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It's Tuesday, March 3, 2026, and in today’s edition of Rise & Recap, we look at:

• Iran conflict widens with no end in sight. 

• Is it time to take an adult gap year?

• The latest question on President Trump’s health.

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US News

The War Widens With No End In Sight

President Trump signaled he may deploy US ground troops to Iran “if necessary”, even as his administration gives shifting timelines for a conflict he now says could extend well beyond the projected four to five weeks. Fighting has rapidly widened, with the US military death toll rose to six. In retaliation, Tehran launched counterstrikes after US and Israeli attacks, prompting Washington to urge Americans to leave multiple Middle Eastern countries immediately. Could US be on the verge of running out of munitions? 

Breaking from Trump, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer told MPs the UK “does not believe in regime change from the skies” and defended refusing the use of British bases for initial US-Israeli strikes, despite President Trump’s objections. Satellite images offer view inside the war in Iran.

Regional fallout is escalating:

Saudi Arabia: US Embassy in Riyadh hit by drones.

UAE: Missiles damage Dubai airport; embassy in Tehran closed.

Qatar: Air force downed two Iranian jets and intercepted missiles and drones.

Lebanon: Hezbollah has entered the war with strikes on Israel.

Related Read: How could the war affect the gas prices at the pump?

Health

Breast Cancer Linked To Lifestyle Factors

A major global analysis in Lancet Oncology finds that more than a quarter of healthy years lost to breast cancer come from preventable lifestyle factors, including high red-meat intake, smoking, high BMI, and low physical activity. 

Drawing on data from 200 countries between 1990 and 2023, researchers project new breast cancer cases will rise from 2.3 million to 3.5 million by 2050, with the burden shifting heavily toward low- and middle-income nations where diagnosis is later and treatment access is limited. Younger women are experiencing rising incidence, up nearly 30 percent since 1990.

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Politics

SCOTUS Blocks California Rule On Schools Notifying Parents About Childrens’ Transgender Status

The Supreme Court temporarily blocked California from enforcing policies that restrict when schools can inform parents about a student’s transgender status, siding with religious parents who argued the rules violated their constitutional rights. 

The conservative majority said parents are likely to succeed on claims involving free exercise and parental authority, while the three liberal justices dissented, criticizing the ruling as rushed and overly broad. California officials say the challengers misrepresented state policy, which they argue aims to protect vulnerable students’ privacy while allowing disclosure in situations involving safety or serious risk.

In the know

DON’T MISS

🗳️ Arkansas, North Carolina, and Texas holds state primaries since the beginning of the Iran war. Here’s what to expect.

🎒 It is time to take an adult gap year? Well, that funemployed friend of yours might be on one.

📹 Leaked photos, pizzagate, and hot tub — these were the biggest revelations from the Clintons’ depositions as House Committee releases video.

💼 The love story your HR is going to hate, and well there are financial complications of it too! 

💉 Acting CDC Director Jay Bhattacharya urges measles vaccines as national outbreaks grow.

💡IKEA’s new lamp is going viral for its interesting shape. 

🏥 The latest question on Trump’s health? Well, it’s that rash on President’s neck. Plus, the White House response is as vague as it gets!

🍷 Is it just “hangxiety”? Drinking could really mess with your emotions but you could fix it. 

🎤 After skipping it throughout both terms, Trump will attend this year’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner.

📺 HBO streaming servicemight be on the road to be called this. There has to be an identity crisis in the works.

Health & Wellness

FOR YOUR WELLBEING

🥚 There’s an underappreciated nutrient that’s doing quite the work of keeping you calm. Someone has finally cracked the code .... or eggs.

🛒 Well, we have enough reasons to overthink the snack aisles at grocery stores — but dieticians say these three options have been unfairly demonized. 

😭 The next time a stressful Monday has you on the verge of tears, go ahead and let it all out — as it turns out, it’s biologically beneficial for us. 

💉 Worried about GLP-1 muscle loss? Don’t panic. Experts say the truth is more complicated than the viral claims and market solutions.

Fashion & Beauty

BEYOND THE MIRROR

👗 This spring’s dresses serve romance, structure, draping and playful drop waists  — an easy one-and-done upgrade for every day.

💍 From statement bangles to mixed-metal stacks, these hand jewelry trends steal attention sans manicure.

🧥 Leopard coats, tiny trenches and glossy leather bombers — street style served the ultimate transitional cheat sheet for surviving spring’s “sunny at 50, freezing by 4 PM” mood.

💄 The Actor Awards delivered big beauty energy proving vintage glam still hits, with stars reworking 1920s and 1930s beauty for a fresh, modern moment.

Hollywood

THE FAME FRAME

🎤 Kesha blasts White House for using her song in pro-war video without her approval.

⚖️ Justin Timberlake asks court to block release of body-cam footage from his DUI arrest.

❄️ Kristen Bell calls Frozen’s $60 million pay reports “absurd,” pushing back on salary gossip.

💇‍♀️ After years of resisting pressure, Demi Moore is flaunting her new hair.

Interactive

WEIGH IN

Credit scores have already shaped where we live, study, borrow, and buy. Now they’ve apparently entered the dating world too. A revived app called Score promises “love, verified,” matching people by creditworthiness and nudging finances into the heart of compatibility. Supporters say money talk is overdue; critics say it reduces relationships to metrics and reinforces class divides. As the app returns with “inclusive tiers,” the real question lingers: does financial stability signal romantic stability, or are we turning love into another algorithm?

“When the world feels heavy, lift one small thing. Then another.”

— Malala Yousafzai