- How ‘beautiful’ words stand out
Daily Edition • December 12, 2025 SUPPORTED BY Clear your calendars, there’s an exciting cosmic event happening this weekend. The Geminids meteor shower, considered one of the strongest of the year, is set to hit its peak Saturday and Sunday. So how can you see the “shooting stars”? The Associated Press advises: “Bundle up, leave the city, and put away the phones.” Get more tips on spotting the fireballs. Must Reads An ancient lake recently reemerged after record rainfall in California’s…Read more
- Stretching tips from a master flexologist
Sunday Edition • August 10, 2025 SUPPORTED BY Why does receiving a compliment often feel as awkward as being told you have food in your teeth or your fly is unzipped? In a recent episode of the NPR podcast Life Kit, social psychologist Erica Boothby and behavioral scientist Xuan Zhao delve into the science behind compliments — and explain how your reaction to them might reflect your own self-esteem. Their insight on giving and receiving praise is illustrated in this comic strip, which we...
- Meet MLB’s first female umpire
. Daily Edition • August 9, 2025 SUPPORTED BY You may think your blooming garden is destined to fade at the first sign of fall temperatures, but there are quite a few hardy flowers that can handle a bit of autumn chill. Check out some flower species to plant now that could last until December, including dahlias, aster, and flowering kale. Must Reads Instagram’s new feature allows users to share their location with friends — learn how to turn it on or off Thanks to an online travel hub,...
- US crime down across all categories
Daily Edition • August 8, 2025 SUPPORTED BY The start of a new school year is exciting for a lot of kids and families, but for some, the transition can also bring up feelings of anxiety or uncertainty. Psychology professor Shannon Pickett has over a decade of experience counseling school-age children (and has three of her own) — read her five tips for a smooth back-to-school season. Nice News Today There’s a lot of not-so-nice news about the state of mental health in the U.S., particularly...