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. 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...

. Daily Edition • July 9, 2026 SUPPORTED BY Fresh off her inaugural Broadway run and going viral (more than once) during the Knicks’ championship run, Mariska Hargitay has landed a new gig: Emmys host. The beloved Law & Order: SVU star will helm NBC’s broadcast on Sept. 14 — the first time a woman is hosting the awards show since Jane Lynch in 2011. Following the Hargitay announcement, the Emmys unveiled the 2026 nominees yesterday. Check out the full list to see if your fave TV shows made...

Editors’ Picks • July 8, 2026 A bison roaming the plains of Wyoming’s Grand Teton National Park, a golden-lit walk through the Colorado Rockies, two sea otters cuddling at Kenai Fjords in Alaska. If you haven’t had the opportunity to experience these scenes in person, the National Park Foundation’s annual Share the Experience photo contest winners will transport you there. The contest honors amateur photographers who captured “moments, memories, and adventures” at America’s public lands, and...