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10 surprisingly doable ways to make this your family’s best summer ever
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Summer isn’t just a season; it’s a state of mind. It’s a break from routine, a burst of light, and a golden opportunity to deepen family connection. The trick? You don’t need plane tickets or Pinterest-level planning. With just a bit of intention, you Read More...
Is sparkling water good for you? What to know about the bubbly drink trend
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Sparkling water is having a moment, and for good reason. This fizzy drink has become a go-to for people who want something more exciting than plain water. But if you're drinking it daily (or hourly), you might wonder: is sparkling water actually good for Read More...
Spain leads on LGBTQ+ workplace rights
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM As diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs face growing political resistance in the United States, Spain is charting a different course that is grounded in comprehensive workplace protections for LGBTQ+ people. In October, Spain’s center-left Read More...
A surprising look at how Father's Day came to be
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Unlike Mother's Day, which was swiftly embraced and made official in 1914, Father’s Day spent decades in limbo. Though it finally became a national holiday in 1972, the idea faced resistance for years—ironically, in a society dominated by men. Why was Read More...
Free school meals expanded to 500,000 more children under new UK government policy
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In a move set to benefit half a million more young students, the UK government announced that beginning in September 2026, all children in England whose families receive Universal Credit will be eligible for free school meals regardless of income level. This Read More...
Why your antiperspirant isn’t working (and how to fix it)
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM If you’ve ever swiped on antiperspirant only to find yourself sweaty and smelly by midday, you’re not alone. The issue might not be what you’re using, but when you’re using it. And according to dermatologists, timing is everything. The timing mistake Read More...
The fungi on your face might be brewing the next great antibiotic
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In the ongoing search for new antibiotics, researchers may have found an unlikely ally: the fungi quietly snacking on our skin oils. According to a new study led by scientists at the University of Oregon, a common yeast called Malassezia, known more for Read More...
What trees can teach us about volcanoes: a new view from space
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM The next time a volcano begins to stir, the first signs might come not from smoke or rumbling earth, but from the trees nearby. According to a new NASA-Smithsonian study, trees growing near volcanoes become visibly greener as underground magma releases carbon Read More...
A new way to stack bricks could help clean Bangladesh’s air
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In the cool, dry winters of Bangladesh, the country’s 8,000-plus brick kilns roar to life. Coal-fed and open-air, they bake nearly 30 million bricks annually, filling the skies with thick black smoke in the process. But a new study has found that a few Read More...
The tortilla that doesn’t need a fridge will help Mexico’s most vulnerable
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In a brightly lit lab at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), food scientist Raquel Gomez peers through a microscope at microorganisms doing some heavy lifting: enriching tortillas with probiotics and preserving them for weeks without a Read More...