- Ants have humans beat in this category
. Daily Edition • August 16, 2025 SUPPORTED BY Here’s a story that may inspire you to go out and do some good: Last week, an Oregon man named David Schapiro donated his 100th gallon of platelets to the American Red Cross — enough to have saved around 400 lives in the 30 years he’s been donating. Giving platelets is a bit more intensive than donating whole blood, but you can do it up to 24 times a year, so that’s exactly how often Schapiro goes. His reasoning? “Because I can.” He told KOIN 6…Read more
- This library lends out wedding gowns
Daily Edition • July 6, 2024 SUPPORTED BY Calling all rescue pup parents: People magazine’s World’s Cutest Rescue Dog Contest is looking for adopted doggie entrants. Bragging rights aside, the winner will receive a photo shoot, a feature in the publication, one year’s supply of dog food from Pedigree, and, best of all, a $1,000 donation to the animal rescue organization of their choice. Submissions are open until the end of the month. And although we’re believers that all dogs are cute in...
- A “gentle” new exercise trend
Daily Edition • July 5, 2024 SUPPORTED BY Since its debut back in 1934, the Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp — more commonly known as the Duck Stamp — has raised over $1.2 billion for wetlands conservation. Now, the 2024-2025 edition is out, following an annual contest that sees artists submit waterfowl-themed artwork, and the winning design is about as adorable as they come. Must Reads This popular wearable gadget is fast becoming physicians’ favorite medical device The...
- A project honoring US soldiers — in the Netherlands
Daily Edition • July 4, 2024 SUPPORTED BY Cue the fireworks: It’s the Fourth of July! We’re off grilling and enjoying the summer sunshine (as we hope you are, too) but we compiled a special America-focused newsletter to celebrate the holiday. It’s Nice News’ third annual July 4 edition — oh, how time flies — and includes everything from a heartwarming project honoring World War II veterans to a quiz testing your knowledge on U.S. history. We also threw in some last-minute recipe ideas for...