
EPA Veteran Jones to Lead FDA Food Program After Formula Crisis
Former US environmental official James Jones was named the US Food and Drug Administration’s top food regulator as
2023-08-24 01:16

10 Supernatural TV Shows to Stream Right Now
Here's where to stream your favorite spooky shows, including 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer,' The Walking Dead,' and 'What We Do in the Shadows.'
2023-08-24 00:25

South Carolina's top court upholds state's 'heartbeat' abortion ban
By Brendan Pierson South Carolina's highest court on Wednesday upheld a new state law banning abortion after fetal
2023-08-23 23:47

Arab Israelis bury official as crime wave toll nears 160
A high-ranking civil servant buried Wednesday in Israel is the latest victim of a crime wave that has killed almost 160 members of...
2023-08-23 23:46

Animal charity warns owners against Taylor Swift 'August' trend
As it is the month of August, it's no surprise that Taylor Swift's song August is a currently trending, as people on TikTok have been using the music in videos to channel their main character energy. But a new spin on the trend has seen people's pets take center stage as they are dramatically spun around as Swift sings in the song: "Back when we were still changin' for the better / Wanting was enough / For me, it was enough / To live for the hope of it all..." From dogs, cats, to a hamster, a goat, even a racoon and a hedgehog are some examples of the animals being spun around as part of the trend, with many looking bewildered at their owner's actions. Here are some viral examples that have racked up millions of views: @.naaaat HIS ARMS REACHING OUT I CANNOT @shaneequah_ safe to say indie loved it #fyp#lambs#petspinningchallange @lizzie3427 He tried to kill me after this #fyp #taylorswift #racoon #august #spintrend @sabz.i i don’t think i did this right @emmacchristie Sorry tilly While the owners may be having fun making these TikToks with their pets, animal charity Cats Protection warned that doing this action is not in the best interests for the welfare of pets. "At no point should an animal deliberately be put in a position to feel fear, anxiety, frustration or experience pain for the benefit of human entertainment," Central Behaviour Officer Daniel Warren-Cummings told Metro. "Cats in particular will experience extreme stress by being swung or spun around and it could even cause them physical harm." "In the videos highlighted, the cats are showing clear signs of distress. Even more disappointingly, these are being described as cute or funny in the comments section by people who appear to count themselves as cat lovers. Warren-Cummings added: "It’s clear from the language that the owners don’t understand that animals don’t feel and behave the same way humans do and this undercuts the distress that the cats are experiencing.’ He also noted that even if the actions in the video are brief, it is still "unethical and should not be encouraged.’ Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-08-23 23:45

Wrike Review
Wrike is a powerful tool for teams, one that ranks highly as both collaboration software
2023-08-23 22:57

Abercrombie Shares Soar After Boosting Full-Year Outlook
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. soared after hiking its full-year guidance, a sign that some teens and young millennials
2023-08-23 22:54

New census aims to improve diversity, equity and inclusion in fashion
As part of a team effort between the British Fashion Council, The Outsiders Perspective and consultancy Fashion Minority Report, a new UK-wide census is aiming to improve diversity, equity and inclusion in the fashion industry.
2023-08-23 22:54

Apple Final Cut Pro Review
Final Cut Pro, Apple's professional and prosumer-level video editing software, targets both consumers who want
2023-08-23 22:48

Starbucks' Pumpkin Spice Latte is back, and it's celebrating its 20th anniversary
The Pumpkin Spice Latte is coming back, again.
2023-08-23 21:29

Kim Kardashian’s Skims bosses insist building a mega-money celeb brand isn’t “easy”
Despite the shapewear business being valued at £3 billion after only four years, the husband-and-wife team who run Kim Kardashian’s Skims line have insisted building a lucrative celebrity-based brand isn’t easy.
2023-08-23 20:55

I was surprised when some of my student loans were canceled. Yours might be, too
The Supreme Court struck down the Biden administration’s plan to forgive up to $20,000 of student loan debt per borrower, yet loan forgiveness is still possible for those pursuing Public Service Loan Forgiveness or income-driven repayment forgiveness
2023-08-23 20:52