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

• Drinking two-three cups of coffee a day reduces dementia risk. 

• Internet has found a new way to insult people, and it’s hilarious.

• “Boy kibble” is the new girl dinner — for men.

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SPILL THE NEWS

Health

To Espresso, Or Not To Espresso

A major long-term study, published in JAMA network tracking more than 131,000 adults for up to 43 years, found that moderate caffeine intake — about two to three cups of coffee or one to two cups of tea a day — was linked to a lower risk of dementia. 

Participants who drank caffeinated beverages regularly had 15–20 percent less risk than those who consumed little to none. The correlation held even after adjusting for genetics, lifestyle and health factors. Researchers emphasized that the findings don’t prove causation but align with growing evidence connecting caffeine to healthier aging.

World

UK’s Keir Starmer Holds Still As Calls For Resignation Grow

Keir Starmer fended off an immediate leadership challenge after Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar publicly urged him to resign over mounting turmoil linked to the appointment of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador. Starmer told MPs he would not “walk away”, as his cabinet rallied behind him despite warnings his leadership remained vulnerable.

The crisis followed the resignation of his chief adviser Morgan McSweeney and communications director Tim Allan, as well as scrutiny of Mandelson’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Potential successors Angela Rayner and Wes Streeting appeared to prepare for future leadership contests amid falling poll numbers.

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US News

Texas Issues Long-Awaited Abortion-Care Training

The Texas Medical Board released new training outlining when doctors can legally terminate pregnancies to protect patients’ lives, the first such guidance since the state’s 2021 abortion ban imposed severe criminal penalties. The training was mandated by the Life of the Mother Act, passed after reports of rising sepsis, miscarriage complications and at least four deaths. 

The presentation includes nine scenarios, such as preterm rupture of membranes and incomplete abortions. Physicians and legal experts told ProPublica the guidance covers only straightforward cases. Board President Dr. Sherif Zaafran said the course was reviewed by Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton.

In the know

DON’T MISS

📄 After weeks of waiting, Ghislaine Maxwell refused to answer House questions on Jeffery Epstein.

🥕 Have you been throwing away the most critical part of your vegetables — It’s good for the gut.

✈️ Cuba says international airlines can no longer refuel amid US pressure.

🍽️ Move over girl dinner, “boy kibble” is here. It’s lazy, for sure!

💬 The internet’s found a new insult, and well, it hits the spot.

🥇 Thrice in a few days — why are Olympics medals breaking?

🧺 The eight things that you should never be washing in cold water. Put the heater on.

💊 FDA says Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy TV ad contains “false or misleading” claims about the pill.

👖 A staple accessory that we never thought would be responsible for making and breaking outfits. Hint: it’s on your belt!

👑 Prince William and Kate Middletonissue a rare statement on ex-Prince Andrew’s part in the Epstein Files. It doesn’t even mention him!

Health & Wellness

FOR YOUR WELLBEING

🚫 Over a dozen different supplements first thing in the morning? We hate to break it to you, but no glorified multivitamins can beat the things found in the grocery aisle. 

🚿 Our bathrooms have a glaring problem, quite literally. Have you tried “dark showering” to sleep well at night?  

🏃‍♀️ Exercise is miraculous for your heart, bones, and brain …. but if your goal is to lose weight, experts say you’re placing your expectations on the wrong tool.

❤️ New dietary guidelines label butter and tallow as healthy. The nuance, however, is enough to worry cardiologists. Here’s what to keep in mind.

Fashion & Beauty

BEYOND THE MIRROR

🏖️ Planning a warm getaway? A surprising vacation trend is taking over moodboards and making beach outfits way more fun.

👀 If you crave fast skincare wins, eye patches tempt with instant wake-up magic. But which formulas truly earn a spot in your routine?

💇‍♀️ Styling thin hair feels tricky, but simple product swaps and gentle heat tricks can create fuller, bouncier results without weighing anything down.

👜 The accessories you overlooked in 2025 are staging a stylish takeover in 2026, and the shift is surprisingly fun to watch.

Hollywood

THE FAME FRAME

🕊️ Catherine O’Hara’s cause of death is finally confirmed.

🎤 Pop star Chappell Roan leaves her talent agency after its CEO is named in Epstein files.

🎬 ‘Wuthering Heights’ set to hit theatres on February 13, and the critics have mixed reviews.

Interactive

WEIGH IN

A parenting theory gaining traction suggests raising young kids like dogs — warm, enthusiastic, consistently present — and older kids like cats, offering space while staying emotionally available. The idea, popularized by developmental psychologist Dr. Aliza Pressman, frames shifting parent involvement as children mature. Experts say it mirrors elements of authoritative and autonomy-building styles, though it may fall short for kids needing closer support.

“Do not wait for permission to bloom wildly.” 

— Warsan Shire