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What’s on tap: 

• China claps back with more tariffs

• Tony Robbins aims to feed 100 billion

• Best US restaurants

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Today’s Big Story

Measles on the Rise

The US has recorded 712 measles cases across 24 states, marking the highest number since 2019 when 1,274 cases were reported.

• Cases jumped 105 in just one week, and CDC officials note this is likely an undercount due to reporting delays.

• Western Texas is the epicenter with 541 cases, including two confirmed deaths in unvaccinated school-aged children with no otherwise health issues. A third death in New Mexico is under investigation. The CDC says 11% of measles patients have been hospitalized, the majority of whom are under 19.

• Most of the cases are isolated in rural communities but Health officials are concerned about potential rapid spread if the infections begin to pop up in urban areas.

• About 97% of cases nationwide are in unvaccinated people or those with unknown vaccination status. Only 1% had received one MMR dose and 2% had the recommended two doses.

• The US declared measles eliminated in 2000 thanks to widespread vaccination, but recent declining immunization rates threaten the status. If an outbreak persists for over a year, America could lose its measles elimination designation.

Saturday’s Quick Hits

• An immigration judge ruled Columbia student activist Mahmoud Khalil can be deported as a national security risk for participating in pro-Palestinian protests. The judge found government claims about "serious foreign policy consequences" sufficient for removal. Khalil's lawyers will continue fighting, with an April 23 deadline to seek a waiver. (More)

• The Western Michigan Broncos and Boston University Terriers face off today at 7:30 p.m. ET for the men's college ice hockey national championship. Western Michigan will make its first-ever title appearance after beating defending champion Denver in double overtime. Boston University, a powerhouse with 25 Frozen Four appearances, is eyeing its first title since 2009. (More)

• Judge Paula Xinis called it "extremely troubling" that a federal lawyer couldn't explain what steps the Trump administration has taken to return mistakenly deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia from El Salvador. Despite a Supreme Court ruling ordering his return, government attorneys couldn't confirm his location, admitting they believe he remains in El Salvador. (More)

• The FDA approved Blujepa (gepotidacin), the first new UTI antibiotic in 30 years. It fights E. coli—the main cause of uncomplicated UTIs in women—by blocking two enzymes the bacteria need to copy their DNA. This stops the bacteria from multiplying. UTIs affect up to 60% of women, especially post-menopausal women with lower estrogen levels. (More)

• China raised tariffs on US goods to 125% Friday, responding to Trump's tariffs that now total 145%. China's Finance Ministry warns higher US tariffs will make "no economic sense" and become "a joke in world economy history," claiming the Chinese market for American products is effectively closed under current rates. (More)

• A dormant supermassive black hole 300 million light-years away recently produced record-breaking X-ray blasts. First detected in 2019, this cosmic giant named "Ansky" began regular eruptions by February 2024, offering astronomers the rare chance to monitor a feeding black hole's eruptions in real time. (More)

Weekly Dose of Positive

• Paris Hilton's nonprofit gave $25,000 grants to 50 women-owned small businesses affected by the Eaton Fire. The fire zone contained over 1,800 businesses employing 9,600 workers and generating $1.4 billion in annual sales. (More)

• An MIT grad and ex-linebacker is designing safer football helmets with impressive results. His company's Apache helmet line topped Virginia Tech's safety rankings as the highest-performing helmet ever tested. (More)

• In 2016, India gave Sri Lanka 88 ambulances, enabling their first national emergency service. Ten years later, these vehicles and subsequent additions have provided critical care to 1.5 million Sri Lankans during emergencies. (More)

• Tony Robbins recently hit one billion meals donated in the US through his Feeding America initiative. Now he's tackling global hunger with his 100 Billion Meals Challenge and already has commitments for 30 billion meals worldwide. (More)

Extra Credit

🐻‍❄️ Incredible wildlife photos from the frozen Arctic.

🏙️ Ranking the wealthiest cities in the world in 2025.

🍽️ …and 15 of the best US restaurants to try.

🥚 How to cook the perfect hardboiled egg, according to science.