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It's Tuesday, March 10, 2026, and in today’s edition of Rise & Recap, we look at:

• Oil prices touch $120 amid the Iran conflict. 

• It’s time you start sleeping as per your age!

• Should your poop float or sink?

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Top headlines

SPILL THE NEWS

US News

Oil Prices Sky High Amid The Iran Conflict

The US war in Iran is rattling global markets after Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz, a key channel that carries roughly 20% of the world’s oil. Tanker traffic has stalled, dozens of ships remain stranded, and at least five vessels have reportedly been damaged. According to Rapidan Energy, the disruption now affects about 20% of global oil supply — double the scale of the Suez Crisis. Crude prices briefly surged near $120 before swinging lower amid hopes the conflict may not last long, triggering volatile trading on S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average. Meanwhile, US gasoline prices are rising sharply, with analysts warning they could reach $4 or even $5 a gallon if the disruption continues. 

The Group of Seven is considering releasing emergency oil reserves, while President Donald Trump discussed the conflict in a call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Business

Will Your Tickets Be Cheaper Now? Live Nation Settles Illegal Monopoly Case

The US Department of Justice announced a tentative settlement with Ticketmaster and parent company Live Nation Entertainment in its antitrust lawsuit, calling it a win for consumers. 

The deal would cap service fees at certain venues, allow up to half of tickets to be sold through other marketplaces, and require the company to divest 13 amphitheaters while creating a $280 million settlement fund. But more than two dozen states say the agreement fails to break the company’s alleged monopoly and plan to continue the case in court. Critics argue the deal does little to address rising ticket prices or restore real competition in the live events industry.

Women

Uber Launches Women-Only Option Nationwide

Uber has rolled out a new feature across the US allowing women riders and drivers to be matched with other women, expanding a safety-focused pilot from select cities. The option, introduced by Uber, lets female users request or prefer a woman driver through the app, though matches aren’t guaranteed if wait times are long. 

The move comes as ride-hailing companies face ongoing scrutiny over passenger safety and thousands of past assault reports. However, the feature is already facing legal challenges: a class-action lawsuit in California argues it discriminates against men under the Unruh Civil Rights Act. Uber says the policy aims to improve safety and encourage more women to drive on its platform.

In the know

DON’T MISS

❤️ About 80% of women in midlife don’t meet good heart criteria. These eight habits should be non-negotiable!

🚁 Trump’s sons are in the drone business now. Guess whose contracts they want.

✈️ Airport staffing shortage amid shutdown triggers hourslong security lines for travellers nationwide.

😡 In the era of anxiety and AI layoffs, corporate America’s new favorite hobby is — rage rooms.

🏛️ ‘Never had anything like this here’: Two indicted over attack near NYC Mayor’s home.

🤖 The Pentagon and Anthropic drama just got, well, messier.

😴 8 hours? 10 hours? No, 6 is enough?! How much sleep you really need might depend on how old you are.

📚 From Coach charms to Calvin Klein ads, are books the new Birkins?

🗳️ Voters head to polls in Mississippi and Georgia in tests for both parties.

🍓 Do you hate drinking water too? Well, have you tried “stacked water” yet!

Health & Wellness

FOR YOUR WELLBEING

 💊 A new study shows that multivitamins may slow down biological aging in older adults. Does that mean you should pop one now? 

🩶 If you pluck a gray strand, will two grow back in its place? Good news first, that’s not what will happen. Bad news, stop before you keep on plucking.

💩 Should your poop float or sink? Turns out, it’s an unlikely (but crucial) window to your gut health!

🧂 If you reach for the salt shaker before digging into your food at a restaurant, cardiologists have something to say about this habit. 

🌞 The preparation for a great night’s rest starts as soon as you wake up. Here are the daytime habits experts swear by.

Fashion & Beauty

BEYOND THE MIRROR

🧥 The fashion crowd is already planning spring outfits. Their go-to layering staples make cold-weather dressing feel new again.

💅 Blurred lips had their moment. Now a surprisingly soft manicure trend is quietly taking over beauty conversations.

🧴 Tiny bumps, dull patches, rough skin? Dermatologists say the real reason your texture changes might surprise you.

👖 Love them or hate them, skinny jeans are back and these shoes make the comeback feel surprisingly fresh.

Hollywood

THE FAME FRAME

🎤 Kanye West announces first major US concert in years at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium.

🎭 Timothée Chalamet calls opera and ballet “dying art forms” in resurfaced video.

Interactive

WEIGH IN

Wellness travel has exploded into a global industry, projected to reach $1 trillion this year, according to the Global Wellness Institute. But while luxury retreats and longevity clinics charge hundreds of dollars an hour, a quieter trend is emerging: travelers seeking simpler, cheaper wellness experiences rooted in local culture. Think geothermal pools in Akureyri, public saunas, forest bathing walks, or hot springs that cost under $20. The question now is whether wellness really needs luxury at all.

“Every day brings the chance to make hope louder than fear.”

— Jane Goodall