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Reader's Digest, 24 Jul 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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ArticleWhy Did the (Rub­ber) Chicken Cross the Road?

With a mid­life crisis impend­ing, Byard Duncan decided to break the strangest world record he could find. WE THINK OF chick­ens as flight­less birds, but they’re not. In fact, it’s com­mon for them to travel mod­est dis­tances via stints of...

Why Did the (Rub­ber) Chicken Cross the Road?

ArticleSav­ing Baby KJ*

An exceed­ingly rare con­di­tion threatened a new­born’s life. Then a team of med­ical research­ers stepped for­ward with a first-of-its-kind genetic treat­ment. “A pea­nut.” That’s how Nicole and Kyle Mul­doon described their tiny baby boy when they...

Sav­ing Baby KJ*

ArticleTHE NEW GENIUS*

Soft skills have never been at a higher premium. Here’s how to hone them. by car­oline fan­ning, tina don­vito, emily good­man, cathy gar­rard and tracey neith­er­cott

THE NEW GENIUS*

Article“May I Speak to a Per­son?”

Stu­dents at this help desk will hap­pily answer your ques­tions (no mat­ter how bizarre)—or just take the time to chat.

“May I Speak to a Per­son?”

ArticleOut­smart­ing the Sys­tem

There’s always a loop­hole: Read­ers share ways they save time, money and head­aches.

Out­smart­ing the Sys­tem

ArticleSold Out

Chances are, the per­son buy­ing that con­cert seat next to yours isn’t a per­son at all.

Sold Out