- 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
- Remote work is a win for the planet
Daily Edition • March 21, 2025 SUPPORTED BY The World Happiness Report came out yesterday and — drumroll please — Finland was named the world’s happiest country for the eighth year running. In addition to the country rankings, the annual report revealed some interesting findings about human benevolence, specifically that we tend to significantly underestimate strangers’ kindness. This “hugely encouraging” discovery could help us all boost our own happiness, as having a favorable perception of...
- An old philosophy to boost happiness
Daily Edition • March 20, 2025 SUPPORTED BY Happy spring equinox! This winter felt like a long one (even Punxsutawney Phil predicted as much), but we’ve finally made it to the season of renewal. To make the most of this time, NPR’s Life Kit compiled five ideas “to bring joy and wonder into your life this spring.” From learning how to arrange flower bouquets to appreciating the scents of trees, each idea is inspired by nature and receives the Nice News stamp of approval. Must Reads Frontier...
- 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...