Woman orders Xbox controller from Amazon, gets live snake instead
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Woman orders Xbox controller from Amazon, gets live snake instead
Amazon confirmed to Newsweek that the company has launched a "thorough investigation."
By Rachael O'Connor On 6/25/24 at 12:40 PM EDT
Should you wear white to a baby shower? Woman's outfit choice sparks debate
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Should you wear white to a baby shower? Woman's outfit choice sparks debate
Fashion stylist Holly Macnaghten told Newsweek: "Anything pastel, floral or gingham is an absolute fool-proof option as a baby-shower guest."
By Lucy Notarantonio On 6/25/24 at 12:33 PM EDT
What's inside coffee grinder at thrift store makes man buy it "immediately"
What's inside coffee grinder at thrift store makes man buy it "immediately"
Miles Barnett visited his local Goodwill in the hope of landing a bargain. He came away with something altogether unexpected though.
By Jack Beresford On 6/25/24 at 11:07 AM EDT
Internet reacts to plane passenger's "overwhelmingly friendly" neighbor
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Internet reacts to plane passenger's "overwhelmingly friendly" neighbor
Social media users were divided over the unusual passenger, with one saying: "I'd be stoked," while another said: "I'd be requesting a seat change immediately."
By Soo Kim On 6/25/24 at 9:26 AM EDT
Pain of woman's breakup captured by smartwatch data: 'hurt like hell'
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Pain of woman's breakup captured by smartwatch data: 'hurt like hell'
The 26-year-old woman told Newsweek: "I felt a bit worried when I first looked at my data."
By Lucy Notarantonio On 6/25/24 at 4:00 AM EDT
Disbelief over reason passenger keeps calling crew during 12-hour flight
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Disbelief over reason passenger keeps calling crew during 12-hour flight
Social media users sympathized with the passenger in the viral post, with one saying this scenario "seems really dumb."
By Soo Kim On 6/24/24 at 2:34 PM EDT
Internet defends woman's choice to deny birthday cake to pregnant guest
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Internet defends woman's choice to deny birthday cake to pregnant guest
Newsweek spoke to relationship expert Nicole Moore about whether or not the woman's refusal was truly justified.
By Maria Morava On 6/24/24 at 1:50 PM EDT
Six-year-old boy spots hilarious "loophole" in baffling English homework
Six-year-old boy spots hilarious "loophole" in baffling English homework
Father of two David said that while his son's answer made him laugh, he's still baffled as to what the correct response could be.
By Jack Beresford On 6/24/24 at 11:43 AM EDT
Why bride-to-be banned fiance's best friend from wedding cheered—"respect"
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Why bride-to-be banned fiance's best friend from wedding cheered—"respect"
The poster said she wouldn't allow this behavior from anyone, so it was perplexing that her fiance allowed it to happen to her.
By Alyce Collins On 6/24/24 at 11:26 AM EDT
Couple with two dogs adopt a cat—she's immediately accepted into the pack
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Couple with two dogs adopt a cat—she's immediately accepted into the pack
The calico cat plays and sleeps with the pups, and she even takes baths with them after their daily walks.
By Maria Azzurra Volpe On 6/23/24 at 12:00 PM EDT
Man "livid" at rude message found written on car air filter by auto shop
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Man "livid" at rude message found written on car air filter by auto shop
The man discovered the message scrawled inside his fiancee's car, but others online had a theory about who it was aimed at.
By Jack Beresford On 6/22/24 at 12:00 PM EDT
Man stumbles across Nazi knives at Utah yard sale: "Suddenly felt unsafe"
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Man stumbles across Nazi knives at Utah yard sale: "Suddenly felt unsafe"
The man said he was surprised to see the knives, and when he asked how much they cost, the seller had an unusual reaction.
By Jack Beresford On 6/20/24 at 11:06 AM EDT
Internet urges man not to leave his girlfriend after wife wants him back
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Internet urges man not to leave his girlfriend after wife wants him back
After three years separated from his wife, the man got an unexpected phone call that left him questioning what to do next.
By Alice Gibbs On 6/19/24 at 12:31 PM EDT
What woman did after feeling "sense of dread" in thrift store backed
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What woman did after feeling "sense of dread" in thrift store backed
The shopper's experience has riled up internet users, with one saying: "People can be so greedy and nasty."
By Lucy Notarantonio On 6/19/24 at 12:19 PM EDT
Woman cheered for standing up to mother-in-law telling her to get a job
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Woman cheered for standing up to mother-in-law telling her to get a job
A mom of four shared her dilemma with Reddit after she was forced to move in with her husband's mom who has now told her to return to work.
By Lydia Patrick On 6/19/24 at 12:11 PM EDT
Mom left freshly made bagels for 5 mins—what happens next had her "crying"
Mom left freshly made bagels for 5 mins—what happens next had her "crying"
Kathryn was baking with her 3-year-old son when she briefly left the room to check on her baby. She would regret that decision.
By Jack Beresford On 6/19/24 at 7:37 AM EDT
Woman cheered over her reaction when brother announces baby daughter's name
Woman cheered over her reaction when brother announces baby daughter's name
The new dad told his sibling not to "make a big deal" out of their choice of name, but she was nevertheless upset and many could see why.
By Jack Beresford On 6/18/24 at 12:27 PM EDT
Woman accused of ruining best friend's honeymoon backed: "I feel awful"
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Woman accused of ruining best friend's honeymoon backed: "I feel awful"
The woman's friend, Lisa, told her that as maid of honor she should be "willing to make sacrifices for her big day."
By Melissa Fleur Afshar On 6/18/24 at 12:18 PM EDT
Woman's threat to kick out son's 8-month-pregnant girlfriend sparks debate
Woman's threat to kick out son's 8-month-pregnant girlfriend sparks debate
One social media user called on the woman to start charging rent, while another called that "terrible advice."
By Melissa Fleur Afshar On 6/18/24 at 6:18 AM EDT
Husband cheered for why he's refusing wife's plea to stop seeing co-worker
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Husband cheered for why he's refusing wife's plea to stop seeing co-worker
After intially asking to open up their relationship, the man's wife changed her mind.
By Alice Gibbs On 6/17/24 at 9:36 AM EDT
Man stunned at way FedEx driver delivered $1,000 birthday gift: "Tainted"
Man stunned at way FedEx driver delivered $1,000 birthday gift: "Tainted"
Justin Fernandez told Newsweek: "Our cat jumped when the package was delivered because the noise was so loud from the inside."
By Jack Beresford On 6/17/24 at 7:06 AM EDT
Pain in man's calf reveals start of something much bigger and deadlier
Pain in man's calf reveals start of something much bigger and deadlier
Tyler told Newsweek that he was out walking when he felt a tear in his calf, but "nothing else too crazy"—until he went to the doctor.
By Jack Beresford On 6/16/24 at 8:30 AM EDT
Man receives proof of package delivery photo, stunned by where it was left
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Man receives proof of package delivery photo, stunned by where it was left
Fortunately, the parcel was undamaged, but the owner was just relieved that he checked the delivery update before heading out.
By Alyce Collins On 6/15/24 at 1:00 PM EDT
Dog has hilariously unexpected reaction to pattern on owner's new rug
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Dog has hilariously unexpected reaction to pattern on owner's new rug
The dog saw the circle on the rug as her new sleeping spot.
By Liz O'Connell On 6/14/24 at 8:36 PM EDT
Man told his "dog didn't want to leave daycare"—photos reveal why
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Man told his "dog didn't want to leave daycare"—photos reveal why
The Pyrenees and golden retriever mix befriended a dog who looked more like a new lover.
By Liz O'Connell On 6/14/24 at 4:34 PM EDT
Man's flight is canceled, can't believe what airline uses as replacement
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Man's flight is canceled, can't believe what airline uses as replacement
"It was certainly the most comfortable flight I've had in a long time," the passenger said.
By Alice Gibbs On 6/14/24 at 11:55 AM EDT
Woman backed after revealing why she didn't invite friend to dinner party
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Woman backed after revealing why she didn't invite friend to dinner party
One reader said inviting the friend would have "made her puke," while a psychologist told Newsweek it was "setting boundaries."
By Melissa Fleur Afshar On 6/14/24 at 8:04 AM EDT
Internet's most disliked social etiquette rules go viral—experts weigh in
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Internet's most disliked social etiquette rules go viral—experts weigh in
Newsweek spoke to two etiquette experts about these common grievances.
By Lucy Notarantonio On 6/13/24 at 8:33 AM EDT
Fury as family tells brother's fiancee to swap "inappropriate" wedding gown
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Fury as family tells brother's fiancee to swap "inappropriate" wedding gown
Marriage and family therapist Emily Zeller spoke to Newsweek about the incident that led to strife between family members.
By Maria Morava On 6/12/24 at 8:14 AM EDT
Six-year-old girl spots major flaw in math homework question
Six-year-old girl spots major flaw in math homework question
Nick from Long Island was "impressed" at his daughter for thinking outside the box. "I felt like that was too perfect not to share," he said.
By Jack Beresford On 6/12/24 at 7:35 AM EDT
