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Daily Edition • March 11, 2026 SUPPORTED BY Forget winter or spring — it’s fish doorbell season. For the uninitiated, that means it’s the time of year when people all over the world help fish in the Netherlands get through a boat lock in the city of Utrecht so they can reach their spawning grounds. Here’s how you can participate: Next time you have a spare moment, tune into the livestream, and when you see a fish reach the lock, ring the doorbell to alert the operator to let the swimmers...

Daily Edition • March 10, 2026 SUPPORTED BY It’s breeding season for Gentoo penguins at Edinburgh Zoo, marked by the practice of “pebbling” — when the penguins bring pebbles to potential mates as gifts. This sweet practice is made even sweeter at the Scottish zoo because the pebbles were painted by patients at a local children’s hospital, who get to see their works of art being passed around thanks to a livestream. Watch the pebbling in action. Must Reads Tax tips to keep in mind with April...

Daily Edition • March 9, 2026 SUPPORTED BY There’s a new challenge making the rounds on social media, and just reading about it is sure to make your face pucker up. In honor of Endometriosis Awareness Month, some celebs are participating in the #BiteTheLemonChallenge, which, as you may have guessed, involves chomping into a sour lemon. “Biting into a lemon wedge is uncomfortable. Sharp. Unexpected. It makes your face scrunch, your body react, and your nerves light up instantly. That jolt is...

Sunday Edition • March 8, 2026 SUPPORTED BY Once upon a time, reading was one of the most popular ways to unwind and enjoy oneself. Unfortunately, though, rates of daily reading in the U.S. have been declining every year for the past two decades — a finding that unsurprisingly correlates with the rising ubiquity of digital devices. And while signs point to the pastime gaining traction with young people again, many erstwhile bookworms still find themselves reading less and scrolling more. If...

Daily Edition • March 7, 2026 SUPPORTED BY We made it: In less than a day, the clocks will spring forward, bringing more light to our evenings and the promise of warmth to come. Daylight saving time kicks in at 2 a.m., so don’t forget to adjust your clocks accordingly. Click here for tips on adapting to the time change and that lost hour of sleep. Must Reads How addressing sleep issues early on could boost your heart health Struck gold? Here’s what to do if you inherit the precious metal,...

Daily Edition • March 6, 2026 SUPPORTED BY The Milano Cortina Paralympics kick off today with an opening ceremony at 2 p.m. ET. We’ll be resuming our photo series, Eyes on Milano Cortina, so you can check there for regular updates. And here’s some trivia for you to share at the water cooler (which longtime readers might recall from our coverage of the 2024 Summer Paralympics): Some think the “Para” in Paralympics stands for paraplegia, but the origin of the word stems from the Greek...

Daily Edition • March 5, 2026 SUPPORTED BY The Gerber Baby Photo Search is on — and there’s a bit of a twist to this year’s competition. The company has named the 2026 contest “Behind the Baby” and is looking for pics that feature little ones and their parents. “We believe a parent-friendly world starts with giving parents the recognition they deserve,” the photo search website reads. Families have until April 12 to submit a photo and accompanying short story. Must Reads A fascinating peek...