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A Stormy Christmas | Trader Joe’s “IT” Bag Of 2025 | Protecting Yourself This Holiday Season
Plus, what your zodiac has in store for you!
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It's Saturday, December 27, and in today’s edition of Rise & Recap, we look at:
California faces a stormy Christmas.
Trader Joe’s “IT” bag of 2025.
How to protect yourself this holiday season!
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Top news
IN THE SPOTLIGHT

US News
More Rain Hits Southern California as Flood Threat Lingers
Southern California was forecast to receive additional rainfall on Friday following several days of heavy downpours, increasing flooding risks, forecasters said. A new storm system arrived Thursday night, bringing about an inch of rain to Los Angeles and up to twice that in nearby mountains.
The National Weather Service warned of moderate excessive rainfall risk in saturated areas. Flash flood warnings were issued for parts of Ventura County, with flood advisories extending to Santa Barbara and Malibu. Evacuation orders remained in some burn-scar areas, officials said.
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Astrology
THE ZODIAC CLUB
♈ Aries (March 20 – April 18) Let your wildest ambitions run wild and free! Who cares if the skeptics think you're chasing stars? Nothing beats the thrill of leaving the doubters speechless once you actually arrive. | ♉ Taurus (April 19 – May 19) Cancel your plans and surrender to the couch! The post-holiday chaos is real, and a day of pure, guilt-free laziness is the only magic potion you need to feel human again. | ♊ Gemini (May 20 – June 19) Forget the solo acts; let’s dive into the year-end magic of found family. Find a crowd that actually "gets" you and soak up that sweet, soul-soothing energy before the calendar flips. |
♋ Cancer (June 20 – July 21) Stop treating your success like a lucky accident! Evict those squatting doubts, put on your invisible cape, and march into the room like you’ve owned the place since day one. | ♌ Leo (July 22 – Aug. 21) Ditch the GPS and let your whims take the wheel! Overthinking is a buzzkill, so chase a random spark today — you’ll likely stumble into a much wilder adventure than any map could promise. | ♍ Virgo (Aug. 22 – Sept. 21) Let your inner chaos take the mic and scream if it needs to! Even the messy, loud-mouthed moods deserve a seat at the table — stop muzzling them and let the storm pass. |
♎ Libra (Sept. 22 – Oct. 21) Stop hanging out with people who make you feel like you’re wearing a mask. Find the crew that loves your brand of crazy; life’s a riot when your squad actually "gets" you. | ♏ Scorpio (Oct. 22 – Nov. 20) Ever felt like you’re trying to swallow the whole ocean in one gulp? Take a breather and just focus on the next wave — steady progress beats a total burnout every time. | ♐ Sagittarius (Nov. 21 – Dec. 20) Magic tends to spark the moment you start chasing whatever sets your soul on fire. Why feed your nightmares with constant "what-ifs" when you could be hunting for silver linings instead? |
♑ Capricorn (Dec. 21 – Jan. 18) Heavy days are just the universe handing you a magnifying glass. When something stings, don't run; lean into that friction and see what secrets are hiding under the surface. | ♒ Aquarius (Jan. 19 – Feb. 17) Nothing beats the relief of finally admitting you’re worried. Stripping away the pretense and just being real about the situation is exactly how you start feeling like the boss again. | ♓ Pisces (Feb. 18 – March 19) Ever wondered what's actually blocking the door to the good life? Kick those "I'm not worthy" vibes to the curb and start grabbing every win that comes your way today. |
“Some wounds don’t close. They become rooms you learn to live in.”
— Anne Enright
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