- Boo! Spooky US ghost towns
Editors’ Picks • October 29, 2025 With Halloween around the corner, we thought we’d play on the spooky theme and add a little history to the mix for today’s Editors’ Picks. Across the country, thousands of formerly bustling towns that were abandoned after their heydays still stand in near-perfect condition — serving as eerie time capsules to eras past. We rounded up 10 of these fascinating ghost towns for you to explore with us, and the photos and videos may have you booking a cross-country…Read more
- Explore Harriet Tubman’s childhood home
Daily Edition • March 19, 2025 SUPPORTED BY We don’t know about you, but for us, the early glimmers of spring — the birds chirping, daffodils peeking out from the ground — bring with them an insatiable craving for ice cream. Thankfully, Dairy Queen is coming in clutch with a free cone day tomorrow, the spring equinox. Click here to learn how to get your vanilla soft serve at no cost. And if you miss this one, don’t worry: Ben & Jerry’s is planning its own free cone day on April 16. Must Reads...
- The Ivy League just got more accessible
Daily Edition • March 18, 2025 SUPPORTED BY It’s that time of year again: A new brood of cicadas is preparing to emerge. This spring, Brood XIV is set to make itself known in 13 U.S. states, though Kentucky and Tennessee are expected to experience the brunt of it. Gene Kritsky, the founder of Cicada Safari, told USA Today the insects will likely start to emerge in mid-late April, or after a “good rain.” Learn which other states should anticipate hearing a buzz (and when). Must Reads A+...
- A once-in-a-century cougar cub sighting
Daily Edition • March 17, 2025 SUPPORTED BY Our hearts are with those affected by the devastating storm system that swept across multiple U.S. states over the weekend, claiming dozens of lives. In times like these, Nice News aims to highlight the helpers — like the volunteers in Mississippi who served hundreds of meals for their neighbors in need — and offer tangible ways to support one another. You can do the latter by making a donation to the American Red Cross to benefit the organization’s...