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Good Morning! It's Tuesday, September 23, and in today’s edition of Rise & Recap, we look at:

• Trump administration stresses Autism’s Tylenol link. 

• Women should do these before a cold plunge for sure!

• Women’s struggle with thinning hair. 

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Health

Trump Administration Links Tylenol With Autism

President Donald Trump on Monday suggested a link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy, vaccines, and autism, claims that contradict decades of scientific evidence. At a White House event alongside Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump urged pregnant women to avoid Tylenol unless medically necessary, saying, “Don’t take Tylenol. Don’t take it.” He also called for vaccines to be spaced out rather than combined, arguing children should not receive multiple shots at once. What to know about Tylenol.

Medical experts, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, denounced the remarks as unfounded and potentially harmful. Numerous large-scale studies have found no causal link between acetaminophen use and autism. Britain’s health regulator reiterated Monday that paracetamol — acetaminophen’s generic name — is safe for pregnant women.

The announcement rattled markets, sending shares of Kenvue Inc., Tylenol’s manufacturer, down 7.5% before recovering in late trading. Kenvue strongly rejected Trump’s claims, emphasizing “independent, sound science” confirms the drug’s safety. Trump also announced upcoming federal autism research grants and promoted leucovorin, a folate-based drug, as a possible treatment — though researchers caution evidence remains limited. What is leucovorin? The remarks underscored the administration’s growing challenges to established medical guidance.

Television

Jimmy Kimmel Is Back on ABC

ABC announced on Monday that ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ will return to air on Tuesday, ending a weeklong suspension that stirred fierce debate over free speech and government influence on media. Read full statement. Disney, ABC’s parent company, said production was halted to avoid “further inflaming a tense situation,” citing concerns that Kimmel’s earlier comments on the shooting of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk were ill-timed. How comedians and politicians reacted. 

The suspension came after Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr criticized Kimmel’s remarks as misleading and warned of potential regulatory “remedies.” Disney executives, including CEO Robert Iger, met with Kimmel throughout the week before agreeing on terms for his return. Kimmel, however, did not alter his planned monologue.

The move drew backlash across Hollywood, with unions, writers, and fellow late-night hosts condemning Disney’s decision as corporate capitulation. What Jon Stewart said. Even some conservatives, including Senator Ted Cruz, criticized Carr’s comments as overreach. Meanwhile, Sinclair, which owns several ABC affiliates, said it would not air Tuesday’s broadcast. Disney now faces pressure from both critics and customers, with the show’s return expected to be one of late night’s most closely watched episodes in years.

Lifestyle

Marriage Isn’t A Priority Anymore, Financial Stability Is

Marriage has shifted from being a cornerstone of adult life to a capstone achievement, increasingly tied to financial security. For many younger Americans, stability is no longer something built after marriage but a prerequisite for it. Couples like Ryan and Amanda Dona, who bought a home and advanced in their careers before marrying, see weddings as a marker of success rather than a starting point. Researchers call this the “capstone model,” a departure from the earlier tradition of marrying young and building a life together.

This shift is raising the average age of first marriages, now 30 for men and 29 for women. While waiting often produces more stable unions, it has also contributed to falling marriage rates, especially among less-educated and lower-income groups. Experts warn that the high bar for financial readiness can leave many feeling marriage is unattainable.

The trend also reinforces economic divides, with marriage most common among the college-educated and wealthier families. As economist Melissa Kearney notes, today’s marriages often consolidate wealth, further widening inequality. Marriage, once universal, is increasingly becoming a marker of privilege.

In the know

DON’T MISS

💼 Scams, silence, rejection: Job seekers face tighter market as unemployment hits new low.

🏛️ France officially recognizes Palestinian statehood at UN, opposing Hamas.

😢 BBC verifies footage showing public executions in Gaza City street.

📱 New details emerge on TikTok deal, so do doubts.

😍 Researchers just developed a tasty new tomato and it has the cutest name!

👏 Kamala Harris endorses Zohran Mamdani for NYC mayor; his biggest yet. 

🔥 Trump designates Antifa as a 'domestic terrorist organisation'.

💧 This is one thing women should do before taking a cold plunge!

🤔 Is this the end of semi-colons?

🚀 NASA picks an all-American 2025 class of new astronauts.

Health & Wellness

FOR YOUR WELLBEING

🍵 Your cozy morning coffee or tea might be secretly serving up thousands of invisible plastic particles — a deep look at why.

🥦 Strong bones aren’t just about calcium. Doctors say one overlooked habit today could transform how you age tomorrow.

✨ Could mindfulness actually help you become healthier? Well, experts think just getting started is much easier than we think!

🌞 Everyone’s chasing happiness, but what if it’s hidden in overlooked routines?Experts reveal surprising habits shaping how joyful we actually feel.

Fashion & Beauty

BEYOND THE MIRROR

👗 Ahead of a season packed with debuts, Gucci and Dior unveiled fresh campaigns spotlighting big names and bold creative resets. What’s in, what’s out?

💄 From slicked-back styles to bold red lips lead the beauty trends no one can get enough of. They are taking over London and New York Fashion Week — do we like?

👠 Fall 2025 skirts are shaking up wardrobes—unexpected shapes, bold textures, and fresh twists you’ll want to try.

🧴 Struggling with thinning hair? From shampoos to serums and supplements, these top hair growth treatments promise stronger, fuller, healthier-looking hair.

Hollywood

THE FAME FRAME

✍️ ‘The Bear’ writer Alex O’Keefe handcuffed on a train after woman complained about how he was sitting.

🎬 ‘Weapons’ prequel movie focusing on Aunt Gladys confirmed, director says.

🎤 Private investigator attempting to serve deposition papers to Taylor Swift arrested at Travis Kelce’s home.  

🤔 What’s the truth about Nina Dobrev and Zac Efron’s relationship?

💖 Did Keanu Reeves just get married to girlfriend Alexandra Grant!

Interactive

WEIGH IN

Shoes can track in bacteria like E. coli and MRSA, transferring them onto home floors. While that sounds alarming, experts say illness from shoe-borne germs is unlikely. Some still prefer going barefoot indoors for cultural, health, or cleanliness reasons, while others argue shoes provide safety and comfort. So is it really worth banning shoes at home?

“Life doesn’t get easier or more forgiving, we get stronger and more resilient.”

— Steve Maraboli