- Today’s Pick: America’s first prima ballerina
Editors’ Picks • November 26, 2025 Are visions of Sugar Plum Fairies dancing in your head this holiday season? Then let us tell you about one of the most renowned Sugar Plum Fairies of all: Maria Tallchief, America’s very first prima ballerina. Born in 1925 to an affluent Osage family in Oklahoma, Tallchief stunned audiences with her artistry and athleticism, eventually becoming the first prima ballerina for what’s now the New York City Ballet. But it was her role in George Balanchine’s…Read more
- How hospitals are lowering C-section rates
Daily Edition • November 25, 2025 SUPPORTED BY Have you heard of proprioception? Often described as the body’s “built-in GPS,” the concept refers to our ability to orient ourselves in space without using sight. This ability naturally declines with age, but it’s also something you can improve through different balance exercises. Doing so helps prevent falls, protect your joints, and improve athletic performance — learn all about how to train your proprioception (just don’t ask us if we can...
- Million-dollar pennies
Daily Edition • November 24, 2025 SUPPORTED BY If you’re feeling the swell of gratitude this Thanksgiving season, why not spread it within your community by giving back? Though SNAP benefits have been restored across the country, food banks are still experiencing a boom in demand — so calling your local food pantry is a good place to start if you’re looking for volunteer opportunities this week. You can also use VolunteerMatch or Samaritan Scout to search for other options in your area. Must...
- The link between emotions and decisions
Sunday Edition • November 23, 2025 SUPPORTED BY What’s on your Thanksgiving menu? With the big feast just a few days away, the Nice News team is finalizing the recipes we’re making for our own celebrations — and thought we’d share a few with you. Managing Editor Natalie Stone is starting cocktail hour off strong with this smoky apple cider margarita, sure to warm everyone right up. Staff Writer Stephanie Friedman will carry the torch from her grandma by preparing a creamy carrot soup with...