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It's Tuesday, December 9, and in today’s edition of Rise & Recap, we look at:

• Paramount launches hostile bid to acquire Warner Bros.

• Do we not need eight hours of sleep?

• Could Parmesan cheese really be a protein snack!

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Business

Paramount Makes Hostile Bid To Acquire Warner Bros.

Paramount launched a hostile bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery after losing a prior bidding contest to Netflix. It offered $30 per share, valuing the company at about $108 billion, and said its all-cash proposal is “superior” to Netflix’s $27.75 per-share offer. Paramount CEO David Ellison said the bid is fully funded, including support from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the UAE, and Jared Kushner’s Affinity Partners. The role Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner played.

Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos said the Paramount move was expected and reaffirmed confidence in Netflix’s deal. This isn’t the biggest hostile takeover attempted. Warner Bros. Discovery’s board acknowledged the offer and said it will review it within 10 business days while maintaining support for Netflix. Both Netflix and Paramount say they offered the best deal.

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Health

Kids Do Need That Vitamin K Shot

A study published in JAMA found a rise in US parents refusing newborn vitamin K shots, which prevent life-threatening bleeding. Lead author Dr. Kristan Scott of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia said the increase “caught me off guard”. 

Researchers analyzed records of more than 5 million infants from 403 hospitals between 2017 and 2024 and found refusal rates grew from under 3% to over 5%, especially among non-Hispanic white babies. Scott attributed the trend to parental refusal rather than policy changes. Dr. Tiffany McKee-Garrett and Dr. Ivan Hand cited misinformation, vaccine skepticism, and mistrust in authority as contributing factors.

Lifestyle

Reddit Taking Over The Wedding Planning?

Wedding chatter on Reddit has exploded this year, driven by rising costs and mounting social pressure. Users say what once felt like a joyful planning process now often turns into anxiety about budgets, expectations, and constant comparison. 

One bride-to-be admitted she broke down after realizing even a tiny celebration would drain her savings. The community stepped in, offering budget hacks, DIY ideas, and emotional support. Another found support after posting her simple wedding dress for approval, and the community boosted her confidence with thousands of encouraging comments. For many brides, Reddit has become a space to vent, compare notes, and find reassurance that their choices — and budgets — are valid.

In the know

DON’T MISS

🚫 Hot girl savory dinners, take a breather — this nut mix was recalled in nine states over possible salmonella contamination.

😴 You don’t need eight hours of sleep — here’s how to find the magic sleep time.

🖼️ Louvre might need a PR agency after employees announce strike over working conditions and security.

🏛️ Supreme Court seems poised to increase presidential powers and permit Trump to reverse nearly a century-old precedent.

💊 Delayed-release caffeine pills are a new hype. Do they even work? 

⚔️ Renewed Thailand–Cambodia clashes kill at least five civilians and displace tens of thousands of people.

♎ You’re not wrong, some zodiac signs and birthdays are more common than others. There’s data-backed evidence now!

🧼 Could this really be the best household cleaner to kill Norovirus?

🗓️ Starting a habit on this weekday makes it more likely for you to stick with it!

🧑‍🌾 Trump unveils $12B bailout to help farmers hit by trade war.

Health & Wellness

FOR YOUR WELLBEING

🍪 This everyday ingredient wears many hats — a zesty twist to curries, an aromatic boost to cookies, and even a science-backed remedy to nausea and pain. 

🐛 Everyone’s got worms? The internet thinks their guts are crawling with parasites, and that TikTok “cleanses” is the ultimate cure to this ailment. Is there any truth to these claims? 

🧀 Parmesan cheese as a protein snack? Experts weigh in on whether this cult cheese is an underrated protein fix or, worse, a salty trap in disguise. 

☕ Coffee isn’t as bad as you think.New research busts many caffeine myths, like the idea that having a cuppa as soon as you wake up causes afternoon crashes!

Fashion & Beauty

BEYOND THE MIRROR

✨ If looking polished is the goal, leggings are rarely ever your first choice. But don’t dismiss them just yet — JLo just made one look luxe with this one winter styling trick. 

🧢 Is hat hair an unavoidable seasonal woe? A triangle scarf might be a workaround you’ve missed out on entirely. 

👖 Everyone seems glued to denim this season, blame it on the lack of better alternatives (read: warm and versatile). Can wool trousers break the jean spell? 

🔪 Gen Z and young millennials are going under the knife to chase a “hyper-sculpted” face. As facelifts skew younger than ever, experts warn that many don’t understand recovery and risks, or the fact that the results don’t last forever.

Hollywood

THE FAME FRAME

🏆 Golden Globe 2026 nominations are out! The biggest snubs and leads to look at. 

🏈 Another Taylor Swift friend joins her to watch the Kansas City Chiefs play.

📺 “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” renewed for another year, as ABC signs contract.

🤫 Did Millie Bobby Brown really sneak into the writer's room to find out how ‘Stranger Things’ ends?

Interactive

WEIGH IN

Saying goodbye at parties doesn’t have to mean awkward hovering near the door or overexplaining why you need to leave. Etiquette experts say the trick is simple: give a clear exit statement so no one tries to talk you into staying, then offer quick gratitude to the host. Some even suggest adding humor to ease the moment. And if it’s a big crowd? Leaving without a goodbye is increasingly acceptable, as long as you send a quick thank-you later. Context is everything.

“You are allowed to outgrow people who cannot grow with you.” — Nayyirah Waheed