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Retiree Photographer Dreams Up Whimsical Scenes Starring Her Backyard Squirrels

Culture / 4 min. read

In retired high school guidance counselor Nancy Rose’s imagination, squirrels drink tea, take baths, go bowling, and partake in many other day-to-day activities your average human might enjoy. Those are just a few of the whimsical scenes the 72-year-old has dreamed up and brought to life with the help of a willing cast of characters that frequent her backyard.

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The Eiffel Tower Is Turning Into a Movie Theater for 4 Days — Learn 9 More of Its Unique Uses Throughout History

Culture / 5 min. read

From the Arc de Triomphe to the Louvre Museum, Paris abounds in remarkable architecture, and yet nothing quite compares to the iconic Eiffel Tower. While the world-famous monument has long been a bucket list destination for tourists, it’s undoubtedly even more precious to Parisians. And something special will soon be taking place there: From Sept.

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To Control Weeds in Your Garden, Late Summer and Early Fall Is the Best Time to Make a Difference

Environment / 5 min. read

As late summer fades into early autumn, garden care shifts from active harvesting to preparation and planning for the next growing season. Weeds can feel like an overwhelming management task as the summer species burst into flower and spread seeds.

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The 2026 National Toy Hall of Fame Finalists Span Generations — Vote for Your Favorite

Culture / 6 min. read

The 2026 crop of National Toy Hall of Fame finalists has something for everyone: baby boomers who grew up with Mouse Trap, ’80s kids who collected Care Bears, and veteran and newcomer mah-jongg club members alike. Announced today by The Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester, New York, 12 contenders are vying for induction,

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A Lot of Casual Friends, or Only a Few You’re Really Close With? New Research Questions That Trade‑Off

Humanity / 4 min. read

Is there a natural trade-off between quantity and quality when it comes to the friends in your circle?

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2026 Emmys Preview: It’s a Good Year to Be a New Show

Culture / 3 min. read

At the 2026 Emmys, it’s out with the old and in with the new. Well, maybe not entirely, but this has still been an exceptionally good year for debuting TV series jockeying for position on the awards circuit. Just consider two of the season’s most buzzed-about shows: Pluribus and Widow’s Bay, which are up for

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Always on Guard? Learn What Drives Defensiveness and Get a Therapist’s “Antidote”

Exclusive, Humanity / 5 min. read

The tricky thing about defensiveness is that it “feels protective in the moment,” licensed marriage and family therapist Linda Carroll told Nice News. “But over time, it quietly erodes connection.” Working with families and couples, Carroll has seen how common it is for this issue to arise in relationships — and how detrimental it can

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What’s the 20-5-3 Rule and How Does It Help Boost Well-Being?

Health / 3 min. read

There are dozens of handy numerical heuristics intended to help us live more fulfilling lives (the 2-minute rule for productivity and the 10-3-2-1-0 rule for sleep spring to mind). With all those figures floating around in the wellness paradigm, it can be tricky to recall what means what, but the 20-5-3 rule is one guideline

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George Lucas’ Spaceship-Shaped Storytelling Museum Opens in Los Angeles: Take a Peek Inside

Culture / 3 min. read

After years of delay and anticipation among fans, the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art will open its doors in Los Angeles on Sept. 22. The 300,000-square-foot building — resembling a massive hovering spaceship straight out of a Star Wars movie — invites guests to journey through visual storytelling history, tracing the tradition from the prehistoric era to

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Blackbirds Have the Prettiest Birdsong, New Study Finds

Environment / 2 min. read

It turns out Paul McCartney is far from the only one entranced by the sound of blackbirds singing: The avian’s birdsong ranked as prettiest out of 123 in a recent survey, and an accompanying study investigated why that is. Researchers in Germany asked 84 participants to rate short clips of bird calls from different species

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