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It's Monday, November 3, and in today’s edition of Rise & Recap, we look at:

• Trump says ICE is not doing enough. 

• Hormones are becoming a wellness obsession. 

• Jennifer Aniston confirms relationship with Jim Curtis.

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SPILL THE NEWS

US News

Trump Says ICE Isn’t Doing Enough

President Donald Trump returned to 60 Minutes one year after suing CBS — and the conversation was anything but dull. The 90-minute interview, only partly aired, saw Trump clash with anchor Norah O’Donnell on immigration, the economy, and US foreign policy. Here’s all that happened. Asked whether immigration raids had gone too far, he replied, “I think they haven’t gone far enough… you have to get the people out.” When pressed about rising living costs, he deflected blame to Joe Biden, while promising to “fix healthcare”, a pledge O’Donnell noted he’s made since 2015. Read the full transcript of the interview.

The president also weighed in on Venezuela, saying war was unlikely but warning that Nicolás Maduro’s “days are numbered”. On nuclear testing, he raised alarms by declaring, “We’re going to test nuclear weapons like other countries do.” Trump used the sit-down to praise CBS’s new leadership, saying, “Larry Ellison is great… They’re going to revitalize CBS.”

The interview comes months after CBS’s parent company, Paramount, settled Trump’s lawsuit for $16 million — a move critics like Stephen Colbert called “a big fat bribe.” Despite mixed reactions, O’Donnell’s sharp questions and Trump’s unfiltered answers made clear that the president remains both media-savvy and media-dependent.

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Transport

Air Travel Becomes A Hassle Amid Shutdown

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned that the government shutdown is bringing US air travel to a breaking point. Nearly half of major air traffic control centers are understaffed, with exhausted controllers working unpaid overtime or taking second jobs to make ends meet. Ground stops and flight delays snarled airports from Newark to Austin, and the FAA reported thousands of delays nationwide. “We’ll delay, we’ll cancel any flight needed to keep people safe,” Duffy said to ABC, adding that risk increases when one controller must do two jobs. Could a ‘misery map’ help?

The shutdown, now a month old, could soon be the longest in US history. Duffy and airline executives have urged Congress to pass a clean funding bill, warning that a prolonged lapse threatens both safety and the economy. United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said the crisis is “putting stress on the entire economy”. Vice President JD Vance echoed those fears, cautioning that Thanksgiving travel could be “a disaster”.

Meanwhile, polls show most Americans blame President Donald Trump and Republicans for the shutdown but frustration with both parties is mounting as paychecks stop, flights stall, and the skies grow increasingly chaotic.

US News

Trump Threatens Military Action Against Nigeria

President Donald Trump has threatened military action against Islamist militants in Nigeria, warning that the US could go in “guns-a-blazing” if the Nigerian government fails to stop what he called the “killing of Christians.” In a Truth Social post, Trump said he had ordered the Pentagon to prepare for “possible action” and would immediately cut all US aid to the country. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed that the Department of War was “preparing for action.” Here’s everything we know.

Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu rejected Trump’s claim that Nigeria is religiously intolerant, saying the country “safeguards freedom of religion for all Nigerians”. Officials noted that the violence often stems from land and ethnic conflicts, and data shows more Muslims than Christians have been killed in recent years. He also asked for US help?

The threat follows growing right-wing claims in the US of a “Christian genocide” in Nigeria, amplified by politicians like Ted Cruz and media figures including Bill Maher. Nigerian officials, however, call the genocide narrative misleading and warn against foreign interference. While Tinubu’s government said it would “welcome assistance” in fighting militants, it stressed that any cooperation must respect Nigeria’s sovereignty. Trump’s post has sparked alarm in Nigeria, with many urging diplomacy over military action.

In the know

DON’T MISS

⚖️ Judge orders Trump administration to cover unpaid SNAP food benefits.

🥩 It’s become the dietary touchstone of America, but did we lose the plot on protein?

🚆 Multiple people stabbed on moving UK train, police arrest suspect.

🚽 Trump just redid the Lincoln bathroom and added his favorite accessory to it.

🌕 The moon is the closest it’ll ever be in 2025, and it’s beautiful.

🖼️ For real, did petty criminals carry out the Louvre heist?

🏰 Prince Andrew might’ve been evicted but his new home is nothing short of a palace!

🙅‍♀️ JD Vance and Erika Kirk’s warm hug has gone viral for all the wrong reasons.

🧘 With social media taking over our lives, logging off is the new luxury.

🇸🇩 Bloody sands, visible from space, expose the slaughter of thousands in Sudan.

Health & Wellness

FOR YOUR WELLBEING

🤖 Consulting with “Dr.” ChatGPT regularly? Well, experts share smart ways to use AI for health advice safely without risking wrong or harmful advice.

📵 Phone glued to your hand? This small “Brick” is quietly helping people disconnect and rediscover real life.

🧬 Hormones have become a wellness obsession. Women are ditching the pill and chasing “hormone balance” through tests, tonics, and TikTok — but doctors aren’t sold.

🌫️ For real, the air we breathe has a real impact on your brain. New research links dirty air to dementia — and the findings are more unsettling than you think.

Fashion & Beauty

BEYOND THE MIRROR

👖 Tights aren’t just cold-weather gear anymore — this season they’re the statement, with vibrant hues and prints leading the charge.

💇‍♀️ Is this millennial hairstyle really in? Taylor Swift thinks so. But, wait, do we even remember how to do it!

💚 Olive green is having its moment: luxe, versatile and making runway waves far beyond utilitarian basics.

💅 Say hello to chiffon nails: the frosted, fabric-inspired manicure twist every beauty editor is quietly craving.

Hollywood

THE FAME FRAME

👻 Julia Fox defends herself after backlash over bloody Jackie Kennedy costume. See best celebrity costumes of 2025.

🥰 Jennifer Aniston shares cozy photo with boyfriend, and we love the caption!

😂 ‘Saturday Night Live!’ mocks NYC mayoral race with hilarious chaos.

⛓️ Sean “Diddy” Combs seen smiling with inmates in new prison photos.

💬 In this new interview, does Jennifer Lawrence regret everything she’s ever done or said?

Interactive

WEIGH IN

Layoffs might be sweeping through industries, but Gen Z isn’t budging on boundaries. Many young professionals say long hours and blind loyalty no longer pay off and they’re not afraid to clock out at 5 or skip a Sunday-night scaries meltdown. With a focus on balance, hobbies, and self-preservation, Gen Z’s attitude marks a generational shift from “live to work” to “work to live”.

“It’s not the load that breaks you down, it’s the way you carry it.” 

— Lena Horne