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It's Monday, January 26, 2026, and in today’s edition of Rise & Recap, we look at:

• Federal Agents kill a man in Minneapolis.

• ‘Savory girl’ plates are lazy girl go-to dinners.

• Are you on a social jetlag?

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Top headlines

SPILL THE NEWS

US News

Federal Agents Kill Another Person In Minneapolis

Federal agents shot and killed Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse, during a Border Patrol operation in south Minneapolis around 9 am Saturday. Videos show agents pepper-spraying Pretti after he intervened when a woman protester was pushed down, then restraining him on the ground before multiple shots were fired. 

The Department of Homeland Security said Pretti approached agents armed and resisted disarmament; bystander video appears to contradict that account. Who was Alex Pretti? Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara said Pretti had no criminal history and was a lawful gun owner. What the witness statements say. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz called the shooting “sickening” and urged an end to the federal operation. How have Democrats responded?

Related Read: Large protests take place across US after Pretti’s death.

US News

Snowstorms Strike US

A severe winter storm swept across the United States, killing at least seven people and disrupting daily life nationwide. The National Weather Service warned of life-threatening conditions from Texas to New England. Officials reported hypothermia deaths in Louisiana, with additional weather-related fatalities in Texas, Tennessee, Kansas, and New York City. The list of 17 states affected.

More than 800,000 households lost power, according to power outages, and over 11,000 flights were canceled, FlightAware said. Heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain affected up to 180 million people. NWS meteorologist Allison Santorelli said the ice and snow would be slow to melt, hindering recovery. See in pictures.

Health

Strength, Not Muscle, Connected To Healthy Aging

Experts emphasize functional strength over muscle size for healthy aging. Dr. Gabrielle Lyon and Dr. Peter Attia highlight muscles as key to longevity. Strength declines with age, starting around 30. Michael Ormsbee and Donald Dengel recommend training muscles for daily tasks, using tests like sit-to-stand or push-ups. 

Progressively lifting heavier weights, about 75% of max effort, and incorporating speed and power exercises preserves fast-twitch fibers, aiding reaction and mobility. Single-leg movements, lunges, and step-ups improve functional strength. Dr. Dengel advises mimicking daily activities, like lifting groceries or milk jugs, to maintain practical strength for everyday life.

In the know

DON’T MISS

🍽️ Too tired to cook? TikTok’s “savory girl” snack plates make exhausted weeknight eating easier.

🌍 After comments on NATO troops backfire, President Trump says UK soldiers in Afghanistan “greatest of all warriors”.

✨ This ‘quiet silver’ hair trend makes growing out gray feel stylish.

💼 Trump threatens 100% tariffs on Canada over China trade deal.

🍷 Despite the health risks, can alcohol actually ease loneliness?

✈️ Private jet with eight aboard crashes during takeoff at Maine airport.

⏰ Feeling tired lately? Well, you can blame it on social jetlag.

🥂 Is high January really the new dry January!

❄️ How to stay happy(even when it’s cold outside).

Health & Wellness

FOR YOUR WELLBEING

🥗 Good food, bad food? If you’re trapped in the cycle of food guilt, a registered dietitian can help you cut through the toxic myths of diet culture. 

🧠 Maybe you are your own worst enemy! Don’t shoot the messenger, but these common habits — yes, doomscrolling included — are sabotaging your happiness. 

🩺 Men avoid sexual health conversations, but doctors say silence can hide heart disease and fertility problems.

👅 Where is your tongue resting right now? It sounds strange, but poor tongue posture could be the hidden culpritbehind your snoring, daytime fatigue, and even your jaw tension.

Fashion & Beauty

BEYOND THE MIRROR

👖 You have to thank Gen Z for rebranding your lazy gray sweatpants into a high-fashion staple. They’re also pairing it with the one thing you’d never expect. 

✂️ What makes “shixie” the coolest short hair trend? For one, it’s a safety net if you want to go short without that post-haircut panic. (Plus, it’s just too good to ignore.)

🧣 Ignore the “new year, new you” advice. You don't need a total wardrobe overhaul when four simple, intentional accessories can make your old winter favorites feel brand new.

👁️ From drugstore to luxury,these waterproof mascaras stood up to long days and misty eyes — no smudges, no running, just serious staying power.

Hollywood

THE FAME FRAME

💑 Is Dakota Johnson actually dating Role Model? The hand-holding photos speak for themselves.

🎬 Travis Scott in a Christopher Nolan epic? The new teaser for ‘The Odyssey’ is finally here, and this surprise cameo doesn’t disappoint. 

🥹 Olivia Wilde moved to tears at Sundance after her new film, ‘The Invite’, received a standing ovation.

Interactive

WEIGH IN

What happens when workplace systems quietly reward dysfunction? From unclear roles and toxic leadership to uneven accommodations that shift extra work onto others, these situations raise the same question: where does personal responsibility end and management failure begin? The advice suggests that guilt, resentment, and burnout often stem less from individual choices and more from workplaces that avoid accountability, clarity, and fairness.

“The future bends toward those who show up consistently.”

— Melinda French Gates