More than 50 US universities face probe over alleged racial discrimination.
The Education Department's investigation is part of the Trump administration's claim that certain programs marginalize white and Asian American students. At least 45 cases focus on universities' partnerships with The PhD Project, a nonprofit that helps underrepresented students pursue business degrees. The department says these programs allegedly violate Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.
Measles cases reach nearly 300 in Texas and New Mexico.
The measles outbreak in Texas has infected 259 people, while the outbreak in New Mexico has infected 35. Two unvaccinated individuals—a 6-year-old and an adult—succumbed to complications related to the disease. Relatedly, the number of measles cases in 2025, from both active outbreaks and across other jurisdictions, is now the highest since 2019 at 301 confirmed cases. See CDC data here.
Former reality TV star Jessie Holmes wins longest-ever Iditarod.
The former reality TV personality from "Life Below Zero" won the longest Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race ever, which spanned 1,129 miles due to route changes caused by lack of snow. Holmes finished the race in 10 days, 14 hours, 55 minutes, and 41 seconds, marking his first Iditarod victory after multiple top 10 finishes.
US consumer sentiment index slumps to lowest level since 2022.
The consumer sentiment index for March dropped to 57.9, marking a 10.5% decline from February and the lowest reading since 2022. Concerns over inflation and economic uncertainty contributed to the drop. On a year-over-year basis, the index is down 27%. Learn more about consumer sentiment and how it's calculated here.
Gene Hackman estate asks court to block release of autopsy records.
The actor's estate is seeking a court order to prevent the public release of photographs, videos, and police body-camera footage related to the deaths of Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, citing the family's right to privacy and the potentially distressing nature of the images. The couple were found deceased at their New Mexico home last month (see previous write-up).
USPS to shed 10,000 jobs next month as part of deal with DOGE.
The United States Postal Service will lay off 10,000 people over the next month through a voluntary early retirement program and find ways to cut billions of dollars from its budget. The move is part of an agreement that seeks assistance from the Department of Government Efficiency.
SOURCE: 1440 NEWS
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