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It's Wednesday, June 24, 2026, and in today’s edition of Rise & Recap, we look at:

• New-gen moms are getting high.

• The fruit that could be a gamechanger for gut health.

• How to feel happier at work!

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Top headlines

SPILL THE NEWS

US News

Five Eyes Issues Warning On AI’s Devastating Abilities

The Five Eyes intelligence alliance just issued a stark, rare warning: next-gen AI models capable of launching devastating, automated cyberattacks are months — not years — away. The spy agencies urged global leaders to act immediately, stating that AI will exponentially accelerate the speed, scale, and sophistication of digital threats, lowering the barrier for bad actors to generate complex exploits.

This urgent wake-up call follows the Trump administration's dramatic decision to block foreign nationals from using Anthropic’s powerhouse models, Mythos 5 and Fable 5, amid "jailbreaking" and national security concerns. Experts warn that while big corporations are prepping, small and medium-sized businesses remain sitting ducks. The message is clear: AI risk is no longer just a tech issue, it’s a core leadership crisis.

Motherhood

A New Generation Of Moms Who Get High Is Here

Move over "wine moms", the "garden mommas" are taking over. Facing the grueling, isolated demands of modern intensive parenting, a growing number of millennial mothers are turning to daily cannabis use, dubbed "gardening", to cope.

On TikTok, the "#gardenmom" trend has exploded, featuring viral videos of mothers practicing "coffee and coughy" rituals to stay calm, patient, and goofy enough to handle the repetitive burnout of gentle parenting. While these moms view weed as a necessary self-care tool to take the edge off, experts are sounding the alarm. Today's highly potent cannabis carries a 10% dependency risk, and child-psychology researchers warn that being chemically numbed can severely impair a parent's reaction time and genuine emotional presence during an emergency.

Fashion

‘Gym Goblin’ Aesthetic Is Taking Over The Streets

The "clean girl" aesthetic is officially out, and the "gym goblin" is in. While going "goblin mode" used to mean rotting in bed with a bag of chips, Gen Z has officially taken the chaotic energy to the treadmill.

Ditching overpriced, color-coordinated Lululemon sets, fitness enthusiasts are opting for oversized vintage tees, beat-up sneakers, and retro 90s tracksuits. Celebrities like Harry Styles, Jennifer Lawrence, and Zoë Kravitz are leading the charge, driving a massive 300% surge in eBay searches for vintage sportswear.

Stylists say this thrift-heavy shift is a direct rebellion against over-curated activewear. By prioritizing comfort and individuality over presentation, gym goblins are proving that you don't need a hundred-dollar matching outfit to crush your workout.

What's happening

US & WORLD

💰 The DOJ is charging over 450 people in a massive $6.5 billion healthcare fraud bust.

💸 Feds throw student loan borrowers a bone with a 1% auto-pay interest rate cut.

🗳️ Defying Trump, the Senate votes to pull US troops from military hostilities against Iran.

🪙 Senate Democrats demand urgent hearings over a secret $500 million Emirati royal deal into Trump family’s cryptocurrency venture.

☀️ Forty people drown in France while fleeing a historic, record-shattering European heatwave.

📜 The Supreme Court enters crunch time with 22 cases left after blocking major voting rights. 

🗳️ New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani pulls off a clean sweep as three endorsed candidates swept Tuesday's primaries.

In the know

DON’T MISS

🎗️ A groundbreaking medical study reveals the HPV shot completely wipes out early cervical cancer deaths.

🚶‍♀️ Sitting all day in the office is wrecking your health, but this simple hourly habit changes everything.

🥝 Want better digestion? Doctors say this one delicious fruit is a total gut-health game changer.

📈 For the first time since 2023, more Americans favor buying a home over renting.

💔 Savannah Guthrie makes an emotional on-air plea after a horrific ransom note claimed her mother died. 

✈️ Adam Sandler goes full romantic comedy icon, flying a skywriting plane for his 23rd anniversary.

🎤 Olivia Rodrigo drops a massive surprise, leading a wild new music festival lineup this summer.

💍 This spicy new "Hot Girl Pickles" jewelry collab brings delicious brine straight to your fingers.

Interactive

WEIGH IN

After years of embracing tablets and laptops in schools, Norway is pulling back on screen-based learning for younger students. Researchers say reading on screens can encourage skimming and may hurt comprehension compared with paper books. With reading enjoyment and performance lagging, parents and educators are rethinking whether digital tools belong at the center of the classroom or should play a supporting role.

“The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.”

— Franklin D. Roosevelt