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It's Tuesday, March 31, 2026, and in today’s edition of Rise & Recap, we look at:

• Four masked men steal art worth €9 million in three minutes in Italy. 

• JD Vance wants to uncover “Area 51”?

• Can you really never eat too much fiber!

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SPILL THE NEWS

World

A Louvre-Inspired Heist?

Four masked men stole three paintings by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Paul Cézanne, and Henri Matisse, valued at approximately €9 million, from the Magnani Rocca Foundation in Italy’s Parma. The group forced entry into the villa, accessed the first-floor French Room, and removed the works within three minutes before alarms sounded. 

The stolen paintings include Les Poissons, Still Life with Cherries, and Odalisque on the Terrace. Police said the operation appeared organized and may have aimed to take additional art work. The suspects fled by climbing over a fence. Italy’s Carabinieri and cultural heritage protection unit are investigating the theft.

US News

Manhattan Prosecutors Turn To Booming Prediction Markets

Federal prosecutors in Manhattan are investigating whether lucrative trades on prediction markets may have violated insider trading and related laws. Officials from the US attorney’s office for the Southern District of New York recently met with representatives of Polymarket to discuss how existing laws apply to the fast-growing industry. 

The Justice Department is reviewing trades tied to major events, including bets on the timing of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro’s capture. No companies have been accused of wrongdoing. Prosecutors said fraud, anti-money laundering and market manipulation laws apply broadly. The scrutiny follows a surge in prediction market activity largely operating without comprehensive federal regulation.

Relationship

Is ‘One-Side Monogamy’ Simply Cheating?

A relationship style called “one-sided monogamy” is sparking debate online, where one partner stays exclusive while the other dates freely. The term gained traction after it was talked about in Netflix documentary ‘Inside the Manosphere’, where they describe a setup where women remain monogamous while men do not.

While similar dynamics can exist in consensual open relationships, experts say those are typically negotiated without fixed gender roles. In this version, expectations are often unequal from the start. Though the idea has circulated online for years, its recent visibility has pushed one-sided monogamy into mainstream conversation.

In the know

DON’T MISS

⛽ Trump threatens Iran's energy infrastructure again as gas prices rise highest since August 2022. Meanwhile, Spain shuts its airspace to avoid US planes. 

✈️ Air Canada CEO announces retirement just days after controversy over his response to fatal crash.

🌍 This 48-hour European reset might help making you feel human again this Spring!

⚖️ Israel approves law allowing death penalty for Palestinians convicted of killing Israelis.

🚁 Investigation launched after Army helicopters fly close to Kid Rock’s Nashville home.

🧳 This airline is raising check-in bag prices due to Iran war.

🕵️‍♂️ While the global affairs have been in disarray, Vice President JD Vance has been on a mission to uncover another mystery.

🥛 Think milk is your only calcium fix? These everyday foods quietly pack more than you expect.

Health & Wellness

FOR YOUR WELLBEING

🌾 Fiber has now replaced protein as TikTok’s favorite macronutrient — but experts want you to reconsider “fibermaxxing” to the point of discomfort. Turns out, more isn’t always better. 

🍗 If you love that extra-charred crunch from your air fryer, dial back that timer immediately! Oncologists warn that this one specific habit could be spiking your long-term cancer risk. 

🧠 To everyone who has been labelled lazy — psychologists now argue that “laziness” as a character trait …. doesn't actually exist. 

🎨 Hooked on any one of these nine hobbies? Congratulations, you’re doing more than just killing time — it’s also helping you live longer.

Fashion & Beauty

BEYOND THE MIRROR

👜 This understated handbag color is suddenly everywhere, and it might be the chicest neutral swap you’ll make.

🧴 Salmon DNA, bird droppings, and now … vampire facials? The beauty world is getting weirder by the day. If you’ve got past the ick factor, we have news — some of these bizarre treatments are actually backed by science. 

☀️ Think sandals are your only summer option? These flat shoes are changing how stylish wardrobes are coming together this season.

💇‍♀️ Thought the side part was over for good? 2026 is bringing it back, and celebrities are already fully on board. Here’s Gen-Z approved ways to style it.

Hollywood

THE FAME FRAME

🎤 Céline Dion makes her return to stage official: “This year, I’m getting the best birthday gift of my life”. 

⚖️ Taylor Swift was sued by a performer over trademark infringement. And that’s show business for you. 

🎀 The ‘Barbie Dream Fest’ in Florida was supposed to be an ultimate fan event. Why did it leave visitors fuming? 

💍 ‘Euphoria’ Season 3’s newest trailer gives us a wedding and drug investigations to ponder over. 

🌟 Blackpink’s Lisa makes history as the first K-pop artist to book a LA residency.

Interactive

WEIGH IN

President Donald Trump has extended his branding approach into government, with his name or image appearing on federal buildings, programs, coins, and now future US currency. The Treasury Department confirmed his signature will appear on dollar bills alongside the Treasury Secretary’s as part of the 250th anniversary rollout. Other examples include proposed coins, national park passes, and renamed institutions, some of which are facing legal challenges. Critics have questioned the precedent, while officials describe it as commemorative.

“Hope begins in the dark, the stubborn hope that if you just show up and try to do the right thing, the dawn will come.”

— Anne Lamott