Good Morning! It's Tuesday, April 15, and in today’s edition of Rise & Recap, we look at:

• Trump meets El Salvador President.

• Are we all living beyond our means?

• AI that talks to Dolphins!

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Trump, El Salvador President Meet At White House

El Salvador President Nayib Bukele visited President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday, following an incident where the Trump administration mistakenly deported Maryland resident Kilmar Abrego Garcia to El Salvador due to an "administrative error". (Watch key moments)

In the meeting, Bukele stated that he could not release Garcia from the country's mega-prison. He said, “I don't have the power to return him to the United States. How could I smuggle a terrorist into the United States?” Further, he reiterated claims of the Trump administration calling Garcia a “terrorist” gang member. In the meantime, lawmakers were pushing to meet Bukele as a broader effort to seek Garcia’s return. 

Bukele, who calls himself the "world's coolest dictator", has become a crucial ally in Trump’s contentious deportation efforts. During the meeting, Trump also said that he asked Bukele if El Salvador could build more prisons to house as many American criminals as possible, including U.S. citizens, praising the facilities as "great".

11 Minutes in Space for All-Female Flight

Six women, including journalist Gayle King and pop star Katy Perry, launched into space on Monday aboard a Blue Origin rocket, marking the company's first all-female crew. Meet the crew that made history.

According to Blue Origin, the entire trip lasted 10 minutes and 21 seconds. The crew soared nearly 66 miles above Earth, crossing the Kármán Line — the widely recognized boundary between the atmosphere and outer space — before making a smooth landing in the West Texas desert. 

It’s the first time since Soviet cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova’s historic 1963 solo flight that an all-women team has made such a journey. This mission marks Blue Origin’s 11th flight since its debut in 2021, with 52 people flown into space so far.

Harvard Puts its Foot Down

After weeks of expressing a willingness to collaborate with the Donald Trump administration on addressing antisemitism, Harvard University President Alan Garber stepped forward Monday as the most prominent critic of the government's push to reform elite U.S. colleges.

Garber wrote on Harvard’s website, “It makes clear that the intention is not to work with us to address antisemitism in a cooperative and constructive manner. Although some of the demands outlined by the government are aimed at combating antisemitism, the majority represent direct governmental regulation of the ‘intellectual conditions’ at Harvard.” Is it learning from Columbia’s mistake?

The response was immediate: President Trump’s administration announced it would freeze $2.2 billion in multi-year grants and $60 million in contracts allocated to Harvard University.

Is the decision ‘of Momentous Significance’?

A Quick Recap

🚁 After a tragic crash over the Hudson River killed six, the FAA shuts down New York Helicopter Tours.

💳 Maxed-out cards, pricey smoothies, and peer pressure — why are ​Millennials and Gen Z living beyond their means?

🧾 Missed the Tax Day deadline? File for an extension by submitting IRS Form 4868 to avoid penalties.

🛑 Columbia activist detained during citizenship appointment; judge blocks deportation.

👩‍👧‍👦 Moms are exhausted, not from lack of sleep, but from carrying the invisible load of parenting.​

💰 The 'Silicon Six' dodge nearly $278 billion in U.S. taxes.

🤖 Teachers fear AI’s impact on students’ work but are embracing it for grading and lesson plans. Is that education's new normal?

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 More young adults are joining family businesses, trading the corporate grind for Mom and Dad’s office.

🚢 New tech reveals Titanic's final moments, sheds light on its tragic end.

🐬 Did Google just crack the code to talk to dolphins?

She’s Got Game

🏀 The 2025 WNBA Draft brought major drama — Dallas Wings snagged Rickea Jackson and Jacy Sheldon, Angel Reese went to Chicago, and some teams definitely missed the memo.

⚽ With hopes of Women's Champions League qualification on the line and no major trophies yet, what’s behind Manchester City's struggles this season?

The Style Edit

👗 Polka dots are spring’s main character again, popping up on dresses, tops, and heels. Bold, playful, and charmin, they’re proof that fashion doesn’t always have to take itself seriously.

👟 Louis Vuitton throws a star-studded bash in Santa Monica to unveil its latest sneaker drop — the Sneakerina, where ballet meets street style in serious fashion flair.

The Fame Frame

💃 Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet seen dancing and kissing at Coachella during Charli XCX's set.

🌸 Billie Eilish once wished for a 'flowery' name like Lavender but now fully embraces her unique identity.

🚀 Katy Perry sings 'What a Wonderful World' in space during Blue Origin's all-female flight.

🧛‍♂️ ‘The Vampire Diaries’ co-stars confirm their romance with a kiss at a fan convention in Mystic Falls.

📱 Cardi B's twerking at Revolve Festival goes viral, sparking mixed reactions online.

Weigh In

"The measure of a society is how it treats its most vulnerable members."

— Mahatma Gandhi