Alyce Collins
Life and Trends Reporter
Alyce Collins is a Newsweek Life and Trends reporter based in Birmingham, U.K. with a focus on trending topics that are both engaging and relatable. Since 2019, she has covered a variety of human-interest stories, from health concerns, wellbeing, fitness and beauty trends. Alyce joined Newsweek in 2023, having previously worked in U.K. press agencies to supply stories to a range of newspapers and magazines. She is a graduate of the University of York. Languages: English. You can get in touch with Alyce by emailing [email protected]
Couple adopt puppy malamute, quickly realize he has brain deformity
Storm started suffering seizures when he was 12 weeks old, and now he has to take 31 pills a day to manage his life-threatening condition.
Dog forced to 'fend for himself' after owners move away, woman intervenes
"Chow chows by nature aren't great at trusting people, that you gave him the time to trust you is beautiful," said one commenter about footage of a rescued dog.
Video of "unexplainable" events in woman's 263-year-old house goes viral
Kayleigh moved into the property in Connecticut in September 2023, and she's noticed many unusual occurrences.
Hysterics at where owner finds golden retriever puppy napping: "New one"
Murphy's unconventional sleeping position perplexed many social media users, as one TikTok user joked that their "neck hurts just seeing this."
Hysterics over random thing that causes dog to start howling
Social media users can't get enough of the dog's unusual trigger, as one TikTok user joked that he'd been "so betrayed in another life."
Senior dog finds forever home after being dumped in a parking lot
Lucy was first spotted as a stray in February 2023, and spent months outside before finally finding a loving forever home.
Man cancels date 2 hours before, but internet notices something even worse
The Reddit user messaged her date hours before they were due to meet, leaving her horrified by his rude and blunt response.
Hearts melt over dog who has "no friends" at day care even after 6 years
Bentley's owner told Newsweek that she isn't too concerned about her socially awkward pup; he just "likes humans more than dogs."
Millennial Fortune 500 director reveals advice that transformed her career
Katie Smith said this learned skill helped her achieve four promotions and several awards.
Millennial woman suddenly divorced in her 30s, does something "empowering"
Julia Yorks felt like her life came full circle after getting married in Paris, only to return several years later on her first solo trip post-divorce.
Heartbreaking "last straw" before dog underwent behavioral euthanasia
Cassie Mahoney spent four years trying to find solutions for Poppy's aggressive behavior, but it was like "walking around with a loaded gun."
Hysterics as woman collects aunt's dog from day care, but there's a problem
Social media users have lauded the unexpected mishap, as one TikTok user joked that Benito just "accepted that he was kidnapped."
Woman shows how her two paralyzed cats live life "to the fullest"
Brittany Isom, 25, tells Newsweek that Ash and Alice were "truly meant to be" in her life.
Why keeping one of dog's puppies was the best decision owner ever made
Katie Stevenson told Newsweek: "They dote on each other and are always licking each other and snuggling when they're not playing."
Dog who thought he'd found forever home returned to shelter 5 years later
After five years with his family, Chase shut down when he was surrendered back to the shelter as he "mourned the life he once had."
Woman diagnosed with cancer after her "normal" period pains were ignored
Rachel Danchek, 31, tried to manage her symptoms for years—without realizing it was a sign of ovarian cancer.
Gen Z has a major tax problem
A poll that asked respondents to match financial terms with their definitions found that Gen Z lacked an understanding of taxes.
Staff take turns saying bye to shelter's longest resident after adoption
Timmy arrived at Peterborough Humane Society in April 2024, and despite being a popular favorite, he had to wait 268 days before he finally found a home.
Woman doesn't know where sweet potatoes keep going—Finally spots culprit
Teddy can't get enough of the sweet potatoes in the kitchen, as his owner tells Newsweek that he steals them at "every chance he gets."
Gen Z woman's eye-opening take on what "normal" is for most 25-year-olds
While people often "share the highlights" of their lives, Jessica Beech feels it's important for them to see what an ordinary life looks like too.
Millennial mom's transformation wins the "unrecognizable makeup" challenge
Jennifer Oliver joked that her neighbors wouldn't have recognized her after spending two hours getting ready.
Golden retriever feeling "left out" has first day at dog school, goes viral
Ellen Williams noticed a change in 5-year-old Freddie, and she thought a day at doggy school would be the perfect opportunity for some "self-care."
Pet cam captures dog's response to being left alone, internet in tears
Moose's owner joked that they are "never leaving the house again" after seeing the German shepherd's devastating reaction.
"Dream come true" as dog finds loving home after 13 years chained outside
Neighbors told Dareth the dog was outside even in extreme weathers since 2011 and often relied on locals for food and water.
Owner tries to cross street with two Frenchies, it goes worse than imagined
The French bulldogs were totally unaware of the traffic and just "decided to just take turns plopping and rolling" on the ground.
Owner spends $1,000 transforming empty space into ultimate dog bedroom
Elizabeth Lang, 30, spent two weeks renovating the room, which features a wooden dog bed, a miniature couch, and even a pink ball pit.
What husband discovers not natural about wife goes viral—"today years old"
Dr. Kristy Kostalas says that her ponytail's dramatic swing is intentional, and it's not something that just happens naturally.
Woman carries 70-pound dog down street after injury, but then he sees dad
Owner Sisian Sadler said she felt like she "was being gaslit" by her goldendoodle, Archie, as she struggled to carry him home.
Tears at senior dog's new life after being "dumped" at shelter
Andi was surrendered to Norfolk Animal Shelter, Virginia, in November 2024, after a claim she bit her previous owner's boyfriend.
Poll reveals how Americans are working in 2025
The poll asked 1,000 American adults what their employment status is, and where they plan to work from in 2025.
