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Good Morning! It's Monday, January 12, 2026, and in today’s edition of Rise & Recap, we look at:

• US Justice Department opens investigation into Fed chair Powell. 

• Hit snooze if you’re waking up at 5 am!

• “Slow travel” is set to take over 2026.

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SPILL THE NEWS

US News

Justice Department Opens Investigation Into Fed Chair Jerome Powell

The US attorney’s office in DC opened a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell over the $2.5 billion renovation of the Fed’s Washington headquarters and whether he misled Congress about its scope. Jeanine Pirro approved the inquiry in November, which includes reviewing Powell’s public statements and spending records. 

Powell confirmed grand jury subpoenas were issued, calling the investigation “unprecedented” and defending his actions. President Trump criticized Powell’s Fed leadership and renovation oversight. Senators Thom Tillis, Elizabeth Warren, and Chuck Schumer questioned the probe, citing potential threats to Fed independence.

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US News

Trump Weighs Potential Military Intervention In Iran Amid Protests

President Donald Trump is considering military and non-military options in Iran following deadly anti-regime protests, two US officials told CNN. Options include strikes on Tehran’s security forces, cyberattacks, sanctions, and providing internet connectivity to protesters. Trump said Iran contacted him to negotiate and expressed concern over civilian deaths. A timeline of the Iran protests.

Tehran warned US bases could be targeted if Washington intervenes. Over 500 protesters have been killed and more than 10,000 arrested, including 169 children, according to Human Rights Activists in Iran. Trump has not made a final decision, and no boots-on-the-ground deployment is planned. Is Iranian regime about to collapse?

Health

Breakthrough Could Improve IVF Success Rates for Women Over 35

Scientists report rejuvenating human eggs for the first time, potentially improving IVF success for older women. Microinjections of the protein Shugoshin 1 reduced age-related chromosome defects from 53% to 29% in treated eggs. In women over 35, defects decreased from 65% to 44%. 

Prof. Melina Schuh, Max Planck Institute, called this “a very prominent improvement.” Dr. Agata Zielinska, co-CEO of Ovo Labs, said the method could allow more women to conceive in a single IVF cycle. Findings were published as a preprint on Biorxiv and presented at the British Fertility Conference in Edinburgh.

In the know

DON’T MISS

✊ Nationwide “ICE Out For Good” vigils and protests take place. See in photos.

🧳 “Slow travel” is a 2026 trend that might be making girls' trips better. Let’s go?

⏰ What time should we really wake up? Trust us, it isn’t 5 am.

🧬 Simple five tests can actually indicate how well you’re aging!

🤧 About 15 million Americans are sick as flu activity continues rising.

🧠 Failing to concentrate on anything? Well, these three steps might be able to fix your attention span.

🐎 Wait, what does the “year of the horse” mean (for you)?

🌶️ Looking to spice up things in the bedroom? Try these unconventional ways.

Health & Wellness

FOR YOUR WELLBEING

🥗 Forget rigid diets. These healthy eating habits skip food rules entirely — and are realistic enough to actually stick with long-term.

🏋️‍♀️ Forget cardio-only routines. Experts break down how weight training boosts weight loss — plus beginner workouts that actually work.

🫒 From Sardinia to Greece, the healthiest diets share one star ingredient: olive oil. But what exactly is it doing inside the body?

💪 Turns out fitness has a peak age. Your strongest years aren’t random science reveals how to outlift aging with smarter training habits daily.

Fashion & Beauty

BEYOND THE MIRROR

👟 Bright winter shoes are trending thanks to celebrities like Jennifer Lawrence, giving cold-weather outfits a bold, colorful twist this season.

👁️ Golden Globes 2026 makeup leaned into standout eyeliner trends, with sharp lines, vibrant hues, and creative twists on classic eye looks.

✨ The best-dressed from the 2026 Golden Globes brought glam, bold tailoring, and unforgettable red carpet fashion moments worth bookmarking.

🌿 From spa to skincare, eucalyptus oil delivers freshness, calm, and antibacterial magic — just dilute before you go wild.

Hollywood

THE FAME FRAME

💑 Golden Globes 2026 best celebrity couples stole the red carpet spotlight.

🏆 Owen Cooper becomes youngest Golden Globes winner at age 13. 

📰 Hailey Bieber just denied reposting fan’s video about abuse in her marriage.

🎁 Taylor Swift’s homemade giftsto her BFFs are truly raising the bar.

Interactive

WEIGH IN

Getting back into working out after a break can feel overwhelming, but experts say a smart, gradual approach reduces injury risk and builds sustainable habits. Instead of jumping straight into intense sessions, start with shorter, manageable workouts, prioritize consistent movement, and focus on form over intensity. Incorporating strength training, mobility work, and rest days helps your body adapt and recover. A common theme across trainer advice: ease in with what feels doable now and build from there instead of trying to replicate past peak performance immediately. Many professionals emphasize listening to your body and making fitness fit into your real life.

“Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood.” 

— Marie Curie