When Trevor Martin was growing up in Kentucky, he couldn’t participate in the same sort of rough-and-tumble activities that other kids could. Martin was born with bleeding disorder hemophilia A, meaning a small cut could turn into a big problem. So instead of taking up football, which was prominent in his small town, he began […]
Whether big or small, in a bustling city or quiet neighborhood, your home should serve as a safe haven: a place of respite from the what ifs, whys, and uncertainties of the world. How this translates in the four walls we inhabit can look vastly different from person to person. While some may gravitate to
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On April 8, scores of people across parts of North America will gather outdoors at the same time to witness this year’s most anticipated celestial event: a total solar eclipse that will turn daylight into darkness for up to 4 minutes, 28 seconds. While the eclipse itself isn’t that rare — one takes place every
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For kids, being told to “go to your room” can feel like the utmost punishment. As adults, on the other hand, getting the chance to unwind in our own space seems more like a well-deserved reward. Environments have the power to positively influence mental health, so ensuring our bedrooms are places that bring us joy can be an important step in increasing overall wellness
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Nice News is celebrating two years of spreading positivity in the inbox. In that time, the newsletter has amassed a loyal following of more than 750,000 subscribers who are interested in the brighter side of news — a necessity in the current media landscape. Research has shown that the prevalence of negative news can lead
If you subscribe to the concept of love languages, you’re familiar with “words of affirmation” being a manner in which some people prefer to give and receive love. But in actuality, everyone needs words of affirmation within their relationships, whether they’re romantic, platonic, familial, or collegial.
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The side part has been a popular way to style hair for decades, but it’s taken a hit in recent years, with Gen Zers famously flocking to social media to declare the lookstyle officially “out” and beseeching millennials to switch to a middle part. As fashion trends are wont to do, however, the side part
When Ruth Gottesman’s husband David died in 2022, the Wall Street billionaire left her a portfolio of Berkshire Hathaway stock with instructions to “do whatever you think is right with it,” Gottesman, 93, told The New York Times. And after much thought, the former professor decided what was right: donating $1 billion to the Albert
Paris may have the honor of hosting the 2024 Olympics, but one of France’s smaller locales is getting in on the action as well. In Menton on the French Riviera, revelers are welcoming the upcoming Summer Games through a 90-year-old tradition: the Lemon Festival. Fête du Citron, as it’s called in French, was launched in
Founded in the 11th century, England’s Exeter Cathedral is famed for its stunning features — including its medieval astronomical clock, a working replica of the solar system as it was understood at the time. But the building also boasts another ancient wonder: a cat door that may be among the world’s oldest. Cut into the
