Nice News
A morning briefing of good stories, written for people who want a news habit that does not ruin breakfast.
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How to get the most from it
Nice News sits in Good News under Unwind, filed as a minute.
- Give it one round. There is nothing to finish and nothing lost by leaving.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something wholesome and useful.
About this category: Newsrooms with a constructive brief. Not a denial that the world is difficult, just a correction to a feed that only reports one direction.
Good for
- A one-round break between tasks
- Something kind-hearted
- Getting something practical done
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
Nice News: quick answers
Is Nice News free?
Yes. Nice News is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Nice News?
No. You can use Nice News without signing up for anything.
Does Nice News work on a phone?
Yes. Nice News works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is Nice News safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Nice News take?
We file it as "A minute": One quick round, then you can leave.
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