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It's Monday, October 27, and in today’s edition of Rise & Recap, we look at:

• Two men arrested in the Louvre jewelry heist.

• This might be the ultimate sick-day hack!

• How do cool girls bounce back after layoffs?

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World

Two Arrested In Louvre Jewelry Heist

Two men from the Paris suburb of Seine-Saint-Denis have been arrested over the audacious $102 million jewel heist at the Louvre Museum. French police say the suspects, both dual nationals of France and North or West African countries, were detained while attempting to flee, one at Charles de Gaulle Airport bound for Algeria, the other en route to Mali. DNA evidence from a helmet left at the scene reportedly led to their capture. What we know about the two suspects.

The October 19 theft, executed in under four minutes, saw four masked thieves use a vehicle-mounted lift to access the museum’s Apollo Gallery, smash display cases with power tools, and escape on motorbikes. Timeline of the theft. Among the eight stolen items were crowns and necklaces once worn by Napoleon’s wife, Empress Eugénie, and other 19th-century royals. A list of everything that was stolen.

French President Emmanuel Macron called the crime “an attack on our heritage,” while Culture Minister Rachida Dati described it as “a simple but spectacular operation.” Louvre moves rest of the jewels to ultra-secure Bank of France. Security lapses, including missing CCTV coverage, have come under sharp scrutiny. As the nationwide manhunt for two more suspects continues, experts fear the jewels may already have been dismantled and sold.

World

Trump Touches Down In Asia

President Donald Trump kicked off his first Asia tour of the term, landing in Malaysia to push for major trade and investment deals and meet with regional leaders ahead of a closely watched summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Trump said he aims to secure a “comprehensive” agreement with China, addressing issues like fentanyl trafficking and stalled US soybean exports. 

In Kuala Lumpur, Trump attended the ASEAN summit, where he oversaw a peace agreement between Cambodia and Thailand and signed new trade pacts with Malaysia and Cambodia, while advancing negotiations with Thailand and Vietnam. The deals, worth hundreds of billions, open new markets for US goods while maintaining tariffs of up to 20% to protect domestic industries. Why Trump wants to meet Kim Jong Un. Trump also finalized agreements on critical minerals to reduce US reliance on China. Where did Trump’s initial southeast Asia deals disappear?

The president met briefly with Qatar’s emir to discuss Gaza security, then held talks with Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to ease tariffs and reset relations after months of strain. From Malaysia, Trump will travel to Japan and South Korea, where discussions on $900 billion in investments and a potential breakthrough in the US-China trade war await. US, China reach “framework” deal ahead of Trump-Xi meeting.

Related Read: Trump announced 10% tariff hike on Canada over Reagan ad.

US News

Justice Department To Monitor Key Elections In Democrat-Led States

The Trump Administration announced that the Department of Justice will monitor elections in six counties across California and New Jersey on November 4, following requests from Republican officials. The DOJ said the move aims to ensure transparency, ballot security, and compliance with federal law. Attorney General Pam Bondi emphasized that “faith in the electoral process” depends on transparent oversight. Everything you need to know.

The decision comes amid heightened tensions over election integrity, given President Donald Trump’s repeated and unfounded claims of widespread voter fraud since 2020. Democrats in both states have condemned the action as politically motivated interference ahead of key races and ballot measures. California’s Proposition 50, which could add Democratic-leaning congressional seats, and New Jersey’s closely contested governor’s race have both drawn national attention. View the map to see where Trump plans to monitor elections.

California Governor Gavin Newsom called the DOJ’s decision a “setup” to delegitimize Democratic victories, warning it could intimidate voters. Meanwhile, Republicans argue the monitoring is necessary after reports of irregularities. While election monitoring by the DOJ is not new, Democrats fear the Trump Administration is using it to cast doubt on results in Democratic-led states, a concern rooted in Trump’s long history of election denialism.

In the know

DON’T MISS

🌪️ Hurricane Melissa could be ‘catastrophic’ for Jamaica as it intensifies, developing into category 5.

😮‍💨 Why do we even yawn? It isn’t because of the reasons we thought!

🗳️ Wait, is Kamala Harris really hinting at running for President in 2028?

💪 Think losing your job is the end of the world? Cool girls are bouncing back after layoffs.

👟 10,000 steps in no time: Nike just released robot sneakers that can apparently help you walk faster.

👑 Miss Nebraska crowned Miss USA 2025.

🤒 Is this the ultimate sick-day hack? 

😊 Even in chaotic times, you can take practical steps to be happy — and they work!

💰 An anonymous donor is helping Pentagon pay $130 million to pay US military.

💊 The FDA has just approved a new menopause drug. 

Health & Wellness

FOR YOUR WELLBEING

🧪 Scientists just discovered something wild about weight-loss meds, and it has nothing to do with the scale.

👃 Your sniff test isn’t as trustworthy as you think. Here’s what happens when you play roulette with old food and eat moldy food.

⏰ Forget calorie counting, experts say when you eat and whether you skip breakfast could secretly shape your metabolism far more than you realize.

🏋️‍♀️ The idea that women should train differently? Let’s find out if it’s one of fitness culture’s most persistent or pointless myths.

Fashion & Beauty

BEYOND THE MIRROR

👜 Structured bags are out, this season’s hottest accessory is all about easy elegance and cozy confidence.

💅 Your fall nails deserve better —  meet the understated trend beauty editors can’t stop raving about.

👠 One unlikely shoe style is taking over 2025’s fashion scene and grandma would be proud. It brings comfort, elegance, and maybe a hint of irony.

🎃 From spooky to stunning, these celebrity-inspired Halloween makeup ideas prove you don’t need a glam squad to steal the show this year.

Hollywood

THE FAME FRAME

🃏 Did Kylie Jenner’s NYC rental really host Mafia poker games?

💕 Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau are officially dating. The videos are so cute!

🎶 Wait, did Sophie Turner really go on a date with Coldplay’s Chris Martin?

🎬 Sydney Sweeney keeps fans guessing, tackling projects that leave everyone asking, “She’s doing that?”

📺 No new ‘Saturday Night Live’ episode aired this week. When does it return?

Interactive

WEIGH IN

From medspa Botox to Ozempic-fueled facelifts, America’s obsession with youth has gone mainstream. Cosmetic tweaks are now normalized, even expected, as social media, virtual life, and new tech feed an endless pursuit of “refreshed” perfection. Gen Z is joining in early, treating injections like self-care, while influencers glamorize subtle work that hides in plain sight. It’s a beauty revolution or a cultural red flag, depending on how you see it.

“If you want to fly, you have to give up the things that weigh you down.”

— Toni Morrison