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It's Monday, July 6, 2026, and in today’s edition of Rise & Recap, we look at:

• America’s tick problem has risen to the worst in history. 

• The one hotel room item that doesn’t get washed enough!

• United Airlines has a plan to make morning flights easier on you.

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Top headlines

SPILL THE NEWS

Health

We Have A Tick Problem

America's tick problem is growing fast, and experts say this could be one of the worst seasons in years. As warmer temperatures help ticks spread into new areas, more Americans are at risk for illnesses including Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and alpha-gal syndrome, a potentially life-changing allergy that can make eating red meat dangerous. 

The CDC estimates nearly 476,000 Americans are treated for Lyme disease each year, while alpha-gal cases are rising across the South, Midwest, and beyond. A new Lyme disease vaccine from Pfizer and Valneva could soon reach regulators, offering hope after decades without one. But with vaccine skepticism still high, many outdoor enthusiasts say they'll want strong proof of its safety and effectiveness before rolling up their sleeves.

Women’s Health

Are You Facing “Peripostpartumpause”

Is it postpartum or is it perimenopause? More American women are having babies in their 40s, and many say they're running into an unexpected challenge: recovering from childbirth while entering perimenopause at the same time. Some doctors have even nicknamed the overlap "peripostpartumpause". The mix can bring brain fog, mood swings, hot flashes, insomnia, memory lapses, and exhaustion that don't fade after the newborn stage. 

Because the symptoms look so much like normal postpartum recovery, many women say they spend months wondering why they still don't feel like themselves. Experts say the growing trend highlights a gap in women's healthcare, as postpartum care often ends long before these hormonal changes do. Their advice: don't dismiss persistent symptoms, and keep pushing for answers if something feels off.

Economy

A Move Towards Ending That Surveillance Pricing

New Jersey is set to become the third state to crack down on AI-powered "surveillance pricing" at grocery stores, following Maryland and Connecticut. The bipartisan bill would ban retailers from using shoppers' personal data or algorithms to charge different people different prices for the same item, while also pausing the use of electronic shelf labels for at least a year over concerns they could make price changes easier. 

Supporters say the move protects families already struggling with high grocery bills, pointing to growing concerns over personalized pricing. The bill still needs Gov. Mikie Sherrill's signature, but she has previously backed the effort. Meanwhile, more than a dozen states are weighing similar measures as scrutiny of AI-driven pricing continues to grow.

What's happening

US & WORLD

🚨 The death toll from Venezuela’s twin earthquakes increases to at least 2,954, with 16,500 people injured.

🕯️ Iran’s dayslong funeral for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei begins. See in pictures. Hamas, Hezbollah officials attend the ceremonies.

💰 Trump Accounts official launch for children. Take a look at who’s eligible. 

🪙 The Trump followers that turned into crypto investors haven’t had a good time as 1 million people who bought President Trump’s memecoin lost about $3.81 billion.

📞 Trump speaks to Putin, Zelenskyy ahead of NATO summit scheduled for next week.

In the know

DON’T MISS

💍 Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding details emerge. Turns out, Adam Sandler didn’t just officiate the wedding but gave hilarious marriage advice too. White House didn’t stay back from pitching in.

✈️ United Airlines tries out a new program to make morning flights less stressful. Would you do it for a little more sleep?

🧳 As the summer travel rages on, look out for this hotel room item that might appear clean but doesn’t get washed as often. 

🔥 Naomi Osaka overpowers world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in Wimbledon's biggest surprise yet.

👁️ No-mascara looks might’ve gained hype but this wet lash makeup can effortlessly turn your date night outfit into a romantic look.

In Detail

Explained

Trump Administration Scraps Over Three Dozen Firearms Regulations

The Trump administration is scrapping more than three dozen firearms regulations, which includes restoring gun rights for some people with mental illnesses, weakening oversight of private weapon transactions, and deserting the crackdown on illegal sales. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Director Rob Cekada has defended the move asserting that the agency was committed to public safety. 

At the moment, the administration is targeting the regulations that Democrats have passed not just on national level but also on state level.

What has happened so far: 

• By 2025, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) overturned the “zero-tolerance” policy that allowed inspectors to revoke licenses of gun dealers who had broken the law. 

• In February, the Veterans Affairs Department took back the mandate where fiduciary-assisted veterans were banned from buying firearms. Even those who were reported to the FBI were removed from the list. 

• The Health and Human Services Department sharply cut down on funding for research into gun violence prevention.

• The US Postal Service has also proposed that people should be allowed to ship handguns in the mail.

• On Friday, the ATF eliminated fingerprinting requirements, which have been necessary for certain firearms applications.

Interactive

WEIGH IN

FIFA made a rare decision to reinstate US striker Folarin Balogun for the World Cup after President Donald Trump personally urged FIFA President Gianni Infantino to review his suspension. It's the first time since 1962 a player has been cleared to play after a World Cup red card suspension. Supporters say a bad call was corrected. Critics argue political influence has no place in sports and worry it sets a troubling precedent.

“If a problem is fixable, if a situation is such that you can do something about it, then there is no need to worry. If it's not fixable, then there is no help in worrying. There is no benefit in worrying whatsoever.”

― Dalai Lama XIV