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It's Friday, November 14, and in today’s edition of Rise & Recap, we look at:

• Ultraprocessed foods cancerous to women under 50. 

• Weight loss drugs making food choices worse. 

• Why do record number of women want to leave the US?

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Health

Ultraprocessed Foods Are Cancerous To Women Under 50

Rates of colorectal cancer in younger adults have been rising sharply, and a growing body of research is probing whether ultraprocessed foods may be part of the reason. A new study in JAMA Oncology found that women under 50 who consumed the most ultraprocessed foods — about 10 servings a day — had a 45% higher risk of developing early precancerous colorectal adenomas compared with those who ate roughly three servings. These foods, which now make up a majority of the US diet, include packaged breads and cereals, sauces and condiments, and sweetened beverages. While the findings don’t prove cause and effect, they add important evidence to concerns raised by rising cancer rates in younger people.

Researchers followed over 29,000 female nurses for more than two decades, collecting detailed diet questionnaires and colonoscopy results. They found strong links between high UPF intake and adenomas, a type of polyp that can develop into cancer, though no link emerged for serrated lesions. Scientists say ultraprocessed foods may influence cancer risk by contributing to obesity and diabetes, disrupting gut microbes, increasing inflammation, or damaging the intestinal lining.

Experts emphasize moderation, not panic. Some UPFs contain beneficial nutrients, and many factors contribute to colorectal cancer risk. Still, limiting heavily processed foods, prioritizing whole foods, exercising, and screening starting at age 45 remain key steps for early detection and prevention.

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US News

DOJ Files Lawsuit Against California Over New Congressional Districts

The US Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against California over newly approved congressional maps, escalating a coast-to-coast fight over mid-decade redistricting ahead of the 2026 elections. California voters overwhelmingly passed Proposition 50 last week, a measure championed by Governor Gavin Newsom that redraws districts to give Democrats a potential pickup of five GOP-held seats. The Biden administration argues the maps unlawfully rely on racial considerations, accusing state officials of creating “racially gerrymandered” districts in violation of the 14th Amendment. Attorney General Pam Bondi called the move a “brazen power grab,” while Newsom’s team dismissed the challenge as political sour grapes.

The lawsuit marks the first time federal prosecutors have intervened in the wave of new maps pushed by both parties as they race to shape the next House majority. Republicans in Texas, Missouri, and North Carolina have redrawn districts without facing federal action, despite civil rights groups warning their maps weaken minority voting power. California’s Prop 50 emerged as a direct response to Trump-backed remapping in Texas aimed at expanding GOP seats.

The federal case joins an ongoing challenge from the California Republican Party and sets up a major legal showdown with national stakes. With House control narrowly split, both parties see these maps as pivotal heading into 2026 — and as a test of the limits of partisan redistricting.

US News

Record Number Of Women Want To Leave US Now

Gallup data shows a striking rise in the number of Americans who say they would permanently leave the country if they could, with younger women driving the trend. In 2025, 40% of women aged 15 to 44 express a desire to move abroad — four times the rate a decade ago and far higher than among men their age. This shift began around 2016 and has remained elevated across both Democratic and Republican administrations, suggesting a deeper change rather than a purely partisan reaction.

The resulting 21-point gender gap is the widest Gallup has ever recorded and unusually large by global standards. Unlike younger women in other advanced economies, whose migration aspirations have remained steady, younger American women are now far more likely to imagine their futures elsewhere. That desire spans marital status and parenthood, with similar shares of single, married, child-free, and caregiving women wanting to relocate.

The rise coincides with a steep drop in younger women’s confidence in US institutions, particularly the judiciary, where trust has fallen sharply since 2015. While aspirations do not equal plans, the data signals a profound shift: millions of younger American women are increasingly questioning their place in the country and envisioning lives beyond its borders.

In the know

DON’T MISS

🚫 As the funding bill is passed, these THC products are the ones that face a ban.

🍽️ These sponges are the way to go if you want to avoid microplastics in your food. Your current one is likely to be shedding.

🩺 An expert is advising against food sensitivity tests. There are other ways to get to know your allergies.

🤖 Russia’s debut AI humanoid robot stumbles and falls flat on the stage.

🥃 A lawsuit is questioning the ingredients in Costco's Kirkland Signature Tequila.

📰 While BBC has apologized to Trump, it is refusing to pay any compensation.

💡 If you want your Gen Z employees to do anything, you might have to tell them the “why” behind it.

💰 Trump’s Pentagon rebrand could cost up to $2 billion, officials warn.

☕ Starbucks union baristas strike on On Red Cup Day in over 40 cities.

🍸 Europe’s top court rules that Gin must always contain alcohol. Have we ever had it any other way?

Health & Wellness

FOR YOUR WELLBEING

❌ Never try this: Cardiologists say this everyone’s favorite snack harms heart health and suggest choosing simple, naturally fiber-rich options instead.

📉 Are GLP-1s killing our cravings for food and fun? Weight-loss drugs might make life a little too beige. They aren’t just silencing your hunger but also muting the joy.

🔬 Your exhaustion might finally be measurable. A new blood test could crack the mystery of chronic fatigue and possibly long COVID, too.

Fashion & Beauty

BEYOND THE MIRROR

🧶 Sweater weather, but make it fashion. The coolest girls are reinventing winter layering with a chunky sweater tossed over your favorite dress — cozy comfort meets instant cool-girl energy.

🧊 From viral mauve blushes to gray eyeshadow palettes, cool-toned makeup has officially replaced warm hues as currently beauty’s most flattering obsession.

👚 Dressing for winter doesn’t have to be chaos. Build a capsule wardrobe of 12 versatile, cozy-chic staples that make every cold-day outfit effortless.

✨ Skip the daily straightener grind. Japanese hair straightening gives you sleek, humidity-proof locks for months—if you’re ready for commitment.

Hollywood

THE FAME FRAME

🎤 Taylor Swift just dropped the Eras Tour documentary trailer.

⚖️ Justin Baldoni files motion to dismiss Blake Lively’s sexual-harassment lawsuit ahead of trial.

🔥 Aren’t Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie being kinda gross in the ‘Wuthering Heights’ trailer?

👯‍♀️ Is that Jennifer Lawrence hanging out with Kylie after calling Kourtney Kardashian annoying?

🐶 Glen Powell’s rescue dog Brisket makes a cameo in ‘The Running Man’ and he stole the show.

Interactive

WEIGH IN

A new Gallup analysis shows a striking 17-point drop in Americans who say religion is important to their daily lives, falling from 66% in 2015 to 49% today. That shift places the US among the steepest declines recorded globally in the past decade, bringing American attitudes closer to other wealthy OECD nations while widening the gap with the global median, which has remained above 80% for nearly twenty years. The US now sits in an unusual middle ground: less religious than much of the world, but more religious than its economic peers.

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