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Sunday Edition • January 19, 2025 SUPPORTED BY We’re halfway through January, which means many are also at the midway point of Dry January, a challenge that involves abstaining from alcohol for the month. But you don’t have to cut booze out completely to reap the health benefits. One simple way to reduce your intake is by swapping the standard “let’s grab a drink” date for something more outside the box — and, arguably, more fun. Take a look at seven sober date ideas compiled by Thrillist,...

Daily Edition • January 18, 2025 SUPPORTED BY Quite unfortunately, cases of norovirus are spiking across the U.S. If the stomach bug has struck your household or you simply want to be extra prepared for illness, check out Good Housekeeping’s roundup of the best foods to eat (and which to avoid) when you have an upset stomach. Must Reads 10 museums opening in 2025, from the Museum of BBQ to Dataland Learn Denmark’s secret for fostering a strong work-life balance Tech From Airpods to Velcro...

Daily Edition • January 20, 2025 SUPPORTED BY Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the only federal holiday designated by Congress as a National Day of Service. The humanitarian response to the Los Angeles wildfires has shown us yet again the meaningful impact of service, so we urge you to channel the spirit of the late reverend today and take some time to serve your community. “The greatest birthday gift my husband could receive is if people of all racial and ethnic backgrounds celebrated...

Daily Edition • January 17, 2025 SUPPORTED BY Feel like staying in tonight? Tell your friends you’re observing “Fredagsmys.” Roughly translating to “Friday coziness,” the Swedish tradition involves using the end of the week as a time to unwind and relax. Think: swapping fancy dinners and bar hopping for movie marathons, build-your-own taco bars, and board games. Many on the Nice News team will be celebrating Fredagsmys this evening — consider joining us! Must Reads The Recording Academy plans...

Daily Edition • January 16, 2025 SUPPORTED BY Sesame Street’s 55th season premieres today, and the Associated Press checked in with Elmo himself for a “tell-all” on the episodes ahead. The season will focus on emotional well-being and feature a lineup of musical guests that has Elmo excited. “There’s a lot to learn from music — yeah, timing and harmonies and melody and different styles and different cultures,” said the beloved red muppet. “It’s really cool! We’ve got a lot of wonderful people...

Daily Edition • January 15, 2025 SUPPORTED BY Yesterday, U.S. News & World Report released its 2025 Best Jobs ranking. As for what constitutes “best,” the publication takes into account growth potential, work-life balance, job safety, employment rate, and salary. Highlighting the country’s demand for health professionals, nurse practitioner took the top spot, followed by IT manager, physician assistant, financial manager, and software developer. See the full list. Must Reads This is your sign...

Daily Edition • January 14, 2025 SUPPORTED BY Many of those displaced or endangered by the Los Angeles wildfires have had the extra stressor of worrying about their pets. Pasadena Humane has welcomed hundreds of animals since last Tuesday, and many other shelters and animal care centers have their doors open for evacuating or lost pets. But there are also some heartwarming animal stories coming out of the tragedy, like the retired fireman bringing his therapy dog, Jack, to first responders...