Today’s Solutions: April 30, 2026

The secret to our species̵

The secret to our species' success? Our grandparents

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM The long-standing theory of evolution has always been based on natural selection: that traits are favored to promote reproductive success. This makes sense why harmful mutations and diseases appear much later in life, with our bodies more likely to degenerate Read More...

Indian grandfather sits with grandchild on the couch while eating cake

Saga becomes first UK firm to offer grandparental leave

The insurance firm and cruise ship operator for individuals over 50, Saga, has made a radical move to offer its staff a week of paid grandparental leave—the first in the UK to do so. The firm also promises to open its nursery to grandchildren to support those of their staff who are already Read More...