A Hangover, Missing Hotel Staff and a Horde of Angry Guests: This Is the Craziest Hotel Stay Ever
It all started when no one was at the front desk to greet them. So the friends stepped up, and soon they were in charge.
Some People Have All the Luck: Real People Share Their Lucky Stories
Sometimes, the toast does fall jelly-side up! Readers share stories of getting lucky, from winning a free car (twice!) to...
How a Single Wave Influenced Gene Hackman’s Entire Life
For half a century, a single, simple gesture has haunted the actor—and played a part in his greatest roles
6 Tales of Good Fortune That Will Make You Smile
Looking for some inspiration (and stories that'll make you feel good)? Look no further than these true tales of good...
The Nicest Places in America 2025
The Nicest Places in America is Reader's Digest's yearly search for places where people are kind, differences are celebrated and...
I Survived! 3 Tales of Unusual Medical Stories
Three life-threatening medical emergencies, as told by the people who nearly died from them
What Were You Inking?! True Stories of People Who Regretted—and Removed—Their Tattoos
Not everyone still loves their tattoos 20 years (or even 20 minutes) later
12 of the Sweetest and Funniest First-Date Stories You’ll Ever Read
Readers share their stories of unforgettable first dates, from studs to duds
EXCLUSIVE: Adrienne Bailon-Houghton on Wellness & Motherhood: “Learning How to Say No Has...
Singer, actress and former co-host of The Real spills the tea on motherhood, holiday traditions and her big goals for...
12 People Share Their Most Unforgettable Election Day Memories
Stories about voting by the people, for the people
I Stopped Hiding My Disability, and It Opened Up New Worlds
Everyone is hiding something—but embracing that secret part of yourself can change everything
Meet the People Who Keep Up Skelly Year-Round
These 12-foot-tall skeletons aren't just Halloween decor—they're family!
Today’s Al Roker Shares the Importance of Kindness and Community
Everyone’s favorite weatherman is just as nice as he seems—and he has a few ideas on how to make the...
Plagued by a Youth Suicide Epidemic, Provo, Utah, Worked Together to Find a Remedy—and Became 2024&#...
Provo, Utah's third-largest city, built a blueprint to help combat disproportionately high suicide rates in young people in the western...
One Man’s Free Bike Shed Keeps a Maryland Community Mobile
Silver Spring, Maryland, has long been a hub for immigrants and refugees. Manuel Vera developed some unique and creative ways...
Residents of This North Carolina Town Struggled to Afford Dental Care—Volunteers Banded Together to ...
The Blue Ridge Free Dental Clinic provides free dental services to anyone who needs them
A Hurricane Devastated One of Florida’s Final Frontiers—but It Won’t Go Down Without a F...
The tiny haven of Horseshoe Beach prides itself on its "old Florida" spirit—the very spirit that energized residents to pick...
Brooklyn’s Hippest Neighborhood Proves It’s Cool to Be Kind
This diverse, fast-growing New York City neighborhood is changing. Locals strive to ensure it's for the better.
The Montana Mining Town with a Heart of Gold
Anyone will tell you that Butte, Montana, is tough. They'll also tell you that it's unbelievably kind.
Reader’s Digest Names the Top 5 Videos of the Month
Get the tissues ready for this heartwarming romp through humanity’s brightest videos of the month
The Nicest Places in America 2024
The Nicest Places in America is Reader's Digest's yearly search for places where people are kind, differences are celebrated, and...
Reader’s Digest’s Top 5 Teacher Appreciation Videos That Will Melt Your Heart
These teacher appreciation videos will warm your heart—and show just how valuable teachers are for our future
A Pair of Beagles Were Left to Wander in the Snow—Until a Kind Stranger Took Them In
The story of an expectant couple and a wise man (but not the ones you’re thinking of)
Little Helper of the Week: Watch This Little Girl Offer a Plate of Food to a Homeless Person
One small act can make a huge difference.
Uniting in the Face of Deadly Blizzards and Tragedy, Buffalo, New York, Is the Nicest Place in America
Despite natural disasters, shooting tragedies and Damar Hamlin's near-death experience, Buffalo's community is stronger than ever
Damar Hamlin: Thank You, Buffalo
In this touching letter, Damar Hamlin reflects on the support he's received from the Buffalo community, 2023's Nicest Place in...
Heroic Uber Driver Offers Ailing Passenger His Kidney
An Uber trip took a detour when the driver offered his ailing passenger one of his kidneys
Tell Us a Story!
Put your pen to paper, dear storyteller!
A Martial Artist with a Troubled History with Cops Heroically Saves One
A dedicated practitioner of Brazilian jiu-jitsu, this man used his power for good
I Survived! Three Tales of Daring Escapes and Survivals
These lucky survivors each escaped potentially deadly situations with their lives
