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It's Friday, September 26, and in today’s edition of Rise & Recap, we look at:

• Tariffs are coming for your furniture and medicines.

• Gen Z lingo gets added to the dictionary.

• Alcohol leads to hair loss in women!

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US News

Trump Indicts Former FBI Director James Comey

Former FBI Director James Comey has been federally indicted on two counts: making a false statement and obstruction of a congressional proceeding, related to his September 2020 testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Prosecutors had sought a third charge, but grand jurors rejected it. Comey is expected to surrender on Friday, with an arraignment scheduled for October 9, and could face up to five years in prison if convicted.

The indictment was filed in Alexandria, Virginia, by Lindsey Halligan, a former Trump defense lawyer recently appointed to the U.S. Attorney’s office. Career prosecutors reportedly objected to the charges, citing insufficient evidence, but Halligan proceeded with the case. What Comey said in response. Many current and former Justice Department officials criticized the move, warning it could erode trust in prosecutorial discretion. Comey’s son-in-law, Troy Edwards, resigned from his federal prosecutor post shortly after the indictment, citing his commitment to constitutional principles. Five things to know.

President Trump celebrated the indictment on social media, calling Comey “one of the worst human beings” and framing the charges as justice for the nation. Comey responded in a video, professing innocence and urging Americans not to live in fear. Legal experts have questioned the case’s strength, noting the evidence is limited and the events occurred years ago.

Health

RFK Jr. Wages New Fight Against Abortion Medication

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it will “study” the safety protocols for mifepristone, a widely used medication for abortion, raising the possibility of new dispensing restrictions. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and FDA Commissioner Marty Makary wrote to Republican attorneys general that the review will determine whether modifications are needed, responding to pressure from states seeking stricter limits. 

One potential change could reinstate an in-person dispensing requirement, effectively restricting telehealth prescriptions and mail delivery, which currently account for over 60% of medication abortions. The FDA review comes amid ongoing debates over federal versus state authority in abortion policy. While no new restrictions have been announced, the review signals a potential shift in how mifepristone may be regulated in the future, with broad implications for access to medication abortion nationwide. Are abortion pills safe?

Pro-abortion rights groups argue that mifepristone, approved in 2000, is safe and effective, and that recent concerns rely on flawed or non-peer-reviewed studies. Experts highlight decades of research showing the drug’s complication rate is low, and caution that politicized studies are being used to push restrictions. Researchers emphasize that telehealth access has expanded abortion availability, particularly in states with bans. What is the public opinion on abortions?

Economy

Tariffs Are Coming For Your Furniture And Medicines

President Donald Trump on Thursday announced new tariffs on pharmaceuticals, furniture, kitchen cabinets, and heavy trucks, set to take effect October 1. Brand-name or patented drugs could face a 100% tariff unless manufacturers are “building” U.S. plants, defined as projects that have broken ground or are under construction. Other levies include 50% on imported kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities, 30% on upholstered furniture, and 25% on foreign-made semi trucks.

The moves are intended to protect U.S. manufacturers from what Trump called “large scale ‘FLOODING’” of imports, citing national security and economic competitiveness. The tariffs come under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act, previously used for steel, aluminum, and auto imports.

Trump’s announcement reflects an aggressive expansion of his tariff strategy, adding pressure on global trade partners while aiming to strengthen domestic production and control over critical industries. Track all tariffs here.

In the know

DON’T MISS

🧠 Why could your memory be possibly failing you?

🏛️ Trump administration warns of mass federal firings if government shuts down.

📖 Gen Z words officially get added to the dictionary. But what about their dating dictionary? 

⚖️ US agent pushes woman to the floor in courthouse.

🏰 Is this White House or a ballroom straight out of Bridgeton?

📅 September 27, 2025 might be the coolest mathematical date of our lifetime!

😮 Settle this — are women more sensitive to pain or men? The answer is shocking.

✈️ Buy now, pay later vacations might be a bad idea but travellers love them, anyway.

🥦 For real, could eating more fiber make you happier?

🌍 These are the coolest neighborhoods across the world.

Health & Wellness

FOR YOUR WELLBEING

🍵 Ginger’s reputation as a stomach soother persists. Ginger teas, supplements, candies, capsules — which, if any, truly help with stomach issues?

🥤 Could your favorite drink secretly be messing with your hair? Alcohol and soda show surprising ties to hair loss in women. A new study raises surprising questions.

🧬 A surprising diet could help extend survival in aggressive brain cancer. Researchers say the results were striking.

💉 What if routine shots also safeguarded your mind? Emerging research connects vaccines with reduced dementia risk.

Fashion & Beauty

BEYOND THE MIRROR

🧥 Fall fashion is heating up with statement coats that are as dramatic, cozy, and eye-catching as your wardrobe needs.

💇‍♀️ Sick of flat or frizzy hair? These brushes deliver glossy, bouncy blowouts like you just left the salon.

👖 From boho flair to modern edge, styling flare jeans in 2025 means mixing textures, lengths, and attitude.

🌿 Tired undereyes? This cooling eye formula blends botanicals, hydration, and science-backed actives to target puffiness, circles, and tired skin beautifully.

Hollywood

THE FAME FRAME

🍽️ Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun spotted having dinner amid dating rumours.

👗 Dakota Johnson is truly in her sheer fashion era, and we’re loving it.

🎬 ‘Nobody Wants This’ is back with Kristen Bell and Adam Brody facing real life challenges.

💰 ‘The Office’ stars win $1 million on ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire’.

🇫🇷 Bella Hadid seen in Paris after hospitalization due to Lyme disease.

Interactive

WEIGH IN

Research suggests delaying your morning phone scroll — even by a few minutes — can sharpen focus and boost well-being. Behavioral scientists say the brain “wakes up like wet cement,” so the first activity you choose shapes your mindset for the day. Whether stepping outside, journaling, or just breathing before diving into notifications, a screen-free start could leave you calmer and more focused. But is it realistic in today’s world of constant connectivity?

“The art of being wise is knowing what to overlook.” 

— William James