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You probably know her as the no-nonsense yet endlessly lovable Barbara Howard on the award-winning comedy Abbott Elementary . But long before she became your favorite TV teacher, Sheryl Lee Ralph was already making history on the stage and screen. From originating the role of Deena Jones in the Broadway classic Dreamgirls —a performance that earned her a Tony nomination—to captivating audiences in TV shows like Moesha and films like The Best Man , Ralph has solidified her place as one of entertainment’s most enduring stars. With four Emmy nominations to her name, including her unforgettable win at the 2022 Emmy Awards for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, Ralph is once again heading to the Emmys. This year marks her second nomination for Abbot Elementary , following a standout season. In an exclusive conversation with Reader’s Digest , she opens up about her hopes for the night, the honor of receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in April and the lessons learned f...

As the old saying goes, you should breakfast like a king (or queen), lunch like a prince and eat dinner like a pauper. Well, Princess Diana certainly knew how to start her day right. No boring bowl of cereal or slice of toast for her! Always ahead of her time, Diana loved a delicious, healthy and relatively unknown meal that went on to become a major breakfast trend years later—one that you’ve likely enjoyed at some point. Her former personal chef, Darren McGrady, recently dished up the tasty details of what was on her menu and how she discovered it nearly two decades before everyone else did. What was it? Here’s a clue: It’s not a stack of pancakes or a blueberry muffin, and there’s not an egg or a sausage in sight. Any guesses? Place your bets before scrolling down to find out what Diana’s favorite breakfast was—and how you, too, can eat like a royal. Get  Reader’s Digest ’s  Read Up newsletter for more royals, humor, cleaning, travel, tech and fun facts all week long....

Few stores have a layout that’s more confusing than Costco. Ikea is probably a close second, but at least they have all of those arrows pointing you in different directions. Costco, on the other hand, rearranges its aisles with abandon. You walk into the warehouse for some of that Kirkland bread and bottled water , only to discover that practically all of its 146,000 square feet is configured differently than when you were there a week ago. We know Costco wants our business—that’s why it keeps prices so low—but it really does us dirty with the constantly changing aisles. Perhaps that’s why the store keeps the food court in the same spot: to offer us sustenance while we figure out the riddle that is Costco’s layout. It can really be frustrating when you can’t find what you’re looking for, particularly if you’re in a rush. For better or for worse, there’s actually a method to Costco’s madness. We talked to Marla Royne Stafford, PhD, a professor and expert on consumer behavior and adve...

Fall is swirling in the air, from kids heading back to school to the slowly dropping temperatures to pumpkin spice lattes returning to coffee shops. Another highlight of the fall season? Costco’s delicious autumn releases. And while we love returning seasonal treats, like Costco’s apple pie and pumpkin spice loaf, there’s one brand-new bakery item that might eclipse even those tried-and-true favorites! Keep reading to find out which all-new dessert is landing on Costco shelves just in time for fall—and when you’ll be able to try out the exciting new offering for yourself. Get Reader’s Digest ’s   Read Up newsletter for more Costco news, humor, cleaning, travel, tech and fun facts all week long. What new dessert is hitting Costco shelves for fall? Costco just released a brand-new bakery item: caramel apple strudel bites! These individually sized treats are a miniature take on classic strudel, featuring a delightfully flaky, crystal-sugar-dusted crust and a sweet caramel apple...

It wasn’t long ago that fast-food restaurants and great value went hand in hand. When you needed an affordable meal, you went to McDonald’s. But over the years, prices have gone up everywhere—and even the Golden Arches has not been immune. However, McDonald’s still prides itself on delivering delicious deals that don’t break the bank, and not even inflation can prevent the beloved fast-food restaurant from giving customers big savings on their favorite menu items. This fall, McDonald’s is bringing back fan-favorite Extra Value Meals, and the prices are seriously unbeatable. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about the return of McDonald’s Extra Value Meals and when you’ll be able to fill up for less. Get Reader’s Digest ’s   Read Up newsletter for more food news, humor, cleaning, travel, tech and fun facts all week long. What are the new Extra Value Meals? McDonald’s is celebrating the return of its Extra Value Meals by introducing two brand-new offerings...

I currently have two bottles of maple syrup in my cabinet (which I just learned I should actually be storing in the refrigerator ). One is a Costco-sized plastic jug, the other is a dainty glass flask, and both have the same teeny-tiny handle stuck on the side—roughly the size and shape of a baby squirrel ear. Obviously, I pick them up by grabbing the whole bottle, because what other option is there? If you’ve ever attempted to lift a full jug of syrup using just that adorable little loop, you already know it’s less “functional handle” and more “decorative earring for your breakfast condiment.” “The current bottle shape, complete with the little handle, has been around for well over 100 years , and probably longer,” says Norman Anderson, 97, of Anderson’s Maple Syrup in Cumberland, Wisconsin, who also happens to be a member of the International Maple Hall of Fame. (Yes, that’s a real thing, and yes, I absolutely want to visit it.) “I remember when syrup used to come in a ceramic jug—...