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It's Thursday, July 31, and in today’s edition of Rise & Recap, we look at: 

• Trade deadline nears as countries scramble to strike deals.

• We know Ozempic Face, now there’s cosmetic surgery boom

• What to know before buying weighted vests.

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SPILL THE NEWS

Trump Ramps Up Trade Pressure As Deadline Nears

President Donald Trump’s trade policy took center stage this week as the U.S. rolled out a flurry of new tariffs and agreements with key global partners ahead of the August 1 deadline. Separately, Trump ended the long-standing tariff exemption for low-value imports, effective August 29. How Trump’s tariffs are going to affect your groceries?

The most concrete deal came with Pakistan, where both countries agreed to reduce so-called “reciprocal tariffs,” particularly on Pakistani exports. Trump confirmed they will “work together on developing their massive oil reserves,” with a U.S. firm soon to be selected. 

Talks with India, however, remain tense. After threatening a 25% tariff and a penalty over India’s purchases of Russian energy and weapons, Trump later hinted negotiations could still yield a compromise, “They’re willing to cut [tariffs] very substantially.” South Korea, meanwhile, is negotiating to “buy down” its tariff rate. Trump also announced deals with Thailand and Cambodia, while Brazil and Bangladesh will face steep new duties — 50% and 35% respectively.

We Know ‘Ozempic Face’, Now It’s Driving Cosmetic Surgery Boom

Aesthetic surgeons are seeing a rise in patients seeking cosmetic fixes for an unintended side effect of rapid weight loss from drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy: facial volume loss, now dubbed “Ozempic face”. “Although they felt much better losing weight, in some ways they felt they looked older,” said Dr. Paul Jarrod Frank, who coined the term after seeing a “dramatic spike” in patients concerned about sagging skin and hollow features. The culprit: loss of subcutaneous fat that once kept faces plump.

While semaglutide medications like Ozempic are FDA-approved for diabetes, many use them off-label for weight loss. A KFF survey found about 1 in 8 U.S. adults have tried a GLP-1 drug — 40% for weight loss alone. Frank says surgical fixes are often needed: “You can only refill a deflated balloon so much.” Experts warn patients to be prepared for how weight loss will change their appearance — and possibly require more than diet and exercise to manage.

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons found 2 in 5 GLP-1 users are considering cosmetic surgery. Facelifts increased 8% from 2022 to 2023, and use of dermal fillers has doubled since Ozempic’s debut. “It looked like I had melted,” said Kimberly Bongiorno, a Wegovy user who underwent a facelift. Now, she says, “People think I’m in my 40s.”

Hearing Of Deadly Army Helicopter–Jet Crash Over D.C. Begins

The January 29 midair collision between a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines regional jet near Reagan National Airport, which killed 67 people, was likely caused by a mix of faulty altitude readings and ignored safety warnings, according to federal investigators.

During a public hearing this week, National Transportation Safety Board Chair Jennifer Homendy sharply criticized the Federal Aviation Administration for failing to act on repeated warnings from air traffic controllers. “Every sign was there that there was a safety risk, and the tower was telling you... Fix it. Do better,” she said. Investigators revealed that the Army helicopter, flying a nighttime training mission with experienced pilots using night vision goggles, was above its 200-foot altitude limit — reaching 278 feet — when it collided with the jet. Black Hawk test flights after the crash showed altitude discrepancies of 80–130 feet due to faulty sensors.

Meanwhile, staffing issues plagued the Reagan control tower, with a single controller unusually managing both air and helicopter traffic that night. Critics say the FAA rejected efforts to reroute helicopter paths in 2022, calling them “too political”. The FAA has since suspended similar military helicopter flights near Washington, but broader reforms remain uncertain.

IN GOOD HEALTH

🥑 What's on your plate could shape your heart’s future. From avocados to tofu, these dietitian-approved foods support heart health, lower cholesterol, and reduce inflammation. 

🏃‍♂️ Don’t just run—train smarter. Skip the setbacks with this full-body strength routine designed to keep runners healthy, fast, and firing on all cylinders.

🛌 Going to bed at inconsistent hours might be quietly wrecking your heart. A new study links erratic sleep schedules to early markers of artery disease.

🌊 Turns out, there’s real science behind why we feel better by the water. How do blue spaces reset your mind, body, and spirit — wherever you live.

IN STYLE, IN BEAUTY

☀️ Most people think they’re sunscreen pros — but miss the basics. Take this fun, myth-busting quiz to see if your sunscreen game is as strong as you think.

🍂 Summer’s winding down, but fall isn’t here yet. These transitional pieces are ideal for the in-between wardrobe shuffle.

🧖‍♀️ Kim Kardashian just launched shapewear — for your face. It’s weird, sold out, and somehow maybe effective? Welcome to the future of beauty confusion.

👟 Meet the “sneakerina”: ballerina‑style flats with athletic soles and ribbon ties. Feminine, sporty, easy to style—worn by celebs, and already trending hard in 2025.

THE FAME FRAME

🧑‍⚖️ Trump may consider pardoning Sean “Diddy” Combs before sentencing.

💘 Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson confirmed dating. 

🍟 Khloé Kardashian admits she loves junk food despite her workout routine.

🎥 Warner Bros Discovery roughly cuts 10% of film studio staff.

🎭 Hollywood spills plastic surgery secrets, yet breast work stays unspoken.

DON’T MISS

🎥 Watch: Russian surgeons secure patient procedure during powerful earthquake.

🏋️‍♂️ What you should know before buying weighted vests!

🏡 New study reveals America’s safest suburbs based on crime data.

📱 TikTok turns to users to help flag and fight misinformation.

🛰️ Department of Defense to keep key hurricane-monitoring data publicly available.

📈 U.S. economy grew 3% in Q2 2025, despite tariff risks.

🧬 World Athletics now requires gene test to verify female category.

🥤 US energy drink recalled after cans accidentally filled with vodka.

🙅‍♀️ Kamala Harris won’t run for California governor.

🌍 US allies back Palestinian state, splitting with Trump on Gaza. 

WEIGH IN

“We are not what we know but what we are willing to learn.”

— Mary Catherine Bateson