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It's Thursday, July 3, and in today’s edition of Rise & Recap, we look at:

• ‘Diddy’ denied bail after being acquitted of most serious charges.

• Does America have a sleep crisis?

• Clear protein might be the best way to sip your gains!

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SPILL THE NEWS

Wisconsin Supreme Court Strikes Down Near-Total Abortion Ban

The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled 4–3 on Wednesday to strike down the state’s 1849 abortion ban. This ends 18 months of legal uncertainty after the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2022 decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.  

The 1849 ban had been dormant since 1973, when Roe legalized abortion nationwide and rendered it unenforceable. Though it was never repealed, conservatives argued that Roe’s reversal reactivated the law. It criminalized abortions performed by anyone other than the pregnant woman, except to save her life. 

The case reached the court after Democratic Governor Tony Evers and Attorney General Josh Kaul filed a lawsuit challenging the ban. That statute reflects the modern legal threshold for abortion, with viability often possible around 21 weeks with medical support. The justices split along ideological lines. Justice Janet Protasiewicz, elected in 2023 after openly supporting abortion rights, cast a decisive vote with the liberal majority. 

Clinics across Wisconsin had stopped offering abortions for nearly 18 months but resumed services in late 2023 after a lower court ruled the 1849 ban unenforceable. Wednesday’s decision cements that ruling, affirming that modern abortion laws override the 176-year-old statute — a major win for abortion access in a key battleground state.

Sean “Diddy” Combs Acquitted Of Most Serious Charges; Denied Bail

A New York jury on Wednesday found Sean “Diddy” Combs guilty of two counts of transporting women for prostitution, but acquitted him of racketeering conspiracy and two sex trafficking charges. The verdict, delivered after a seven-week trial and 13 hours of deliberation, found Combs guilty in the cases of Casandra “Cassie” Ventura and another woman known as “Jane”. With the serious charges behind him, Combs still faces potential jail time but avoided a life sentence. What’s next for him?

After the verdict, Combs dropped to his knees in front of his chair and appeared to pray before turning to the gallery and clapping. However, Judge Arun Subramanian denied Combs’s bail request, citing his “disregard for the rule of law and a propensity of violence”. Sentencing is tentatively set for October 3 and each conviction carries a maximum 10-year sentence. The prosecutors confirmed they will seek prison time. Combs had pleaded not guilty to five federal counts. Prosecutors alleged he ran a criminal enterprise for years using his power, wealth, and violence to coerce women into sexual acts — many described as “freak-offs”—often involving drugs, male escorts, and his girlfriends. What has “Diddy” been convicted of?

Key testimonies came from his ex-girlfriends Ventura and “Jane”, who described being pressured into sex, threatened with financial harm, and physically abused. Ventura said Combs raped her in 2018 after their breakup and often threatened to release explicit footage. Surveillance video showing him attacking her in a hotel hallway in 2016 was shown in court. “Jane” testified she felt “obligated” to comply as Combs paid her rent, and feared consequences if she declined his demands. A third woman, “Mia,” a former assistant, also testified she was sexually assaulted by Combs. 

The defense argued all encounters were consensual and part of a private lifestyle. They pointed to text messages and posts showing affection or praise toward Combs and accused witnesses of fabricating claims. Combs did not testify.

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Related Read: People seen spraying baby oil outside court after the verdict.

Texas Abortion Ban Led To More Women Nearly Bleeding To Death

A new ProPublica investigation reveals that after Texas criminalized abortion in August 2022, emergency room visits for first-trimester miscarriage requiring blood transfusions rose by 54%, and ER visits for early pregnancy loss increased by 25%. Experts say this troubling trend stems from physicians delaying or avoiding dilation and curettage (D&C) procedures, a common miscarriage treatment, due to fears of legal repercussions under abortion bans.

Physicians now hesitate to act — even when miscarriage is likely — out of concern that intervening without meeting stringent legal or ultrasound-based criteria could risk up to 99 years in prison. This often leads to women being sent home while bleeding, only to return in critical condition. One patient, Sarah De Pablos Velez, was discharged twice while hemorrhaging before requiring emergency transfusions to survive. Another, Porsha Ngumezi, died in 2023 after doctors failed to act during a miscarriage.

Though Texas clarified that abortions are allowed in life-threatening emergencies, doctors say it's often impossible to predict when miscarriage bleeding will become fatal. As Dr. Elliott Main said of the data, “The trend is very clear.” Medical experts warn that denying or delaying miscarriage care can cause organ damage, severe complications, death, and several other harms that timely D&Cs could often prevent.

CLICK-WORTHY

🛩️ New Jersey skydiving plane with 15 aboard crashes during takeoff.

🎆 July 4th storms threaten delays amid record-breaking travel rush.

🏖️ The summer of too much skin at the office!

🏝️ One of Earth’s remotest islands is finally within reach.

🌊 Watch: Beachgoers look with shock as wildfires engulf Greece.

⚔️ Trump allies blindsided as Pentagon freezes Ukraine weapons without warning.

😴 Remote work perk? Apparently, half of WFH employees sneak midday naps.

🎭 Alpha males, tradwives, and algorithms battle for kids’ attention.

💔 Tired of bad relationship advice? Try some of this year’s best tips.

🧊 A chilling side effect of using nitrous oxide recreationally: Frostbite.

IN GOOD HEALTH

😫 America’s sleep crisis is real, getting worse by night as an insomnia epidemic takes over.

☕ Coffee could be the anti-aging hack you already love.

🥗 Looking to eat healthier? This one food could totally level up your daily diet.

IN STYLE, IN BEAUTY

💪 What’s clear protein? A new way to sip your gains.

👗 Want best-dressed energy this July Fourth? Start with these outfits.

🧴 Meet the best moisturizers your face will thank you for.

🧣 Simple scarf tricks that completely change your whole vibe.

THE FAME FRAME

🎤 Kanye West barred from entering Australia over Hitler song. 

💰 Paramount pays $16 million to Trump in Kamala Harris’ “60 Minutes” interview. 

🎶 Miley Cyrus earns Hollywood Walk of Fame star.

😅 Travis Kelce admits he “can’t really read”, struggled with SNL table read.

🎸 Bob Vylan pulled from European music festivals amid “death to IDF” controversy. 

"You can’t be brave if you’ve only had wonderful things happen to you."

— Mary Tyler Moore