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It's Monday, March 23, 2026, and in today’s edition of Rise & Recap, we look at:

• Trump administration set to deploy ICE agents at airports amid shutdown.

• Science has helped maximize your PTO. 

• “Toothpaste dressing” is what we’re going for this spring?

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SPILL THE NEWS

US News

ICE Agents At Airports

A federal response to mounting airport delays is underway as President Donald Trump confirmed that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents will be deployed to US airports starting Monday. Border czar Tom Homan said, “We will be at the airports tomorrow,” though details of their role remain unclear. 

The move has been driven by a partial government shutdown, which has left Transportation Security Administration workers unpaid, prompting resignations and absences that have caused hours-long security lines. Leaving travellers to face long lines and spend hours at the airport. How to navigate airport security like a pro? Homan said ICE agents could help with tasks like securing exits to ease pressure on screening lines.

Health

This Overlooked Organ Could Affect Your Lifespan

New research from Mass General Brigham suggests the thymus, long thought inactive after puberty, remains important in adulthood. Using AI analysis of CT scans, researchers found adults with healthier thymuses had lower mortality and reduced risks of cardiovascular disease and cancer. 

The thymus produces T cells that support immune function, and its health varies significantly across individuals. In cancer patients receiving immunotherapy, stronger thymic health was linked to a 37% lower risk of disease progression and 44% lower risk of death. Factors like smoking and higher body weight were associated with poorer thymic function, while better metabolic health supported stronger activity.

US News

Georgia Woman Charged With Murder in Abortion Case

A 31-year-old Georgia woman, Alexia Moore, has been charged with murder after police alleged she used pills to terminate a pregnancy. Authorities say Moore took misoprostol and oxycodone before arriving at a hospital in December with abdominal pain. If state prosecutors move forward, Moore could become one of the first women charged with murder for terminating a pregnancy under the state’s 2019 abortion law — which bans abortion after cardiac activity is detected.

According to the arrest warrant, the fetus was delivered alive and survived for about an hour. Medical records estimated the pregnancy at 22 to 24 weeks. Moore has been jailed since March 4 and also faces drug possession charges.

In the know

DON’T MISS

🕊️ Former FBI Director Robert Mueller died and Trump’s reaction was unsympathetic, at best.

🌍 Iran threatens to “completely” close the Strait of Hormuz after Trump’s “hit” power plants threat. Meanwhile, UK agrees to allow US to use bases to launch strikes on Iranian sites. Moreover, Iranian missile strikes injured 180 in Israel.

✈️ Two pilots killed after Air Canada plane collides with firefighting vehicle at LaGuardia Airport.

❤️ If you’re exercising in this time window, you’re doing your heart a major favor.

🍌 Can’t get yourself to eat sad-looking bananas? What if a simple trick could fix your favorite fruit!

⚖️ Jury finds Elon Musk misled Twitter investors during 2022 takeover.

🧪 Scientifically-speaking, there is a way to maximize your PTO. Put that cocktail down.

🏃‍♂️ When it comes to running, does speed really matter? 

🥦 Here’s the best time to eat your yogurt… and what happens when you eat broccoli every day.

🌧️ Over 230 rescued as heavy rains trigger Hawaii’s worst flooding in 20 years.

Health & Wellness

FOR YOUR WELLBEING

🌦️ If you’ve been feeling sluggish or very meh this month, don’t beat yourself up. It’s moody March for the weather and …. your health! 

🍱 Experts list some food safety myths you need to stop believing in right now. Yes, eating days-old leftovers isn’t the safest thing, even if it’s out of the fridge. 

💭 Still holding onto that high school grudge? Research says letting it go might be the best thing you ever do for your own well-being. 

🏷️ The calorie count on those nutrition labels isn’t the full picture — these things matter as much as the numbers.

Fashion & Beauty

BEYOND THE MIRROR

🦷 Move over butter yellow, “toothpaste dressing” is here. Mint greens and cool blues are giving fashion a fresh, fun, slightly surreal update.

💇‍♀️ The biggest mistake when straightening curls? Skipping prep — hydration and heat protection make all the difference. Here’s how you can strengthen your hair.

🌸 Struggling with spring style? These foolproof outfit formulas deliver fresh, polished looks without overthinking your wardrobe.

💄 From Oscars glam to pastel moments,these celebrity beauty looks are defined by one perfect finishing touch.

Hollywood

THE FAME FRAME

🎭 Anne Hathaway goes make-up free to address the Shakespeare conspiracy theory about her in an unhinged video.

🎬 Tom Holland hypes Zendaya’s ‘The Drama’, promises it’ll “floor” audiences.

💑 Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton spotted together in Tokyo amid dating rumors.

🎤 What’s in the Hannah Montana special? Throwbacks are going to be having a moment.

🚔 Justin Timberlake’s 2024 DWI arrest footage shows him calling sobriety tests “hard” during arrest.

Interactive

WEIGH IN

Bankruptcy is increasingly becoming a reality for younger adults, with attorneys reporting a sharp rise in filings among those aged 25–35. Rising living costs, stagnant wages, and easy access to credit are major drivers. Add to that buy-now-pay-later loans and a surge in online gambling, and debt is stacking up faster than ever. Some young people now see bankruptcy as a reset, not a last resort. While filings are still below past peaks, the shift signals deeper financial strain—and changing attitudes toward debt and risk.

“Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.”

— James Baldwin