaths like Patrick Bateman and Villanelle in 'Killing Eve' are depicted hurting animals. But a study suggests this character flaw is not just the stuff of fiction.

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8 d. ago Man who attacked Michigan church became 'unhinged' when talking about Mormon faith

The man who shot up a Michigan church and set a fire that killed four people was a former U.S. Marine who expressed animosity about the Mormon faith

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1 week ago Experts reveal the personality traits linked to living a longer life

Those who are ‘organised, responsible and hardworking’ have a lower risk of dying, a new study suggests

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1 week ago ‘The closest I came to making life was the closest I came to death’: Florence Welch on sexism, screaming and the lost pregnancy that nearly killed her

The Florence + the Machine singer talks about life after devastating loss, performing with Taylor Swift and the double standards for women in musicAfter Florence Welch came close to death, she felt strongly that, more than people, she wanted to be with plants and animals. “It was a real need to be around things that couldn’t speak, but had a life force or energy to them. I found that the most healing,” she says. Since then, cats have kept coming to visit her garden. Not her cats – it is hard for her to have pets, what with all the touring – but neighbourhood cats, treating the place as if they live there. “I’m not saying anything, but more and more started coming, and foxes,” she says. She sees patterns and prescience in many things, now. “I don’t know. Or maybe I just noticed them more, because that’s what I needed to be around.”In August 2023, Welch had a miscarriage. Days later, she learned that the pregnancy had been ectopic, meaning that the f...

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1 week ago Obituary: Doreen Graham, SSPCA spokesperson who championed cause of animal welfare

Doreen Graham MBE. Born: May 19, 1953. Died: September 3, 2025, aged 72

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1 week ago Aggressive squirrel seeking food sends at least two people to ER in California

‘Very mean’ animal, appearing out of nowhere and clawing and biting people’s legs, still on the loose in Bay Area cityResidents of a San Francisco Bay Area city are on the lookout for an aggressive squirrel that has sent at least two people to the emergency room for medical treatment.Joan Heblack told ABC affiliate KGO-TV that she was walking in the Lucas Valley neighborhood of San Rafael when a squirrel seemingly came out of nowhere and attacked her leg, clawing and biting. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Bizarre new fitness trend that sees people walk on all fours like animals, but fans insist they are NOT furries

The internet is crawling with the wild new fitness trend called quadrobics, where people unleash their inner beasts through animal-like movements on all fours.

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2 w. ago London Fashion Week: PETA Founder Had Hair Torn from Her to Protest Cashmere

London Fashion Week: PETA Founder Had Hair Torn from Her to Protest Cashmere  People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)

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3 w. ago US government sues Uber, alleging discrimination against disabled passengers

Justice department in lawsuit accuses company drivers of routinely refusing to serve people with disabilitiesThe US government sued Uber on Thursday, accusing the ride-sharing company of violating federal law by discriminating against passengers with disabilities.In a complaint filed in San Francisco federal court, the US Department of Justice said Uber drivers routinely refuse to serve riders with disabilities, including people who travel with service animals or stowable wheelchairs. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Jodie Marsh sparks frenzy with bold social media dating ad as she seeks love

Jodie Marsh reveals she’s single and ready to mingle, calling herself “cute and a bit of a geek” whilst admitting she prefers animals to people as she looks for a partner

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