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Good Morning! It's Tuesday, January 13, 2026, and in today’s edition of Rise & Recap, we look at:

• Trump says Iran willing to negotiate. 

• Costco loyalists say these items alone pay for the membership. 

• What is the “white rabbit” trend?

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SPILL THE NEWS

Health

One in Four Medicare Patients With Dementia Prescribed Brain-Altering Drugs

Research published January 12 in JAMA found that about one in four Medicare beneficiaries with dementia received CNS-active medications linked to falls, confusion, and hospitalization. Researchers analyzed Health and Retirement Study survey data linked to Medicare fee-for-service claims from 2013 to 2021. Overall prescribing declined from 20% to 16%, but rates remained higher among those with cognitive impairment and dementia. 

The study examined antidepressants with anticholinergic properties, antipsychotics, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, and sleep medications. Senior author Dr. John N. Mafi said most prescriptions lacked documented clinical indications.

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US News

As Protest Toll Reaches Over 640, Trump Says Iran Willing To Negotiate

US President Donald Trump said Iran seeks negotiations after his threat of strikes over its crackdown on protests, which activists report has killed at least 646 people. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi claimed the situation is “under total control,” blaming Israel and the US, but said Iran is “open to diplomacy.” 

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said private messages differ from public rhetoric. Trump announced 25% US tariffs on countries doing business with Iran. More than 10,700 people have been detained, including 512 protesters, while the internet remains shut, complicating independent verification of casualties.

Life

Why Your Social Life in Pods Isn’t a Failure of Adulthood

Many adults maintain friendships through one-on-one interactions rather than larger friend groups. Lifestyle influencer Carly Silverman said she feels sad about lacking a group of friends. Research from the American Friendship Project found most Americans report five or more friends, similar to historical trends. 

Psychologists Letitia Anne Peplau and Robin Dunbar note loneliness can stem from emotional or social isolation. Personality traits such as extraversion, openness, and gender differences influence whether people form group or one-on-one friendships. Social scientists emphasize that friend groups are not necessary for fulfilling relationships, though they can provide unique structural support.

In the know

DON’T MISS

🧩 Mattel debuts first autistic Barbie, designed with sensory-friendly features.

🛒 Costco loyalists are sure these items pay for the membership. Is it true?

😴 Better sleep hygiene can boost your mental and physical health with small daily changes.

🩺 RFK Jr’s driving doctors to do what exactly?

🏛️ Trump to host Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado.

🚫 Malaysia and Indonesia becomes first to ban Elon Musk’s Grok AI over sexually explicit deepfakes.

🎬 Paramount’s hostile deal for Warner Bros. just turned more hostile.

⚖️ Supreme Court agrees to review landmark transgender athlete bans case from multiple US states.

🐇 Now, what even is the “white rabbit” trend? Will this be another 6-7!

🪧 Nearly 15,000 NYC nursesstage a massive strike, shaking up hospitals and city routines.

Health & Wellness

FOR YOUR WELLBEING

🧠 Might as well thank your friends for your healthy and long life, too — a neuroscientist wants the world to know why social connection is a human necessity that fights inflammation and boosts recovery. 

🥩 Has America’s protein obsession gone too far? Everybody's rushing to fit a portion of this macronutrient into their plate, but there’s a concerning risk that many ignore.

✈️ Ever had gut problems ruin your travels? Having an iron stomach is a travel superpower and for the rest of us, these tips can make a difference between a dream trip and a bathroom nightmare.

🩺 Colon cancer is rising among younger adults. A gut doctor breaks down five everyday habits raising your risk, and what you can tweak … starting today.

Fashion & Beauty

BEYOND THE MIRROR

👖 The tides have turned away from baggy barrels — you’ll be seeing this pair of jeans everywhere you go now. Luckily, they’re also notoriously easy to style. 

💊 TikTok says Accutane can shrink your nose — and Kendall Jenner agrees. Is there any medical truth to this "drugstore nose job," or is it just another dangerous viral myth?

✨ Everything fashion at Golden Globes: Bright gowns, bold brooches, cheeky debuts, and why Timothée Chalamet already feels Oscar-bound. 

🧴 Stop slathering on moisturizer that doesn't work. Your persistent dryness may actually be a sign of vitamin D deficiency rather than a simple lack of hydration.

Hollywood

THE FAME FRAME

📌 Why did celebrities don "BE GOOD" and "ICE OUT" pins at the Golden Globes?

🎬 This actor just surpassed Scarlett Johansson as highest-grossing movie star. 

🎤 Why are fans convinced that Harry Styles is about to go back on tour!

🚬 Was Sean Penn smoking during the award ceremonies? Well, it’s caught on camera.

👖 Hailey Bieber and Sabrina Carpenter teach you how to elevate your basic jeans and t-shirt combo.

Interactive

WEIGH IN

What happens when a city treats women’s unpaid care work as real economic labor? Bogotá has spent five years building “care blocks,” neighborhood hubs offering free child and elder care alongside laundry, legal aid, job training, and health services. The goal is to reduce “time poverty” for caregivers, most of them women, who shoulder hours of unpaid work daily. The program reframes care as shared responsibility between families, communities, and the state, and its model is now spreading globally, with a US pilot expected in 2026.

“The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud.” 

— Coco Chanel