If you’re the type who loves debating whether the movie was better than the book, you may want to add a few titles to your reading list (assuming they’re not already on your shelf). The coming months will bring a number of page-to-screen adaptations, including the 1847 classic Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë and the 2021 sci-fi thriller Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. Check out some of the others. — the Nice News team
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Ways to Boost Your Privacy — at Home, Online, and in Public
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The benefits of living in an age when photos and information are at our fingertips are vast: We can look up queries instantly, feel connected to far-flung friends, and order almost anything right to our doors. But given this near surfeit of accessibility, protecting our privacy becomes more important than ever. Thankfully, there are a ton of simple methods for doing so — online, but also in our homes and out in public. Click below for a guide to making sure you and your space are secure.
Every 24 hours, 27,000 trees are cut down just to make toilet paper. We think that’s too many, and Honeycomb agrees, which is why the brand created luxury three-ply made from bamboo. It feels just like regular high-end toilet paper, but doesn’t harm trees. Why bamboo? It grows insanely fast — almost 100 times faster than the average tree — making it a sustainable option to save forests. Bamboo also has uniquely short fibers, which are perfect for creating soft toilet tissue you can feel good about. It’s biodegradable, 100% plastic-free, and Honeycomb delivers straight to you. The best part? Nice News readers can use code N35 for 35% off your first shipment. Code valid for the next 24 hours only.
White Storks Set to Return to London This Year After 6 Centuries
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White storks will return to London for the first time in over 600 years, marking an important milestone in urban rewilding. The majestic birds, which have been extinct as a breeding species in England since 1416, were first successfully reintroduced to a countryside estate in West Sussex, about 45 miles southwest of the capital, per The Guardian. This autumn, a breeding colony will find a home in an aviary in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, thanks to a collaboration between the London Wildlife Trust, the local council, and the mayor’s Green Roots Fund. The project is part of a broader effort to reintroduce wildlife to communities in London and beyond. Beavers, for example, are set to return to the city in 2027, where the “ecosystem engineers” will help restore local wetlands in a way that benefits other wildlife. Besides improving the environment, organizers hope the endeavor will spark curiosity and pride in residents. “This is a brilliant achievement for our borough and a real win for our residents,” Dominic Twomey, leader of the Barking and Dagenham council, said in a statement, adding: “It’s about more than wildlife — it’s about giving families, schools, and community groups the chance to be part of something inspiring and hopeful.” For more avian inspiration, check out a roundup of some of the best bird photography from last year.
Culture
Say Hello to the 3 Latest Dog Breeds Recognized by the American Kennel Club
The American Kennel Club’s pack just got bigger — and objectively cuter. Earlier this month, the organization added three new dog breeds to its official roster: a wavy-coated toy pup, a French hound, and a terrier named after the 26th U.S. president. Although the Russian tsvetnaya bolonka, basset Fauve de Bretagne (pictured), and Teddy Roosevelt terrier aren’t new to the world, they are newly recognized by the AKC due to the breeds becoming more prominent in the U.S. “Each of these breeds offers a unique set of characteristics that make them stand out as first-rate companions,” AKC’s announcement read. “Personable and cheerful in disposition, the new-to-AKC breeds are trustworthy companions who thrive on serving their owners, but they’re not newly developed.” As for what this means for the breeds, they’re now eligible to compete in events such as the AKC National Championship and the annual Thanksgiving National Dog Show. Meet the pooches.
Health
Veganuary: 6 Tips for Partaking in the Monthlong Plant-Based Challenge
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It’s a new year, and millions of people are swapping wine and cocktails for sparkling water and nonalcoholic beer in observance of Dry January. But there’s another lifestyle challenge taking place over the next few weeks as well, and it’s a bit of a mouthful (literally): Veganuary. The goal is to eat only plant-based foods for the entire month, and although lesser-known than its beverage-focused cousin, Veganuary has been around for over a decade. The campaign was launched in 2014 by married couple Matthew Glover and Jane Land and has grown every year since. It’s got some big names on board, too: Billie Eilish, Joaquin Phoenix, Paul McCartney, and NBA player DeAndre Jordan are among the celebs who serve as ambassadors. A nonprofit organization as well as a movement, Veganuary “encourages and supports people and businesses alike to move to a plant-based diet as a way of protecting the environment, preventing animal suffering, and improving the health of millions of people.” If your interest is piqued but going vegan seems daunting, click here to explore the health benefits of plant-based eating and get some tips for sticking to it.
Dr. Charles Knowles knows all about alcohol, both as a medical professional and an erstwhile imbiber. The professor of surgery blends scientific research with personal experience in his new addition to the quit lit genre, fittingly publishing it during the first week of Dry January. Subtitled The Impact of Alcohol on Our Bodies and Culture, the book explores what happens in the brain and body when we drink — and why we do so in the first place.
With categories spanning television, film, and now podcasts, the Golden Globes celebrate some of the best media and media-makers of the past year. Hosted for the second time by Nikki Glaser, the awards ceremony takes place tonight at The Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills, California. Viewers can tune in live from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. ET on CBS and Paramount+ Premium. The movies One Battle After Another and Sentimental Value are leading the nominations — see the complete list.
This Week in History
The Grand Canyon Becomes a National Monument
January 11, 1908
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Reaching a depth of over 1 mile, a width of 18, and a length of 277, the Grand Canyon is one of the most awe-inspiring sites in the world and has been explored and inhabited by humans for around 13,000 years. Now fast-forward to the early 20th century, when Theodore Roosevelt became president. The noted conservationist sought to preserve the site, and in 1908, during his second term, he protected over 800,000 acres under the newly created “national monument” status. “Leave it as it is. You cannot improve on it. The ages have been at work on it, and man can only mar it,” he said during a speech at the canyon in 1903. “What you can do is to keep it for your children, your children’s children, and for all who come after you, as one of the great sights which every American, if he can travel at all, should see.” Learn eight interesting facts about the Grand Canyon.
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