By Reader's Digest | Elizabeth Yuko | 5/5/2026 4:40 PM

The author of "Sold" opens up about why book-banning groups target her bestselling young adult book and what we lose when books are banned. The post Patricia McCormick Wrote the Most-Challenged Book in America. Here’s What She Says Everyone Should Know About Book Banning appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Ryleigh Nucilli | 4/29/2026 1:26 PM

Seriously, what is going on?! There's a scientific explanation for the foul stench, but that doesn't mean we have to be happy about it! The post Here’s Why Spring Air Smells Funkier Than You Remember appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Shyla Watson | 4/29/2026 12:36 PM

New license plates are coming out all across the country in 2026, and we've highlighted the best ones. Which state plate is your favorite? The post These Are All the New License Plates in 2026—Does Your State Have One? appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Charlotte Hilton Andersen | 4/29/2026 2:01 AM

Just because you can do something, it doesn’t mean you should ... especially if it involves chewing. The post Is It Really Rude to Eat on a Video Call? appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Mariah Thomas | 4/28/2026 9:40 PM

These Route 66 facts will have you dreaming up your next road trip down America's most iconic highway. The post Happy 100th Birthday, Route 66! 25 Cool Facts That’ll Make You Want to Take a Road Trip in 2026 appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Tara Cox | 4/28/2026 11:51 AM

Inspired by the Boomer Hospital Reveal, we asked experts if there are any hard-and-fast rules when it comes to sharing your medical news. The post Who Needs to Know When You Get Admitted to the Hospital? appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Alyssa Sybertz | 4/27/2026 5:08 PM

Nope, it's not your imagination—but it's not necessarily for the reason you might think. Here's what's going on. The post This Is the Real Reason Candy Doesn’t Taste the Way You Remember It appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Jo Ann Liguori | 4/24/2026 1:29 PM

Typos are the latest status symbol, but it's not a free-for-all. Here's a quick guide to when you can relax—and when you should proofread. The post Typos Are the Latest Status Symbol, but Should You Really Let Those Messy Messages Fly? appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Charlotte Hilton Andersen | 4/22/2026 12:09 PM

Stand on the right. Walk on the left. Don't yell at strangers. One of these is apparently controversial. The post Is It Really Rude to Pass Someone on an Escalator? appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Jo Ann Liguori | 4/22/2026 11:40 AM

How did two animals come to define Wall Street’s biggest swings? An etymology expert explains the origin of bull and bear markets. The post This Is the Surprising Reason We Call Them Bull and Bear Markets appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Elizabeth Yuko | 4/21/2026 9:39 PM

We may have all worried about the Terminator, but AI is threatening us—and the planet—in other, more insidious ways. The post Is AI Really Ruining the Environment? Experts Weigh In on How Dire the Situation Actually Is  appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Mariah Thomas | 4/21/2026 4:42 PM

These Earth-saving changes actually add up—and help you make a difference without overthinking it. The post 15 Super Easy Things You Can Do Right Now to Help the Planet appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Tina Donvito | 4/17/2026 7:59 PM

How much do you know about our mysterious planet? Here are the amazing, odd and downright cool Earth facts scientists learned in the last year. The post 9 Surprising Earth Facts Scientists Learned in the Last Year That Change Everything We Thought We Knew About the Planet appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Ryleigh Nucilli | 4/17/2026 5:13 PM

April showers bring May flowers ... and sometimes more rain! According to a landmark climate report, extreme rain events are on the rise. The post It’s Not Your Imagination: April Showers Are Getting More Severe, Especially in These Regions appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Elizabeth Yuko | 4/17/2026 4:02 PM

Four American astronauts have boldly gone where no man has gone before ... and it's just the beginning. The post Artemis II Just Made History—Here’s What It Means for the Future of Space Travel appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Lisa Lombardi | 4/15/2026 7:18 PM

Ladies, it's allergy season. If you're sniffling, sneezing and coughing more than the men in you life, there's a reason. Here's the scoop. The post Here’s Why Seasonal Allergies Are So Much Worse for Women Than Men appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Charlotte Hilton Andersen | 4/15/2026 5:23 PM

There are a lot of unwritten rules about which prices are OK to ask about and which aren't. Here's what's actually acceptable. The post Is It Really Rude to Ask How Much Someone Paid for Something? appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Elizabeth Yuko | 4/14/2026 7:23 PM

Want to avoid a serious fine (or even jail!) on your next international trip? You'd better brush up on these real laws from around the world. The post 11 Surprising International Laws You Need to Know Before You Travel So You Don’t End Up with a Hefty Fine—Or Even Jail Time! appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Marisa Hillman | 4/12/2026 4:59 PM

Mahjong is trending and we couldn't be more excited. This game, which combines a little bit of luck plus a little bit of strategy, makes for the ideal night in. The post Mahjong Is Trending (Again)—Here’s What to Know Before You Start Playing appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Natasha Burton | 4/10/2026 3:35 PM

Things are tough out there! In nearly every state, workers put in more days than ever to pay for the basics. How does your state rank? The post Here’s How Many Extra Days You Need to Work in 2026 to Afford the Life You Had in 2007 appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story