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Leonie Helm

Leonie Helm

Life Reporter

Leonie Helm is a Newsweek Life Reporter and is based in London, UK. Her focus is reporting on all things life, from abolishing the monarchy to travel to aesthetic medicine. Leonie joined Newsweek in 2022 from the Aesthetics Journal where she was the Deputy Editor, and had previously worked as a journalist for TMRW Magazine and Foundry Fox. She is...

Articles by Leonie Helm

Pets

Cat Who Wanted to Go Out Finds Out ‘The Hard Way’ About Freezing Weather

“My cat wants out on the deck in -19 degrees and then gets mad at ME that it’s so cold out,” commented one user.

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On the Internet

Man Perfectly Sums Up Every Millennial’s Ideal Friday Night Now

One millennial is trading nights at the club for nights cozy at home.

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Pets

Laughter at Husky and Labrador’s Very Different Reaction to Cold Weather

“No wonder my Husky/lab mixture will jump in the pool when it’s 40° but also refuse to go outside when it’s raining,” commented one user on TikTok.

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Holidays

Laughter at Woman Wearing ‘Most Expensive’ Outfit for Date Night—’Accurate’

A woman’s choice of attire after being told by her husband to dress up for the occasion has delighted viewers online.

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Pets

Woman Wondering Why People Take Pictures of Her Car Has Internet in Stitches

“Geez…people don’t even try and be subtle anymore when taking pics,” commented a user on TikTok. .

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Pets

Golden Retriever Who Lost BFF Learns To Be Happy Again With New Puppy

“Love this. My mother’s rule was always if you are going to have a dog then you must have two. My sister’s rule was must have four,” said a user on Instagram.

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Beauty and Fashion

Toupee Expert Explains How She’s Tackling the ‘Shame’ Her Bald Clients Feel

“There is so much shame experienced by men in the hair and beauty industry,” toupee artist Emily Cheney told Newsweek.

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Pets

Laughter As Dog Needing the Bathroom Realizes It’s -40 Outside: ‘I’ll Hold’

A rescue dog in Canada gave a (very) cold shoulder to the thought of venturing out into subzero conditions.

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Pets

Watch Adorable Moment Newborn Hyena Cub Meets Father for the First Time

Born only nine weeks ago at Sydney Zoo, a newborn hyena cub has been stealing hearts on social media.

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Pets

Senior Rescue Pit Bull Wearing Her Birthday Outfit Delights Viewers Online

“People who adopt senior dogs go straight to heaven,” commented one user on TikTok.

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Pets

American Shepherd Dog Trying to ‘Irish Dance’ Has Internet in Stitches

“That dance is top marks but those eyes!!!!! ahhhhh you’re so beautiful xxx,” commented one user on social media.

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Pets

Tears as Senior Dog Enjoys a Big, Cozy Bed Within an Hour of Being Fostered

“I can’t stop crying! This made my day. He’s perfect thank you,” commented one user on social media.

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Work

Laughter at Man’s Accurate Return to Work Moods for Gen Z and Millennials

“Back to the corporate grind. Which one are you?” reads the caption of the viral video.

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Pets

Joy as ‘BFF’ Dogs Who Are Neighbors Get Their Own Door in Fence

“You won the good neighbors lottery,” commented one user on TikTok.

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Pets

Skiing Samoyed Hitting The Slopes Delights Viewers Online

“Can’t get enough of this,” wrote a viewer on Instagram.

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Relationships

Interracial Couple Share Abusive Comments They Receive About Relationship

“More safe spaces are needed for people to be able to understand each other better,” said Alexis Cole.

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Pets

Golden Retriever Rushes to Owner After Sensing Something Is Wrong With Him

“They are so smart. I’ll bet he smelled something in your boyfriend’s scent,” wrote a user in reaction to a video of the dog trying to comfort his dad.

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Pets

Feisty Kitten Moves Into the Iconic Tower of London—’Queen of the Pawtress’

“The Tower really is a village in the heart of the city of London,” Yeoman Warder Emma Rousell told Newsweek.

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Pets

Dog Thinking New Puppy Is His ‘Own Personal Gift’ Delights Internet

“The bond between them is absolutely beautiful,” wrote a user under the video with more than 730,000 views.

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Pets

Internet Can’t Believe Speed Red Heeler Hits in Incredible Run: ‘Magical’

“Go Winnie go! That sunset behind her is perfect too,” wrote one user on Instagram.

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Pets

Internet Stunned By ‘Lady Gaga’ Guinea Pig With Impressive Beauty Regime

“Awww too cute as always so adorable,” commented one user on Instagram after seeing footage of a long-haired guinea pig called Chonkers.

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