8 Remarkable Stories of the Most Unlikely Friendships
Would you pal around with your spouse’s ex? Or buddy up to someone who put a foot in your face?...
When a Scuba Diver Didn’t Return to the Surface for Hours, This Diving Expert Refused to Give ...
It seemed impossible that anyone could be left alive. But an inner...
How David Lee Roth of Van Halen Almost Ruined My Marriage
I thought the man I’d married was a rock star. That turned out to be closer to the truth than...
When the World Shut Down, This 9-Year-Old Created an Unlikely Bond with 6 Chickens
In a time of isolation from the rest of the world, this little girl found friendship in her family’s new...
This Couple Adopted a Cat to Help Their Dog with His Separation Anxiety—Now They Have the Most Beaut...
Follow this unusual pair of furry friends as they explore the West.
A Bad Storm Left This Driver Stranded on a Bridge with His Truck Dangling 70 Feet Above a River
With his truck dangling above a roiling river and a storm whipping 50-mph winds, a trapped driver’s only hope...
These Prisoners Scammed Millions from the Comfort of Their Jail Cells
A diabolical scam snares everyday Americans. The real shock is that it is pulled off by prisoners.
This Teacher Saved a Grandmother’s Life Thanks to Virtual School at Home
“If it wasn’t for them,” said Phillips, “I wouldn’t be here.”
Dozens of My Friends Have Had Coronavirus—Here’s What They Want You to Know
One by one, I've watched friends and family members contract, spread, and battle coronavirus. They've shared their stories in the...
When a Medevac Plane Couldn’t Land Because the Runway Lights Were Out an Entire Village Used T...
“Any time a plane flies over that late, you know something is wrong.”
How an Activist with Disabilities Went from Being a Role Model to a Runway Model
A disabled activist won’t let Twitter trolls stop her from seeing herself as she really is—a star.
This Musician Asks Kids to Trade Their Guns in for Trumpets to Help Combat Violence in New Orleans
Alarmed by a tragic shooting in his hometown, a New Orleans musician gives hope to kids—for a song.
Reader’s Digest Nicest Places in America
Every year, our editors read through thousands of nominations from readers to find the Reader's Digest Nicest Places in America....
40 Years After Falling for a Girl, He Finally Got to Be with Her
A lovesick teenager gets the girl— 40 years later.
A Surf Board Drifted from Hawaii to the Philippines and Started a Friendship Between the Two Owners
It traveled over 5,000 miles across the ocean and was still in one piece.
What It Was Like to Escape a Wildfire In the Middle of the Night
Two retirees recount their narrow escape from their home during a wildfire in Oregon.
How a Determined Detective Caught a Stalker Who Had Been Humiliating High School Girls in a Small Town
An elusive hacker humiliated high school girls from a small New Hampshire town. Then they teamed up with a determined...
I Was Bullied on Valentine’s Day as a Kid. Here’s How I Spread Kindness on February 14 a...
As a child, I had a humiliating experience on February 14. Now that I’m a teacher, my students celebrate...
A Dog Was Trapped in a Cave for 30 Hours. It Took 8 Cavers to Find Him.
Buzzman the dog hadn't returned home for a few hours. Thinking it was unusual, his owner tracked his collar and...
Nicest Places in America 2021
Nicest Places in America is a nationwide search for places where people are kind and do amazing things to improve...
What It’s Like Being One of the Few Black Pilots in the World
As one of a few Black pilots, Courtland Savage understands that with access comes responsibility.
A Wild Lynx Appeared on My Friends’ Property—And Lived There for Weeks
Every now and then, you come across a...
My Kids Made Fun of Me for Always Carrying a Handkerchief—Then the Pandemic Hit and Everyone Was Usi...
He has used a pocket handkerchief all his life—and was ridiculed for it. Now, this famous author says his...
I Was on the Fence About Hiring a Cleaning Person, So I Got a Roomba Instead
Long before Marie Kondo, there was Roomba. In this classic from 2003, Mary Roach gives the robot vacuum cleaner...
Alone on the Top of a Mountain, This Wife Had to Carry Her Injured Husband Back to Safety After a Se...
A dream honeymoon hike to the rim of a jungle crater ends with a terrible fall. Now a young bride...
How Astronaut Scott Kelly Wards Off Feelings of Isolation
The pandemic is taking a serious toll on our mental health. Here are a few tips on surviving this crazy...
How I Found Out Racism Isn’t Just a Problem in America
When you’re Black, traveling overseas can reveal a lot more about a place than just its amazing sights.