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Show almost anyone in the world a red, yellow and green light , and they’ll instantly associate the colorful trio with a traffic signal. But add another color to the mix, and many will be left in the dark—or, let’s be honest, totally and completely confused—about what it’s supposed to mean. That’s exactly what’s happening in some parts of the United States: Drivers have spotted the addition of a bright blue light mounted near traffic signals. Yes, blue. But what is its purpose, and does it change how you should approach the intersection? Because remember: Just because you don’t know a traffic rule, it doesn’t mean you can’t get a ticket for it! To get us all up to speed on this new rule of the road , Reader’s Digest spoke with David A. Noyce, executive associate dean of the College of Engineering and the Arthur F. Hawnn Professor of Transportation Engineering at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read on to find ...

Tim Curry, the smooth-voiced English actor known for his big roles, bigger smile and thoughtful demeanor, has died at the age of 80. Forever associated with The Rocky Horror Picture Show , Curry brought that all-in exuberance to every role he played—even if Curry himself was a bit more reserved. But the cheeky humor we loved in roles from Clue to Broadway’s Spamalot was there all along, even as he suffered health setbacks in the last decade or so of his life: “The day before I had the stroke, I smoked three packs of Marlboro Reds,” he told the Guardian just last year. “I won’t be doing that again!” I’ve been a Tim Curry fan since I was in middle school ( Clue , again), but it was the audience-participation recordings of Rocky Horror that sealed the deal. I discovered them when I was a high school exchange student half a world from home, and something about the inclusive party atmosphere, and Curry’s enigmatic, winking portrayal ...

Aries (March 21–April 19) The fall equinox activates your house of partnership, Aries, which means you’re eager to pair up. Whether you’ve been wanting to launch a business with a close friend, move the ball forward on a professional goal with a colleague or take your romantic bond to the next level, you have the wind in your sails now. Though you tend to excel at flying solo, showing up within your one-on-one relationships can help you make impressive strides on your boldest aspirations, which is music to your ambitious ears. One word of warning: With the full moon falling in your sign and house of self just a few days after the equinox, your emotions could be running high. Your instinct might be to push through challenging feelings by working out or putting your nose to the grindstone at the office, but allowing yourself to fully acknowledge any heartache that requires healing is your best bet. Reach out to a therapist to work on stress management, or pour what...

It’s been a great year for movies. From the latest Spider-Man to the epic The Odyssey to quirkier offerings like Backrooms and The End of Oak Street , 2026 has had a little something for everyone. But even a terrible movie can be salvaged when the popcorn is hot, buttered and all mine. (What can I say? I like having my small popcorn to myself.) Raise your hand if you pick your movie theater based on the popcorn. Mine’s up. Just last weekend, I headed to a small art theater in the middle of the morning just so I could sample the offerings at the concession stand. The flick I went to see, Matthew McConaughey’s The Rivals of Amziah King , wasn’t at my local Alamo Drafthouse (which has awesome popcorn, by the way), and I wasn’t in the mood for the popcorn at the mall. Yes, popcorn can make or break a movie, but it hasn’t always been this way. In fact, popcorn wasn’t even sold at the movies in the early days. Say what? Movies without popcorn? To f...

It’s the news no one wanted to hear but we were all bracing for: Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80. The brash blond songwriter from the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee has been a bright light in our lives ever since she released her first song back in 1966, and we will miss her. I fell in love with Dolly in 9 to 5 , the groundbreaking 1980 movie that not only showcased her innovative musical talent (she played the “typewriter” on her fingernails) but also her comedy and acting chops. My brother and I still quote the movie to each other as a running gag, and I named my barrel-chested blond dog Dolly Parton, which never fails to get a laugh at the vet or dog park. No doubt you also have many memories of Dolly Parton and her infectious personality and incredible talents. While we process this devastating news, which somehow comes as a huge shock even as we worried over the last year or so about her health , let’s take a moment to grieve with her family, who annou...