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Reader's Digest, 22 May 2026

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Reader’s Digest is a US magazine launched in 1922. Published 10 times a year, this popular magazine is one of the world’s most enduring general-interest publications. Well known for its concise storytelling and uplifting tone, Reader’s Digest tackles a wide range of topics, from human-interest stories to practical life advice. Each issue delivers inspiration and useful insights, often centered on themes of optimism, faith, heroism, trust and wellness. Its editorial mission focuses on celebrating everyday heroes, encouraging personal growth and highlighting shared values that resonate with a broad readership. With a circulation of over 3 million copies, Reader’s Digest is one of the best-selling consumer magazines in the US. Its lasting popularity stems from its ability to evolve with the times while retaining its hallmark clarity, warmth and reliability. Available on PressReader, Reader’s Digest magazine offers stories and insights that celebrate optimism and the joy of shared human experience.

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ArticleWel­come to the Inaug­ural Dad Games!*

From gro­cery bag dashes to diaper change races, com­pet­it­ive games at the first-time event had 250 fath­ers show­ing off their skills—and bond­ing. DON ALLEY TRAINED dec­ades for this moment. It finally came, 21 years later, in a Mary­land park­ing...

Wel­come to the Inaug­ural Dad Games!*

ArticleOur Data, Ourselves?*

Wear­able track­ers— from smart watches to rings—can give you stats on everything from your daily step count to minutes of REM sleep. But does more inform­a­tion lead to bet­ter health?

Our Data, Ourselves?*

ArticleMy Wish for Amer­ica

In col­lab­or­a­tion with the New York His­tor­ical, we share a sampling of 10,000-plus birth­day wishes for our coun­try, look­ing ahead to our next 250 years.

My Wish for Amer­ica

ArticleRes­cue on the Elk River*

The kayaker des­per­ately clung to a branch after fall­ing into the cold, remote river. Would any­one find him before he was swept away? Even in Alabama, late March is early in the year for fish­ing, but this was 31-year-old Caleb Ben­nett’s third...

Res­cue on the Elk River*