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It's Thursday, March 26, 2026, and in today’s edition of Rise & Recap, we look at:

• Meta loses landmark social media addiction trial.

• Is this the end of a “Grey’s Anatomy” era?

• No excuse but to train those glutes now!

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Top headlines

SPILL THE NEWS

Social Media

Meta’s Having A Tough Time With Scrolling

A Los Angeles jury found Meta and Google liable for a woman’s depression and anxiety linked to compulsive childhood social media use, awarding $6 million in damages. Jurors ruled the platforms’ design was a “substantial factor” in harm, with $3 million compensatory and $3 million punitive damages. “We wanted them to feel it,” a juror said. The case focused on app design over content to bypass Section 230 protections. Both companies plan to appeal. 

In a separate New Mexico case earlier this week, Meta was ordered to pay $375 million after the state attorney general accused the Facebook and Instagram operator of failing to safeguard children on its platforms from child predators.

Tech

AI For Taxes? Well…

As major tax changes from the 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill Act take effect, some filers are turning to AI tools for guidance. Chatbots like ChatGPT and Claude can explain updated rules, including deductions on tips and overtime, a higher Child Tax Credit of $2,200, and expanded 529 plans. 

The IRS Direct File program has ended, increasing reliance on private software. Experts warn AI tools are not designed to file taxes or provide financial advice, and caution against uploading sensitive documents like W-2s or 1099s due to privacy risks. The tax code changes that could put more money in your pocket.

Work

Will Your Job Exist In Five Years?

“Will my job even exist in five years?” has quietly become every white-collar worker’s intrusive thought, thanks to tools like ChatGPT and Claude Code. AI can now code, consult, design homes, and even sing unsettlingly catchy songs. No wonder “job apocalypse” searches are spiking. 

But history offers perspective: when tractors replaced horses, humans adapted. The better question isn’t panic, it’s positioning. Are you a “horse” getting replaced, or “coal” becoming more valuable with demand? Tech often complements workers, not replaces them entirely. The reality is messier, slower, and more human than the panic suggests.

In the know

DON’T MISS

🌍 Iran rejects US 15-point ceasefire plan and lays out demands as the strikes across the middle east continue.

✈️ The US airline planning to turn your economy seats into couches.

🚨 TSA might have tipped off ICE agents before they arrested a mother with a 9-year-old daughter at San Francisco Airport.

🤖 First Lady Melania Trump has a very interesting request to advance robots … into classrooms.

🏡 Has the Midwest really become THE place to move? Is it the optics or just affordability!

🧠 Eight signs of emotional maturity might seem simple but they’re more complex than we think. And people pleasers are going to have a hard time with the second one!

🧺 Do you need to wash your clothes in hot water for better results?Experts weigh in.

Health & Wellness

FOR YOUR WELLBEING

🍑 This muscle is the unsung hero of longevity and the secret to staying independent as you age. Did someone say “buns” of steel? 

🍽️ Could your mood be influencing your diet? Research says your “willpower” might not be the problem — but your emotions are. 

📞 A ringing phone might feel like an intrusive demand for your limited mental energy — but there are biological reasons why you should pick it up anyway. 

🧠 No one wants to be the person who “can't take a joke” or “always has an excuse”. For what it’s worth, psychologists say defensiveness is a survival reflex rather than a character flaw.

Fashion & Beauty

BEYOND THE MIRROR

🧥 Picking your outfit’s outer layer is a tricky springtime ritual. Does that mean you're stuck with that one weary cardigan? Not this time. 

💄 The “clean girl” trend is dead — long live the maximalists. Fantasy lip art is proving to be the breakout trend of 2026 that we’re keeping forever.

👖 Now this …. is the 2012 flashback you’ll actually like. Colored jeans are back, but before you panic, mint green skinnies are staying in the past.

💅 Hannah Montana would approve: Miley Cyrus’ red carpet manicure was the ultimate “best of both worlds” throwback.

Hollywood

THE FAME FRAME

🎬 Stars Kim Raver and Kevin McKidd will exit ‘Grey's Anatomy’ after the Season 22 Finale.

🏀 Did NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal slide into Sabrina Carpenter’s DMs? Well, the rumours are ….

🧙‍♂️ We’re going to Hogwarts soon! HBO dropped the first trailer for its Harry Potter TV reboot, but the big surprise is the premiere date. 

🎭 Anne Hathaway had a special request for ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ producers … and it makes sense?

📝 After leaving late night, Stephen Colbert will be co-writing ‘Lord of The Rings’.

Interactive

WEIGH IN

Vibration plates are trending on TikTok with claims they can help users lose weight and build muscle with minimal effort. While vibration can stimulate muscle contractions, experts say evidence for fat loss or muscle gain is limited. Studies show only modest benefits, mostly for sedentary individuals, and not enough to significantly change body composition. Some research suggests potential improvements in balance or bone density, particularly in older adults, but findings remain inconsistent. Experts stress that vibration plates cannot replace regular exercise or a healthy diet, despite their high cost.

“The most beautiful part of your body is where it’s headed.”

— Ocean Vuong