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Take a look through 2025’s best space photos, from new scopes to northern lights.
The Best Space Photos of The Year
This year produced no shortage of striking space images—from galaxies to asteroids.
time.com
December 29, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Take a look through 2025’s best space photos, from new scopes to northern lights.
Spain is opening climate shelters in the summer to protect the public against scorching heat.
Spain to open public buildings as climate shelters in summer – DW – 12/17/2025
Heat waves in Spain have become, longer, more intense and deadlier in recent years. A network of climate shelters aims to help save lives.
www.dw.com
December 29, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Spain is opening climate shelters in the summer to protect the public against scorching heat.
Spring cleaning is a well-established seasonal reset, but in Japan, many people also engage in a similar practice at the end of the year: ōsōji.
This Japanese End-Of-The-Year Tradition Is The Perfect Reset
Ōsōji blends practicality with spiritual meaning, and it might inspire your own end-of-year reset.
www.huffpost.com
December 28, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Spring cleaning is a well-established seasonal reset, but in Japan, many people also engage in a similar practice at the end of the year: ōsōji.
After winning the NBA Cup, some Knicks stars are sharing their prize money with the team’s support staff.
Knicks stars giving part of NBA Cup prize money to team staff: Some ‘people don’t get a bonus’
Josh Hart and some of his well-compensated teammates are spreading some of their NBA Cup love.
nypost.com
December 27, 2025 at 4:01 PM
After winning the NBA Cup, some Knicks stars are sharing their prize money with the team’s support staff.
Already seen all the Christmas classics? Stream these new holiday flicks.
Merry Little Streaming
www.nytimes.com
December 26, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Already seen all the Christmas classics? Stream these new holiday flicks.
At least 20 new marine species were discovered in Pacific waters off the coast of Guam, scientists said.
Scientists say they have discovered 20 new species deep in the Pacific Ocean
Researchers retrieved reef monitoring devices that had been placed in deep coral reefs in Guam. The devices were placed up to 330 feet below the surface.
www.npr.org
December 26, 2025 at 4:12 PM
At least 20 new marine species were discovered in Pacific waters off the coast of Guam, scientists said.
Rio de Janeiro’s Christmas tree is floating this year: Watch a video of it glittering over the water.
Rio unveils floating Christmas tree in Botafogo Cove
A floating Christmas tree was inaugurated Sunday in Rio de Janeiro’s Botafogo Cove, adding a new highlight to the city’s holiday traditions.
apnews.com
December 26, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Rio de Janeiro’s Christmas tree is floating this year: Watch a video of it glittering over the water.
From the oldest choir to the largest stocking, Guinness World Records has a slew of holiday-themed entries.
Festive records to warm your heart this Christmas: oldest choir to gigantic pudding
Here are some festive world records guaranteed to warm your heart this Christmas...
www.guinnessworldrecords.com
December 26, 2025 at 2:29 AM
From the oldest choir to the largest stocking, Guinness World Records has a slew of holiday-themed entries.
Merry Christmas! From Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, to Santa Claus, Indiana, learn about Christmas-themed towns across the U.S.
The Best Christmas Towns in America You Should Visit at Least Once
From festivals and twinkling lights to snow-covered rooftops and giant festive trees, these Christmas towns really get into the holiday spirit. Experience the best the season has to offer with our top...
www.rd.com
December 25, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Merry Christmas! From Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, to Santa Claus, Indiana, learn about Christmas-themed towns across the U.S.
Take a tour of the biggest nutcracker museum in the U.S., run by 101-year-old Arlene Wagner.
A 101-year-old runs the largest nutcracker museum in the U.S. Here's a look inside
Arlene Wagner has been collecting nutcrackers for nearly 50 years. Now, she's got one of the largest collections in the world, housed at the Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum in Washington.
www.npr.org
December 25, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Take a tour of the biggest nutcracker museum in the U.S., run by 101-year-old Arlene Wagner.
Still got gift-wrapping to do? Here are some fun tips and tricks that will make your presents stand out under the tree.
10 Genius Gift-Wrapping Hacks You'll Be Glad You Learned Before Christmas
Your presents will look so good, you almost won't want anyone to open them.
www.thepioneerwoman.com
December 25, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Still got gift-wrapping to do? Here are some fun tips and tricks that will make your presents stand out under the tree.
If you don’t celebrate Christmas, there are still plenty of fun ways to spend today and tomorrow — check some out below.
12 Things to Do on Christmas If You Don’t Celebrate
Christmas day can be difficult for people who don't celebrate; many places are closed and everyone is gone, but that doesn't mean there aren't options for a fun day.
lifehacker.com
December 24, 2025 at 8:55 PM
If you don’t celebrate Christmas, there are still plenty of fun ways to spend today and tomorrow — check some out below.
Christmas Tree Lane is a magical stretch of Altadena that’s lined with 135 deodar cedars, and every winter, volunteers decorate the trees with thousands of colorful lights. This year, it returned even brighter than before, boasting over 20,000 lights.
Altadena’s Christmas Tree Lane: 105-Year-Old Tradition Is Symbol of Resilience Nearly 1 Year Post-Wildfire | Flipboard
Nice News - For many families in Los Angeles County’s Altadena neighborhood, Christmas will look different this year. The Eaton Fire tore through the area in …
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December 24, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Christmas Tree Lane is a magical stretch of Altadena that’s lined with 135 deodar cedars, and every winter, volunteers decorate the trees with thousands of colorful lights. This year, it returned even brighter than before, boasting over 20,000 lights.
A restored WWII aircraft was transformed into a holiday sleigh, taking flight above Christmas lights in Texas.
Vintage WWII aircraft is turned into a Christmas sleigh
The Southern Cross, a restored C-49 World War II-era plane, is used by a nonprofit group for a peaceful mission this holiday season, to provide a Santa-eye view of the Christmas lights in North Texas....
www.cbsnews.com
December 24, 2025 at 3:05 AM
A restored WWII aircraft was transformed into a holiday sleigh, taking flight above Christmas lights in Texas.
A short mantra to help you through the holidays. ♥️
The 3-Word Mantra a Therapist Wants You to Live by This Holiday Season
In TODAY.com's Expert Tip of the Day, a therapist shares the simple phrase that will help you refocus on what truly matters this time of year.
www.today.com
December 23, 2025 at 11:02 PM
A short mantra to help you through the holidays. ♥️
When A. A. Milne published his first Winnie the Pooh book nearly a century ago, the author couldn’t have predicted that his stories of adventures in the Hundred Acre Wood would be a fixture in childhoods for decades to come.
100 Years of Winnie the Pooh: A Look Back at the Beloved Bear’s History | Flipboard
Nice News - When A. A. Milne published his first Winnie the Pooh book nearly a century ago, the author couldn’t have predicted that his stories of adventures in …
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December 23, 2025 at 4:03 PM
When A. A. Milne published his first Winnie the Pooh book nearly a century ago, the author couldn’t have predicted that his stories of adventures in the Hundred Acre Wood would be a fixture in childhoods for decades to come.
In 2025, Nice News readers collectively donated $46,157 across four different fundraisers. Revisit each of them below, and as we wrap up this season of giving, consider making a final donation to one of the nonprofits.
With Over $46K Raised in 2025, Nice News Readers Kept People Warm, Helped the Planet, and Erased Medical Debt | Flipboard
Nice News - One might assume that a community centered on consuming and spreading positivity is also a particularly generous one. But now we have the numbers to …
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December 23, 2025 at 12:25 AM
In 2025, Nice News readers collectively donated $46,157 across four different fundraisers. Revisit each of them below, and as we wrap up this season of giving, consider making a final donation to one of the nonprofits.
This past year has seen no shortage of scientific marvels and milestones, but the best of them all — according to the journal Science — is the fact that renewable energy began to surpass fossil fuels worldwide.
Science’s 2025 Breakthrough of the Year: The unstoppable rise of renewable energy
Clean energy infrastructure is being deployed with unmatched scale and speed—and China is leading the way
www.science.org
December 22, 2025 at 8:04 PM
This past year has seen no shortage of scientific marvels and milestones, but the best of them all — according to the journal Science — is the fact that renewable energy began to surpass fossil fuels worldwide.
The question of whether auld acquaintance should be forgot is not just a thought-provoking lyric but a timely issue, as volunteers strive to save the historic farm where the words to “Auld Lang Syne” were written down.
Campaign Underway to Save the Historic Scottish Farm Where “Auld Lang Syne” Was Written | Flipboard
Nice News - It rings in our ears every New Year’s, yet somehow “Auld Lang Syne” never feels overplayed. Now, however, the question of whether auld acquaintance …
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December 22, 2025 at 4:19 PM
The question of whether auld acquaintance should be forgot is not just a thought-provoking lyric but a timely issue, as volunteers strive to save the historic farm where the words to “Auld Lang Syne” were written down.
Medieval philosopher Thomas Aquinas developed a strategy for “imperfect” happiness that we can still implement today.
How to Be Happy Like Thomas Aquinas
Modern social science finds that the 13th-century theologian’s recipe for “imperfect happiness” turns out to be perfect.
www.theatlantic.com
December 22, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Medieval philosopher Thomas Aquinas developed a strategy for “imperfect” happiness that we can still implement today.
Why brides- and grooms-to-be are turning to thousands of strangers to help plan their weddings.
How Thousands of Strangers Chose My Wedding Dress
www.nytimes.com
December 21, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Why brides- and grooms-to-be are turning to thousands of strangers to help plan their weddings.
As much as the winter holidays are about celebration and coming together with family and friends, they’re also the perfect time to pause and reflect on the past 12 months — particularly all the good that came out of the past year.
10 Good News Stories From 2025
From diplomatic pandas to the return of the beloved show “Reading Rainbow,” read through 10 good news stories from 2025.
nicenews.com
December 21, 2025 at 4:04 PM
As much as the winter holidays are about celebration and coming together with family and friends, they’re also the perfect time to pause and reflect on the past 12 months — particularly all the good that came out of the past year.
George Washington’s most famous portrait, the one that inspired the $1 bill, is headed to auction.
Historic George Washington Portrait Behind the $1 Bill Heads to Auction
A copy of the George Washington portrait that appears on the dollar bill is heading to auction next month—where it stands to break records.
news.artnet.com
December 21, 2025 at 8:09 AM
George Washington’s most famous portrait, the one that inspired the $1 bill, is headed to auction.
North America’s largest wildlife crossing is now open for business, and its top clientele are expected to be elk and pronghorn.
Largest wildlife overpass in North America now ready for use by elk and other critters in Douglas County
The 200-foot-wide Greenland Wildlife Overpass offers a safe crossing for a variety of animals and connects nearly 40,000 acres of habitat on both sides of I-25.
www.cpr.org
December 21, 2025 at 4:39 AM
North America’s largest wildlife crossing is now open for business, and its top clientele are expected to be elk and pronghorn.
In some instances, a deep emotional loss — like the death of a loved one — can result in a temporary condition called broken heart syndrome. Now, there’s more evidence to suggest that the opposite may also be true.
Love Can Help Heal a Damaged Heart, New Review Suggests
Loving relationships may help improve heart health for people with cardiovascular disease by promoting better health behaviors.
nicenews.com
December 21, 2025 at 3:33 AM
In some instances, a deep emotional loss — like the death of a loved one — can result in a temporary condition called broken heart syndrome. Now, there’s more evidence to suggest that the opposite may also be true.