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Say Hello to the 3 Latest Dog Breeds Recognized by the American Kennel Club

Culture / 2 min. read

The American Kennel Club’s pack just got bigger — and objectively cuter. Last week, the organization added three new dog breeds to its official roster: a wavy-coated toy pup, a French hound, and a terrier named after the 26th U.S. president.   Although the Russian tsvetnaya bolonka, basset Fauve de Bretagne, and Teddy Roosevelt terrier aren’t […]

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“This Keeps Me Alive”: Why Doctors Are Writing Storytelling Prescriptions for Older Adults

Exclusive, Health / 5 min. read

As the saying goes, everyone has a story to tell — but sometimes it can be hard to find a safe person to share it with. That’s why StoryRX exists: The collaboration between New York-based nonprofit Life Story Club and health care providers encourages older adults at risk of social isolation to join weekly meetings

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Empathy and Reasoning Aren’t Rivals — New Research Shows They Work Together To Drive People To Help More

Humanity / 4 min. read

For years, philosophers and psychologists have debated whether empathy helps or hinders the ways people decide how to help others. Critics of empathy argue that it makes people care too narrowly — focusing on individual stories rather than the broader needs of society — while careful reasoning enables more impartial, evidence-based choices.

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Why You Should Align Your Well-Being Strategies With Your Life Stage (and a Free Workbook to Help You Do So)

Exclusive, Humanity / 6 min. read

Self-improvement strategies abound, so opting in to one can sometimes feel like ordering the soup du jour: “That sounds good. Maybe I’ll try it!” But what’s right for one person may not be right for another — or even for the same person at a different point in time. That’s why Tchiki Davis, founder of

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Early Dinners, “Gig-Tripping,” and More Dining and Travel Predictions for 2026

Culture / 4 min. read

Ever been to the Albanian Riviera? How about Botswana? Or the Dolomites? According to a recent report from Chase, all three are trending destinations for 2026 travel. The food outlet Infatuation, one of the financial institution’s subsidiaries, also released the restaurant trends we can expect to see — and combined, the intel offers intriguing dining

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The Winter Olympics and a NASA Moon Mission Among the Things to Look Forward to in 2026

Culture / 8 min. read

Cultivating optimism isn’t always easy, but there is something profoundly liberating about choosing to orient toward joy, despite any obstacles that may stand in the way.  In that spirit, Nice News is kicking off 2026 with a list of things to look forward to. From global sporting extravaganzas like the Winter Olympics and the FIFA

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People Who Talk With Their Hands Seem More Clear and Persuasive — New Research

Culture / 4 min. read

When people use hand gestures that visually represent what they’re saying, listeners see them as more clear, competent and persuasive. That’s the key finding from my new research published in the Journal of Marketing Research, where I analyzed thousands of TED Talks and ran controlled experiments to examine how gestures shape communication.

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“Exquisite Aliveness”: 5 Tips for Finding or Renewing Your Sense of Purpose (and Why It Matters for Your Health)

Exclusive, Health / 7 min. read

Better sleep. Protection against anxiety and depression. Lower risks of heart disease and dementia. A longer life. According to a wealth of research in the field of behavioral medicine, these are just some of the well-being boosts associated with having a sense of purpose.  Are you in possession of this powerful elixir for living well?

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Altadena’s Christmas Tree Lane: 105-Year-Old Tradition Is Symbol of Resilience Nearly 1 Year Post-Wildfire

Humanity / 3 min. read

For many families in Los Angeles County’s Altadena neighborhood, Christmas will look different this year. The Eaton Fire tore through the area in January, destroying nearly 9,500 buildings — including homes and churches. But as residents continue rebuilding their lives, a cherished, 105-year-old holiday tradition has emerged unscathed.  Christmas Tree Lane is a magical stretch

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Where the Wild Things Thrive: Finding and Protecting Nature’s Climate Change Safe Havens

Environment / 5 min. read

The idea began in California’s Sierra Nevada, a towering spine of rock and ice where rising temperatures and the decline of snowpack are transforming ecosystems, sometimes with catastrophic consequences for wildlife. The prairie-doglike Belding’s ground squirrel (Urocitellus beldingi) had been struggling there as the mountain meadows it relies on dry out in years with less snowmelt and more unpredictable weather. At lower elevations, the foothill yellow-legged frog (Rana boylii) was also being hit hard by rising temperatures, because it needs cool, shaded streams to breed and survive.

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