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It's Wednesday, January 28, 2026, and in today’s edition of Rise & Recap, we look at:

• US set to send ICE to the Winter Olympics. 

• Meat can cause UTIs?

• Are you focusing on “house burping”?

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Top headlines

SPILL THE NEWS

US News

US Plans To Send ICE To Italy For Olympics

US authorities confirmed that agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) investigative arm will support security operations during the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics starting Feb. 6. 

The role, coordinated through the Department of Homeland Security, prompted backlash in Italy following recent fatal shootings involving US border agencies in Minneapolis. Milan Mayor Beppe Sala said the agents were “not welcome”. Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said ICE would not operate on Italian streets and called the support role counterterrorism-focused. US officials said all Olympic security remains under Italian authority.

Tech

TikTok Denies ICE, Epstein Censorship; Says Power Outage As App Glitches

TikTok said recent glitches and content disruptions on its US app were caused by a power outage at a data center, not political censorship. The issues followed the launch of a US-led joint venture that gave American investors majority ownership. Users reported failed messages and videos receiving zero views, including messages containing the word “Epstein”. 

CNBC confirmed that such messages triggered error warnings. TikTok said it does not ban the term and is investigating the issue. California Gov. Gavin Newsom said his office received reports of suppressed anti-Trump content and is asking the state Justice Department to review the matter.

US News

Families Of Two Men Killed In Us Missile Strike Sue Government

Family members of two men killed in a US October 14 missile strike over Venezuela have filed a federal lawsuit against the American government, alleging wrongful death and extrajudicial killing. The suit, brought in the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts, says Chad Joseph, 26, and Rishi Samaroo, 41, died when their boat was hit during a broader US campaign targeting suspected drug-trafficking vessels. 

Plaintiffs’ lawyers including the ACLU and the Center for Constitutional Rights argue the strike lacked legal justification. The Trump administration has defended the campaign as targeting narcotics operations.

In the know

DON’T MISS

🎓 Yale is offering free tuition for families making less than $200,000.

👟 Your underwear might not be supporting your workout. Apparently, these are trainer-approved.

📰 Federal report says two officers shot at Alex Pretti, the Minnesota man shot by ICE, without stating he attempted to reach his firearm.

💧 If you always feel dehydrated, there are sneaky signs to never miss.

🌍 US officially leaves the landmark Paris agreement.

🤸‍♂️ Forget about neck pains because of long working hours … this one exercise can fix it all.

📱 TikTok settles the social media lawsuit before the trial begins.

🧦 Wait a minute, do compression socks really work?

🚓 Man arrested after he sprays Rep. Ilhan Omar with unknown substance in Minneapolis.

☕ If you live for that first cup of coffee, there’s a reason.

Health & Wellness

FOR YOUR WELLBEING

🍗 We know about food poisoning, but meat can also cause UTIs. Nearly 1 in 5 infections start with cross-contamination or undercooked poultry in your own kitchen. Time to check your meat thermometer! 

🧠 Oh, we know! Worries love to fester in your head, so try putting them on paper instead. This brain dump will clear your brain clutter by forcing you to confront the worst-case scenario. Also, you’ll realize those rarely come true.

📱 Before you doomscroll for the quick hit, psychologists want you to know the fix for winter’s dopamine dip is …. those low-stakes, hands-on activities you’ve not reached for in ages. 

💉 Popular weight loss drugs are being treated as lifestyle fixes — but what’s the cost of treating a lifelong commitment like a temporary jumpstart? Doctors weigh in.

Decor & More

HOUSE TO HOME

🪟 TikTok’s latest home hack is “house burping”, a German-inspired trick to fix stale indoor air. Sounds weird, but cracking open your windows for just 10 minutes might give you the benefits you never anticipated. 

🤫 If your home feels too loud, try house hushing. Strip down your room to the basics for 24 hours — you’ll see what actually belongs in your space, and what needs to go! 

🪞 Costco just dropped a rotating vanity that’s basically a storage unit hidden behind a full-length mirror. We see a total win for the “organized” chaos crowd! 

🛋️ Throw pillows are the easiest way to finish a room, but many of us are overstuffing our sofas. Try the “corners rule” to keep things real simple.

Hollywood

THE FAME FRAME

👙 Turns out, Sydney Sweeney’s controversial bra stunt on the Hollywood sign was a launch for her new lingerie line, Syrn.

🎤 A list of stars, including Harry Styles, Olivia Rodrigo, and Billie Eilish, condemn ICE operations in Minneapolis. 

🗣️ Ryan Reynolds’ rep is defending the actor after unsealed texts about Justin Baldoni surfaced online: "If anything, Ryan feels like he wasn’t angry enough".

🎬 Amazon’s $40 million Melania documentary is tanking in the UK. It sold just one ticket for its premiere.

🏆 BAFTA 2026 nominations are out! ‘One Battle After Another’ leads, ‘Sinners’ creates another history. 

Interactive

WEIGH IN

The US population grew by about 1.8 million last year, one of the slowest growth rates in American history, new Census Bureau data shows. Net immigration fell by more than 50% from the previous year amid tighter border policies under President Donald Trump, while the birthrate continued its long-term decline. Immigration still accounted for most population growth, even as deportations played a smaller role than border restrictions, visa hurdles, and fewer arrivals overall.

“And now that you don’t have to be perfect, you can be good.” 

— John Steinbeck