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It's Friday, November 7, and in today’s edition of Rise & Recap, we look at:

• Elon Musk could become world’s first trillionaire.

• Your pelvic floor might need help, there are signs. 

• TikTok’s “3x3 by 12” wellness trend.

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US News

Nancy Pelosi Set To Retire

Nancy Pelosi, the first woman to serve as Speaker of the House and one of the most powerful figures in modern US politics, announced she will retire when her term ends in 2027. The 85-year-old California Democrat, who has represented San Francisco since 1987, leaves behind a nearly four-decade career defined by groundbreaking leadership, sharp political acumen, and historic legislative wins. Who will replace her?

In a video to her constituents, Pelosi said she will not seek reelection, expressing gratitude for the “great honor” of representing her city. “San Francisco, know your power,” she urged, calling on her hometown to remain engaged in democracy. How she rose from a stay-at-home mom.

A master strategist and formidable negotiator, Pelosi helped pass the Affordable Care Act, led two impeachments of Donald Trump, and shepherded landmark climate and infrastructure bills under President Biden. Revered by Democrats and reviled by Republicans, she shattered the “marble ceiling”, inspiring generations of women to lead. How the announcement reignited Democrats’ generational war.

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Supreme Court Allows Trump To Reinstate Transgender Passport Policy

The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed the Trump administration to enforce a policy restricting passport gender designations to “male” and “female” based on sex assigned at birth. The move effectively halted the use of the “X” gender marker introduced under President Biden. 

In a brief unsigned order, the conservative-majority court sided with the administration’s emergency request, signaling support for Trump’s broader rollback of transgender rights. The ruling, while temporary, enables the State Department to immediately implement the policy as litigation continues. The order marks the 22nd time the Supreme Court has granted an emergency request from Trump’s administration and underscores the court’s growing willingness to intervene early in politically charged cases. Everything you need to know.

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, joined by Justices Elena Kagan and Sonia Sotomayor, issued a sharp dissent, calling the decision a “pointless but painful perversion” that inflicts “real-world harm” on transgender Americans. The American Civil Liberties Union, representing several transgender plaintiffs, warned that the new rule endangers people whose passports no longer match their gender identity. “It’s a heartbreaking setback for the freedom to be oneself,” said ACLU attorney Jon Davidson. 

Tech

Tesla Approves $1 Trillion Pay Package For Elon Musk

Tesla shareholders have approved a massive new pay package for Elon Musk — potentially worth up to $1 trillion — that could make him the world’s first trillionaire. Over 75% of investors backed the deal, which ties Musk’s compensation to Tesla’s ambitious growth goals, including selling one million humanoid robots and reaching an $8.5 trillion market cap by 2035. Musk, already the world’s richest person, celebrated the decision by thanking shareholders and joking about his “robot army,” saying his motivation was influence, not money.

Supporters, including major investors like Cathie Wood, argued that Musk’s vision and leadership are Tesla’s greatest assets, especially as it moves deeper into robotics and AI. Critics, however, called the plan excessive and risky, warning it could further concentrate wealth and power. Norway’s sovereign wealth fund voted against it, citing concerns about dilution and “key person risk”. Would he work harder for $1 trillion than $1 billion?

The package follows a Delaware court’s rejection of Musk’s previous $56 billion deal, marking another polarizing moment for Tesla — and for the broader debate over executive pay and the billionaire class shaping America’s future.

In the know

DON’T MISS

🍎 Judge orders Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits this month. What do beneficiaries get?

✈️ Somethings that you can do if your flight is disrupted by federal shutdown.

🧠 Are AI and social media secretly contributing to our ‘brain rot’?

💪 These could be the signs that your pelvic floor is screaming for help.

🚧 What are the FAA restrictions and which airports would be affected.

💊 Trump strikes a deal with Lilly and Novo to make Medicare cover weight-loss drugs.

🌌 We could catch a glimpse of northern lights this week across the US. See where all.

📱 Could “analog bags” be the ultimate answer to doomscrolling? TikTok thinks so.

⏳ Aging is not about your biological age — from income to social life, these indicators matter.

✂️ Can you believe it! October job cuts were the highest since 2003.

Health & Wellness

FOR YOUR WELLBEING

🌅 TikTok’s new “3x3 by 12” rule promises better health through three easy morning wins, no extreme workouts or diets required.

💡 Meet the man who identified seasonal depression. He reveals how he personally dodges the winter slump with a little help from the light.

🤕 Think your headache’s random? Experts say simple tweaks — diet, caffeine, hydration — can ease pain and prevent future flare-ups.

🧪 Vitamin D levels low no matter what you eat? Your gut might be blocking the benefits, here’s how to fix it.

🥃 That nightly third drink is not harmless. Turns out, your brain might disagree, especially when strokes enter the chat.

Fashion & Beauty

BEYOND THE MIRROR

✨ Who needs pants when “fashion diapers” exist? Stars are flaunting sparkly briefs and calling it high fashion.

💅 November might be gray, but your manicure doesn’t have to be. These almond-shaped nail looks are keeping spirits — and hands — bright.

🧥 Cold outside, hot in your closet. Winter is coming… and your outfit upgrade starts here. Think sleek coats, rich textures, and A-lister-approved accessories.

🍋 Sip or skip? It’s the internet’s favorite morning ritual but does lemon water actually live up to the glow-up claims?

Hollywood

THE FAME FRAME

👖 Timothée Chalamet spoke about Kylie Jenner in his Vogue cover, but did you see those pants!

💜 Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce step out in matchy-matchy date night looks.

🤫 Siblings accusing Michael Jackson of abuse reveal a secret settlement they say silenced them.

🤢 Aimee Lou Wood blasts Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle ad with a single emoji.

🥥 Kendall Jenner ditches her clothes at beachside 30th birthday celebration.

Interactive

WEIGH IN

A New York Times investigation has revealed that fetal heart rate monitors — strapped onto nearly every woman giving birth in US hospitals — often do more harm than good. The devices, meant to detect fetal distress, rarely improve outcomes and have instead fueled soaring C-section rates. Yet hospitals and software companies continue to expand their use, citing safety, staffing, and legal reasons. Experts are calling it “the worst test in medicine,” but the system keeps running — literally — on false alarms.

“The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another.” 

— William James