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It's Friday, April 3, 2026, and in today’s edition of Rise & Recap, we look at:
President Trump fires Attorney General Pam Bondi.
“Plastic bag theory” explains why chill boyfriends might be the worst!
Put those embarrassing gmail addresses to rest.
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US News
Trump Fires Bondi, But Epstein Subpoena Looms
President Donald Trump fired Attorney General Pam Bondi on Thursday after months of frustration over her handling of the Epstein files. In a social media post, Trump said, “We love Pam, and she will be transitioning to a much needed and important new job in the private sector.” He added that Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche will serve as acting attorney general. Who is Todd Blanche?
Bondi had been in the role for 14 months. Her tenure included scrutiny from Congress over the Epstein investigation and a subpoena request for her testimony. Responding to the news, Bondi said, “Leading President Trump’s historic and highly successful efforts to make America safer and more secure has been the honor of a lifetime, and easily the most consequential first year of the Department of Justice in American history.” She added that she would be moving into a private-sector role.
Space
To The Moon…
The four astronauts of Artemis II spoke from space on day two of their mission around the Moon, on one of NASA’s first crewed lunar flyby in more than 50 years. Commander Reid Wiseman said, “You can see the entire globe from pole to pole… It was the most spectacular moment.” Watch.
The crew — Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen — completed a key engine burn sending Orion toward the Moon. The 10-day mission will travel about 252,799 miles from Earth, surpassing the Apollo 13 record, but will not land on the Moon.
CNBC says investors have "nowhere to hide." But one exclusive platform just posted a 22.9% net return. Here's how to get in.
Despite an exciting bull run, gold fell 25% from its January peak.
Bloomberg's Marcus Ashworth said it this week: "No more reliable safe havens."
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World
Hegseth Fires Army Chief; US Hits Iran’s Civilian Infrastructure
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fired Army chief Gen. Randy George, who had led the service since 2023. Officials said the move followed ongoing internal tensions and leadership disputes. At the same time, Donald Trump’s approval rating has dropped to 35% since US strikes on Iran, according to YouGov and The Economist polling.
As the conflict disrupts global oil flows, Iran and Oman are drafting a protocol to coordinate and supervise tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, which has seen major disruption during the war. Meanwhile, US forces struck the B-1 bridge in Karaj twice — marking the first attack on major civilian infrastructure. After the attack, Trump posted, “The biggest bridge in Iran comes tumbling down… Much more to follow.”
In the know
DON’T MISS
🏛️ DHS shutdown drags on as Congress stalls on funding deal. With no clear end, President Trump takes matters into his own hands.
🧪 CDC pauses testing for rabies and few other infectious diseases striking detection gap concerns.
🛒 That “add to cart” total? Amazon’s new fuel surcharge could nudge it up.
📧 Bye-bye, angelsamantha22! Google is finally allowing users to change their gmail addresses.
🏗️ Trump’s White House ballroom gets final approval despite a judge's order halting construction without Congress approval. But, what’s with the “massive” bunker beneath it!
🤔 Is having a chill boyfriend actually the worst? “Plastic bag theory” might be able to explain.
👶 Parents are shouting this girl name to stop tantrums and apparently, it works wonders!
🦖 Dino nuggets, sold at Walmart, recalled over unsafe lead levels.
🌎 US lifts sanctions on Venezuela’s acting president in bid to ease ties between both countries.
🏢 Does walking into work trigger instant headaches, sneezing, or brain fog (one that magically vanishes once you leave)? Well, the devil is nearer than you think.
Health & Wellness
FOR YOUR WELLBEING
🧠 Bad news: You don’t recover from a stressful event once your heart stops pounding. It takes this long for your brain to get out of survival mode.
🚫 Millennials and Gen Z are drinking less than ever, but what fills the void isn’t as safe as it’s touted to be.
🥜 5 foods that are rich in healthy fats — and aren’t avocado? Maybe it’s time to branch out!
❤️ Heart-healthy eating isn't all kale and cardboard. Dare we say, it’s a tropical vacation?
Fashion & Beauty
BEYOND THE MIRROR
🧥 Winter packed away too soon? Same. But honestly, these easy, breezy early summer outfits feel worth the risk.
🌸 What if your scent changed as often as your outfit? That’s exactly the idea behind this layered fragrance shift. This approach turns your perfume into something far more personal and playful.
🔥 Boyfriend jeans are back, but softer, sharper, and way more intentional — proof that relaxed dressing just got an upgrade. Here’s the best ways to style them.
🌈 From bold colors to quirky textures, the “art class” aesthetic is turning getting dressed into something far more expressive again.
Hollywood
THE FAME FRAME
⚖️ Judge dismisses Blake Lively’s sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni. The actress and Baldoni’s team react.
💍 Taylor Swift’s likely to have multiple bachelorette parties ahead of the weeding!
🌵 No need to leave the desert yet: ‘Euphoria’ is screening under Coachella’s night sky.
⏰ Ryan Gosling exits Oscar-winner ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ follow-up film due to scheduling conflicts.
💙 Zendaya wearsher “something blue” for ‘The Drama’ premiere.
Interactive
WEIGH IN
Offices are meant to boost productivity but what if they’re quietly making people sick? From headaches and brain fog to nausea and rashes, “sick building syndrome” is pushing some employees out of workplaces altogether. Women, in particular, report higher sensitivity, though causes remain unclear. With return-to-office pressures rising, the question isn’t just about where we work—but whether those spaces are actually safe, comfortable, and built for everyone.
What do you think? |
“A good half of the art of living is resilience.”
— Alain de Botton
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