- Screen time that makes you feel good
Daily Edition • November 1, 2025 SUPPORTED BY With the status of SNAP benefits still up in the air due to the ongoing government shutdown, people are stepping up to help lower-income American families stay afloat — from the “governerds” who raised $600,000 for food banks via social media to the Portland coffee shop offering free breakfasts to SNAP recipients. Want to step up as well? Click here to find a food bank near you and consider making a donation. Pro tip: Donating money is often…Read more
- Why it pays to be nostalgic
Daily Edition • March 22, 2025 SUPPORTED BY Do you have room for an extra row in your garden this year? As you prepare to plant fruit, veg, and herbs, consider taking part in the Plant a Row for the Hungry campaign, a national initiative first launched 30 years ago. The grassroots campaign encourages gardeners to plant a bit more than they need so they can donate the additional harvest to local soup kitchens and food pantries. Learn how you can join the movement. Must Reads This car-free...
- 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...