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It's Tuesday, December 16, and in today’s edition of Rise & Recap, we look at:

• Is your office laptop snitching on you?

• Don’t use those plastic containers.

• Hope you are paying attention to your sleep posture.

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SPILL THE NEWS

Hollywood

Rob and Michele Reiner’s Son Son Arrested On Suspicion Of Murder

Nick Reiner, 32, son of Rob and Michele Reiner, is being held on suspicion of murdering his parents on Sunday afternoon. Rob, 78, and Michele, 68, were found stabbed inside their Brentwood home around 3:40 pm. Los Angeles police arrested Nick Reiner at 9:15 pm and booked him Monday morning. 

LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell confirmed he was “booked for murder”. Bail was initially set at $4 million but later revoked, he remains in custody without bail. Investigators plan to submit the case to the district attorney for formal charges.

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Work

Your Office Laptop Might Be Spying On You

Employers are increasingly using technology to monitor workers’ activities and locations, especially on company devices, the US Government Accountability Office reports. Tools from Google and Microsoft can archive texts or track WiFi-based office locations if activated. 

Some employees support monitoring for safety but oppose productivity tracking. Experts warn of privacy and ethical concerns when personal devices are involved. Ben Zhao, University of Chicago computer science professor, said monitoring is part of employer-employee negotiations. William Budington of the Electronic Frontier Foundation and Vanessa Matsis-McCready of Engage PEO highlighted risks of data access, device policies, and the need for transparency.

US News

Manhunt Underway, New Footage Released After Brown University Shooting

A manhunt continued on Tuesday for a suspect in a mass shooting at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, that killed students Ella Cook and Mukhammad Aziz Umurzokov and wounded nine others. Police released new videos of a person of interest Monday near campus streets two hours before the shooting. 

The FBI described him as approximately 5-foot-8 with a stocky build and is offering up to $50,000 for information. Providence Police Chief Oscar L. Perez Jr. urged the public to help identify the individual. Authorities said the gunman targeted the Ivy League school with a 9-millimeter firearm and fired over 40 rounds.

In the know

DON’T MISS

📖 The Merriam-Webster’s 2025 Word of the Year … doesn’t seem very uplifting.

♻️ Hold up! Reusing plastic takeout containers for leftovers isn’t the safest idea.

🍂 The wedding season never seems to end now, as fall weddings are having their main character moment

✈️ Travelling any time soon? Well, you need to prioritize this nutrient in your diet to get things going!

🏢 The company behind this household favorite just filed for bankruptcy.

⚖️ Trump sues BBC for $10 billion over Jan. 6 documentary.

🍷 Which countries sip the most wine? See the surprising rankings.

🚨 DOJ arrests four people planning to set off bombs around Los Angeles on New Year’s Eve.

🤝 US agrees to provide Ukraine security guarantees amid ongoing peace talks.

🎄 That family magic you see come to life during holidays? Thanks to the “kin keeper”.

Health & Wellness

FOR YOUR WELLBEING

❤️ More young women are increasingly at risk of heart attacks, but they often end up being missed, misdiagnosed, or mistreated.

😴 Are you paying attention to your sleep posture? It turns out that even small adjustments can help improve rest and reduce morning aches.

🥗 Despite viral diet myths and new federal guidelines, research suggests you’re better off cutting saturated fats from your diet — especially if you’re susceptible to developing heart issues. 

🧃 Zero sugar foods sound virtuous, sure. But what hides behind the promise of a healthier alternative? Here's what you’re really eating — and why it matters.

Fashion & Beauty

BEYOND THE MIRROR

✂️ Hailey Bieber’s latest lob leans soft, unfussy, and very 90s — and it might be the haircut that carries into 2026. Her hairstylist is spilling the tea.

👖 Sweatpants that look like denim! Is winter 2025 the moment low-effort, high-comfort pants officially replace structured denim everywhere?

💄 There’s no single “correct” order for makeup — experts agree creativity comes first, but longevity still has a logic to follow. 

👗 What goes with what? These elegant outfit combinations are easy to style, and yes, super versatile.

Hollywood

THE FAME FRAME

😂 Jack Black reacts hilariously after Elle Fanning calls him hottest man alive.

🖤 ‘Emily In Paris’ star Lily Collins channels Audrey Hepburn with modern Breakfast at Tiffany’s look.

🎄 Mariah Carey breaks another chart record with “All I Want for Christmas”.

👾 ’The Stranger Things’ Volume 2 trailer will challenge everything you thought you knew about the Upside Down.

💍 Taylor Swift has avery mathematical strategy to keep her wedding invites under wraps.

Interactive

WEIGH IN

Many workers in their 40s are heading back to school, juggling jobs, families, and tuition costs to gain degrees, certifications, or new skills. Career changes, from chef to software engineer or butcher to USDA inspector, are becoming common as artificial intelligence reshapes the job market and midlife professionals seek stability, higher pay, or personal growth. For some, the financial and personal sacrifices are worth it for long-term career security and opportunities that were previously out of reach.

“I no longer argue with my worth.” 

— Lupita Nyong’o