By Reader's Digest | Charlotte Hilton Andersen | 6/5/2026 3:07 PM

One of my best friends and I have reached peak communication absurdity. Our system is insane, but is it rude? The post Is It Really Rude to Send a Voice Memo Instead of a Text? appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Ally Childress | 6/5/2026 12:13 PM

We all needed something to do during the pandemic, and one hobby really caught on. But is the craze over? Other hobbies are filling the gap. The post This Pandemic-Era Trend May Have Finally Reached Full Saturation—Here’s the Hobby That’s Taking Its Place appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Ryleigh Nucilli | 6/4/2026 5:27 PM

Mosquito season is here, and we have a killer tip for preventing those itchy, scratchy, annoying bugs (and others!) from ruining your summer. The post Hot Tip! Spray This Little-Known Chemical on Your Shoes to Prevent Bug Bites appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Ally Childress | 6/2/2026 3:38 PM

Naming hurricanes after people is helpful and logical. It's also a little unsettling if you happen to have one of the 2026 hurricane names. The post These Are the Names for the 2026 Hurricane Season—See If Your Name Is on the List appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | William Antonelli | 5/31/2026 10:55 PM

It’s getting harder to tell if a video or photo is AI-generated, but you’ll have a much better shot at it after reading this. The post Can You Spot a Fake? Here’s How to Easily Identify AI Photos and Videos appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Elizabeth Yuko | 5/29/2026 6:08 PM

The Voting Rights Act stood for 60 years, but now, a landmark ruling against the state of Louisiana has upended one of its major sections. The post The Supreme Court Overturned the Voting Rights Act, but What Does This Actually Mean for Voters—And for America? appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Charlotte Hilton Andersen | 5/28/2026 4:43 PM

Your boss doesn't want you to do it. The government says you absolutely can. And you feel totally awkward about the whole thing. Here's what to do. The post Is It Really Rude to Ask a Co-Worker How Much They Make? appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Anne Fritz | 5/26/2026 5:05 PM

Seriously, don't be that person. Workers at Costco's free-sample stations have a simple request, and it's an easy one to follow. The post This Request About Costco’s Free Samples Drives Workers Crazy—Are You Guilty of It? appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Moira and Tom Fanning | 5/22/2026 2:27 PM

These horse racing facts offer a glimpse into the sport's history and traditions—and just might turn you into a fan. The post 13 Horse Racing Facts Even Die-Hard Fans Might Not Know appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Cassandra Brooklyn | 5/22/2026 11:24 AM

Summer brings warm nights, time with friends and tons of astronomical events. We have all the cosmic coolness for you to see this season. The post Get Ready for Summer Stargazing Season! Here Are 9 Night-Sky Events to Catch appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Jody Rohlena | 5/22/2026 4:00 AM

For America's big birthday, people share their hopes for the nation's future. The post What’s Your Greatest Wish for America? appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Charlotte Hilton Andersen | 5/21/2026 6:34 PM

You invited them over. You had a great time. Now it's 1 a.m., and they're still here. How do you politely evict someone you actually like? The post Is It Really Rude to Kick Out a Houseguest Who’s Overstayed Their Welcome? appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Charlotte Hilton Andersen | 5/15/2026 11:34 AM

Yes, he’s cute. He may even be well behaved. But before you designate your dog as your “plus one,” read this. The post Is It Really Rude to Bring Your Dog Somewhere It Wasn’t Explicitly Invited? appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Stephanie Anderson Witmer | 5/14/2026 7:45 PM

A new report finds that nearly 20% of Americans have elevated levels of a certain contaminant in their drinking water. Should you worry? The post A New Report Finds 1 in 5 Americans May Be Drinking Unsafe Tap Water—Just How Worried Should You Be? appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Melissa Klurman | 5/14/2026 4:58 PM

Airports are notoriously chilly. Any guesses as to why? There's a lot of conflicting info out there, but we found out the real reason. The post This Is the Real Reason You’re Always Freezing at the Airport appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Miranda Manier | 5/14/2026 1:53 PM

Sick of dodging hungry (and aggressive!) seagulls when you're just trying to eat your lunch? Try this incredibly simple science-backed trick. The post This Simple Trick Will Stop Seagulls from Stealing Your Food at the Beach (And It’s 100% Sillier Than You’re Imagining) appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Ally Childress | 5/11/2026 5:14 PM

A deadly strain of a rare virus has the world on edge. We have the latest on the unfolding cruise ship disaster, and whether you should panic. The post Hantavirus Seems to Be Spreading Like the Plague—Is It Time to Start Freaking Out? appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Jennifer Geddes | 5/8/2026 7:15 PM

Get ready, parents! Your kids are obsessed with yet another viral meme, and we are here to explain everything you need to know about it. The post Why Is Your Kid Suddenly Talking About Socrates and Skeletons? Here’s What the Latest Viral Trend Is About appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

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