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

• TikTok signs a deal to keep operating in the US. 

• Are you quiet quitting your family? 

• Why do people just click!

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SPILL THE NEWS

Tech

Who Owns TikTok Now?

TikTok said on Thursday that its Chinese parent, ByteDance, finalized a deal to spin off US operations into a new company owned mostly by non-Chinese investors. Five things to know. Oracle, MGX and Silver Lake will each hold 15 percent, alongside other firms, while ByteDance will retain just under 20 percent. Who owns what stake in the deal?

Adam Presser will serve as chief executive. Will you have to download a new TikTok app? The move follows a 2024 US law requiring divestment over national security concerns. TikTok CEO Shou Chew said the deal allows continued service for more than 200 million US users. What will change and what will stay the same?

World

Trump Really Wants Skyscrappers in Gaza

The United States unveiled plans for a “New Gaza” during a signing ceremony for President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Are most countries on the board are banned from immigrant visas? Slides showed a phased reconstruction featuring skyscrapers, housing estates, industrial zones, and coastal tourism areas for Gaza’s 2.1 million residents. 

President Trump said the plan focused on location and redevelopment potential. Jared Kushner said reconstruction would follow Hamas’s demilitarisation under an October ceasefire agreement and cited extensive war damage. The plan includes a new port, airport, and security perimeter, with rebuilding beginning in Rafah. Why this plan contrasts with reality.

Weather

Why Your Phone is on a Snow Warning Spree

Weather apps warned this week that a large storm system could bring a foot or more of snow to New York City, as forecasts grew more intense nationwide. Meteorologists said differences stem from how forecasts are made. 

The National Weather Service blends multiple computer models, ensembles of simulations, and expert judgment, while many apps display results from a single model without context. Forecasting snowfall is further complicated by uncertainty over how precipitation changes before reaching the ground. As models converged midweek, forecasters grew more confident, with the National Weather Service projecting six to 12 inches around New York and higher totals possible in some areas. Here’s what the storm’s going to look like in numbers.

In the know

DON’T MISS

🩺 The US officially exits the World Health Organization. What does it mean for public health?

💫 Ever felt an instant connection with someone? Why do people just click!

🚨 Did ICE just detain a 5-year-old boy?

🍽️ Could eating too fast really be hurting your health!

🏛️ Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi dissolves Parliament, just three months after being elected.

🎉 America is turning 250 — here’s a list of all the festivities coming up.

✈️ These are the worst and the best airlines of 2025.

📉 US crime rate drops significantly since the pandemic.

⚠️ One estimate suggests Iran deaths rose to 20,000.

Health & Wellness

FOR YOUR WELLBEING

🧘‍♀️ Is it time to quiet quit your family? Therapists say fading out might be more effective than a blow-up, especially if you want to save yourself from the bridge-burning confrontation. 

🧬 Good news: Your future health isn't a total mystery. Scientists are using these four longevity tests to predict how well you’ll age with startling accuracy. 

❤️‍🩹 Cardiologists say this is the worst food for your arteries. Guess it’s time to cut back on those “healthy” turkey clubs. 

🚨 Colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer death in men and women under 50 — even as overall cancer mortality is declining. What’s causing this surge?

Fashion & Beauty

BEYOND THE MIRROR

👠 Skip the stilettos — everybody’s calling kitten heels the new fashion catnip. It's a little naughty, a little nice, and a polished (yet practical) answer to all your workwear dilemmas 

😊 Those smile lines are really just evidence of a life well-lived, but if you're looking to restore the bouncy feel, experts have a few tricks up their sleeves. 

🧶 If bulky knits always translate into shapeless silhouettes on your body, stylists want you to know the “proportion play” of it all.  

💅 Who’s playing it safe in 2026? Between inky finishes, electric blues, and a chic "stick of butter" yellow (trust us!), your next pedicure should be anything but boring.

Hollywood

THE FAME FRAME

🏆 2026 Oscar nominations are here — ‘Sinners’ makes history as the most nominated film of all time. (P.S. We’re still not over the biggest snubs.)

🎶 Harry Styles just dropped a new single with a surprise tour announcement. 

🗣️ Jameela Jamil speaks on feminism after unsealed texts revealed she called Blake Lively a “villain”. 

🔥 A$AP Rocky admits the beef between him and Drake has no real smoke — it’s just petty drama.

Interactive

WEIGH IN

Whether it’s a stifling summer night or a freezing winter evening, bedroom temperature can make or break your sleep. Sleep experts say cooler rooms help the body’s natural temperature drop, boost melatonin, and support deeper rest. Most recommendations land between 60 and 72 degrees Fahrenheit, with 65 often cited as ideal. Too much heat can disrupt REM and deep sleep, while extreme cold can cause discomfort and frequent wake-ups. Still, personal comfort, bedding choices, and seasonal habits all play a role.

“Some seasons break you open so the right life can finally begin.” 

— Elizabeth Gilbert