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It's Monday, April 20, 2026, and in today’s edition of Rise & Recap, we look at:

• Trump signs order to speed review of psychedelic drugs.

• The citrus-inspired baby name that’s splitting the internet.

• Are your secrets stressing you out?

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Health

Trump Administration’s Pitch For Psychedelic Drugs

President Donald Trump signed an executive order to accelerate research and access to psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine, which remains a Schedule I substance. He said the move would “dramatically accelerate” treatments for severe depression and added, “If these turn out to be as good as people are saying, it’s going to have a tremendous impact.” At the Oval Office event, Trump joked, “Can I have some, please? I’ll take some.” Joe Rogan said he texted Trump about ibogaine and received: “Sounds great. Do you want FDA approval? Let’s do it.”

The Food and Drug Administration will fast-track approvals to weeks and prepare US ibogaine trials. Ibogaine shows promise for PTSD, addiction and depression but carries heart risks and over 30 linked deaths. Other psychedelics like psilocybin, MDMA and LSD remain federally illegal despite ongoing res

US News

Louisiana Man Kills Eight Children In Mass Shooting

In Louisiana’s Shreveport, a man killed eight children, including seven of his own, in a shooting early Sunday around 05:00. Victims, aged roughly one to 14, were found across multiple locations after what officials called a “domestic disturbance”. Two adult women, including Shamar Elkins’ wife, were critically injured, and another child was hospitalized after jumping from a roof while escaping. “We do believe him to be the only individual that fired gunshots,” police said.

After the shootings, Elkins fled in a stolen vehicle; officers pursued him into Bossier Parish and opened fire, killing him. Family members said he was distressed over a divorce and mental health struggles. Mayor Tom Arceneaux called it “maybe the worst tragic situation we’ve ever had”. 

Related Read: Five injured in shooting near University of Iowa campus.

Lifestyle

Can We Not Sit With Our Thoughts Anymore?

We’re increasingly unable to sit quietly with our own thoughts, replacing silence with constant input. Much has been made of screen addiction, but audio now fills that gap, capturing hours of daily attention with far less scrutiny. Americans listen to nearly four hours of audio daily, with podcast use at record highs, according to Edison Research. Constant, on-demand access to music, podcasts and other audio can make listening habitual, driven by rapid dopamine rewards. 

Experts say audio can help concentration by masking distractions, but excessive use may reduce time for reflection and mental processing. Some people report irritability, anxiety or boredom when audio stops, a response linked to overstimulation. Psychologists say the behavior exists on a spectrum and becomes problematic when it affects mood, relationships or the ability to function without constant input..

In the know

DON’T MISS

🕵️‍♂️ FBI Director Kash Patel denies excessive drinking claims, threatens lawsuit over report alleging he is MIA.

🚢 US takes Iran-flagged ship into custody near the Strait of Hormuz as the next peace talks loom. Meanwhile, President Trump’s approval rating hits a new low.

😬 In a possible first, President Trump calls this PR stunt of his “tacky”. Yikes, the backlash must have been something.

⛽ We don’t love this but Energy Secretary Chris Wright has said that gas prices are likely to stay above $3 until next year.

😟 Could your anxiety be fueled by the lack of this nutrient? Tell us what to stock up on.

🏫 Oklahoma high school students just found the sweetest way to honor the principal, who disarmed school intruder after being shot.

🍊 This citrus-inspired baby name might be the latest contention on the internet! 

🤖 Humanoid robot wins Beijing half-marathon, beating human world record time by seven minutes.

🍌 We all hate the goopy, brown mess bananas become but this hack could help them last longer.

☕ Did Starbucks just solve your order indecisiveness? AI has entered the chat.

Health & Wellness

FOR YOUR WELLBEING

🏋️‍♂️ For everyday athletes who want to reach their fitness goals, CoachGPT has come to the rescue. The question is, does it work that well? 

🤫 We'll let you in on a “secret”, keeping one just a little too well might be stressing you out more than you realise.

🍯 Date syrup, honey, and maple syrup — are they actually better for you? Nutrition experts settle the debate over whole-food sugars and whether they are worth the hype.

💸 Increasing numbers of Americans are forgoing health insurance due to rising costs. Here's how some are navigating medical bills without it.

Fashion & Beauty

BEYOND THE MIRROR

🧳 You're probably packing all wrong for your next vacation, and it's the small things giving it away. Here's what to swap out before you zip up that suitcase.

💉 Aesthetic treatments are everywhere on your feed — but are we treating them a little too casually?

👗 An unexpected wardrobe item we're carrying from spring into summer is …. Yes, it actually looks sophisticated.

💄 Are blurred lips in? Gigi Hadid says yes, but to a very specific, vintage-inspired version that feels more effortless than overdone.

Hollywood

THE FAME FRAME

🔥 Weekend 2 of Coachella completely outshone Weekend 1 — Madonna, SZA, Olivia Rodrigo, and Snoop Dogg all showed up, and we got Justin Bieber bringing this singer on stage for ‘One Less Lonely Girl’.

😲 Wait, Cher has a secret granddaughter from son Elijah Blue's past romance? That left her speechless, and she’s not alone. 

🍔 Ice Spice was attacked at McDonald's and clapped back with, “This wouldn’t happen at Wendy’s”. The timing …. couldn’t be any more perfect. 

💞 Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton's (very subtle) PDA photo has the internet swooning over their romance.

👀 A One Direction breakup again? Louis Tomlinson unfollows Zayn Malik on Instagram after reports surface of an alleged fistfight on their docuseries set.

Interactive

WEIGH IN

Insider Trading Allegations Looming Over Trump’s Presidency

Unusual trading spikes have repeatedly appeared just before Donald Trump’s major announcements, especially around oil, stocks, and geopolitical events. In multiple instances, large bets were placed minutes before market-moving statements on war, tariffs, or diplomacy became public. Some analysts say this pattern resembles insider trading, while others argue traders are simply anticipating his moves. Regulators have not confirmed investigations, and proving misconduct remains difficult under existing laws.

“Clarity comes from engagement, not thought.”

— Marie Forleo