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Nice News is a positive news platform centered around a daily news digest sent to your inbox each morning. We filter your news for positivity, bringing stories to the forefront that are often overshadowed by other major headlines. Through these stories, we hope our readers can see the world through a new lens.

Good news for early bird diners

. Daily Edition • August 3, 2026 SUPPORTED BY Been to any good concerts lately? Summer is prime time for viewing live music — and this year has had some pretty spectacular acts performing on tour or at music festivals, from Alex Warren to Father John Misty, Styx, and Ed Sheeran. Scroll through pics from those shows and more via CBS News. Must Reads Some of the happiest places to vacation in, according to 1 million travel reviews Several short walks or one long stroll? Both are good, but one...

Not your average pet pics

Sunday Edition • August 2, 2026 SUPPORTED BY The light is changing, the days are getting shorter, and fall will be here before we know it. For some, this is welcome news. For others, it triggers a case of August Anxiety — a low-level sense of panic spurred by the thought of summer slipping away. If you find yourself experiencing this mood shift, let us offer you a pick-me-up: the ingredients for happiness, as shared by Nice News readers. (Should you feel like sitting with your sadness for a...

A(nother) league of their own

. Daily Edition • August 1, 2026 SUPPORTED BY If there were a ranking of holidays by how official they are, Stationery Store Day probably wouldn’t be very high up on the list — but it’s still something we thought you Nice News readers would enjoy (plus it has a super cute poster). Founded by Massachusetts stationery store owner and self-described “paper addict” Kristina Burkey, the day is celebrating five years of getting people to go out and visit their local paper and pen purveyors. If you...

Real or fake? Tools for spotting AI pics

Popular Picks • July 31, 2026 Need a positivity boost? You’re in luck: We’ve rounded up some of Nice News’ most popular articles for you to dig into today. Happy reading! — the Nice News team Today’s Pick Finn Hafemann—E+/Getty Images Real or Fake? Tips and Tools for Identifying AI-Generated Images Artificial intelligence imagery is getting harder and harder to spot. In the best case scenario, we end up simply laughing at a funny moment that never actually happened. In the worst case, we buy...

Ancient cola recipe discovered in Italian convent

. Daily Edition • July 31, 2026 SUPPORTED BY If you’re a Nice News reader in the Boston area, you may have spotted a little Easter egg in some of NBC10 Boston’s Friday evening newscasts lately. We’ve begun a partnership with the broadcaster to integrate some of our favorite stories into the Boston’s Bright Side series, which airs as part of the 7 p.m. news. Tune in tonight to catch the latest one, or revisit a previous segment here. Must Reads “A nation in motion”: This new exhibition...

Heat up leftovers in peace

. Daily Edition • July 30, 2026 SUPPORTED BY Dozens of entertainers are set to get stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame next year. The class of 2027 includes Lisa Kudrow, fresh off the third season of The Comeback, Keke Palmer (who deserves one for her viral memes alone), and Elle and Dakota Fanning — the first sister duo to receive the honor together in a double ceremony. See the full list. Must Reads Financial experts share tried-and-true tips to pay off credit card debt and still build your...

A bank-turned-wedding venue, vault included

Editors’ Picks • July 29, 2026 A trip to Scout Coffee Co. in Morro Bay, California, inspired the featured article we’re bringing you today. The cafe is housed in a former Bank of America building that was constructed in the 1950s, but walking inside, you’d never guess its past use — save for the massive vault door that remains. We rounded up five other venues that were once financial institutions, several of which retain stunning art deco architecture and offer a glimpse into the past....