Laughter boosts optimism in apes, the best films of the century, and a helpful service for grandma
Today’s episode dives into the news that great apes may feel more optimistic after hearing their peers laugh. You’ll also learn about the best movies of the 21st century, the strawberry variety in England whose crown may be overthrown, and a medical milestone that could pave the way for less invasive heart surgeries.This episode was hosted and produced by Case Kenny. Research and writing by Natalie Stone, Ally Mauch, Rebekah Brandes, and Stephanie Friedman. Music by Ryan Peitzke. For more good news, tune in to Nice News Today on Mondays and Fridays and subscribe to the daily Nice News newsletter at NiceNews.com. This episode was brought to you by Duckbill: Learn more at GetDuckbill.com
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Unifying wishes for America’s future, the brain-boosting power of naps, and rising minimum wages
In honor of the Fourth of July, today’s episode highlights the “wish walls” featuring unifying messages about Americans’ hopes for the country’s future. It’ll also get into the new study that found a surprising link between power naps and those elusive “aha!” moments, the elementary schoolers who invented a sustainable robot that’s cleaning up beaches, and the cities and states raising minimum wages. This episode was hosted and produced by Case Kenny. Research and writing by Natalie Stone, Ally Mauch, Rebekah Brandes, and Stephanie Friedman. Music by Ryan Peitzke. For more good news, tune in to Nice News Today on Mondays and Fridays and subscribe to the daily Nice News newsletter at NiceNews.com. This episode was brought to you by Duckbill: Learn more at GetDuckbill.com.
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Dropping heart attack death rates, the world’s sauna capital, and a real-life Winnie the Pooh
Today’s episode dives into the news that heart attack death rates have dropped to the point that they’re no longer the leading cause of death in the United States. You’ll also hear about the old-school hobbies that are becoming popular among the youth, the world’s sauna capital, and the two honey-loving bears that recently made headlines. This episode was hosted and produced by Case Kenny. Research and writing by Natalie Stone, Ally Mauch, Rebekah Brandes, and Stephanie Friedman. Music by Ryan Peitzke. For more good news, tune in to Nice News Today on Mondays and Fridays and subscribe to the daily Nice News newsletter at NiceNews.com.
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The world’s best restaurants, Europe’s newest coal-free country, and a sunscreen myth, busted
Today’s episode recaps the newly named best restaurants in the world. You’ll also get the scoop on the latest European country to go coal-free, a stylish bar celebrating women’s sports in Los Angeles, and a common sunscreen myth that’s been debunked.This episode was hosted and produced by Case Kenny. Research and writing by Natalie Stone, Ally Mauch, Rebekah Brandes, and Stephanie Friedman. Music by Ryan Peitzke. For more good news, tune in to Nice News Today on Mondays and Fridays and subscribe to the daily Nice News newsletter at NiceNews.com.
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The food brands cutting artificial dyes, a new student loan scheme, and the “Love on the Spectrum” boot camp
Today’s episode dives into the news that two major food manufacturers are cutting artificial food dyes from their products. There’s also the dating boot camp that partially inspired Netflix’s hit show “Love on the Spectrum,” a new loan scheme aimed at helping college students, and the heroic vet saving animals affected by the war in Ukraine. This episode was hosted and produced by Case Kenny. Research and writing by Natalie Stone, Ally Mauch, Rebekah Brandes, and Stephanie Friedman. Music by Ryan Peitzke. For more good news, tune in to Nice News Today on Mondays and Fridays and subscribe to the daily Nice News newsletter at NiceNews.com
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