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A gentle way to begin again: the beginner’s guide to loving-kindness (metta) meditation for the new year
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM As each new year begins, many of us feel an intuitive pull to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with ourselves in a more intentional way. Meditation is often high on the resolution list, and for good reason. It’s been linked to improved sleep, less Read More...
Norway hits pause on deep-sea mining until 2029 amid growing environmental pressure
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Norway has hit the brakes on its controversial plans to mine the deep ocean floor, announcing it will not issue any deep-sea mining licenses until at least 2029. The decision, confirmed in early December 2025, marks a significant shift in momentum for the Read More...
Why tiger nuts might be the fiber-rich superfood your diet is missing
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM They may look like shriveled chickpeas and carry a name that sounds like a novelty snack, but tiger nuts are quietly becoming a go-to superfood for health-conscious eaters. While they’ve long been a dietary staple in parts of Africa and Spain, the rest of Read More...
UK to ban AI ‘nudification’ apps in crackdown on deepfakes, digital misogyny, and abuse
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM The UK is moving to outlaw AI-powered “nudification” apps in a sweeping effort to tackle a new wave of online abuse, particularly targeted at women and girls. Announced just before the end of 2025, the upcoming legislation will make it a criminal offense Read More...
How to refresh your home for the new year without spending much
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Once the last ornament is packed away and the holiday chaos gives way to quiet, it’s not just us that are lost between festive cheer and the routines of daily life; your home may feel like it’s in limbo, too. But this in-between moment is actually the Read More...
NYC’s safest year on record: 2025 sees historic drop in shootings and violent crime
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In a world where headlines often spotlight urban crime, New York City just made history— but for all the right reasons. According to the NYPD, 2025 marked the lowest number of shootings ever recorded in the city’s history, a milestone city leaders are Read More...
8 creative side hustles that made money in 2025 that could work for you in 2026
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM With rising costs and evolving work norms, side hustles have become more than just a financial boost; they’re a gateway to creativity, flexibility, and in many cases, full-blown entrepreneurship. If you’re hoping to start a side hustle in 2026, Read More...
Alzheimer’s fully reversed in mice using NAD+ compound, giving hope for future treatment
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In a discovery that’s generating cautious optimism in the scientific community, researchers in the United States have successfully reversed advanced Alzheimer’s disease in mice. Using a powerful compound called P7C3-A20, the scientists not only prevented Read More...
How to rediscover intrinsic motivation in the new year
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM A new year often comes with new intentions, new goals, and new calendars waiting to be filled. But before jumping into resolutions or performance-based productivity, it might be worth pausing to ask a deeper question: What’s actually driving you? Is the Read More...
Investing in planetary health could unlock $20 trillion a year by 2070, says UN report
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM A sweeping new report from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) lays out an ambitious, but achievable, economic transformation: investing in the health of the planet could generate at least $20 trillion in annual benefits by 2070. Released during Read More...