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It's Monday, February 23, 2026, and in today’s edition of Rise & Recap, we look at:

• Trump levies 15% global tariffs after SCOTUS ruling. 

• Are we saying goodbye to our morning coffee?

• A wrinkle here could indicate heart disease risk.

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US News

Supreme Court Upends Trump’s Tariff Plans

The Supreme Court ruled 6–3 that President Donald Trump exceeded his authority by using a 1970s emergency statute to impose broad global tariffs without congressional approval. Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. wrote that the law did not authorize unilateral tariffs, while Justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel A. Alito Jr. and Brett M. Kavanaugh dissented, with Kavanaugh warning of a potential refund “mess”. What is happening to the refunds?

Trump responded by raising his new global tariff to the statute’s 15% cap, replacing the invalidated duties and citing trade pressures, existing deals, and differing country impacts. Judges get angry over Trump violating their order.

World

Mexico Kills Country’s Most Powerful Drug Cartel Leader

Mexican security forces killed the country's most powerful drug cartel — Jalisco New Generation Cartel — leader Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, “El Mencho,” during an operation in Tapalpa, Jalisco, on Sunday. He was wounded during capture and died while being flown to Mexico City, officials said. 

His death triggered widespread cartel retaliation, with authorities reporting blocked roads and burning vehicles across more than 20 states, school closures, and at least 14 deaths. What’s next for the cartel he led? White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the US provided intelligence support. President Claudia Sheinbaum urged calm as airlines canceled flights, cities shut down, and security alerts were issued in multiple states. US-military led group helped track him.

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Health

Why Women’s Pain Lasts Longer Than Men

Scientists studying chronic pain compared 245 men and women with similar traumatic injuries and found men’s pain resolved faster over three months. Blood tests showed men had higher levels of interleukin-10, an immune molecule that shuts off pain signals, boosted by testosterone. 

According to a study published Friday in the journal Science Immunology, lab experiments in mice showed similar sex differences, with male mice recovering faster from inflammation, surgical incisions and stress. Researchers said the findings reveal a real biological mechanism, not perception, and underscore the need to take women’s pain seriously. Experts added that the results may guide future treatments targeting chronic pain in women.

In the know

DON’T MISS

👑 Prince William and Kate Middleton grace the red carpet for the first time since Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest. 

🌅 The morning habits that can help you replace coffee. Well, you can do them even with that latte in your routine.

🚨 Man fatally shot after allegedly entering President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago grounds.

🗣️ Greenland’s Prime Minister just rejected Trump’s US hospital ship offer with a brutally honest criticism. 

🧠 Yes, your daily life can leave a measurable impact on your brain. These could help postpone Alzheimer's. 

🏛️ President Trump urges Netflix to drop top Democrat from the board or “face the consequences”.

🌍 Outcry erupts after US Ambassador says Israel has God-given right to Middle East land. 

💼 Ever thought oversharing was career suicide? Well, it can do what your dull, polished work personality can’t.

❄️ Millions across northeast brace for blizzard as forecast changes; NYC set to see second biggest storm in weeks.

❤️ A wrinkle could tell you if you’re at a higher risk of heart diseases — and it’s at the most unexpected place.

Health & Wellness

FOR YOUR WELLBEING

🚗 Ever arrived at work with zero memory of the commute? You aren’t losing your mind — but you might be “normatively dissociating”. 

🥗 Ultra-processed foods are not the greatest for your microbiome — yes, even that “healthy” supermarket salad is somehow guilty by association. Here’s why. 

💊 All those brain supplements are worth …. absolutely nothing. Harvard experts say there is zero proof that those memory-boosting pills actually work. What works, however, should be no surprise!

🏃‍♀️ While yoga gets all the credit, science shows that a simple run might help you stay cool during a meltdown. So, is cardio the new zen?

Fashion & Beauty

BEYOND THE MIRROR

👖 Trousers had a good run, but don’t be surprised if everybody swaps their pants for these skirts in spring. In its defence, dressing up for work might actually be fun again.

💄 Y2K makeup doesn’t have to make you look like you're heading for a school dance in 2004. Try playing around the maximalist and whimsical vibes of the era like the pros. 

🔥 All eyes are on a blood-orange hue that might just be 2026’s biggest color in trend — and it’s NYFW-approved.   

🩹 Taping your skin might hide your wrinkles for a selfie, but please, don't trade a smooth forehead for a ruined skin barrier!

Hollywood

THE FAME FRAME

🏆 ‘One Battle After Another’ makes history at the 2026 BAFTAs with 6 big wins. Here’s the complete list of winners, along with a controversial moment that is making headlines instead. 

💔 Alexandra Daddario and Andrew Form are calling it quits after three years of marriage. 

📺 This ‘Breaking Bad’ episode is no longer top-rated on IMDb—‘A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms’ and fan wars might have caused some damage.

Interactive

WEIGH IN

Somatic shaking is going viral as more people turn to quick, instinctive movement to release stress. The technique, rooted in how mammals naturally discharge tension, involves jumping, jiggling, and trembling to help the body complete its stress cycle. Experts say it can prevent unprocessed stress from building up, improve sleep, and support emotional regulation. TikTok creators swear by its “weird but liberating” feel, and psychologists say daily practice could help you feel more grounded.

“Don’t wait to feel powerful to act. Act, and you will feel powerful.” 

— Gloria Steinem