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. Daily Edition • May 15, 2025 SUPPORTED BY Light pollution can make it difficult to spot the Milky Way — that swirling, spiral galaxy encompassing our solar system. But according to Live Science, the Northern Hemisphere is about to enter a period that will be particularly ripe for Milky Way gazing. The galaxy will appear earlier and rise higher into the sky from May 20 to May 30, or between the last quarter moon and the new moon. Learn more about spotting the Milky Way. Must Reads Some...

. Daily Edition • May 14, 2025 SUPPORTED BY Voting for the USA Today “10 Best” series is well underway, so now’s the time to make your opinions heard. The outlet’s Readers’ Choice Awards include the best ice cream shop in the country, the best lake, best independent bookstore, best kayak tour, best beach bar, and much more. Get voting for your faves. Must Reads How NYC dining has changed over the last 25 years — from cupcake crazes to streetside seating The case for teaching children to write...

. Daily Edition • May 13, 2025 SUPPORTED BY We’re starting today’s edition with an oldie but a goodie: Writer Alexandra Franzen’s list of “50 ways to be ridiculously generous and feel ridiculously good” was first published over a decade ago, but it remains evergreen. Nice News readers already know by now that acts of kindness are beneficial for both the recipient and the giver, but it’s helpful to read through a list of specific, actionable ways to show your generosity. (You can’t go wrong...

. Daily Edition • May 12, 2025 SUPPORTED BY If you’re a mom who received a beautiful bouquet of flowers for Mother’s Day yesterday, you might be wondering how to keep your special blooms perky for as long as possible. We’ve got you covered: USA Today compiled some expert tips for making your flowers last longer and look fresher. Must Reads The FDA approved an at-home cervical cancer screening test, set to launch this summer — learn more about the device ICYMI: Here’s where the 2028 Olympic...

Sunday Edition • May 11, 2025 SUPPORTED BY Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there! When it comes to celebrating the meaningful women in our lives, U.S. consumers really put their money where their mouths are: Spending on the holiday is estimated to reach $34.1 billion this year, per a survey from the National Retail Federation. The top three gift categories are flowers, cards, and outings — though that last one offers ample opportunity for saving money, too. Many cities are hosting free...

. Daily Edition • May 10, 2025 SUPPORTED BY It would be amazing if we all had access to unlimited time and resources to fully dedicate ourselves to physical and mental well-being, but that’s simply not realistic. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, psychiatrist Sue Varma recently appeared on CBS Mornings to discuss some practical ways that people can protect and support their mental health (fitting, given that she published a book on well-being titled Practical Optimism last year)....

. Daily Edition • May 9, 2025 SUPPORTED BY We have good news for those who missed Tuesday’s Nice Book Club event (or those who loved it so much they want to watch it again): You can click here to access a recording of our lively conversation with New Happy author Stephanie Harrison. In even more good news, we can also announce the subject and date of the next Nice Book Club meeting. We’ll be bringing you Scott Shigeoka, author of Seek: How Curiosity Can Transform Your Life and Change the...