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It's Monday, March 9, 2026, and in today’s edition of Rise & Recap, we look at:

• Israel strikes oil facilities in Iran prompting massive smoke.

• Spending time with difficult people might be aging you.

• Try this Costco hack to save on beef prices.

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World

Israel Hits Oil Facilities In Iran

The war between the United States, Israel, and Iran is entering its second week, with widening military, humanitarian, and economic consequences. Israeli strikes have targeted Iranian fuel depots, energy facilities, and even desalination plants. (Watch.) Axios reports that the US wasn’t happy with it.

The conflict has also shaken Iran’s leadership after the killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, with his son Mojtaba Khamenei emerging as his successor. As tensions rise and casualties mount, officials warn the war could widen further, with the possibility of US ground troops still on the table.

Iranian missile and drone attacks have disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, cutting tanker traffic by roughly 90% and snarling global supply chains. Airports across the region, including Dubai’s major hub, have shut down, idling nearly one-fifth of global airfreight capacity and pushing Asia–Europe shipping costs up 45%. Oil prices have surged past $100 a barrel, lifting gasoline prices and rattling markets across Asia and Europe more than the United States. Diesel prices are driving up even faster. But, this is what the Trump administration is blaming the rising gas prices on.

Read: President Trump claims girls’ school bombing was by Iran. But, the experts disagree.

Health

No Matter The Research, Tylenol Is Out For Some Moms

In September 2025, Donald Trump said pregnant women should avoid Tylenol, claiming it could increase autism risk in babies. Doctors and scientists said the evidence does not support that claim. 

A study published in The Lancet found emergency room orders for the drug, also known as acetaminophen, for pregnant patients fell 10% in the following months, based on records from more than 1,600 hospitals. Study author Jeremy Faust said the change happened immediately after the president’s remarks. Researchers also reported a rise in prescriptions for leucovorin after Trump suggested it as a possible autism treatment.

Health

Keep Difficult People Away

Spending time with difficult people may do more than affect your mood. A study funded by the National Institute on Aging and published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found that frequent interactions with “hasslers” — people who create problems or stress — may speed up biological aging. 

Researchers analyzed survey responses and saliva samples from more than 2,000 participants in Indiana. Each additional hassler was linked to a 1.5% faster aging pace, measured through epigenetic markers. Lead author Byungkyu Lee said the findings show negative relationships may act as chronic stressors that affect long-term health.

In the know

DON’T MISS

💣 Two arrested after explosive devices thrown near Gracie Mansion, the residence of NYC Mayor. Zohran Mamdani breaks his silence.

🥩 With beef prices rising sky high, people are trying this viral Costco money-saving trend.

🧾 Trump says he won’t sign bills until SAVE America Act passes.

📵 Is Gen Z literally logging their way out of doomscrolling?

🧠 Next time your anxious brain comes alive, check if you’ve been having enough of this nutrient because it could be a deficiency.

🌪️ Six dead after tornadoes slam Michigan and Oklahoma in severe storms.

🖼️ The New York Times takes a closer look at President’s portraits and many are interesting but is that his … mugshot!

💥 Explosion at US Embassy in Oslo being investigated as possible terrorism, Norway police say.

🔒 New US laws are pushing for online age verification for child safety but could they be a surveillance tool?

⏰ Why the dreaded daylight saving time switch happens at 2 am.

Health & Wellness

FOR YOUR WELLBEING

🏃‍♀️ The “12-3-30” treadmill workout is back from the archives and likely here to stay, but are you doing it wrong? 

🥣 Your breakfast might not be the healthiest start after all — sometimes, even the most premium muesli packs more sugar than a chocolate bar. Here’s a quick check on the most popular breakfast options. 

🔊 If you rely on a sound machine to drown out the world and sleep soundly, we have some bad news for you ….

🧢 Is your favorite baseball cap sabotaging your hairline? Unless it’s tight enough to cause constant friction, you likely have other internal factors to blame.

Fashion & Beauty

BEYOND THE MIRROR

👜 What’s a silly little pouch doing in your wardrobe? Well, it won’t fit more than your phone and a bunch of keys, but somehow it is the most powerful bag trend this season. 

💅 A manicure can actually make a Monday feel like a vacation, especially if it's these whimsical, blooming designs. 

👖 Is the era of the basic jean finally over? A part skirt, part trousers hybrid is on the rise — why didn’t we jump on this earlier?

🧴 The collagen cliff is real: women can lose 30% of their skin's collagen during perimenopause. However, it's never too late to start “banking” it.

Hollywood

THE FAME FRAME

🏠 A woman was arrested after allegedly firing an AR-15-style rifle at Rihanna’s Los Angeles home.

📺 Netflix steps down as an investor of Meghan Markle’s lifestyle brand.

📸 Justin Bieber threw what at paparazzi during a date night with Hailey? 

✍️ ‘Sinners’ and ‘One Battle After Another’ make history at the 2026 Writers Guild Awards. Here’s everyone who took home the honors. 

🎤 Ryan Gosling’s SNL monologue was crashed by a surprise cameo one week before his own hosting gig. We’ll wait!

Interactive

WEIGH IN

Politics is increasingly showing up in therapy sessions. Therapists say many people feel overwhelmed, anxious, and hopeless about the state of the world, a feeling scholars call “political depression”. Studies suggest political stress can affect sleep, mood, and even physical health. Some therapists encourage people to tune out the news to cope, while others argue that engagement, community, and action can actually help restore a sense of agency and hope.

“Success starts with deciding you belong in every room you enter.”

— Indra Nooyi