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The 3rd-smallest country changed its name
. Daily Edition • August 5, 2026 SUPPORTED BY Tens of thousands of people have been forced to evacuate and hundreds of structures have been destroyed amid the wildfires continuing to burn in Spokane, Washington. For those looking to help the people affected, GoFundMe has set up a hub of verified fundraisers supporting local nonprofits and families who will need to rebuild and recover after the fires. Must Reads Not too late: A new initiative is on a mission to help 100 of the world’s most...
First at-home Lyme test for ticks
. Daily Edition • August 4, 2026 SUPPORTED BY Nature goes on whether we’re there to witness it or not, but one recent miracle of the natural world was captured by a fortuitously placed camera. Last week, wildlife photographer Alexander Forrest was watching the “humpback highway,” a stretch of ocean off the coast of New South Wales, Australia, when he spotted one whale moving particularly slowly. He flew his drone above it and ended up recording some incredible footage of a humpback giving...
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...