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Candice King knows a thing or two about evolution—on screen and off. Best-known for her unforgettable turn as Caroline Forbes on The Vampire Diaries , King brought to life one of the most iconic vampire characters in TV history on the CW’s wildly popular series. What began as a shallow, insecure and often self-centered teenager transformed over eight seasons into a fiercely loyal friend, devoted family member and fan-favorite symbol of strength and compassion. And just when viewers thought they’d said goodbye, Caroline made her return in the beloved spinoff, The Originals , proving that some characters never truly leave our hearts. Now, King is stepping into an exciting new chapter in real life. Already a mom of two, the actress is preparing to welcome another child—this time with fiancé Steven Krueger, who fans will recognize from The Originals . In an exclusive interview with Reader’s Digest , King opens up about her expanding family, some sweet babymoon memories and a newfound lov...

In 2016, my closet was full of going-out tops, skinny jeans and one coveted black choker. I slurped down Moscow mules with abandon while The Chainsmokers’s “Closer” thumped in the background. I was 23, and life was good. I’ve been reflecting on 2016 since the beginning of 2026, when people began sharing TikTok videos and Instagram carousels recalling the good times they had that year. The pink drinks and grainy Insta snaps of 2016 certainly made it, well, different. But was it really that great a year? Or do we miss 2016 for another reason entirely? To find out, I spoke to a psychologist who researches nostalgia and its impact on our lives. Spoiler alert: Looking back at the past can actually be a good thing. Here’s what the science says about reminiscing—and how to hop on this feel-good trend. Get  Reader’s Digest ’s  Read Up newsletter for more trends, humor, travel, tech and fun facts all week long. Why is 2016 trending in 2026? It’s normal to look back 10 years at ...

After almost three decades as a travel writer and more trips than I can count, I’ve developed a foolproof checklist that I consult before every trip: I hold the mail, check that my ID is up to date, pack my carry-on items, fill my suitcase and make sure the dog is taken care of—the family too, if they’re coming along. Even though that’s a lot to juggle, I still add one important thing to the list before I leave: Reach out to the hotel directly before my arrival. Yes, I usually make reservations on the hotel’s app or website. And yes, it adds another step to my trip prep. But there are some vital reasons to connect directly with the property and the front desk or concierge before showing up. Trust me, it’s always worth the time and effort. Curious whether you should add this step to your pre-trip prep? Read on to find out why you really want to get in touch with your hotel before you arrive at your destination. Get  Reader’s Digest ’s  Read Up newsletter for more travel, ...

Friendship breakups don’t all look the same. Like romantic relationships, some end in dramatic blowups —harsh words, slammed doors and an unmistakable line drawn in the sand. Others fade quietly, without a final conversation at all. One day you’re talking all the time, and the next, you’re not. Now, maybe you’re the one thinking about reaching out, wondering what you’d even say after all this time. Or maybe the situation is reversed: Your friend has resurfaced with a text, an email or a casual “thinking of you,” and you’re not sure how—or whether—to respond. You miss them, but you also remember why things ended. And the idea of that first conversation feels awkward , emotional and risky. To help make sense of what to do next, I spoke with four therapists who specialize in relationship repair. Ahead, they explain how to fix a broken friendship —whether you caused the rift, the other person did, or life just got in the way—and how to decide when reconnecting is worth the emotional leap...

What it’s really like to be a royal? As commoners, we’ll likely never sneak a peek behind the closed doors of the Palace. And the opposite is also true—most of the time. It seems the disgraced Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, will soon get a tiny glimpse into our everyday lives. King Charles’s brother has infamously been stripped of his title (and a whole lot of other perks) after his close ties to convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein came to light. And that’s just half the story. The king also kicked Andrew out of his lavish Windsor mansion, and soon he will be moving to a more modest home in the British countryside. But it turns out being cut off from the royal family, even after a major royal scandal , doesn’t quite kick you down to true commoner status. Andrew will be keeping some privileges most of us only dream of, and there’s one perk in particular that left us stunned. So, what fancy extra will follow Andrew out the gilded palace door? Yo...