The Big-Rig Crisis: How We Fail Our Truckers
Long hours and low pay are taking a toll on our nation's drivers
Our Readers Share Their Greatest Strokes of Good Fortune
These reader-submitted stories are true tales of good fortune
Meet the Man Who Survived 16+ Hours at Sea After His Boat Capsized
This is his amazing story of survival and strength
The Lessons My Motorcycle—and Grown Daughters—Taught Me on the Road
What one father learned about life, love and the importance of adventure
How I Survived an Awkward Family Dinner with My Humor Intact
Stand-up comedian Zach Zimmerman recounts their first family dinner in four years, proving with their trademark humor that you can...
The Importance of Men’s Friendships—and How Poker Could Make Them Stronger
People who make time to hang out with friends have all the luck
He Played a Superhero—but a Daring Rescue Made Him a Real-Life Hero
It's a bird ... it's a plane ... it's Captain Harrisburg, saving the day thanks to his quick thinking and...
Meet the Pizza Man Who Saved 5 Kids from a House Fire
Nick Bostic was troubled, aimless. Then one night, everything changed.
Readers Share the Most Moving—and Hilarious—Ways They’ve Been Told They’re Loved
Pumpkins, mustard and skydiving—oh my! These true "I love you" stories from our readers are sure to make you smile.
Readers Share Their Most Hilarious—and Inspiring—Sports Stories
Our readers share their sports stories, from the highlights that won trophies to the bloopers that won hearts
How National Parks Reconnected This Duo with Nature—and Each Other
A grandmother and grandson find a way to mend their broken relationship, one national park at a time
The Nicest Places in America 2023
The Nicest Places in America is a nationwide search for places where people are kind and do amazing things to...
Readers Share Stories of Strength and Success After Setbacks
Seeing a challenge as an opportunity can change your life
His Super Bowl Parties Feed the Homeless, So Everybody Wins
One party launched a charity now helping thousands of people experiencing homelessness
This Passenger Got an Emergency Flying Lesson After His Pilot Passed Out at 10,000 Feet
The plane is careening toward the sea without a pilot. Air traffic control’s mission: Teach a passenger to land...
Readers Share the Incredible True Stories of Their Hero Pets
We're pawsitive you'll love these stories of courageous animals
Man’s Best Friend, Indeed: This Pit Bull Fought Off a Shark to Save His Owner
There's no way the shark would take a chunk out of his owner—not on Darby's watch
Meet the Duo Who Spend Their Free Time Cleaning Up the Graves of Fallen Soldiers
A college student and a retiree pair up for a good deed—and develop a friendship along the way
How One Man’s Dream—and a Community’s Determination—Brought the Kingsport Carousel to Life
They may not have been carpenters or mechanics by trade, but residents of Kingsport, Tennessee, had just the thing to...
These Neighbors Helped Save Ranch Animals During a Wildfire—and Made Coulterville, California the Ni...
When a wildfire threatened their tight-knit community, residents of Coulterville, California stepped up to help neighbors in need
I Was a Flight Attendant During the COVID-19 Pandemic—Here’s How It Changed the Job for Good
As a flight attendant during the COVID-19 pandemic, I got used to change. Now I'm navigating the new normal in...
Meet the Man Who Fought a 350-Pound Black Bear to Save His Dog
He would do anything to save his pup—even square up with one of nature's biggest beasts
This Man Jumped Off a Bridge to Save a Child After a Car Accident
A car crashes on a bridge and a child is catapulted into the water below. Who will save her?
Instead of Going to College, I Read These Books
For a woman whose life took another path, a teacher’s reading list taught her everything she needed to know.
Readers Share the Tiny Changes They Made That Changed Their Lives
Readers share the tiny tweaks they made to their daily lives—and what happened for the better as a result.
“Trash Walker” Anna Sacks Finds Treasure in New York City’s Garbage
New York City's trash is this woman's treasure, and she's using her platform to fight our culture of excess waste
These Fathers Formed “Dads on Duty” to Prevent Violence at a Local High School
When gang violence spiked, concerned dads at this Louisiana high school said “Not on our watch."
20 Stories About Moms That’ll Make You Want to Call Yours
These mom stories submitted by readers offer much-needed love and inspiration for Mother's Day and beyond
