- 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
- Turtle comeback story
. Daily Edition • June 6, 2025 SUPPORTED BY Graduation season is in full swing — you might even have one to attend today. But while college and high school seniors tend to (deservedly) get most of the attention, we’re over here still giggling over these two viral videos of preschool graduates sharing what they want to be when they grow up. The little girls’ answers? “A pig who plays in the mud” and “a wicked witch.” Must Reads Speaking of witches, the Wicked: For Good trailer is out now — let...
- How to “age adventurously”
. Daily Edition • June 5, 2025 SUPPORTED BY Have you tried starting your day with a mental body scan? We know what you’re thinking: I can’t possibly add another thing to my morning routine. But this one isn’t a TikTok trend, and it only takes 60 seconds, per trauma therapist Anita Phillips. “Imagine there’s a line going down your body, from the top of your head to the bottom of your feet,” she explained to Today. “I want you to notice anything in your body that stands out — maybe your heart...
- This diet may reduce dementia risk
. Daily Edition • June 4, 2025 SUPPORTED BY Let the countdown begin: The first episode of our new podcast drops June 23. Nice News Today will be the audio companion to the newsletter you know and love, and it’s just a few weeks away from launching. On Mondays and Fridays, host Case Kenny will recap the week’s top positive news stories in around 10 minutes, reminding us that kindness, progress, and hope are everywhere. While we wait for the premiere, listen to the trailer and give us a follow...