Owner's surprising hack to stop dog being afraid of vacuum and hair-dryer
Before the poster tried the hack, her dog would run away at the sight of a hair-dryer, but now he lets her dry his fur.
Cat owner discovers childhood fear wasn't irrational: "Monster under bed"
"The way I immediately smiled upon seeing this godly creature," a user wrote under the clip with almost 2 million likes.
Afraid of heights? Befriending a spider may help, say psychologists
The discovery "opens up new perspectives for the efficient treatment of phobias," researcher Iris Kodzaga said.
Neuroscientists reveal novel ways to tackle your fears
"[These] experiences can reduce acrophobia, racial prejudice, and mental barriers in mathematical problem-solving," Masahiko Haruno told Newsweek.
Contraceptive pill impairs women's brains in way scientists did not realize
Mental side effects and changes in brain development caused by the pill are "rarely addressed," according to researcher Alexandra Brouillard.
Painter "terrified" of dogs overcomes fear by meeting customer's cane corso
Owner Maritza Barona told Newsweek that cane corsos "have a very bad reputation, and that's why so many people are terrified of them."
Cat's reaction after he hears thunderstorm melts hearts: "Poor baby"
Several viewers were understanding of the cat's fear in the latest viral clip, with one writing, "If I could fit in the cupboard I'd be in there too."
"I'm a drag queen who taught in preschool—I'm not a groomer"
It sends shivers down my spine just thinking about it. I hope people can understand how scary it can be.
Texas bill to create militia to capture migrants sparks vigilante fears
A bill introduced by Republican Representative Matt Schaefer would allow Texas to create its own border-protection unit.
Man with arachnophobia decides to hatch 150 Tarantula babies: "Nightmares"
"My arachnophobia was so deep I would even have nightmares of spiders crawling on my ceiling," Zurlo told Newsweek.
Hammerhead sharks prank on teacher delights internet: "Irrational fear"
"This seems suspicious; I bet some of them are actually sharks disguised as students disguised as sharks," joked one commenter on Twitter.
Neighbors Spark Debate for Wanting to Call Cops Over Man's Doorbell Antics
They plan to call the police about him because they "fear for their lives," a Mumsnet user wrote, but he's just a "fool" who thinks he is hilarious.
Making a Difficult Business Decision? 10 Ways Leaders Can Embrace and Overc
To remain in business long term, entrepreneurs have to get comfortable making difficult choices.
Passenger Loses Shoe After Plane Floor Opens Up: 'New Fear Unlocked'
"I would've had a heart attack mid-flight," said one comment on the viral TikTok video.
NY to Crackdown on Subway Behavior by Prohibiting Drug Use, Sleeping
The chaotic atmosphere has become an internet joke as photos show trains being turned into makeshift bedrooms, restaurants, and animal shelters.
New York Democrats Accuse Cuomo of Threats, Intimidation: 'Gangster Stuff'
"So many people have been bullied, mistreated, or intimidated by him," one New York Democratic assemblywoman said of Governor Andrew Cuomo
GOP Rep. Adam Kinzinger Says Republicans Elected on 'Steady Diet of Fear'
The Illinois congressman is one of 10 House Republicans who voted to impeach former President Donald Trump.
Untangling Webs of Fear: Therapy Tarantula Treats People with Arachnophobia
Anna is a therapist—and a curly-haired tarantula, officially on the books of Hellabrunn Zoo in Munich, Germany as Tliltocatl albopilosus. Zoo visitors who are terrified of spiders can seek healing in Ursula Riedinger's one-day seminar.
Scary Memories Made Less Fearful After Scientists Stimulated Brains
Co-author Sara Borgomaneri, of the University of Bologna, told Newsweek: "The study underlines the importance of memory reconsolidation, and of the possibility that our past memories can be rewritten somehow.
Fear Contagion over Coronavirus Pandemic Is Spreading Faster than the Virus
But there are things that can be done to overcome it.
Marc Maron on His New Netflix Special 'End Times Fun'
The comedian and podcast host spoke to Newsweek about how some of his newest material is meant to ease the anxiety that so many people have about the state of the world.
Internet Compares Donald Trump to Don Quixote's Fear of Windmills
President Donald Trump's latest comments about wind power are being compared to Don Quixote's famous fear of windmills.
Scott Walker Compares Bernie Sanders to Trump, Most Fears Him Winning
Former GOP Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker said Bernie Sanders is the most "authentic" Democratic candidate, expressing concern Sanders' successful "gut-check" campaign resonates with voters who like Trump.
Poll: American Fears of North Korea Nuclear Arms, ISIS Decline Under Trump
Americans' fears of North Korea's nuclear program and the Islamic State have both fallen significantly in the past two years of Donald Trump's presidency.
Trump 'Most Isolated' President Since Nixon: Woodward
Watergate journalist Bob Woodward said Trump "does not know what his self-interest is," often refusing to heed the counsel of his close advisers trying to steer him through issues, crises and scandals.
Fox & Friends Warns Socialism Taking Over US Colleges
'Fox & Friends' used its Monday morning program to condemn America's secondary education system for indoctrinating students into support of socialism -- a trend one retired professor says is leading to Soviet-style genocide.
Trump 'Slept Like a Rock' After Mueller Avoidance Plan
Trump allegedly went "ballistic" and was "not under control" during the practice interview.
Trump Scarier Than Terror and Climate Change to Germans
The Trump administration's policies now outrank political extremists, migration, climate change and even terrorism as a top fear in Germany's annual poll.
Kelly Called Trump an Idiot: 'He's Gone Off the Rails'
Journalist Bob Woodward's new book alleges that the president's chief of staff made disparaging remarks about his boss.
Trump Blames Kellyanne Conway for Missed Book Interview
"She has direct access, but she didn't come to me. And you know what? That's okay,"