The year I turned 30, I moved to a peaceful neighborhood on Los Angeles’ Westside. I was 10 minutes from Venice Beach and had an apartment all to myself. The only catch (besides street parking)? It was 450 square feet. A couple of friends helped me optimize the place: We assembled a custom Murphy bed, […]
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The best photography makes you slow down and notice something that might otherwise go overlooked — and the finalists for the eighth edition of Close-Up Photographer of the Year do just that. The shortlisted images were just revealed out of a record 15,388 submissions across 11 categories. The above shot, titled “Golden dust,” is one
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When our second child was born, my spouse had several weeks of paternity leave under his parental leave policy at work. I’m a certified family life educator, and parental leave comes up regularly in my teaching and community work. So I was aware of the benefits his leave could have for our family — in theory.
A piglet saved from a potentially much unkinder fate is now living out the story of Babe after being taken in by a compassionate great-grandmother who owns an animal sanctuary in England. Retired veterinary nurse Carole Webb rescued the tiny fellow, dubbed Tom, after he was discovered on the side of the road in March
The word “wellness” may conjure images of lavish spa treatments and high-end retreats, but you don’t have to book a luxury getaway to increase your vitality — everyday activities and small, intentional habits can be equally restorative. Different cultures around the world have long developed unique techniques to promote health, happiness, and overall well-being, from
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Visitors to London’s British Museum can admire a remarkable example of Roman ingenuity that’s considered one of the seven glass wonders of the world. Dated to the fourth century, the ornate Lycurgus Cup is a soft jade green — or a striking ruby red, depending on where the light source is positioned. The goblet’s color-changing
The U.K.’s first “Flower Pharmacy” opened its doors last month — prescribing bouquets instead of medicine to those in need of a mood boost. The one-off experience in London was designed to encourage people to think differently about flowers, showing how they can play a role in everyday well-being rather than just being reserved for
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“Vibe coding,” is so last year. If you want to (try) to get on the same wavelength as teens and tweens, here’s another expression to add to your repertoire: Collins Dictionary has selected “mogging” as its 2026 word of the year. The slang term popular among Gen Z and Gen Alpha is defined as outperforming
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Besides reporting on positive developments and goings-on around the world, one of Nice News’ love languages is sharing products we wish we’d known about sooner. And with the season of gift giving upon us, we figured: What better time to compile our favorite can’t-live-without purchases of the year in one place?
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Dietary guidelines seem to run the gamut depending on where you live. In Japan, grain-based dishes are the main focus, while Greece promotes the Mediterranean diet and the U.S. emphasizes protein. So nutrition scientists from around the globe recently came together to develop a compendium of advice that’s adaptable across cultures (and takes the health
