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Good Morning! It's Thursday, January 22, 2026, and in today’s edition of Rise & Recap, we look at:

• Trump said he reached “framework” of a future deal on Greenland. 

• These baby names are literally criminal to use. 

• Is Parmesan the new protein bar?

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SPILL THE NEWS

World

Trump Reaches “Framework” of a Future Deal in Davos

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he would pause tariffs set to begin Feb. 1 on goods from eight European countries after reaching what he called a “framework of a future deal” with NATO over Greenland. Here’s everyone and everything Trump targeted in Davos.

Trump announced the move on Truth Social following a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Fact-checking President Trump’s speech. He said the framework would avert tariffs threatened over Greenland but provided few details. Rutte confirmed a “very good meeting.” Denmark reiterated it would not negotiate ceding Greenland. Markets rose after the announcement.

Weather

This is Not an Average Winter Storm

A major winter storm is expected to sweep across the eastern two-thirds of the United States this weekend, bringing snow, sleet, freezing rain and rain. The system is forecast to affect about half the US population, according to Alex Lamers of the Weather Prediction Center, who called it unusually impactful. 

The storm is expected to develop on Friday in the Southern Rockies, expand across the Plains and South on Saturday, and reach the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast by Sunday. Afterward, Arctic air could bring prolonged, potentially record-breaking cold into next week.

Economy

New Year, No Shopping?

A growing number of Americans are participating in “No Buy January,” a social-media-driven challenge to avoid nonessential purchases for the month. The trend includes skipping spending on items like clothing, skin care and electronics, as consumers respond to rising costs and financial stress. 

Surveys show more than a quarter of US adults have tried a no-spend January, with 12% participating this year. Participants cited inflation, affordability concerns and economic uncertainty as motivations, while tracking progress online and setting strict personal spending rules to cut discretionary expenses.

In the know

DON’T MISS

🚫 These baby names have literally been banned in Denmark. There’s a list.

🌍 Some countries might have taken up Trump’s offer for a seat at the Gaza ‘Board of Peace’. Here’s who all paid!

🚔 Trump administration just began “Operation Catch of the Day” in this state.

⚖️ The Supreme Court might be mulling to side against Trump over Lisa Cook.

👑 In a rare move, Prince Harry testifies in London against Daily Mail in privacy case. 

🏛️ House Oversight Committee recommends criminal contempt charges against Bill and Hillary Clinton over Epstein probe.

🧠 This 1-min trick could be the key to calming your nervous system. No more breathe-in, breath-out.

⚛️ Japan restarts world’s largest nuclear plant reactor, first time since 2011 Fukushima disaster.

🔒 A judge just blocked feds from accessing Washington Post reporter’s devices after seizure.

Health & Wellness

FOR YOUR WELLBEING

🌫️ California wildfire smoke is being linked to increased autism diagnoses. While the cause is unclear, maternal exposure in Southern California shows a rising risk.

🍊 Can you overdo Vitamin C? Not really — it’s water-soluble, so your body just pees out the excess. However, heavy supplement doses can still trigger some unpleasant side effects. 

🧀 TikTok is obsessed with eating blocks of Parmesan for protein-maxxing. It beats a protein bar on paper, but there’s a — literal — heartbreaking catch. 

📱 We’re trapped in a self-care paradox — the "digital rest" we use to unwind is actually keeping our brains stressed. Unsurprisingly, the only way out is … you’ve guessed it.

Decor & More

BEYOND THE MIRROR

💚 Move over, neutrals — let chartreuse take over. This yellow-green hybrid is tricky to pull off, but the style payoff is worth the risk.

💇‍♀️ Experts say the biggest mistake for thin hair is playing it too safe. Trust us — internal layers are what you need for instant, expensive-looking volume.

👢 Trading denim for something lighter? The '90s skirt and boot pairing is officially the spring silhouette of 2026. We’ve got the Bella Hadid stamp of approval! 

🍰 As diet culture normalizes restriction, dessert-themed beauty is booming at an unusual pace. But why are we looking to satisfy our cravings through our …. beauty routines?

Hollywood

THE FAME FRAME

📄 Did Taylor Swift call Justin Baldoni a “bitch” in a text to Blake Lively? New unsealed documents just opened another can of worms for the ‘It Ends With Us’ legal battle. 

😵‍💫 Gwyneth Paltrow has an unhinged piece of advice to manage anxiety.   

🎤 Jennifer Lawrence belts out a Shania Twain classic — and the latter is officially obsessed. 

🏆 Taylor Swift becomes the youngest female artist to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Interactive

WEIGH IN

A federal appeals court temporarily blocked a judge’s order limiting how immigration agents interact with protesters in Minnesota, including bans on retaliatory pepper spray use and stopping non-obstructive vehicles. The Trump administration argued the injunction endangered officers’ safety. Separately, a newly revealed ICE memo says agents may forcibly enter homes using administrative warrants, not judge-signed ones, marking a shift in past practice. Civil liberties groups warn both moves erode constitutional protections amid expanded enforcement operations.

“The bravest thing is continuing to hope after disappointment.” 

— Michelle Obama