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. Daily Edition • March 23, 2026 SUPPORTED BY One of the beauties — if not the beauty — of the United States is its melting pot of people, cultures, and food. To that last point, The Infatuation recently compiled a list of the most iconic dishes in America, and its diversity is representative of the country itself. From marionberry pie in Portland, Oregon, to Mission-style burritos in San Francisco and pineapple pork buns in Manhattan’s Chinatown, here are the icons. Don’t shoot the messenger...

Sunday Edition • March 22, 2026 SUPPORTED BY At the risk of getting a Paul Simon song stuck in your head, today we’re sharing 50 Ways to Meet Your Neighbor, the latest zine by the community-centered folks at One Million Experiments. Some ideas from the list: Organize a garage sale. Ask for compost scraps. Complain about the weather. Once you’ve struck up an acquaintanceship, revisit our article on the importance of making pals with the people next door. — the Nice News team Featured Story...

. Daily Edition • March 21, 2026 SUPPORTED BY As we all defrost and emerge into the warmer weather, there’s an itch to spend time with people. Spring is a season for gathering — and there’s nothing better to gather around than a cornucopia of prepared food. Enter: the potluck. In Salon, food editor Ashlie D. Stevens makes the case for organizing a potluck that’s actually good (i.e., not the casserole-filled events of her youth). Read her hosting tips. Must Reads A win for weenies: Dachshunds...

. Daily Edition • March 20, 2026 SUPPORTED BY It’s a doubly happy day: the spring equinox in the Northern Hemisphere and International Day of Happiness. Regardless of the weather in your neck of the woods today, consider taking some time to step outside and mark the changing of the seasons. And don’t miss our article below, compiling some of your lovely responses to the question: “What makes you happy?” Must Reads Two inventors who met while swimming won the Nobel of computing this week Got...

. Daily Edition • March 19, 2026 SUPPORTED BY There’s a lot of talk in parenting communities about the importance of bedtime routines for babies and kiddos — but what about adults? Sticking to a regular ritual before dozing off can help you wind down and get a better night’s rest. “If we can switch off a sense of any threat that’s mounted from the day, that will support our sleep,” psychologist Allison Harvey told NPR. Here are four strategies to try as you build your routine. Must Reads...

Editors’ Picks • March 18, 2026 PSA: If you’ve been tossing all manner of items in your curbside recycling bin in the hopes that what can be recycled will be, you’re practicing something called “wishcycling” — and it’s likely doing more harm than good. Optimism is generally a positive trait, but when it comes to the blue bin, it’s best to err on the side of caution. In other words: When in doubt, throw it out. In honor of Global Recycling Day, check out our detailed guide to recycling...

. Daily Edition • March 18, 2026 SUPPORTED BY Cherry blossom season has officially commenced in Japan: As of Monday, blooms had been spotted on trees in three different cities — a bit earlier than usual, likely due to low rainfall this winter. It seems that many of the U.S. cherry blossom groves won’t be far behind, with Washington, D.C.’s famed trees expected to hit peak bloom between March 29 and April 1. Learn about nine other places in the U.S. to see cherry blossoms this spring. Must...