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Good Morning! It's Wednesday, January 14, 2026, and in today’s edition of Rise & Recap, we look at:

• Trump asks Iranians to take over the government. 

• More people are now opting for sober dating!

• This daily habit might be shortening your life.

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World

Trump Asks Iranians To “Keep Protesting”

President Donald Trump urged Iranians to “keep protesting” and “take over” government institutions amid nationwide unrest. Writing on Truth Social, he said he had cancelled meetings with Iranian officials and claimed “help is on its way,” without specifying details. Asked later, Trump declined to clarify. Why are mass protests happening?

Protests began in late December over inflation and currency decline, later turning anti-government. HRANA reported more than 2,400 deaths and over 18,000 arrests, figures unverified independently. Trump said military and sanctions options remain under consideration. What is happening right now?

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Health

Seven In Ten Patients Survive Cancer Five-Year Plus

New research and cancer data highlight how small, targeted changes can affect longevity and survival outcomes. Advances in targeted therapies and immunotherapies have raised five-year survival for regional lung cancer to 37%, up from 20% in the mid-1990s, according to experts cited. 

Dr. Clark Gamblin of the Huntsman Cancer Institute said obesity remains a major cancer risk factor. The American Cancer Society projects more than 626,000 US cancer deaths and 2.1 million new cases this year. Rebecca Siegel cited funding cuts, screening disruptions, and disparities affecting progress.

US News

Pentagon to Integrate Musk’s Grok AI Into Military Networks

Pete Hegseth announced Monday that the US military will integrate Elon Musk’s AI tool Grok into Pentagon networks later this month. Speaking at SpaceX headquarters in Texas, the defense secretary said Grok would be deployed across classified and unclassified systems as part of a new Defense Department “AI acceleration strategy”. 

Hegseth said the plan would expand experimentation, reduce bureaucratic barriers, and increase data access for AI use. The announcement follows previous Defense Department contracts worth up to $200 million with xAI, OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic, despite recent controversies involving Grok’s content moderation failures.

In the know

DON’T MISS

🍹 Who knew this is the kind of dry January we’d be following!

🧠 When stressed, a lot of us resort to “dimmers”. Spotting them early, might help you.

🏛️ Bill and Hillary Clinton refuse to testify in House Epstein investigation, calling subpoenas invalid.

💬 Why are more people sticking with sober dating?

🌍 Trump administration ends Temporary Protected Status for Somali immigrants.

💳 Trump’s interest-rate cap may reshape credit-card rewards and favor high-spending customers.

🎀 Here’s what Barbie looked like the year you were born!

🧠 Think a bad job doesn’t affect you physically? Here’s what happens to your body when you hate what you do!

Health & Wellness

FOR YOUR WELLBEING

⏱️ Think exercise barely counts? Just five extra minutes moving and less sitting may significantly extend lifespan for millions. 

🌙 If you’re struggling to sleep too, these eight common foods may be secretly keeping you awake long after bedtime.

🚬 Is the occasional party cigarette harmless, or is social smoking quietly putting your heart, lungs, and addiction risk at stake.

💬 From mini timeouts to clever thinking shifts, therapists share five ways to handle social anxiety like a pro.

Decor & More

HOUSE TO HOME

🏠 Is your home trying to kill you? From frying pans to throw pillows, low-tox living has people questioning everything inside their homes.

🛋️ Buying a sofa shouldn’t feel like a personality test. These affordable picks make choosing surprisingly painless.

♻️ From seaweed fabrics to solar furniture, eco-conscious home designs are going to be high in demand in 2026.

📦 When every inch matters, these playful storage solutions hide clutter, multitask well, and make small homes feel surprisingly serene inside.

Hollywood

THE FAME FRAME

🎙️ Paul Rudd was jokingly asked about having a “huge penis” on a podcast. Here’s what he said.

⚖️ Bad Bunny hit with a $16 million lawsuit ahead of Super Bowl show.

📺 Netflix prepares an all‑cash bid for Warner Bros. studios and streaming assets amid bidding war.

👱 In a surprise new transformation, Andrew Garfield looks unrecognizable with blond hair.

📈 2026 Golden Globes saw notable ratings uptick with Nikki Glaser hosting against NFL competition.

Interactive

WEIGH IN

New research suggests chronic short sleep may quietly shorten lifespan, rivaling diet and exercise in long-term impact. An analysis of nationwide health data found adults who consistently get seven or more hours live longer than those who don’t. Doctors point to late-night phone use, caffeine, alcohol, packed schedules, and inconsistent routines as major sleep traps. With over a third of American adults sleeping too little, the findings raise an uncomfortable question: is modern life built against rest?

“When people show you who they are, believe them.” 

— Maya Angelou