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Editors’ Picks • February 4, 2026 To be in your 90s and still doing what you love is inspirational — and to bring joy to others through that passion? Even more so. Meet Eva Lu Damianos: a 90-year-old artist living in a Pennsylvania retirement community. After recovering from a broken leg, she decided to secretly paint watercolor portraits of the 18 caregivers who helped her through her healing process and surprise them with the masterpieces. Get the full story and see some of the paintings...

Daily Edition • February 4, 2026 SUPPORTED BY You’ve heard of a bird’s-eye view, but what about a bear’s-eye view? Twelve grizzly bears living on Alaska’s North Slope have been outfitted with collar cameras so that scientists can see what they get up to. The short recordings show the mammals playing, swimming, hunting, and foraging for berries — all valuable insights into one of the most remote grizzly populations in the world, per the Associated Press. See some snapshots from the cameras....

Daily Edition • February 3, 2026 SUPPORTED BY In November, we shared the news that the Farmers’ Almanac was closing its doors after more than 200 years in print circulation. And now, we’re happy to amend that report: The storied weather prediction brand is not shutting down after all, but is making some big changes to bring the almanac into the modern age. It’s been acquired by Unofficial Networks, a skiing and outdoor sports site, which means the Farmers’ Almanac will move from Maine to New...

Daily Edition • February 2, 2026 SUPPORTED BY It’s Groundhog Day! Last year, Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow (portending more winter), so given the recent snowstorm, we’re hoping 2026 isn’t a repeat. If you’re up early — before 7:30 EST — you can watch Phil emerge and make his prediction. Sleepyheads and West Coasters: That same link will take you to the results. Must Reads If you missed yesterday’s Grammys, here’s who took home awards Dudes, listen up! Five things urologists wish you knew...

Sunday Edition • February 1, 2026 SUPPORTED BY Today marks the beginning of Black History Month, a celebration of Black Americans’ achievements and contributions, and an opportunity to expand public awareness of their role in shaping our country’s history. Learn more about the month’s origins and meaning, including why it takes place in February. As we did last year, Nice News will share inspiring messages from Black Americans in our Quote of the Day section all month long. We encourage you...

Daily Edition • January 31, 2026 SUPPORTED BY If you’re considering hosting a Super Bowl gathering next weekend, now’s a good time to start thinking about the menu — because everyone knows you can’t have football without food, right? From classic meat-and-bean chili to buffalo chicken dip and reimagined spinach dip, these 20 recipes will have your guests asking you to host year after year. Must Reads Tomorrow’s snow moon will feature an optical illusion — here’s how to see it A flexible,...

. Daily Edition • January 30, 2026 SUPPORTED BY Quick check-in: How many unused, or underused, gift cards do you have sitting around from birthdays and holidays past? The New York state comptroller’s office recently shared that there’s nearly $55.5 million in gift card balances in New York City alone — and a good chunk of that amount ($15.5 million) is from cards that haven’t been used in five years. So let this be your public service announcement to finally employ the cards sitting around in...