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It's Wednesday, April 1, 2026, and in today’s edition of Rise & Recap, we look at:

• Supreme Court rules against Colorado ban on conversion therapy for kids. 

• Travelers are trying hard to get out of TSA lines. 

• Eat dinner at this time for better cognitive health.

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SPILL THE NEWS

US News

SCOTUS Rules Against Colorado’s Conversion Therapy Ban

The Supreme Court of the United States ruled 8–1 in Chiles v. Salazar that Colorado’s ban on conversion therapy for minors violates the First Amendment. The case was brought by counselor Kaley Chiles, who challenged the 2019 law restricting licensed providers from offering such therapy to patients under 18. 

Writing for the majority, Neil Gorsuch said the law impermissibly limited free speech. Ketanji Brown Jackson was the sole dissenter. The ruling overturns a prior appeals court decision and affects enforcement of similar laws in 23 states and Washington, D.C., though it applies specifically to talk therapy.

US News

Birthright Citizenship Set To Face Court

The Supreme Court of the United States is set to hear arguments on President Donald Trump’s executive order restricting birthright citizenship. Signed at the start of his current term, the order limits citizenship to children born to US citizens or legal permanent residents. Do most Americans favor birthright citizenship?

Lower courts have blocked the policy, ruling it violates the 14th Amendment’s Citizenship Clause. The Supreme Court could rule on constitutional grounds or decide the case based on a 1940 federal law. Trump is expected to attend the hearing, marking the first time a sitting president has attended Supreme Court oral arguments.

Tech

Doctor AI To The Rescue?

Microsoft has introduced a health feature for Copilot that allows users to upload medical records and combine them with data from devices like the Apple Watch. The system analyzes the data to provide summaries of health patterns and potential concerns. Similar tools are being developed by OpenAI and Amazon. 

Experts note risks including data privacy concerns, as health information may be vulnerable to breaches or legal access, and may not be protected under healthcare privacy laws. Studies also show chatbots can provide inconsistent or inaccurate guidance, highlighting the need for caution when using such tools.

In the know

DON’T MISS

⛽ Trump tells allies they’re on their own on getting oil out of Strait of Hormuz. Also, the President will give an “important update on Iran” in a primetime speech tonight. 

✈️ Travelers are paying out of their way to avoid long TSA lines.

👗 Kristi Noem’s husband seen crossdressing in photos sent to models; Former DHS chief responds. 

🏛️ Trump unveils a vision of the Presidential library and the golden escalator obviously caught our eye.

🖼️ White House found an “unflattering” photo of press secretary Karoline Leavitt and scrubbed it off the internet.

🫘 “Life changing”? What even happens if you eat beans everyday!

🦠 Thought COVID is gone? This highly mutated variant ‘Cicada’ is spreading across the US.

⛳ Days after arrest, Tiger Woods says he’ll seek treatment.

🪑 You might want to sit for this because it could lower your dementia risk.

⚖️ A judge just haltedTrump’s $400 million White House ballroom plan. On the other hand, the President signs order limiting mail-in voting.

Health & Wellness

FOR YOUR WELLBEING

🍊 Everybody says oranges are the poster child for immunity-boosting, but we’ve been overlooking this one vegetable that might be even more effective. Just in time for flu season!

🍽️ Turns out, you have to eat your dinner at this time to improve your cognitive health. 

😴 Vivid dreams might be the secret to feeling deeply asleep, unless you’re epic dreaming about your 9-to-5. Now that’s a night shift no one asked for.

⏳ You can statistically add a year to your life by sleeping five extra minutes, walking for two, and eating an extra serving of veggies. Wait, what? (We say in unison).

Decor & More

HOUSE TO HOME

🌿 From saunas to symmetry, these spring garden trends are changing how we use outdoor spaces.

💡 The easiest outdoor upgrade? It’s not furniture — it’s the lighting you didn’t realize you’re getting wrong.

🛋️ Your room has everything but still feels meh? Designers say one bold piece can fix that instantly.

🏡 Forget full remodel chaos … 2026 kitchens are getting smarter, warmer, and way more you with simple, strategic upgrades.

Hollywood

THE FAME FRAME

🎭 Megan Thee Stallion hospitalized after falling ill, exits Broadway’s ‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’ mid-show.

🎬 Zendaya plans to “disappear” and go “into hiding” after packed 2026 projects including ‘Euphoria’ and ‘Dune: Part Three’.

💔 Dan Levy talks about what brought on ‘Great Comfort’ after ‘Schitt’s Creek’ co-star Catherine O’Hara loss.

⚖️ Cardi B scores legal victory as judge dismisses $50 million copyright lawsuit over ‘Enough (Miami)’.

Interactive

WEIGH IN

The American Heart Association (AHA) has released new dietary guidance pushing a plant-forward approach, emphasizing fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and plant-based proteins while limiting sugar, salt, and ultra-processed foods. The recommendations differ in parts from guidance backed by Donald Trump, which includes support for full-fat dairy and higher animal protein intake. The AHA also advises low-fat dairy, leaner meats in smaller portions, and reduced alcohol consumption, with guidance applying from early childhood.

“Sometimes you have to be willing to ruin a good thing to make a better thing.”

— Maggie Nelson