Alice Gibbs
Senior Life and Trends Reporter
Alice Gibbs is a Newsweek Senior Internet Trends & Culture Reporter based in the U.K. For the last two years she has specialized in viral trends and internet news, with a particular focus on animals, human interest stories, health, and lifestyle. Alice joined Newsweek in 2022 and previously wrote for The Observer, Independent, Dazed Digital and Gizmodo. Languages: English. You can get in touch with Alice by emailing alice.gibbs@newsweek.com.
Man's Valentine's Day revenge on stranger applauded: "I patiently waited"
Jeff was so fed up with the unwanted messages, he decided to take matters into his own hands.
Zara dress goes viral as no one can work out how to wear it: "Like this?"
"I had to return this dress it's so confusing," said one viewer of the videos, which have gained millions of views.
LinkedIn post on "strategy" to hire WFH jobs goes viral—But there's a twist
"For those in the back—this is satire," the poster was forced to add online.
Woman suddenly realizes her guide dog "took advantage" of her blindness
It wasn't until the owner realized her dog's breathing sounded off that she realized what he had done.
Mom's blood test as teen had "deadly" prediction. Then at 34 it came true
At 16 years old, Tia Bee Stokes opened a letter that would change her future, telling her that in 10 to 15 years, she would have leukemia.
Can you guess what breed this "Rottweiler" really is?
"When your 'Rottie' puppy starts looking less like a Rottweiler," the dog owner said in the video, which has 14 million views.
Spot the cat who picked a surprising hiding space
Specks the cat, who was initially discovered in the engine of a car on the highway, can often be found in unusual spots.
This is why you should always check pockets of coats at thrift stores
"I was thinking, 'No way, like seriously,'" the Reddit user from Kansas City, Missouri, told Newsweek.
Gen Z man's theory on why his generation is so "depressed" goes viral
The theory sparked a range of responses on TikTok after gaining viral attention.
Woman buys mystery bag from Facebook—"Literally shaking" over what's inside
The student couldn't believe her luck when she opened the bag packed with 8 pounds of jewelry.
Millennial shares candid post about reality of puppy blues: "I struggled"
"I felt constant doubt, anxiety, and was overwhelmed by the responsibility of caring for a puppy," the owner told Newsweek.
Bride "explicitly" says no light colors at wedding, then see sister's dress
The clothing choice sparked a range of responses online, with many slamming the sister.
Woman has plan to save $65 item being confiscated by TSA, airport not happy
Online, people praised the idea, but the airport warned against following the passenger's lead.
Internet unprepared for what woman does on last day of work: "My legacy"
"I was like, 'It's not like I'm dying,' and then got the idea," the 28-year-old told Newsweek.
Grieving owner says neighbor's dog "sensed" her Labrador's cancer
"Dogs know. They always know," said one commenter on the viral video.
Tears as shelter shares perspective of overlooked senior pets: "Unwanted"
The senior dogs' thoughts were imagined in the video that has broken hearts online.
Ring cam captures shocking moment man attacked by trampoline
"I wasn't hurt, I was just lying there embarrassed wondering had anyone seen it," the 44-year-old said.
Woman sends pic, to her horror later realizes it was live photo
The pet sitter didn't notice her mistake until the photo had been sent.
Hearts break over what senior dog does when he loses sight of owner
Mido the Australian shepherd loves to wander, but at 12 years old, he doesn't find it as easy to find his owner anymore.
Passenger restrained mid-flight forces United Airlines flight to divert
A firsthand account of the incident on the flight from San Francisco to Chicago was shared on social media Monday.
Millennial makes observation about Gen Z, asks 'are we going to be ok?'
An unusual realization has gained hundreds of thousands of views on TikTok.
Video of dog at daycare "barely" standing has internet saying same thing
On Instagram, people joked that they could relate to the exhausted pup.
Woman spies on dogs through the back door, can't believe what they're doing
"When I saw them sitting on the table like that, I couldn't help but laugh," the dogs' owner from the Netherlands told Newsweek.
Recruiter can't believe what job hunter put on their CV under "languages"
"If I was hiring, I would definitely interview this person," said one Redditor.
Woman has best response to plane passenger manspreading into 'my space'
"POV you're a woman sat next to a man on a plane," the woman said in a video on TikTok.
Mom emails school about daughter's bully—then realizes who's cc'd in
"The bullying became constant to where I'd pick my daughter up every day in tears," the mom told Newsweek.
Average boomer has almost double the savings of millennials
Despite not having as much in the bank, millennials aren't necessarily worse off than their older counterparts.
Dog with own bell lets owner know when it's time to go outside
Six-year-old Pitbull mix Chiquita quickly picked up an impressive skill that has become part of her everyday life.
Owner checks petcam, sees what boyfriend did to golden retriever—"I cried"
Puppy Joey grabbed hold of his toy and looked to his owner, but there was no response.
Mom shops at Goodwill, can't believe what she finds inside item: "Jail"
The thrift shopper said that she has been unable to throw away the unusual letter.
