- A sweet way to reduce anxiety
Daily Edition • October 28, 2025 SUPPORTED BY Nice News readers know all about Fat Bear Week — but what about Fat Squirrel Week? The inaugural contest, hosted by Texas Parks and Wildlife, is inspired by Alaska’s annual chonky bear event, with 16 squirrels from Lone Star State parks vying for the top title in a bracket-style competition. The winner: Chunkosaurus Rex, who beat out Chunk Norris, Nutella, and Stanley “The Texas Tank.” Must Reads The rundown on the Social Security cost-of-living…Read more
- Explore Harriet Tubman’s childhood home
Daily Edition • March 19, 2025 SUPPORTED BY We don’t know about you, but for us, the early glimmers of spring — the birds chirping, daffodils peeking out from the ground — bring with them an insatiable craving for ice cream. Thankfully, Dairy Queen is coming in clutch with a free cone day tomorrow, the spring equinox. Click here to learn how to get your vanilla soft serve at no cost. And if you miss this one, don’t worry: Ben & Jerry’s is planning its own free cone day on April 16. Must Reads...
- The Ivy League just got more accessible
Daily Edition • March 18, 2025 SUPPORTED BY It’s that time of year again: A new brood of cicadas is preparing to emerge. This spring, Brood XIV is set to make itself known in 13 U.S. states, though Kentucky and Tennessee are expected to experience the brunt of it. Gene Kritsky, the founder of Cicada Safari, told USA Today the insects will likely start to emerge in mid-late April, or after a “good rain.” Learn which other states should anticipate hearing a buzz (and when). Must Reads A+...
- A once-in-a-century cougar cub sighting
Daily Edition • March 17, 2025 SUPPORTED BY Our hearts are with those affected by the devastating storm system that swept across multiple U.S. states over the weekend, claiming dozens of lives. In times like these, Nice News aims to highlight the helpers — like the volunteers in Mississippi who served hundreds of meals for their neighbors in need — and offer tangible ways to support one another. You can do the latter by making a donation to the American Red Cross to benefit the organization’s...