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
Space is a constant source of wonder and contemplation. Full of stars, moons, planets, cosmic rays, and magnetic fields, what’s “up there” can change the way we look at what’s “down here” on Earth — and, perhaps, remind us how different things can look when we zoom out. The below images do just that: They
Bedrooms should represent safety and security; they should be places to unwind and relax. But for kids who’ve experienced abuse — which in many cases takes place in their own rooms — they can instead become associated with feelings of fear and pain. The nonprofit Room Redux is dedicated to changing that. Founded by Susie
We all hear a lot about the importance of wellness, and it’s a topic we love tackling here at Nice News — but what does it actually entail? Occupational therapist and researcher Peggy Swarbrick defines wellness as “a conscious, deliberate process that requires being aware of and making choices for a more satisfying lifestyle.” It
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Lake Superior, the world’s largest freshwater lake by area, holds its fair share of secrets amid its icy depths. The massive body of water has been the site of hundreds of shipwrecks, most of which still remain undiscovered. Recently, researchers located one of them over 600 feet beneath the water’s surface — but some mystery
In 2018, Black men accounted for only 2.6% of physicians in the United States, despite Black Americans comprising 12.8% of the population. What’s more shocking, however, is that the former figure showed no “statistically significant difference” from what it was in 1940, per a study out of UCLA — meaning no progress had been made
Four Seasons and Ritz Carlton may be known for their luxurious resorts, but if you’re looking for a stay unlike any other, then you’ll want to visit the incredible Icehotel in Sweden. Located in the tiny village of Jukkasjärvi and founded in 1989, the establishment was the first of its kind, featuring stunning rooms sculpted
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