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Editors’ Picks • July 15, 2026 With what feels like a million apps competing for our time, it’s all too easy to spend our leisure hours staring at a screen. But the ways we relaxed in the analog era are still available to us, and many offer benefits for the body and mind. We put together a list of screen-free activities to help you unwind, including some beginners tutorials and links to all the supplies you’ll need. (Being a team full of bakers, we’re all particularly interested in trying out...

. Daily Edition • July 15, 2026 SUPPORTED BY Gone are the days of handing mom a supply list the night before classes begin. According to a recent survey from TeacherLists, 20% of families now begin their back-to-school shopping as early as June, getting well ahead of the school year. Platforms like TeacherLists allow parents and students to see their exact classroom supply lists, but if you don’t have a kiddo in school, you can help out an educator by buying something off their list via...

. Daily Edition • July 14, 2026 SUPPORTED BY With only four games left (including France vs. Spain today), the 2026 World Cup is nearing its end. That brings us to the next major international sporting event being held in the United States: the 2028 Summer Olympics and Paralympics in Los Angeles. Games-time volunteer applications — meaning volunteers who help out during the Games’ themselves, rather than in the lead-up — open today. If you’re interested, click here to access the volunteer...

. Daily Edition • July 13, 2026 SUPPORTED BY Those who prefer autumn to the hot summer months may already be dreaming of cozy days spent inside with a cup of tea. If you have a garden, you can start making that dream a reality right now by planting certain herbs that are great for a cuppa, like mint, chamomile, and lemon verbena. Learn more about crafting an herbal tea garden from the Associated Press’ gardening columnist. Must Reads Get a bird’s-eye view with the International Aerial...

Sunday Edition • July 12, 2026 SUPPORTED BY Did you know that by French law, baguettes are required to consist of only four ingredients: flour, water, salt, and yeast? If the answer is yes, bien joué! If it’s no, consider bookmarking our parent company Britannica’s free daily trivia game to learn all sorts of interesting tidbits about the world. Called Tightrope (you’ll see why), the timed game is a great way to gamify your learning — play here.— the Nice News team Featured Story “Emotional...

. Daily Edition • July 11, 2026 SUPPORTED BY Do you have a favorite invertebrate? If not, it’s time to choose one. The Guardian is running its third annual Invertebrate of the Year competition, asking the public to nominate their fave spineless creatures. The shortlist will be released early next month, at which point the competition goes to a vote. If you need inspiration for picking your nominee, the Wikipedia page for invertebrates may be able to help you out. Must Reads It’s July 11,...

. Daily Edition • July 10, 2026 SUPPORTED BY It’s Fry Day! No, that’s not a typo. The second Friday in July is designated as National French Fry Day, which means plenty of purveyors are running deals to mark the occasion (one brand is even bringing back a beloved bygone product). But if you’re in a more DIY mood, consider whipping up your own from scratch — this recipe promises perfectly thin and crispy fries. Must Reads Oh baby! The World Cup halftime show just keeps getting more...