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Rachael O'Connor

Rachael O'Connor is a Newsweek Life & Trends reporter based in Leeds, U.K. Her focus is on reporting trends from across the internet and all corners of the world.

Rachael joined Newsweek in 2024 from Metro.co.uk and previously worked for The Irish Post. She is a graduate of the University of Galway.

Languages: English, Irish.

  • Leeds, UK

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  • Newsweek
    85 articles

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  • Aunt Backed for Threatening Sister With Lawsuit After What Toddler Did
    21 Apr—Newsweek
    Viral AITA Reddit Posts On Parenting: ‘I Told My Son I Don’t Like Him’ By Rachael O'Connor Life and Trends Reporter Newsweek Is A Trust Project Member news article 1 A woman has been backed for threatening to sue her sister after her nephew destroyed her expensive gaming set-up. The woman, who did not give her name but described herself as a 25-year-old student software developer and "a pretty serious PC gamer in my free time," posts to Reddit under the username u/Ok-Jelly-6298. On April 11,...
  • Shelters Want People To Adopt Not Shop Pets—but Some Say It's Not That Easy
    27 Apr—Newsweek
    For many animal lovers, adopting a pet from a shelter is the gold standard. It gives the pets another chance at a happy home, and in some cases, can save the animal from euthanasia. In recent years there has been a huge increase in the number of animals adopted from shelters, as the "adopt don't shop" mantra takes hold: according to preliminary data from Best Friends Network Partners, 2024 showed a 3.9 percent increase in overall animal adoptions. According to the American Society for the...
  • Remote Worker's Admission About What They Do All Day Cheered: 'Not Sorry'
    18 Apr—Newsweek
    A remote worker has been cheered online for sharing how they spend their working day, including long breaks in the middle of a shift. The worker, who did not share any personal details but who posts to Reddit under the username u/Suspiciouscricket654, took to the r/Confession sub on April 11 and confessed: "I take a very long lunch break in the middle of my workday." They explained they work 40-hour weeks, fully remotely at a "very large Fortune 50 company." And for the past three years, they...
  • Man Sparks Debate by Not Telling Wife About Family's Wealth: 'Embarrassed'
    11 Apr—Newsweek
    Viral AITA Reddit Posts On Relationship Struggles: ‘You Deserve Better’ By Rachael O'Connor Life and Trends Reporter Newsweek Is A Trust Project Member news article 0 A man in hot water with his wife for never explicitly telling her that his cousin was extremely wealthy has divided opinion online. The man, 31, who did not give his name but who posts to Reddit under the username u/Agitated-Turnip4724, took to the AITAH subreddit on April 5 where he asked if he was in the wrong for "not telling...
  • Key Signs Your Dog Is Trying to Communicate With You, According to Experts
    13 Apr—Newsweek
    Animal Behaviorist Explains Why Your Dog Is Being Clingy By Rachael O'Connor Life and Trends Reporter Newsweek Is A Trust Project Member news article 1 An animal behaviorist has revealed the lesser-known ways to tell if your dog is trying to communicate with you. Many dog owners will describe themselves as having a bond with their pets and being able to understand their everyday wants and needs, but not all of these are easily identifiable. Allie Bender, founder and mentor at Pet Harmony...

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