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It's Thursday, March 5, 2026, and in today’s edition of Rise & Recap, we look at:

• US sinks an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean.

• Trader Joe’s warning against these frozen foods.

• Are you eating your skincare yet?

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US News

US Sinks Iranian Warship In Indian Ocean For First Time Since WWII

In a dramatic escalation of the conflict with Iran, the United States has intensified military operations while facing growing global and domestic scrutiny. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said a US Navy submarine sank an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean with a single Mark 48 torpedo, the first such submarine strike since World War II. The vessel, identified as IRIS Dena and nicknamed “Soleimani,” went down off Sri Lanka with about 180 people aboard. According to the Sri Lankan authorities 87 bodies were recovered and 32 survivors rescued. Watch the video.

Meanwhile, NATO intercepted an Iranian ballistic missile headed toward Türkiye. The strikes come after Donald Trump ordered sweeping US attacks on Iran that killed Ali Khamenei, prompting retaliation, over 1,000 reported civilian deaths, and postponed funeral plans in Tehran. Iran denied reports it had sought talks with the Central Intelligence Agency, calling them psychological warfare. 

Back home, polls from CNN, Reuters, and The Washington Post show about 60% of Americans disapprove of the military action, even as Congress debates whether the president needed authorization to launch the strikes. 

Related Read: How voter frustration on economy rises with increased gas prices.

US News

Democrats Secure Senate Nomination in Texas

James Talarico won the Democratic nomination for a US Senate seat in Texas, defeating Representative Jasmine Crockett in a closely watched primary marked by record turnout. Crockett later conceded and called for party unity ahead of the general election. What Talarico said after winning the primary.

Voting in Dallas and Williamson counties was briefly extended after confusion over precinct-based voting rules, but the Texas Supreme Court ordered ballots cast after 7 pm by voters not already in line to be set aside. Gregg Abott on the road to become Texas Governor for the fourth time. The race to replace Senator John Cornyn remains unsettled, with Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton heading to a Republican runoff. President Donald Trump is expected to weigh in with an endorsement before the contest.

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Health

To Live Long, Be Strong

A study of 5,472 women aged 63 to 99 found muscular strength strongly linked to longer life. Researchers analyzed grip strength, lower-body strength, activity levels and health data over about eight years. Women with stronger muscles had a significantly lower risk of early death, even after accounting for age, health conditions, exercise habits and aerobic fitness. 

The findings, of a study published in JAMA Network Open, suggest strength itself may independently influence longevity, not just physical activity. Researchers used simple tests such as grip strength and a sit-to-stand chair test to measure strength, highlighting practical ways people can assess and improve muscular strength as they age.

In the know

DON’T MISS

🏛️ House committee subpoenas Attorney General Pam Bondi over handling of Jeffrey Epstein files.

🥟 Trader Joe’s recalls these four frozen foods because they might contain glass.

❤️ Age, swag, woke — the tyranny of gaps in relationships is unreal.

⚔️ Trump threatens to end trade with Spain for not being onboard with Iran strikes. White House claims Spain “agreed to cooperate”. But Spain is saying the opposite.

🍓 Forget applying, eating your skincare is the new thing now.

💼 President Trump nominates Kevin Warsh to lead Federal Reserve.

👩‍⚖️ Hillary questioned on Epstein’s “Hillary Clinton is much prettier in person" comment. Her response is as savvy as it gets.

⛈️ One of first major spring storm systems threatens hail, floods, tornadoes across central and eastern US.

💰 US court is set to take the first step towards ordering tariff refunds.

💔 The internet thinks it's a great time to be a “reptile boyfriend”. Is yours in this category?

Health & Wellness

FOR YOUR WELLBEING

🍳 Cardiologists say this cooking method could be wrecking your arteries more than butter. There goes the crunch ….

🔥 The influencers promising you to “ignite” your metabolism might be selling you an age-old myth. Here’s what everybody gets wrong about the science of metabolic health. 

🥕 We have gone from “protein-maxxing” to “fiber-maxxing” in a span of months, and a new trend already has everybody chomping on carrots (and lots of it) for a fake tan. 

🧠 Before you hit a mental replay on an embarrassing moment that happened today, we ask you to stop running those endless laps! Science has a better way to help you quiet your brain.

Fashion & Beauty

BEYOND THE MIRROR

👖 Low-rise jeans are back and millennials everywhere are having flashbacks while quietly remembering exactly how to style them.

✨ K-beauty isn’t just glass skin and jelly masks, many formulas target wrinkles, firmness, and mature skin concerns.

🤍 From loafers to white jeans, these easy spring outfits show how elevated basics create effortless style.

💉 Botox at Planned Parenthood? Budget cuts push the women’s health provider into the booming aesthetics business.

Hollywood

THE FAME FRAME

🎶 Selena Gomez reveals this Taylor Swift song was about her. Oh, Dorothea!

📚 Harry Styles says this is one thing he learned never to do from literature.

💍 Zendaya and Tom Holland’s parents post cryptic messages amid the couple’s wedding rumors. 

💋 Who’s Emma Watson seen kissing?

🐉 A ‘Game of Thrones’ movieis officially in the works.

Interactive

WEIGH IN

As global tensions rise, the ultra-wealthy are preparing for the worst in ways most people can’t imagine. Luxury bunker companies say geopolitical conflicts regularly spark spikes in demand, with shelters now costing millions and featuring pools, wine cellars, and even bowling alleys. Some tech leaders have reportedly invested in elaborate survival plans, from underground tunnels to stockpiles of supplies. Supporters say it’s just smart risk management. Critics argue it reflects a growing gap between those who can escape crises and those who can’t.

“Keep going. The world has more wonder for you than you can imagine.”

— Mary Oliver