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It's Monday, April 13, 2026, and in today’s edition of Rise & Recap, we look at:

• Trump threatens to block Strait of Hormuz as Islamabad negotiations fail.

• Food to consume for quick muscle recovery.

• Yes ladies, you need more sleep than men.

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SPILL THE NEWS

World

No Deal On Iran As Pakistan Talks Fail

President Donald Trump on Sunday announced a US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after peace talks in Islamabad collapsed overnight, threatening to destroy “the little that is left of Iran”. “THIS IS WORLD EXTORTION,” he wrote. Within hours of Trump’s blockade announcement, oil markets reacted sharply, with Brent crude rising to $102.29 and WTI to $104.56. The Pakistan-brokered talks, the highest-level US-Iran engagement since 1979, had aimed to reopen the strait, a route for roughly a fifth of global oil. How would a naval blockade work? 

Leading the US delegation, Vice President JD Vance said after more than 20 hours of negotiations, “we just could not get to a situation where the Iranians were willing to accept our terms,” adding the US had come “in good faith” and remained open to a deal. On Saturday evening, as Vance negotiating in Islamabad, Trump was in Miami attending a UFC event alongside Marco Rubio and Joe Rogan.

In the meanwhile, US intelligence assessments indicate China is preparing to send new air defense systems to Iran, potentially routing shipments through third countries.

World

Hungary’s Orban Defeated After 16 Years In Power

Hungarian voters have ousted Prime Minister Viktor Orbán after 16 years in power, with Péter Magyar’s Tisza Party securing a decisive parliamentary victory. With over 98% of votes counted, Tisza was on course to win 138 of 199 seats, comfortably crossing the two-thirds threshold needed for constitutional changes. “We did it… Together we overthrew the Hungarian regime,” Magyar told supporters in Budapest, calling the result historic after a record 79.5% turnout. Who is Peter Magyar?

Orbán acknowledged defeat, calling the result “clear and painful,” after four consecutive election wins since 2010. Magyar, a former Orbán ally, campaigned on tackling corruption and restoring judicial independence. The result signals a shift in Hungary’s global stance, with Orbán having maintained ties with Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, while Magyar has pledged closer alignment with the European Union and Ukraine.

Economy

‘Annoyance Economy’ Ain’t Just Annoying

Rising prices and everyday consumer frustrations are combining to shape what economists describe as a growing “annoyance economy”, adding pressure to household finances. A recent estimate by economist Neale Mahoney puts the cost of time-consuming tasks — like cancelling subscriptions, dealing with hidden fees, or resolving billing issues — at $165 billion annually for American families. Some of these systems are described as “intentionally designed” to be complex, with companies seeing revenue gains of up to 200% when cancellations are harder. So, do you need a Spring cleaning for your finances?

At the same time, inflation has remained persistent, with consumer prices up 26% since 2021 and gasoline prices jumping 21.2% in March alone. The broader impact has hit sentiment, with consumer confidence falling to multi-decade lows even as unemployment remains relatively stable. Slowing wage growth, weaker hiring, and rising costs across sectors are reinforcing financial strain, as administrative burdens and higher prices increasingly intersect in daily life.

In the know

DON’T MISS

🏛️ Eric Swalwell suspends California governor campaign after sexual misconduct allegations and disappearing Democratic endorsements.

🔪 A machete attack at Grand Central Terminal in NYC left three injured; a New Jersey Chick-fil-A shooting left one dead and seven injured.

📱 Did Trump really post a picture of himself as Jesus? Also, the President attacks Pope Leo, calling him “weak” for statement against the Iran war.

🚀 “Bonded forever”: Artemis II astronauts return to the Earth.

🧱 In a $1 million Lego heist, three men were arrested in California.

🧘‍♂️ A small habit can help you reduce your stress cortisol levels?

💬 Ivanka Trump reveals the unexpected reaction she had to Trump’s assassination attempt. Way to be … strong?

✨ Trump releases photos for Washington DC’s triumphal arch. Wait, are those gold birds!

🥗 The food to eat to help you recover from sore muscles. So, everyday is leg day?

Health & Wellness

FOR YOUR WELLBEING

🎧 A big album on the way? Statistically speaking, you might want to wait until you’re off the road to hit play.

🗣️ What actually makes a day better than average? Turns out, it’s a lot of active socializing, and a lot less of what we typically consider leisure (sorry!).

🚽 One gastroenterologist says there’s something called “poophoria” — or those effortless, worry-free bathroom trips. Surprisingly, getting there is mostly a matter of simple habits. 

😴 Ladies, science says you really do need that extra snooze.

Fashion & Beauty

BEYOND THE MIRROR

👚 Suddenly, everyone’s ditching basic blouses but the chicest dressers are all wearing them in this unexpected shade right now.

☀️ From SPF to sparkle — thanks to Coachella, festival beauty this year is all about looks that can handle heat, chaos, and compliments.

👗 The most talked-about dresses right now aren’t tight or flashy, they’re doing something far more intriguing this season.

💅 The internet’s latest nail obsession proves one thing: subtle is out, and high-gloss drama is officially back.

Hollywood

THE FAME FRAME

🏥 Britney Spears checks into rehab after recent DUI arrest, seeking treatment.

🎤 Sabrina Carpenter apologizes for doing this at Coachella.

🎡 Also, from makeouts to that SZA rumor — here are the juiciest moments from Coachella weekend 1.

🤨 Did we really need puppy play in ‘Euphoria’ season 3?

Interactive

WEIGH IN

Millennials say they’ve had it tougher. Boomers say they've seen worse times. Data shows both faced real challenges — recessions, inflation, housing struggles — just at different times. Millennials earn similarly (or more) at comparable ages and have higher net worths now, but student debt and late entry into housing hit hard. Boomers benefited from earlier homeownership and decades of asset growth. Turns out, it’s less a clear winner and more a tale of timing, trade-offs, and shifting costs.

“If you surrender to the air, you can ride it.”

— Toni Morrison