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Millennial woman told she was "too needy" by ex—Then the unexpected happens
"My big personality and bold dreams made him uncomfortable, and he wasn't shy about it," Samantha Bove told Newsweek.
Mom singing Taylor Swift song to her baby goes viral
Lucie Fink's rendition of "The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived" has gotten hundreds of thousands of views online.
Golden retriever fights sleep, and it's for the sweetest reason ever
"He's always acting very human-like and looking at me with all these expressive looks," Dwight's owner told Newsweek.
Mom compares how people treat her dog vs. disabled child: "Disgusting"
"We don't need to be less kind to dogs, we need to be equally as kind to people," Leah Crum told Newsweek.
Tears as Dog with "emotional support stuffy" spends 314th night in shelter
Dogs often use blankets to feel a sense of security.
Taylor Swift appears to break social media silence with subtle gesture
The "Fortnight" singer hasn't been seen in public for weeks.
Great Pyrenees owner all set for dog's pregnancy, but pet had her own plan
With lots of convincing and treats, Daisy finally moved into a new spot.
Tears over the one dog ignored during rescue shelter's adoption event
The rescue center said Daisy comes with a "little extra baggage."
Tears as mom shares heartwrenching reason son has Christmas for birthday
"In really dark times, it's little moments like these that kind of bring joy and happiness," the mom of three told Newsweek.
Deactivating Facebook leads to jump in happiness, major new study finds
Thousands took part in an experiment in the lead-up to the 2020 election, looking at mental health and political participation.
Gen Zer backed for snooping on boyfriend's phone after what he found
The 20-year-old caught his boyfriend flirting with another man on Instagram while downplaying his relationship status.
Woman films husband's reaction after seeing her Instagram marriage reveal
"To see him so happy about the gesture, it affirmed to me how well I know him," Alexandria Elizabeth Herde Oriol told Newsweek.
Skin expert's video on sun protection sparks debate
"If this video made even one person put on sunscreen who normally wouldn't, I'd call that a win," Seresht told Newsweek.
Golden retriever spots tree cutting crew, immediately wants "to help"
"They smiled and laughed as Goobs brought the stick to them," the pup's owner told Newsweek.
New puppy won't stop barking—Then owners realize he was trying to warn them
The German shepherd's intuition led to an arrest by the local police department.
Millennial man's theory on why club culture is fading with Gen Z goes viral
Darrell Hester, 30, sparked a lively discussion online about the reasons why club culture has declined among Gen Z.
Woman captures herself opening Vinted bargain, horror at extra "surprise"
"At first, I was thrilled—they looked like such a good fit and were in great condition," Danielle Plowman told Newsweek.
Couple's "brutalist" kitchen defies every convention—But they don't care
Social media users were divided over the unique kitchen design, with one saying it was "stunning," while another criticized the "unsightly walls."
Prince Andrew's ex backtracks after Virginia Giuffre death remark
Giuffre claimed she was forced to sleep with Prince Andrew aged 17, which he has denied.
Gen X fitness coach redefines what midlife looks like for women
"We grew up believing that life was basically over at 50," said Denise Kirtley, 54, who refuses to accept that notion.
Millennial finds 2007 grocery store "photoshoot"—Hilarity at what captured
"I think we should embrace our cringe from the past," Claudia Filipsky told Newsweek.
Man wonders if dog will remember him after 2 years, reaction says it all
Tobias Johnson has not seen his sister's dog for two years after he left to pursue a master's degree at Oxford.
Woman looks for missing kitten—unprepared for where "mewing" is coming from
Ashley described Mochi to Newsweek as a "mischievous cat" who "likes to steal things—like my kitchen decor, hair bands, even my son's toys."
Man furious with his cat unleashes the unexpected: "I was so mad"
The cat snuck into the pantry and tore through a bag of shredded coconut.
Gen Z woman with 'unusual' facial scar on cruelest things people say to her
Kate Bogner, 27, told Newsweek: "I don't have to hide my scar. I am proud of my story and the battle I have overcome!"
Shelter dog about to be euthanized saved at the 'last second' by one test
The dog's breed and fur color saw him overlooked by adopters.
Cat sticks head in glass—unprepared for what she tastes
"She's never gonna drink from your cup again," commented one viewer.
Woman asks husband to take a picture outside church, then he opens door
"When he pulled out the key, I was in disbelief," Tera Wages told Newsweek. "Walking into the sanctuary with the lights, I just felt surrounded by his love."
Mom curls her hair and daughter's, no one prepared for reason why
Michelle Nhu, 35, spoke to Newsweek about the kind gesture that has almost 9 million views on Instagram.
Could Mark Zuckerberg be forced to sell Instagram? What to know
Meta is facing a landmark antitrust case that could result in the tech giant being forced to give up WhatsApp and Instagram.