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Daily Edition • January 26, 2026 SUPPORTED BY Most of us pick up hobbies for the simplest of reasons: We find them fun. But some popular pastimes have also been proven to protect against age-related cognitive decline, including knitting and taking part in a book club. Read a list of other hobbies that fit the bill. Must Reads Rock out like it’s 1976: Can you guess which band has the bestselling U.S. album of all time? Thoughtful advice if you’re feeling excluded by a group of friends (we’ve…Read more
- Try this practice before making resolutions
. Daily Edition • January 1, 2026 SUPPORTED BY Happy New Year! To ring in 2026, we’ve crafted a special newsletter that will hopefully get you prepared for and excited about the year ahead. And before you spend the morning drawing up a resolutions list, consider commencing a search for a renewed purpose in life instead — expert tips on that below. Must Reads Book Riot’s 2026 Read Harder Challenge is here — see this year’s tasks From black-eyed peas to lucky lentils, learn about different New...
- Healing through art
Best of 2025 • Humanity Edition Happy New Year’s Eve! We’re wrapping up 2025 on an especially inspiring note with the humanity edition of the Best of Nice News. The stories below are just a glimpse of the many ways people continue to remind us of the good that exists (and has always existed) in the world, even in the toughest of times. All that goodness adds up, and we hope it leaves you feeling as hopeful for the year ahead as we are. We’ll be back with regular programming tomorrow! Humanity...
- Baseball’s feathered fan
Best of 2025 • Sports Edition SUPPORTED BY Hello and welcome to the sports edition! This year delivered plenty of unexpected sports stories, from a Canada goose making herself at home at Wrigley Field to the World Cup introducing its first half-time show. We were also thrilled to see that interest in women’s athletics is still going strong — as are the sports bars showcasing their talent. Read more on that below, preferably with a game on in the background. Sports Best Seat in the House: A...