Viral
The latest on Newsweek's coverage of viral videos and topics. How and why something goes viral changes day to day, but from videos to topics trending on social media like Twitter, Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram, Newsweek is covering it all.
Why building muscle gets harder after turning 30—doctor explains
Keeping tabs on your weight and diet are key in preventing diabetes, but your muscle mass should not be forgotten.
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.
3 signs your inner child is impacting your relationships
Is your inner child sabotaging your relationships? Experts reveal three key signs—and how to heal for healthier connections.
Dog found paralyzed in trash with 6 broken bones looking for new home
"He is so eager to work and gain strength and all the doctors and physios are amazed by his fast improvement and good spirits," a shelter said of the pup.
Adopted cat steals hearts online over his "huge cheeks"
"His cheeks are just so amazing," one viewer commented, while another added: "Awesome. More surface area for kisses."
Woman receives mystery Valentine at work, internet rushes to find clues
"I doubt that it's one of my coworkers," she wrote. "But I was unable to determine."
Millennial woman's reason for not inviting single friend on vacation backed
Newsweek spoke to a marriage and family therapist about whether or not the woman was being unnecessarily exclusive.
Tears as grandma with alzheimer's remembers her best friend
"I took this video to show that all you can do is enjoy the good moments," Paige Woodford told Newsweek.
Internet horrified by man's wardrobe disaster at first wedding in years
"God rest the soles of all the dearly unparted," wrote one commenter under the post with a photo of the mishap.
Woman gives up on dream dress for family wedding—then goes thrifting
Maggie Miller, delighted with her surprise find, called thrifting beneficial for both budgets and the planet.
Driver who lied about delivering order to customer backed online
The delivery driver had refused the bizarre customer request to drop off the food inside a hotel's public restroom.
Woman's way of looking through boyfriend's phone has internet in hysterics
The poster was waiting on her partner to land on a 'hot girl,' but he was interested in other things.
63 Chihuahuas found in 'deplorable conditions'—then the internet stepped in
"This makes me so happy to know these animals are in a much better place now and are being taken care of properly," said one Facebook user.
Woman "wasn't ready" for a baby so gets a dog—it ends as expected
"I didn't want screaming children so now I have two toy breed dogs that scream when they hear the wind," one user commented.
Friends thrift perfect vintage mantel—then realize they have to get it home
Maddie Morris felt that the hard-carved mantel "was a steal" and couldn't leave the thrift shop without it, however getting it home wasn't without challenges.
Worker goes viral for resigning without notice, experts warn against it
"The idea of immediately leaving their position probably sounds like a dream scenario," one expert told Newsweek.
Hysterics as cat attempts to get comfy in a shoe box but there's a problem
A third user related to the clip, saying, "Me trying to fit into jeans I've kept since high school."
Woman starts thrifting designer purses, shock at what her mom does next
The TikTok user plans to thrift a collection of Coach handbags this year, but as it turns out, her mom is already several steps ahead.
Woman thinks she's getting romantic surprise, not ready for the truth
"How romantic of him to do that for you," one user said, while another added: "I HAD THIS HAPPEN. Was like the worst proposal."
Gen Z nurse refusing to cover shift causing mom of 4 to get fired backed
"That's not cruel or unkind; that's self-respect," a therapist told Newsweek.
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.
Gym-goer backed for pointing out potential danger of filming workouts
"I'm so glad my gym doesn't put up with any of this nonsense," said one commenter on the Reddit post with 37,000 upvotes.
Mom designs son's dream birthday party, internet obsessed with the theme
The 3-year-old had "the best time" during his themed birthday party, which his mom spent six months putting together.
Millennial with 83-year-old dad shows reality of having an older parent
Having older parents is "a different lifestyle" for Yasmeen Messrie, but she told Newsweek there is much that she is grateful for.
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.
Rising star Mallory McMorrow tells Democrats to leave the "bulls***" behind
McMorrow sat down with Newsweek to talk how her party could solve their messaging problem, why most people don't care and how to engage Gen Z.
Dog owner's trick to keep dog off public restroom floor goes viral
"I do the same thing. I feel absolutely Looney Tunes because she goes potty outside on the grass dirt and sidewalk where people walk," one user said.
Woman assumes boyfriend closes blind before bed—shock as she learns truth
"It is his one house chore and he is doing great," one viewer said, after the owner shared her cat was to blame.
What arguing in front of your pets does to their mental health-vets explain
Science has found that pets can tell the difference between a happy and an angry face, but what does that mean for them?
