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It's Monday, July 21, and in today’s edition of Rise & Recap, we look at:

• Astronomer CEO resigns after ‘Coldplaygate’.

• Women increasingly opting for little breast implants.

• A hack to land your dream job!

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Japan Prime Minister Faces Jeopardy In National Elections

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has vowed to stay on despite his ruling coalition suffering a historic blow in the upper house elections. The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its junior partner Komeito won just 47 seats — three short of the 50 needed to maintain control. Speaking after the loss, Ishiba said, “As we are the biggest party in parliament, I believe I must fulfill my responsibility to the nation and its people.” He ruled out a cabinet reshuffle and reaffirmed focus on key challenges, including trade talks with the U.S., inflation, and a tense security climate.

The defeat puts Ishiba in a politically precarious position. He now governs without a majority in either house — a first for any LDP leader since 1955. Pressure is mounting over potential tax concessions, as opposition parties like the Constitutional Democratic Party and the Democratic Party for the People campaigned strongly on sales tax cuts. The far-right Sanseito party made significant gains, capitalizing on nationalist and anti-immigrant sentiments. What you need to know.

Despite historical precedent suggesting resignation, Ishiba appears determined to ride out the storm. He’s banking on results from ongoing U.S. trade negotiations, as top negotiator Ryosei Akazawa heads to Washington. But critics remain skeptical. “If Ishiba really has no intention to stand down, then that sort of deadline doesn’t matter,” said law professor Yuri Kono.

Man Dies After Being Pulled Into MRI Machine

A 61-year-old man died after being pulled into an MRI machine by a large metallic chain he was wearing, Nassau County police said. The incident occurred on Wednesday at Nassau Open MRI in Westbury, New York. The man, identified as Keith McAllister by his wife, entered the room unauthorized while a scan was in progress. The powerful magnet pulled him in, causing a medical emergency. He was taken to a hospital in critical condition and died the next day.

His wife, Adrienne Jones-McAllister, told News 12 Long Island that she was undergoing a knee scan and had called for her husband to help her stand up afterward. “I yelled out Keith’s name, ‘Keith, Keith, come help me up,’” she said, recalling how the machine immediately pulled him in. McAllister, she said, had been wearing a 20-pound chain with a lock used for weight training. “I’m saying, ‘Could you turn off the machine? Call 911. Do something. Turn this damn thing off!’”

MRI machines use powerful magnets capable of turning metal objects into dangerous projectiles. Similar accidents have occurred in the past, including fatal incidents involving oxygen tanks. The investigation into McAllister’s death is ongoing.

Alaska Airlines Resumes Flights After Grounding Entire Fleet

Alaska Airlines resumed operations early on Monday after grounding its entire fleet, along with planes from its subsidiary Horizon Air, due to a major software outage. The issue began around 8 p.m. PT on Sunday and led the airline to request a ground stop for all 200+ aircraft under the Alaska brand and 45 under Horizon. The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed that the stop began around 11 p.m. ET and was lifted shortly after 2 a.m. ET on Monday.

The airline said the outage affected its information technology systems and disrupted operations systemwide. “We are experiencing issues with our IT systems. We apologize for the inconvenience and are working to resolve the issues," read a message on the Alaska Airlines website. Though systems were restored, the airline warned that disruptions could linger. “As we reposition our aircraft and crews, there will most likely be residual impacts to our flights. It will take some time to get our overall operations back to normal,” it posted on social media.

Passengers described long delays, with some stranded on tarmacs for hours. Grant Watts, a passenger in Denver, said he and his fiancé waited two hours before being asked to deplane. The exact cause of the outage is still unclear.

CLICK-WORTHY

👔Astronomer CEO resigns after viral Coldplay moment with company’s HR head.

📨Want your dream job? Applying quickly makes all the difference.

🎥Trump posts AI video of Obama getting arrested, says nothing else.

🌊How did the missing in Texas floods drop from 97 to three suddenly?

🏛️Donald Trump marks six months, calls U.S. ‘most respected’ nation.

💸Women are paying big bucks for smaller breast implants.

⛈️Heavy rains, flash floods to hit Midwest; Oregon wildfire burns over 97k acres.

🪙Trump signs historic crypto bill, setting first major federal framework.

🚨Driver shot after ramming into nightclub crowd in LA and injuring over 30.

🕵️‍♂️FBI asked to flag Trump mentions in Epstein files, Democrat claims. 

IN GOOD HEALTH

💉Fake Botox jabs poisoned more than 30 UK patients.

🤰How to relieve your bloating within 24 hours!

🧠Can you really fix that broken self-control?

📵Smartphones aren’t safe for kids under 13… and here’s why.

IN STYLE, IN BEAUTY

💄Makeup flaking off? Your primer might be the real culprit.

👗Who wore what and totally slayed the fashion game this week.

🪒Stop ingrown hair before they start with these essentials.

👟‘80s sneakers are back — and they’re stealing the spotlight.

THE FAME FRAME

💍Surprise! Charli XCX and George Daniel tie the knot privately.

✈️Ellen DeGeneres confirms moving to UK with wife was because of Trump.

🎉Taylor Swift celebrates bestie Selena Gomez’s birthday at disco-themed bash.

😂Victoria Beckham pokes fun at husband David’s DIY hair-cutting mishap.

🎬Marvel Studios to recast X‑Men’s Tony Stark.

WEIGH IN

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