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

• Love for old tech revives.

• Gossiping is much smarter than we perceive. 

• A sleep quiz that’ll help you rest.

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SPILL THE NEWS

US News

Flying Anywhere? Be Ready To Face Delays, Thanks To Shutdown

The ongoing government shutdown is beginning to disrupt US air travel, with rural communities and major airports already feeling the strain. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned on Monday that the Essential Air Service, which subsidizes flights to small airports, will run out of funding by Sunday if the shutdown continues. “There’s many small communities across the country that will now no longer have the resources to make sure they have air service in their communities,” he said, noting that 175 communities, including 65 in Alaska, rely on the program.

Air traffic controllers, required to work without pay, have begun calling in sick, prompting delays at Denver, Newark, and Los Angeles-area airports, with flights delayed up to two and a half hours. Duffy emphasized safety concerns: “If we think there’s issues in the airspace, we will shut it down. We will close it down, we will delay.” 

While officials insist the airspace remains safe, growing staffing shortages and funding gaps highlight the tangible impact of the political stalemate, echoing disruptions seen in the 2019 shutdown and signaling more widespread challenges if the impasse persists. Is the shutdown costing the US government $15 billion every week?

Media

CBS Has A New Editor-In-Chief, But…

Bari Weiss, former New York Times opinion writer, has been named editor-in-chief of CBS News, as new owner David Ellison moves to reshape the network. Paramount, which acquired CBS earlier this year in a merger with Skydance, is also purchasing Weiss’s digital outlet, The Free Press, reportedly for $150 million. Weiss, who left the Times citing an “illiberal environment,” praised the leadership team. “They are doubling down because they believe in news. Because they have courage. Because they love this country. And because they understand, as we do, that America cannot thrive without common facts, common truths, and a common reality,” she said. Take a look at how she won.

The Free Press, launched in 2021, has 1.5 million subscribers, including 170,000 paid, and contributors such as Tyler Cowen and Niall Ferguson. Weiss, known for her support of Israel and criticism of “cancel culture,” will lead editorial priorities at CBS and report to Ellison, partnering with CBS News President Tom Cibrowski. What are the insiders saying?

Ellison, son of tech billionaire Larry Ellison, said Weiss’s hiring is “part of Paramount’s bigger vision to modernize content and the way it connects – directly and passionately – to audiences around the world”. The move follows Paramount’s settlement of a $16 million lawsuit from Trump over a 60 Minutes interview and the installation of an independent ombudsman at CBS to ensure diverse viewpoints. Read the memo Weiss sent to CBS staff highlighting core values.

Tech

Younger Generations Are Obsessing Over Old Tech

In 2025, some teens and twenty-somethings are turning away from screens and rediscovering old technology. College freshman Lucy Jackson uses a flip phone, paper maps, and even calls cab companies instead of relying on apps. “I have a lot more appreciation for things that I can’t access readily at my fingertips, like any kind of media,” said Jackson, 17. “It is a little bit harder to make friends… but it feels more real.”

This low-tech revival spans CDs, vinyl, tape cassettes, and digital cameras. Hunter White, 25, a data engineer, collects CDs to escape streaming’s dominance and underpayment of artists. Pop stars including Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, and Chappell Roan are fueling this interest by selling physical media, and TikTok teems with videos celebrating flip phones, CD players, and point-and-shoot cameras.

The movement isn’t just nostalgia, it’s a reaction to screen fatigue. A 2023 Harris Poll found 80% of Gen Zers feel too dependent on technology, and 60% wish they could return to a pre-digital world. As psychologist Clay Routledge notes, young people “like technology, but they feel like they’re missing something and want to get a greater sense of control”. For many, flipping open a phone or snapping with a digicam is a small but meaningful rebellion against the digital overload.

In the know

DON’T MISS

🇺🇸 Amid National Guard takeover, Chicago Mayor signs ‘ICE free zone’ executive order.

💻 Sorry, bosses! Turns out, remote work might be the real productivity hack.

⚖️ Trump floats the use of Insurrection Act as court orders block troop deployment. What is it?

✈️ Where in the world is Eric Adams? Um, try Albania.

👩‍⚖️ Neither Ghislaine Maxwell nor Laura Loomer get any respite from Supreme Court. But, Trump has an interesting message for Maxwell.

💬 Hate it or love it, gossiping is much smarter than you think.

💍 Settling the age old question — how much should you really spend on a wedding gift?

💡 You aren’t imagining it, your power bills are really soaring and this might be the reason behind it.

🎓 Which US universities produce the most billionaires?

👯‍♀️ From grocery shopping to reading, doing almost anything with friends is better, and this is research-backed!

Health & Wellness

FOR YOUR WELLBEING

💪 Struggling to stay consistent with workouts? Stop chasing motivation. Science says the secret isn’t discipline, it’s fun. Here’s how to find it.

😴 From mouth taping to melatonin, how much do you really know about sleep? Find out in this quiz.

🍊 Could a simple orange improve your mood? Science links citrus to gut health and lowering depression risk by 20%.

🚶‍♀️ Who knew walking could feel like a workout? Ditch boring walks, strap on a weighted vest and watch your muscles, metabolism, and heart health level up.

Fashion & Beauty

BEYOND THE MIRROR

🧼 Say goodbye to stubborn grime and hello to glowing skin with these Korean cleansers that actually work.

👠 From knee-high suede to pop-of-red pumps, fall’s hottest shoe trends are made to steal the spotlight.

🚫 Think before you pop that acne! Dermatologists warn some bumps are off-limits, popping them can cause scarring, infection, and serious long-term skin damage.

🌤️ Toasted blush is stealing the spotlight! Warm, sun-kissed cheeks are your secret weapon for instant glow and vibes. How to get it right?

Hollywood

THE FAME FRAME

💍 Taylor Swift absolutely loses it over Selena Gomez’s wedding look in new pictures.  

🔥 Kylie Jenner turns heads with bold bra peek moment in sheer dress.

🎤 Whoopi Goldberg mocks Kristi Noem's ICE threats during Bad Bunny's Super Bowl performance.

❤️ Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun hold hands in NYC amid rumours that they’re getting serious.

✨ Nicole Kidman returns as Chanel ambassador.

Interactive

WEIGH IN

A new poll from American University shows that while most Americans support electing more women to office, significant skepticism remains about a female president. About four in ten say they personally know someone unwilling to vote for a woman, with younger voters under 50 especially hesitant. Women are trusted on issues like equality and childcare, but men are seen as stronger on national security. Bias, double standards, and cultural barriers continue to shape perceptions of female electability.

“I never lose. I either win or learn.”

— Nelson Mandela