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Good Morning! It's Tuesday, February 24, 2026, and before we start, President Trump is set to deliver the State of the Union address tonight amid low polls and a deeply divided nation. The annual speech, which will be in a joint session of Congress, will outline the president's agenda as it comes ahead of November midterm elections. Here’s how to watch it. Don’t worry, however long it is, you and your family would be discussing it for much longer!

In today’s edition of Rise & Recap, we look at:

• Why are women calling it quits at workplaces? 

• “Bedtime stacking” is Gen Z’s way of bed-rotting. 

• Should we all be “jeffing” our way through life!

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US News

Trump’s Global Tariffs Take Effect at 10%

President Donald Trump’s revised global tariffs took effect on Tuesday at 10% after he initially said they would start at 15%. The shift followed a Supreme Court ruling striking down his earlier tariff plan under the IEEPA. 

The administration is now using Section 122, which permits up to 15% tariffs for 150 days. After the SCOTUS ruling, FedEx sued the US government seeking refunds for tariffs the court deemed illegal. European Union officials called the shifting policy “customs chaos” and froze implementation of last summer’s trade deal pending clarity on the new tariff plans.

Weather

Thousands of Flights Canceled as Northeast Marred by Storms

A powerful nor’easter brought record snowfall to the US Northeast on Monday, with Rhode Island and Massachusetts seeing up to 37 inches and New York City recording more than 19 inches, according to the National Weather Service. More than 600,000 customers lost power, and states including Rhode Island, Connecticut and Massachusetts imposed travel bans. Here’s the unexpected things you need during a blizzard.

Airports across New York, Boston, Newark and Philadelphia saw over 5,600 flight cancellations, with some hubs suspending nearly all operations. The Boston Globe halted print delivery for the first time in its history as heavy snow blocked access to its press.

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Work

Why Are Women Quitting The Workforce

Roughly 455,000 women left the US workforce between January and August 2025, according to federal data, with caregiving pressures emerging as the leading cause. New research from Catalyst shows 42% of women cited child-care responsibilities as their primary reason for leaving, followed by 17% pointing to low pay. 

The findings suggest women are being pushed out as companies scale back flexible work, increase in-office requirements, and deprioritize DEI efforts. Additional studies from the University of Kansas and KPMG show similar trends, warning that reduced support systems are limiting women’s ability to stay and advance in their careers.

In the know

DON’T MISS

📺 Trump’s FCC chair wants TV broadcasters to air a pledge of allegiance every morning in a “pro-America” push.

🛏️ Bed rotting what? Gen Z refuses to give up on “bedtime stacking”. We guess, all’s fair as long as it’s self-care.

🍫 Is America in a protein bar delusion? How do we know it isn’t just candy!

👩‍🦰 Trump says he’d be impeached if he didn't invite women’s Olympic hockey team to White House. Their response? Sharper than the invite.

🌅 Groggy mornings might not last long if you add this to your routine … no, it’s not coffee!

🎥 A disturbing bodycam footage from the University of Iowa campus shows an alleged hazing incident.

⚖️ Former UK minister Peter Mandelson released on bail after arrest in a misconduct probe linked to Jeffrey Epstein files.

⚠️ The Pentagon has flagged risks to President Trump that striking Iran could drain defenses and endanger US and allied forces, a WSJ report states.

🕊️ “Have preserved Ukraine”: Zelenskyy marks four years of the Russia war.

🦴 Bone density peaks at 30 and while you don’t focus on it in gym — there’s things you can do!

Health & Wellness

FOR YOUR WELLBEING

🥛 America’s going dairy-shy, and now calcium levels are crashing, leaving our bones wondering who’s supposed to support them.

🔭 It’s time to grab the binoculars — an “old person” hobby is becoming seriously cool if you want those cognitive health benefits.

❤️ Researchers say your heart may benefit more from when you stop eating than what you eat — especially before sleep.

🏃‍♂️ What even is “jeffing”? This decades-old trick is helping beginners boost stamina, avoid injuries and actually enjoy cardio more than expected.

Fashion & Beauty

BEYOND THE MIRROR

👖 If 2026 has a denim theme, it’s ’90s redux — think timeless straight-legs, relaxed shapes, subtle bootcuts and bold cuffs returning everywhere.

💄 Five everyday makeup habits might be secretly irritating your skin. Experts reveal the sneakiest culprits and the fixes you actually need.

👜 Spring’s first ‘It’ bag is already everywhere, spotted on Hollywood favorites and quietly becoming the season’s most-wanted accessory.

🧬 Beauty’s newest fixation is stem-cell with inspired formulas using growth factors and exosomes to nudge tired skin into acting younger, promising smoother results.

Hollywood

THE FAME FRAME

🎬 Warner Bros. Discovery is reviewing upgraded offer from Paramount amid its Netflix merger.

🎙️ Taylor Swift posts no-makeup BTS of her “Opalite” recording session as the song tops charts.

📖 Nicki Minaj posts Trump-signed Bible on X. Rumors are that she might’ve use amplification bots!

🎨 Met Gala’s official dress code is here and it’s “fashion is art”. 

😔 Rob Reiner’s sonpleads not guilty to two counts of murder in the killing of parents.

Interactive

WEIGH IN

UK activists sparked global attention after secretly hanging a framed photo of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor inside the Louvre Museum, days after his arrest for suspected misconduct in public office. The image, showing Andrew looking distressed after leaving custody, reignited scrutiny over long-standing allegations tied to his past association with Jeffrey Epstein. With investigations ongoing, Andrew could face life in prison if convicted.

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