Alice Gibbs
Internet Culture & Trends Reporter
Alice Gibbs is a Newsweek Internet Trends & Culture Reporter based in the U.K. Her focus is reporting on viral trends and internet news. She has covered TikTok, Twitter and other online trends extensively. 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
Divorce lawyer reveals the rising "theme" he's seeing in couples right now
"I want people to know what I'm seeing so they can fix it before it gets there," family lawyer Dennis Vetrano told Newsweek.
Man cheered for telling parents to pay for his forgiveness: "Itemized bill"
"My parents expected me to be independent the minute I turned 18," the man explained.
Rescue cat who made it into film festivals wins pet of the week
This week's Pet of the Week is ginger cat Bobcat, who has been the star of films entered into the New York Cat Film Festival.
Authors of LGBTQ+ book pulled from Target speak out
"Our collection has been removed from Target stores due to threats from domestic terrorists," said product designers Ash + Chess.
"Retro pug" bred back to its original look shocks internet
Nola is a retro pug, or puggle, meaning she has been bred back to look more like the original pug.
Cat dad "standing guard" over mom and kittens delights internet
"This is probably one of the sweetest videos ever," said one commenter on the viral TikTok video.
Gen Z want to work less
"The eight-hour workday no longer has as much relevance in the corporate world," Gabrielle Judge, founder of The Anti Work Girlboss told Newsweek.
Hearts melt as rescue puppy makes first journey home: "Love at first sight"
"We had an instant bond and understanding," the dog's loving owner told Newsweek.
Mom dragged for choosing between daughter's graduation and new grandchild
"Parents having 'favorites' may be taboo, but it's common—and it's no different than us preferring some of our friends over others," a life coach told Newsweek.
Target customer claims she couldn't buy book from LGBTQ+ range in viral vid
After ringing up the book to buy for her children, the Texas mom was stunned when she was told she could not purchase it from Target.
Man stumbles on Porsche abandoned "deep in the woods" 40 years ago
"That still is worth some serious bucks for parts alone," said one Reddit user who saw the pictures of the classic car.
Tears as smart bird uses words to describe grief for dead friend—"Feel sad"
"Ellie's grief conversations have helped me to revisit my grief in a gentle way," her owner told Newsweek.
Internet can't cope with cheat sheet cat owner left for sitter: "yelling"
With four cats that have hugely differing personalities, one owner came up with the perfect way to ensure they're all understood.
Suspected Civil War-era relic found by metal detectorist—"American history"
While metal detecting at Civil War stronghold Fort Caswell, Tentis Moore was stunned to stumble on the remnants of military action.
"Can you spot her?": Cat hilariously hides during vet visit
Autumn wasn't best pleased about her trip to the vet and quickly devised a way to go unnoticed.
Food-loving cat completely "loses his cool" over tuna treat
"This cat is in the top ten of all time cats of the internet," said one commenter on the TikTok video.
Why you might want to apply sunscreen before your next TV binge
While visible blue light from screens cannot cause cancers, it could be having a negative impact on skin health.
Internet horrified by co-worker's unusual lunch: "Power move"
"Are you sure it's lunch and not a pet?" asked one commenter on the viral Reddit post.
People are obsessed with this American Bully Chihuahua cross: "Not planned"
Viewed over 3.5 million times, people online are very impressed with this unusual crossbred puppy.
Fisherman recalls catching huge 190-pound "prehistoric" alligator gar
The alligator gar, a species whose existence can be traced back more than 100 million years, was over 7 feet long and weighed almost 200 pounds.
Cat's incredibly long meow viewed 38 million times: "He will be heard"
"Cats learn quickly that meowing gets attention," feline behaviorist and author of Let's Talk About Cats Anita Kelsey told Newsweek.
Woman "allergic to running" has severe reaction after almost missing flight
Divz Mangat told Newsweek: "For the past few months, every time I run or get stressed out, I've been breaking out in hives."
Watch moment "thieving rat" cat steals owner's eyelashes from her face
"I could tell he wasn't happy that I cut his play time short," the cat's owner told Newsweek.
Millennial on track to retire in 40s reveals simple way to boost savings
Money-saving expert Garcia said having a clear vision is the key to sticking to your goals.
Boomers don't think we should get time off for pets dying, poll says
Younger generations say employers should offer paid leave after the loss of a pet, according to a poll.
Millennials want their employers to pay for the commute, and lunch too
"We are seeing a trend of younger generations demanding more from their employers," Abakar Saidov, CEO of management software company Beamery, told Newsweek.
Bride says sister-in-law's "strange" outfit ruined wedding photos
The bride said she was hurt and explained that her sister-in-law's outfit was "basically same color as my dress."
Plane passenger putting her "gross bare feet" on tray horrifies internet
"My reaction was sheer surprise at the absurdity," the man sitting next to the passenger told Newsweek. "Regrettably, I didn't speak up."
Five hygiene mistakes we regularly make in the kitchen
From how to stock your fridge to hidden bacteria in unexpected places, experts reveal the kitchen habits we all need to stop.
Elderly dog with only "one speed" delights internet
"Chelsea typically does everything in slow motion," the owner of the 14-year-old crossbreed told Newsweek. "She wants to stop and sniff or inspect everything."
