- Today’s Pick: America’s first prima ballerina
Editors’ Picks • November 26, 2025 Are visions of Sugar Plum Fairies dancing in your head this holiday season? Then let us tell you about one of the most renowned Sugar Plum Fairies of all: Maria Tallchief, America’s very first prima ballerina. Born in 1925 to an affluent Osage family in Oklahoma, Tallchief stunned audiences with her artistry and athleticism, eventually becoming the first prima ballerina for what’s now the New York City Ballet. But it was her role in George Balanchine’s…Read more
- How to let go of possessions
Sunday Edition • July 6, 2025 SUPPORTED BY Here’s an idea for an indoor activity you can do over the next few (potentially sweltering) months: Watch every film you haven’t seen on The New York Times’ new ranking of the 100 best movies of the 21st century. The outlet asked 500 filmmakers, actors, and other industry experts what their top 10 favorite flicks of the past 25 years are, and used the answers to compile the list. At the very least, it should inspire some fun debates — popcorn not...
- New “aging clock” forecasts dementia risk
. Daily Edition • July 5, 2025 SUPPORTED BY Got leftovers from yesterday’s barbecue? Epicurious has a few ideas for how to make the most of what’s left in your fridge. Think: transforming grilled chicken into delectable cheesy chicken melts, adding bits of pulled pork to a plate of breakfast nachos, or just tossing a bit of everything on some homemade dough and calling it pizza. Must Reads How to support a friend with cancer throughout their journey Green thumb tips to bring a tiny garden to...
- America’s national parks need our support
Daily Edition • July 4, 2025 SUPPORTED BY Happy Fourth of July! While the Nice New team takes some time to rest and recharge today, we have a holiday-themed newsletter for you, featuring positive stories about this nearly 250-year-old nation — like the cherry festival taking place in Michigan this weekend and the historic Black church being rebuilt in Colonial Williamsburg. We’re also excited to share our newest Cause of the Season: With your support this summer, Nice News is raising money...