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Lydia Patrick

Lydia is a Life & Trends Reporter at Newsweek. She was previously the Assistant Audience Editor at The Independent and Digital Reporter at SWNS.

https://www.newsweek.com/authors/lydia-patrick

Publications

  • Newsweek
    209 articles
  • Newsweek Vault
    1 article
  • Global Risk Regulator
  • US News and World Report
  • LendingTree
  • TechNewsWorld

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  • Why you should think twice before taking viral work outfit advice
    27 Feb—Newsweek
    A content creator has called out some influencers for promoting office outfits that are unrealistic and inappropriate for many corporate environments. Danira (@dresswithdanni), 36, a fashion-focused content creator, shared her take on TikTok, where it garnered 37,500 views and 2,134 likes. "I had just scrolled past a few workwear videos from influencers that I just knew had never been inside of an office before. From super short skirts to low-cut necklines, or just generally impractical...
  • —Newsweek
  • Internet Applauds How Hospital Patient Claps Back at Rude Roommate
    27 Feb—Newsweek
    A woman recalled how she sought revenge on a rude hospital roommate while recovering from surgery for a ruptured appendix. Reddit user u/_opossumsaurus shared her story in the subreddit "pettyrevenge," explaining that during her sophomore year of college, she spent several weeks in the hospital due to complications from an appendix rupture. During her stay, she shared a room with an older Russian woman who had undergone a gastric bypass. They did not speak, and the original poster (OP) felt...
  • Internet Outraged After Woman Scolds Friend for Not Attending Birthday
    27 Feb—Newsweek
    The internet has criticized a woman who scolded her best friend of 10 years for missing her birthday celebration due to a chemotherapy appointment. Redditor u/superspreader90, a 24-year-old woman, had planned to attend her best friend's 25th birthday dinner and drinks. However, when her chemotherapy treatment was rescheduled to the same day as her friend's celebration, she had to cancel. "I was supposed to have my chemo session next Monday, but they had to reschedule it for Saturday. This is...
  • Animal Behaviorist Explains How To Tell if Your Dog Is Mad at You
    2 Mar—Newsweek
    We've all been there—coming home to a cold shoulder from our furry best friend, wondering what we did to deserve such an icy reception. But is your dog actually mad at you? According to experts, dogs don't experience anger in the same way humans do. Instead, they react to situations based on emotions like fear, frustration or confusion. If your pup seems upset, they're likely just trying to communicate something important. Understanding Canine Emotions Michelle Baker, founder and dog behavior...

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