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Plus, best holiday desserts to make!
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It's Saturday, December 13, and in today’s edition of Rise & Recap, we look at:
New Epstein photos released by Democrats.
The underwear as pants trend that’s taking over this winter.
Your hair reveals reality about digestion and other health issues.
Plus, best holiday desserts to make!
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT

US News
New Epstein Photos Show BDSM Gear, Trump-Branded Condoms
Democratic lawmakers on the US House Oversight Committee released nearly 100 photos from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate on Friday, drawn from more than 95,000 images obtained by subpoena. The photos show Epstein, his properties, and images of high-profile figures including President Donald Trump, former President Bill Clinton, Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, Bill Gates, and Steve Bannon. Every photo from Epstein estate released by Democrats.
Lawmakers said the images do not imply wrongdoing. The White House called the release a “Democrat hoax”. What Trump said about the released images. Representative Robert Garcia said the photos raise questions and urged the Justice Department to release all Epstein-related files ahead of a December deadline.
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Astrology
THE ZODIAC CLUB
♈ Aries (March 20 – April 18) True bonds prove themselves when things get rough. Today, lean into gratitude and offer extra warmth to those steady presences who’ve stayed beside you through every shift and season. | ♉ Taurus (April 19 – May 19) You can tend to yourself while moving steadily toward what matters. Let go of strict timelines today — sustained attention and calm intention will carry you further than watching the minutes. | ♊ Gemini (May 20 – June 19) A nervous spark can signal something deeper than a crush. Lean into the playful mood of the day and allow tenderness and imagination to shape your interactions. |
♋ Cancer (June 20 – July 21) If home feels off, everything else wobbles. Address the unfinished business in your personal space today, and you’ll find it easier to show up steady and composed beyond it.. | ♌ Leo (July 22 – Aug. 21) Conversations work best when giving and receiving are balanced. Voice your feelings honestly, but remain attentive to others’ words instead of letting your emotions take over. | ♍ Virgo (Aug. 22 – Sept. 21) Ignoring finances won’t make the stress disappear. Sort out numbers and obligations early, then enjoy your plans knowing you’re spending from clarity, not avoidance. |
♎ Libra (Sept. 22 – Oct. 21) You carry an open-hearted energy that deserves expression. Follow what delights you today, and don’t hesitate to communicate your feelings when joy makes itself known. | ♏ Scorpio (Oct. 22 – Nov. 20) Not everything that feels right needs an explanation. Trust your instincts today, let emotion guide a few choices, and ease up on the need for everything to be perfectly rational. | ♐ Sagittarius (Nov. 21 – Dec. 20) There’s comfort in being truly understood. Spend time with the people who know you best today, and let them feel how much their presence and support matter to you. |
♑ Capricorn (Dec. 21 – Jan. 18) Fulfillment fuels progress. Lean into what you love about your work, and you’ll find opportunities emerging organically, drawn to your energy and engagement. | ♒ Aquarius (Jan. 19 – Feb. 17) There’s still so much left to discover. Give yourself permission today to think expansively, dream beyond borders, and feel drawn toward what you don’t yet understand.. | ♓ Pisces (Feb. 18 – March 19) The inner landscape is often tangled, not terrifying. Welcome the full range of what you’re feeling today — clarity often begins with honest acknowledgment.dreams closer than ever. |
“What you’re not changing, you’re choosing.”
— Laurie Buchanan
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