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It's Wednesday, June 3, 2026, and in today’s edition of Rise & Recap, we look at:

• Are we in a stay-at-home dad era?

• The tea boosting your heart, gut and memory at the same time!

• This tax might be making groceries more expensive in your state.

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Top Headlines

SPILL THE NEWS

US News

Trump Names ‘Little Trump’ As National Intelligence Director

President Donald Trump on Tuesday named Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence (Who is he?), replacing outgoing DNI Tulsi Gabbard, who plans to leave the role at the end of the month. The true meaning of this choice. The appointment puts a close Trump ally with no known intelligence background in charge of overseeing the nation’s 18 intelligence agencies. Is this how Trump is consolidating power?

Trump praised Pulte’s experience managing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, writing that he has handled “the most sensitive matters in America”. Why is Pulte called ‘Little Trump’? Pulte has drawn attention for urging investigations into several of Trump’s political opponents. The move immediately sparked criticism from Democrats, with Sen. Mark Warner saying Trump had chosen someone eager to use government power for “political retribution”.

Social Media

Surge of Loneliness Influencers is Here

A growing group of social media creators is building large audiences by documenting life with few or no close friendships, turning solitude into a surprisingly popular online niche. Known by some as “loneliness influencers,” creators post videos of quiet evenings at home, solo outings, and everyday routines under captions like “you have no friends and this is your Friday night”. 

Such content has struck a chord with viewers amid rising concerns about social isolation. A 2025 survey from the American Psychological Association found roughly half of US adults report feeling isolated at least some of the time. While some critics question whether the trend romanticizes loneliness, creators say they are simply sharing their realities and helping others feel less alone.

Lifestyle

The Stay-At-Home Dad Era

More American dads are opting out of the hustle. A new study found college-educated fathers with young children are working fewer hours and spending significantly more time caring for kids and managing household responsibilities than they did before the pandemic. 

Researchers say the change reflects a broader shift in family life, fueled by remote work, rising child care costs, and changing household economics. For some men, that has meant turning down promotions, bigger paychecks, or leadership roles in exchange for flexibility. While mothers still shoulder most unpaid work at home, economists say fathers are becoming more involved — and increasingly willing to prioritize family time over career advancement.

In the know

DON’T MISS

🤔 Trump endorsements fall flat in Tuesday’s primaries; the LA Mayoral runoff somehow got even messier with voters suggesting they didn’t have enough choice. 

💸 Just when you thought budget airlines died with Spirit, this carrier is promising dirt cheap tickets (along with reviving customer service trauma for passengers).

⛽ President Trump is blaming “vandals” for spilling over 30 gallons of fuel after an event celebrated America’s 250th anniversary.

❤️ Want to boost your heart, gut, and memory all at once? Start drinking this tea.

🌍 US-Iran exchange fresh strikes, as tensions brew across the Middle East. Plus, how much is the war costing American households.

💰 The surprising tax making groceries cost more in certain states. Is yours one of the nine states still levying it?

📰 After gunfire halted the April event, the White House Correspondents’ Dinner is back on this date.

😒 Trump just revived his, Canada a “51st state”, idea and Canadians aren't amused.

⚖️ In a new executive order, Trump wants access to powerful AI models before launch. Silicon Valley isn't fully thrilled.

Health & Wellness

FOR YOUR WELLBEING

🚰 Here are the five expert-approved ways to drop your exposure to “forever chemicals” that’s already inside almost every American's bloodstream.

🧠 While early retirement sounds like the ultimate dream to every worked-up employee, research suggests leaving the workforce before age 65 could actually accelerate your cognitive decline.

✨ We may have finally understood what causes the runner’s high. Well, let’s just say our endorphins play a very small part in it. 

👩 Women make up nearly two-thirds of all dementia cases.A new study found their brains are taking a much harder hit from a few specific midlife health risks.

Decor & More

HOUSE TO HOME

✨ Want a dreamier bedroom? See which "classic" design rules experts say you should totally ditch right now.

🏡 The latest interior design craze is heavily inspired by your favorite Italian pasta shapes and sauces. Time to call your nonna!

🍽️ The smartest new kitchen organization hack requires a quick trip to ... the local garden center.

🧽 Before you throw out that stained wooden table, try these quick cleaning tricks to get rid of water rings and make it look brand new.

Hollywood

THE FAME FRAME

🥤 Tom Holland launched a new drink line specifically for Zendaya. Spiderman might just be the ultimate boyfriend.

👀 Taylor Swift’s wedding might be missing one of her absolute closest celebrity friends.

📰 Los Angeles prosecutors are officially reviewing a new round of sexual assault allegations against Diddy.

⚖️ ‘It Ends with Us’, but the legal drama doesn't.

Interactive

WEIGH IN

A new study found that nearly 10 months of National Guard deployments in Washington, DC, helped reduce property crimes like theft but had little impact on violent crime. Researchers say troops were stationed mainly around tourist areas and public spaces, not in neighborhoods where violent offenses are most common. The report also found Guard members cost significantly more per day than local police officers. The findings come as the Trump administration plans to add 1,500 more troops ahead of America's 250th birthday celebrations.

“What is to give light must endure burning.”

— Viktor E. Frankl