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Sunday Edition • February 1, 2026 SUPPORTED BY Today marks the beginning of Black History Month, a celebration of Black Americans’ achievements and contributions, and an opportunity to expand public awareness of their role in shaping our country’s history. Learn more about the month’s origins and meaning, including why it takes place in February. As we did last year, Nice News will share inspiring messages from Black Americans in our Quote of the Day section all month long. We encourage you...

Daily Edition • January 31, 2026 SUPPORTED BY If you’re considering hosting a Super Bowl gathering next weekend, now’s a good time to start thinking about the menu — because everyone knows you can’t have football without food, right? From classic meat-and-bean chili to buffalo chicken dip and reimagined spinach dip, these 20 recipes will have your guests asking you to host year after year. Must Reads Tomorrow’s snow moon will feature an optical illusion — here’s how to see it A flexible,...

. Daily Edition • January 30, 2026 SUPPORTED BY Quick check-in: How many unused, or underused, gift cards do you have sitting around from birthdays and holidays past? The New York state comptroller’s office recently shared that there’s nearly $55.5 million in gift card balances in New York City alone — and a good chunk of that amount ($15.5 million) is from cards that haven’t been used in five years. So let this be your public service announcement to finally employ the cards sitting around in...

Daily Edition • January 29, 2026 SUPPORTED BY Route 66 turns 100 this year, which means you should probably start planning your road trip on the iconic motorway right about … checks watch … now. If you’re the type to build travel itineraries around food, learn about 10 different restaurants you’ll want to stop at during a drive along Route 66. Must Reads Meet the youngest serving mayor in the U.S. Three doctors share their thoughts on compression socks Culture It’s Lüften Time: Behind the...

Editors’ Picks • January 28, 2026 Today’s featured article is recommended reading for anyone who routinely butts heads with a coworker or feels stuck in negative patterns with a partner. Difficult relationships often reflect differences in temperament and attachment styles, psychology professor Jessica A. Stern explains — learn her strategies for managing emotions and giving better feedback. Natalie Stone Managing Editor Today’s Pick Kinga Krzeminska—Moment/Getty Images Dealing With a...

Daily Edition • January 28, 2026 SUPPORTED BY When our nervous systems go on high alert, it can often feel difficult to calm down, even after the stressor has passed. But it’s easier when active noticing is in your toolbox. The method, which only takes a minute or so, involves taking stock of what’s around you and grounding yourself in the present moment. “When you’re present, you can’t really be anxious — you can’t be thinking about the future or preoccupied with things that happened in the...

Daily Edition • January 27, 2026 SUPPORTED BY The Muppet Show is nearing its return to the screen. “Isn’t it wonderful being back in the theater?” Miss Piggy asks in the official trailer for an upcoming special edition of the series, which originally aired from 1976 to 1981. She goes on: “And giving the people what they truly want: Moi.” The new trailer also teases that Sabrina Carpenter, Maya Rudolph, and Seth Rogen will appear in the TV special, airing Feb. 4 on ABC and Disney+. And in more...