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. Daily Edition • September 27, 2025 SUPPORTED BY In Hermosa Beach, California, Robert Fortunato’s home stands as a symbol of sustainability. Dubbed the “Green Idea House,” the building produces more energy than it consumes. Better yet, he told NPR it was made with “standard construction materials and off-the-shelf technologies that anyone can use” — meaning we could all learn a thing or two from it. Read five lessons from the Green Idea House (and see what it looks like). Must Reads Meet the…Read more
- Switzerland is home to the best city for expats
Daily Edition • December 7, 2024 SUPPORTED BY Nice News is already in your inbox, and now it’s coming to your closet. We’ve partnered with apparel brand Because Weekend to create the first Nice News merch available to subscribers. Just like the newsletters you receive every day, each sunny piece has been thoughtfully designed with optimism in mind. Scroll down to get a peek at the collection and help us spread positivity beyond the digital world. Must Reads If you’re a bird lover, this Arctic...
- 742 new species identified in the Congo
Daily Edition • December 6, 2024 SUPPORTED BY For most people, sleep and exercise are like peanut butter and jelly: They go perfectly together, each bringing out the best qualities of the other. But for those struggling with insomnia, balancing the two can be a bit trickier, per a recent article from The New York Times. Learn more about why vigorous exercise sometimes leads to worsened rest, and how to tailor your workouts for better sleep. Must Reads So long, Stella: See which dog and cat...
- Why you should spend time outside in the cold
Daily Edition • December 5, 2024 SUPPORTED BY If you’ve been a Nice News reader for even a short period of time, you’ve likely seen us share that 2024 has been one of the best years for aurora borealis viewing thanks to particularly strong geomagnetic activity on the sun. That circumstance has made this year’s Northern Lights Photographer of the Year competition particularly special. Feast your eyes on the 25 winning images selected by Capture the Atlas. Must Reads It’s here! Spotify Wrapped...