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It's Monday, November 17, and in today’s edition of Rise & Recap, we look at:

• Your grocery shopping might be getting cheaper. 

• Try Nordic walking to make burning calories fun. 

• Say ‘bye-bye’ to constipation with these foods and drinks.

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SPILL THE NEWS

US News

The Epstein Files Are Revealing Cracks In GOP

President Donald Trump abruptly urged House Republicans to back a bill forcing the Justice Department to release all Jeffrey Epstein files, a sharp reversal after weeks spent pressuring his party to block the vote. The shift comes as at least 100 Republicans appear ready to support the measure, despite Trump’s warnings that transparency could harm him politically. The House vote is expected this week, with the Senate and a potential Trump veto posing the next hurdles.

The issue also intensified a highly public rupture with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who says their falling-out “has all come down to the Epstein files”. Greene, once one of Trump’s staunchest allies, has openly questioned why he fought so hard to keep the documents sealed, arguing the public deserves full disclosure even if powerful figures are implicated.

At the same time, the Justice Department, at Trump’s direction, is probing Epstein’s ties to Democrats, including former President Bill Clinton, a move critics call a last-ditch effort to shift scrutiny away from newly released emails referencing Trump. What’s the Bubba reference about? 

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Economy

Is Your Grocery Shopping Going To Get Cheaper?

President Donald Trump abruptly rolled back US tariffs on beef, coffee, tropical fruits and other food staples, a major shift in his signature trade strategy as voters express deep frustration over high prices. How expensive have bananas, beef, and coffee gotten?

The move comes after off-year elections in which economic concerns delivered key Democratic victories and heightened scrutiny of Trump’s promises to lower costs. Though Trump has long argued his tariffs boosted domestic production without raising consumer prices, he acknowledged they “may” have contributed to higher costs while insisting much of the burden fell on other countries.

The tariff cuts apply to products from major exporters like Brazil and Colombia, with the administration saying new trade agreements make earlier levies unnecessary. Retailers and food industry groups welcomed the rollback, noting the potential for modest price relief after record highs in beef and coffee. Still, economists warn that weather shocks, disease, supply shortages and global disruptions continue to keep prices elevated.

Related Read: How significant was Mamdani win in making White House cut prices?

US News

Immigration Crackdown Is Very Much Active, At Least 81 Arrested In North Carolina

Federal immigration raids jolted North Carolina’s Charlotte over the weekend as Customs and Border Protection teams arrested at least 81 people in an operation the Trump administration calls “Charlotte’s Web”. The operations were led by senior commander Gregory Bovino, whose earlier crackdowns in Chicago and Los Angeles drew lawsuits over forceful tactics.

Agents swept churches, apartment complexes, businesses, and busy corridors in the state’s largest city. By Sunday, community organizations said reports of encounters were “overwhelming”, with some residents chased, detained, or questioned despite having legal status or US citizenship.

Local leaders condemned the surge, noting Charlotte’s declining crime rates and warning that residents were staying home out of fear. Mayor Vi Lyles and other officials said the operation created “unnecessary fear and uncertainty”, while state officials urged people to record any inappropriate behavior. Immigrant advocates described the day as the largest single-day tally of arrests in recent state history, and videos circulating online showed business closures, empty churches, and shaken workers.

In the know

DON’T MISS

🍝 Pasta might just cost you twice as much as the current price, thanks to US tariffs.

✈️ This airline claims that a window seat doesn’t guarantee a window. Isn’t that what it's all been about?

🧬 A DNA analysis revealed that Adolf Hitler had a rare genetic sexual disorder. What is it?

🍽️ Gen Z might be bringing back 2010’s most divisive dining trend. We’re unsure how we feel about that.

🛫 Your travels are set to return to normalcy as FAA lift emergency reductions.

🔢 Will this number be the next 6-7? We might still not get it. 

💻 While relationships and learning might be struggling with remote work, there might be ways to minimize the damage.

🚶‍♀️ If Japanese walking isn’t for you, try Nordic walking to burn calories in a fun way.

🍳 Better to skip this staple breakfast as millions of eggs have been recalled nationwide over a salmonella warning. 

🗣️ We might’ve been wrong about what Barron Trump said to Biden ahead of Trump’s inauguration speech.

Health & Wellness

FOR YOUR WELLBEING

🍎 Constipation crashing your routine? Turns out tiny tweaks in what you eat can nudge your system back into motion. These foods and drinks might be your best friend. 

🧠 Turns out chronic insomnia isn’t just about groggy mornings. A new study links restless nights to surprising long-term brain aging.

💪 Your strongest legs might come from a move you’re barely doing. A new breakdown explains why experts swear by these single-leg exercises.

😋 Looking for small mood boosts? Your plate might be doing more for how you feel than you think. A few surprising staples could move you from feeling blah this season.

Fashion & Beauty

BEYOND THE MIRROR

👖 Not jeans, not trousers — these winter leggings trends are rewriting cold-weather style with unexpected silhouettes fashion people swear by.

💅 Plaid isn’t just for outfits anymore. Winter nails are embracing bold checks that feel playful, polished and surprisingly easy to pull off.

👗 From red carpets to city lights, Vogue’s best-dressed stars served outfits that sparked serious style conversations.

💊 Hair feeling thin?Gummies claim to boost growth and here’s which ones experts and users actually swear by.

Hollywood

THE FAME FRAME

👯‍♀️ Kim and Khloe Kardashian have a slumber party with Britney Spears. Who else was invited?

🏆 The SAG Awards is changing it’s name to what?

🎬 ‘Making films is who I am’: Tom Cruise gets emotional accepting honorary Oscar.

🍓 Why was Hailey Bieber’s name removed from this iconic smoothie?

🃏 ‘Now You See Me 3’ pulls off stunning global box office triumph with $75.5 million.

Interactive

WEIGH IN

A new study from the University of Zurich reveals the choices people perceive as life’s biggest risks, and it’s not the dramatic scenarios researchers expected. After surveying over 4,300 participants with an open-ended prompt, psychologists found most respondents worry most about job-related decisions, including accepting a new job, quitting one, or becoming self-employed. Financial risks like investing and buying a house followed, with driving also ranking high. Surprisingly, health concerns barely cracked the top responses across demographics.

“You become what you believe.” 

— Oprah Winfrey