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It's Wednesday, February 11, 2026, and in today’s edition of Rise & Recap, we look at:

• More names revealed in unredacted Epstein files. 

• Why does pilates keep pissing people off!

• How people sabotage their therapy sessions.

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US News

DOJ Unredacts More Names From Epstein Files Amid Pressure

The Department of Justice unredacted multiple names in Jeffrey Epstein-related files after Reps. Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie criticized heavy redactions in documents released under the Epstein Files Transparency Act. Who are the six men named in unredacted files? Massie cited redacted lists, a 2009 email exchange between Epstein and a man he described as a sultan, and an FBI memo naming possible co-conspirators. 

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said the DOJ unredacted “all non-victim names,” adding that Les Wexner’s name was restored. Survivor Sharlene Rochard said the DOJ failed to protect victims’ identities while obscuring others.

Related read: US Commerce Secretary confirms he visited Epstein islands.

Trump reportedly told a police officer 20 years ago that “everyone” knew about Epstein.

US News

Grand Jury Rejects Indictment of Democrats in “Illegal Orders” Probe

A federal grand jury declined to indict six Democratic lawmakers over a November video urging military and intelligence personnel to refuse illegal orders following the Trump administration’s deadly boat strikes in the Caribbean. The investigation was pursued by US Attorney Jeanine Pirro’s office, The New York Times reported. 

The video featured Sens. Elissa Slotkin and Mark Kelly and Reps. Jason Crow, Chrissy Houlahan, Chris Deluzio and Maggie Goodlander. President Trump denounced the video on Truth Social. After the grand jury decision, Slotkin, Deluzio, Kelly and Crow issued statements confirming they were named in the attempted indictment.

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What’s The Latest On Nancy Guthrie Disappearance

A man identified only as Carlos was detained on Tuesday in Rio Rico, Arizona, for questioning in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, 84, mother of “Today” anchor Savannah Guthrie. He said police approached his parked car, asked his name, and held him for several hours before releasing him early on Wednesday with swollen wrists. 

The Pima County Sheriff’s Department and the FBI searched his home and released no further details. His detention followed investigators’ recovery of doorbell-camera footage showing a masked, armed person at Nancy Guthrie’s home on the night she vanished.

In the know

DON’T MISS

🔫 At least nine killed, two dozen injured in deadly shootings at a home, a school in Canada.

💔 Did you know about “red Tuesday”? Well, apparently, it’s the day you’re most likely to get dumped.

🏛️ Top immigration officials refuse to comment on ICE killings, defend agents in tense congressional hearing.

🎬 Just when we thought it was over, Paramount sweetens the Warner Bros deal.

🌉 President Trump threatens to block the opening of bridge connecting US-Canada.

😊 What really is the secret to happiness? Some researchers have a theory.

⚖️ Grand jury rejects Trump administration’s case against Democrats who urged troops to refuse illegal orders.

🧘‍♀️ While it’s inseparable to womanhood today, why does pilates keep pissing people off!

🛂 Evidence shows that a top border official praised the agent who shot a Chicago woman.

💰 Trump administrationmoves to pull $600 million in public-health funds from Democrat-led states.

Health & Wellness

FOR YOUR WELLBEING

🍷 Don’t (literally) toast to your social health. What makes alcohol help you bond better with friends is precisely why it’s so addictive — and that’s not all good. 

🤒 Feed a cold, but feed a fever too. Turns out, skipping meals robs your immune system of the metabolic energy it needs to fight back. 

🛋️ You’ve booked the session, but are you just venting? Experts are listing all the ways people unknowingly sabotage their own therapy sessions. 

🔋 A biohacker’s latest obsession is …. the powerhouse of the cell? Before you buy a $700 test to unpack your cellular health — you’ve guessed it — there are better ways to recharge!

Decor & More

HOUSE TO HOME

🧺 Think your towels are beyond saving? This cheap, two-step wash method can revive softness, boost absorbency, and seriously extend their lifespan.

🍃 The white-kitchen era is fading. From sage to avocado — how are green kitchens taking over? 

🧶 Wall rugs are the newest decor rush. Maximalists, you’re gonna love this. But this raises the real question: are we supposed to start vacuuming vertically?

🎯 Target just brought back a fan-favorite home decor. For $20, it’s elegant enough for compliments, cheap enough to buy three and pretend it’s intentional.

Hollywood

THE FAME FRAME

🎶 Britney Spears reportedly sells her full music catalog in a major new deal, BBC states.

🎬 Christopher Nolan admits to Timothée Chalamet he didn’t love a certain ‘Interstellar’ scene.

🎤 Demi Lovato cancels tour dates due to health concerns.

🎭 Sandra Bernhard joins ‘The White Lotus’ season 4as the cast grows in France.

Interactive

WEIGH IN

Alcohol can spark fast friendship, soften social jitters and turn strangers into chatty, laughing groups — which researchers say is exactly why it becomes so reinforcing. Studies show people talk more, smile more and bond more when they drink together, creating those “golden moments” of connection. But experts warn that relying on alcohol for belonging raises risks, especially for socially anxious people who pre-game to ease nervousness and end up drinking far more.

“A woman who owns her time owns her power.” 

— Melinda Gates