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It's Monday, March 16, 2026, and in today’s edition of Rise & Recap, we look at:

• FCC Chair threatens revoking broadcast licenses over Iran war coverage. 

• The job we all wanted does exist!

• “Cognitive shuffling” could be your perfect entrance to dream land!

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Top headlines

SPILL THE NEWS

US News

FCC Chair Wants To Revoke Broadcast Licenses Over…

Brendan Carr, chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, warned broadcasters they could lose their licenses if they air what he called “fake news”, escalating tensions with the media as the war involving Iran continues. Carr shared a post from Donald Trump criticizing outlets such as The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal over their coverage. He argued broadcasters must serve the public interest and correct misleading reporting before license renewals. 

Critics quickly pushed back. Republican Senator Ron Johnson said he opposes heavy-handed government interference in the media, stressing the importance of the First Amendment. Democrats were more forceful: Elizabeth Warren called the threat “straight out of the authoritarian playbook”, while Gavin Newsom said it was “flagrantly unconstitutional”.

Health

Cholesterol Treatment For Younger Adults

The American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology released updated cholesterol guidelines recommending screening and treatment beginning in people’s 30s, earlier than previous guidance. Published in Circulation and the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, the update focuses on managing dyslipidemia and assessing lifetime heart risk. 

Doctors are encouraged to use the PREVENT calculator to estimate 10-year and 30-year cardiovascular risk. The guidelines also newly recommend testing for biomarkers apolipoprotein B and lipoprotein(a), the latter at least once in adulthood. Statins may be considered for adults 30 and older with LDL cholesterol of 160 mg/dL or higher. Target LDL levels are below 100 mg/dL for most people and below 70 or 55 mg/dL for higher-risk patients.

Health

Birth Control Clinics Face Disruption

The US Department of Health and Human Services released long-delayed guidance for the Title X Family Planning Program, giving federally funded clinics one week to apply for new grants before current funding expires April 1. Clinics must submit detailed records and future plans by March 20. 

The 16-page guidance removes references to “equity”, “community-informed” approaches, and detailed nondiscrimination language from prior applications, instead requiring providers to offer “non-discriminatory services”. Health leaders warn delays could disrupt access to birth control, STI testing, and cancer screenings for low-income patients if funding lapses. The program, created in the 1970s and worth more than $200 million annually, has faced repeated political and regulatory battles in recent years.

In the know

DON’T MISS

🏦 Iran war threatens to deepen divisions inside the Federal Reserve over interest rate cuts.

🥂 As Gen Z moves to intentional daytime sips, is this the rise of daycap? 

⚖️ “Essentially zero evidence”: Federal judge blocks subpoenas against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. 

😴 Facing difficulty sleeping? Try “cognitive shuffling” — a micro-dreaming game that might be better than counting sheep. 

🗳️ Florida Governor set to sign bills requiring voters to show proof of US citizenship.

💪 Want a longer healthspan? Experts say these simple exercises actually matter most.

👮 House Oversight Committee requests Jeffery Epstein’s prison guard Tova Noel to testify to Congress.

🍕 The best job does exist? Well, it mostly involves eating and praising.

🦠 Norovirus outbreak sickens more than 150 passengers aboard a Princess Cruises ship in the Caribbean.

❄️ Winter’s not over yet. Historic March winter storm could bury parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin in feet of snow.

Health & Wellness

FOR YOUR WELLBEING

 🥗 For National Nutrition Month, eight dieticians debunk the most common diet myths. Sneak peek: a fruit isn’t too sugary to be healthy!

💪 The number of push-ups you can do depends on your age, but it certainly isn’t 1000 per day, as some claim.

⚡ Raise your hand if you’ve ever felt the dread of an afternoon slump. Here are eight ways to break out of the lethargy — all without a single cup of coffee.

Fashion & Beauty

BEYOND THE MIRROR

✨ At the 2026 Academy Awards, vintage fashion became the night’s biggest trend. While these beauty trends that had a major moment. 

👜 Your beauty stash deserves better than clutter. These stylish makeup bags keep every product organized, protected, and easy to grab.

🩳 Bermuda shorts are spring’s surprise power piece. The real question? Which shoes make them look effortlessly polished this season.

Hollywood

THE FAME FRAME

📸 Selena Gomez drops adorable new photos with husband Benny Blanco and fans can’t get enough.

💍 Zendaya arrives at the Oscars wearing a second ring and fueling wedding speculation.

🎬 The best and the worst moments from 2026 Oscars … and, a complete list of winners.

🎤 Dolly Parton makes emotional public return months after health concerns and losing husband Carl Dean.

Interactive

WEIGH IN

The idea of a four-day work week exploded in popularity after the COVID-19 pandemic reshaped how people think about work and life balance. Supporters say fewer hours with the same pay can boost productivity, reduce burnout, and improve employee wellbeing. Some companies and countries have experimented with shorter workweeks, reporting happier workers and steady output. But critics argue the model can be rigid, hard to implement across industries, and potentially costly for businesses. With AI increasing productivity and workers demanding flexibility, the debate over whether the four-day week should become mainstream is heating up again.

“I’d rather regret the risks that didn’t work out.”

— Simone Biles