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Good Morning! It's Monday, January 19, 2026, and in today’s edition of Rise & Recap, we look at:

• Trump slaps additional tariffs on European countries over Greenland. 

• Is your bank account a silent health risk factor?

• Your mysterious bruises can be a nutritional deficiency.

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SPILL THE NEWS

US News

Trump Slaps Tariffs on Europe Over Greenland

President Donald Trump announced new tariffs targeting European countries opposing US control of Greenland, ordering a 10% import tax beginning in February, rising to 25% by June without an agreement. Trump said the measures were intended to pressure allies into negotiations, arguing Greenland is critical to US national security and Arctic strategy. Why Greenland matters to US — in maps.

European leaders, including officials from Denmark and Germany, criticized the move, warning it would strain transatlantic relations and disrupt trade. Several governments said Greenland’s status was not negotiable and called the tariff threat unjustified. EU to hold emergency leaders’ summit over tariffs.

World

Death Toll In Iran Protests Rises To 5,000

At least 5,000 people were killed in protests across Iran this month, including 500 security personnel, an Iranian official told Reuters. The official blamed Israel and armed groups abroad and said the toll was unlikely to rise significantly. Protests began in Tehran after the rial crashed on December 28 and expanded into nationwide anti-government demonstrations calling for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s removal.

 Authorities imposed an internet blackout on January 8. Khamenei said “thousands” died and blamed the United States and President Donald Trump. Trump said he considered military action but later said Iran halted planned executions.

Health

No Link Between Taking Tylenol’s Key Active in Pregnancy and Autism

A scientific review of 43 studies found no evidence that acetaminophen use during pregnancy increases autism or other neurodevelopmental risks. The review, published Friday in The Lancet, concluded there was no clinically significant increase in autism, ADHD, or intellectual disability, lead author Dr. Asma Khalil said. She called acetaminophen the recommended first-line treatment for pain or fever during pregnancy. 

The review followed comments by President Donald Trump warning pregnant women against Tylenol. Medical groups disputed those claims, citing risks of untreated fever. The review excluded studies that failed to account for genetic and medical confounders.

In the know

DON’T MISS

🏛️ Pentagon orders 1,500 active-duty soldiers on standby for possible Minnesota deployment amid protests.

🎾 Though she lost in round one, 45-year-old Venus Williams made history in Melbourne. 

🚆 High-speed train derails and collides with another in Spain, killing at least 39 people.

🌍 More countries get invited to Trump’s Board of Peace to rebuild Gaza … but for a price. 

💰 Trump bought $1 million in Netflix, Warner Bros bonds after the merger was announced.

🧠 Drinking alone might feel bad for your mental health but here’s the defence for it. 

🧢 Gen Z might be making millennials cool again, in a very fashionable way!

Health & Wellness

FOR YOUR WELLBEING

😴 Ever wonder what constitutes a good sleep? As you age, sleep cycles shift. Good news: there are ways to sync your lifestyle and habits for a restorative rest — you’ll just have to go decade by decade.  

🩹 If you keep waking up with mysterious bruises, it’s likely not just a bump. Check in for this nutritional deficiency that might be secretly compromising your skin. 

💸 Is your bank account a silent health risk factor? Perhaps so. New research suggests financial stress may be as bad for your heart as the traditional risks. 

⚖️ Metabolic health is everywhere — but do we know what it actually means? Beyond the buzzwords, you need to check these five specific markers to see if your body is truly in balance.

Fashion & Beauty

BEYOND THE MIRROR

 🎨 Black-on-black styling is losing its cool. Gen Z wants to be done with the quiet luxury trend — but in favor of high saturation palettes. 

🧪 Your collagen cream isn't actually building new collagen. If anything, it’s just a high-end moisturizer. Surprise-surprise: sunscreen and retinoids do more for your plumpness than any collagen-infused serum. 

👖 This spring belongs to the "granny jeans" trend, and we don’t see why not — the high-waisted, relaxed-fit denim that somehow makes looking dated the most polished thing you can do.

🤎 Looking for a hair refresh? Celebrity hairstylists are betting on "Fawn Blonde" as the next big thing. You’re better off ditching one-note colors for this soft, velvet (and highly achievable!) dimension.

Interactive

WEIGH IN

Dating is being reshaped by burnout, ambition, and technology. In Silicon Valley, many young professionals are deprioritizing romance to focus on careers amid layoffs and AI-driven job pressure. Traditional dating apps feel exhausted, while LinkedIn networking requests double as romantic screening tools. Platforms like Tinder and Hinge are investing heavily in AI matchmaking, and new features like Partiful’s “Crush” blur the line between real-life connection and algorithms. Romance, it seems, is becoming optimized too.

“The world is not changed by people who play it safe.” 

— Angela Davis