Lydia Patrick

2 weeks ago | newsweek.com | Lydia Patrick

A recent viral TikTok video unveiled the four signs your dog thinks you are their mom—following its human around; bringing toys; maintaining eye contact and licking their face; and snuggling beside them. The video, posted by golden retriever owner @goldenretriever_luna, shows their dog doing exactly that—nearly 40,000 likes and almost 700,000 views. But while the comparisons are adorable and emotionally resonant, how accurate are they from a scientific point of view?

2 weeks ago | newsweek.com | Lydia Patrick

A man scored a designer coffee table worth up to $8,250 for just $120 on Facebook Marketplace, and the internet is obsessed. Tyler Wallis (u/tlrwlls), 33, from Fayetteville, Arkansas, is an avid thrifter who spends his spare time browsing flea markets, thrift stores, and online resale platforms. On April 22, his efforts paid off when he stumbled across what he described as the "conversation piece" of his dreams—a unique glass flower-shaped coffee table.

2 weeks ago | newsweek.com | Lydia Patrick

A fluffy house cat's valiant but unsuccessful attempt to catch a squirrel has delighted thousands online. Mallory Wickersham (@mowowmal), 32, from Roswell, Georgia, shared a TikTok video of her cat Winston, a mostly indoor feline, trying to sneak up on a squirrel in her front yard. The clip quickly went viral, garnering over 54,000 likes and more than 395,000 views. Wickersham, who has three cats, allows them to explore her yard under close supervision for around three hours each day.

2 weeks ago | newsweek.com | Lydia Patrick

A woman was stunned when she stumbled across a pristine vintage wedding dress at an estate sale—and picked it up for just $5. Maddy Strayer (@maddyrs22), 28, from Columbus, Ohio, shared a video on TikTok of her unboxing the dress, which originally belonged to a woman named Lois. Although Maddy had already chosen a gown for her upcoming wedding, she was drawn to the beautiful find and couldn't resist buying it.

3 weeks ago | newsweek.com | Lydia Patrick

A European employee has ignited a viral conversation after criticizing U.S. work culture in a Reddit post that resonated with thousands. The post, shared by user u/Disastrous_Bench_763 in the subreddit r/antiwork," quickly amassed more than 24,000 upvotes and widespread attention. "I seriously don't know how you guys do it.