- Trick-or-treating for good
. Daily Edition • October 31, 2025 SUPPORTED BY Happy Halloween! Want to start the holiday with a spooky scavenger hunt? The New York Times searched the Metropolitan Museum of Art “for the most haunting works, bloody details, and hidden meanings.” Take a tour through the Met’s scary side. Must Reads Love the thrill of a haunted house? There’s a scientific reason for that The Dictionary.com word of the year is a number — actually, two of them Humanity All Treats: UNICEF Halloween Fundraiser…Read more
- 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...
- Who invented basketball?
Sunday Edition • March 16, 2025 SUPPORTED BY The Islamic holy month of Ramadan — observed by roughly a quarter of the global population — began the evening of Feb. 28, marking a period for prayer, spiritual reflection, and spending time with loved ones. It commemorates the revealing of the Quran to the prophet Mohammad, and lasts 29 or 30 days, depending on the lunar cycle. To draw closer to God, cultivate self-discipline, and practice gratitude, many Muslims observe the month by fasting...
- Donating blood may boost your health
Daily Edition • March 15, 2025 SUPPORTED BY We’re drawn to any media that takes a “glass half full” angle, and the #L.A.Rising podcast certainly fits the bill. Hosted by Kim Marshall, a 30-year resident of Pacific Palisades, the venture has released four episodes so far — all chronicling “stories of hope, help, and healing” from the devastating January wildfires in Los Angeles. Beyond sharing stories of good, the podcast is doing good as well: 20% of all sponsor proceeds are going toward The...