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29.03.2025

Myanmar Quake Death Toll Rises While Columbia President Falls

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This page is an archive of main headlines from the US for 29.03.2025.

It displays 147 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

29.03.2025 โ‡ข Myanmar Quake Death Toll Rises While Columbia President Falls
โŒจThe Myanmar earthquake death toll rose dramatically throughout the day, starting at nearly 700 in early reports and exceeding 1,600 by afternoon. The tragedy intersected with US foreign policy events as Trump announced assistance while tensions with Denmark escalated following Vance's controversial Greenland visit, with Danish officials explicitly criticizing the administration's "tone."

Columbia University's interim president resigned after accepting Trump administration demands regarding federal funding, continuing the education sector upheaval that began with agency dismantling earlier in March. The FDA's top vaccine official was forced out, sharply criticizing RFK Jr. for "misinformation and lies," furthering the health department reshaping reported on March 27.

The Signal chat controversy persisted as Trump reportedly considered firing National Security Adviser Michael Waltz, while anti-Tesla protests occurred worldwide, targeting Musk's expanding influence. Trump's impending tariff implementation continued generating headlines as the April 2 deadline approached.
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00:30 (04:30)โ‡ขMyanmar Earthquake Death Toll Nears 700

โŒจThe newspapers report on a devastating earthquake in Myanmar with a death toll approaching 700, with USGS estimating it could exceed 10,000 (CNN, AP). In domestic news, Wisconsin's Attorney General is suing to block Elon Musk's offer to pay voters $1 million, which critics call an election bribe (Common Dreams, Vox). Columbia University replaced its president shortly after accepting Trump administration demands regarding federal funding (Boston Globe, NY Post). Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces scrutiny for including his wife in sensitive meetings (Newsweek, HuffPost), while the FDA's top vaccine expert resigned after being given an ultimatum, criticizing RFK Jr. (Daily Beast).
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07:42 (11:42)โ‡ขMyanmar Earthquake Death Toll Surpasses 1,000

โŒจThe newspapers report on a devastating earthquake in Myanmar with the death toll now exceeding 1,000 (CNN, AP, Epoch Times). Several countries are deploying rescue teams, though efforts are hampered by heavy machinery shortages (CNN). In domestic news, FDA's top vaccine scientist, Dr. Peter Marks, was forced to resign, sharply criticizing RFK Jr. for "misinformation and lies" (NPR, Washington Post). Other headlines highlight Trump's legal setbacks, with courts blocking his "retribution campaign" against law firms (NYTimes), and concerns about his voter file executive order (NBC). A near-collision between a Delta plane and Air Force jet at a DC airport raises safety concerns (NY Post).
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10:39 (14:39)โ‡ขTariff Showdown Looms As Britain Seeks Trump Deal

โŒจThe newspapers report on a deadly earthquake in Myanmar with over 1,600 fatalities (CBS, CNN). In domestic news, Trump-related headlines dominate, with focus on his tariff policies as Britain seeks a post-Brexit trade deal to avoid tariffs (Breitbart, Washington Post). Columbia University's president was replaced amid Trump's threats to university funding (Boston Globe). Defense Secretary Hegseth faces scrutiny for his wife attending sensitive military meetings (Daily Beast, HuffPost), while South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem is criticized for taxpayer-funded campaign travel (AP News). California wildfires have highlighted failed evacuation plans, with 17 elderly and disabled residents dying in Altadena (LA Times).
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12:57 (16:57)โ‡ขDanish Minister Rebukes Trump Over Greenland

โŒจThe newspapers report on tensions surrounding Greenland, with Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lรธkke Rasmussen scolding the Trump administration following Vice President Vance's visit (CBS, HuffPost, ABC News, Newsweek). Immigration enforcement continues to draw attention, with reports of a Tufts PhD student being detained without charges and transported 1,500 miles (CNN), and private groups using facial recognition to identify student protesters for possible deportation (AP News). Economic news focuses on Trump's impending new tariffs set for April 2 (USA Today, Washington Post), which have already "shaken markets and started a trade war." Anti-Musk protests are planned at Tesla locations worldwide this weekend (NPR), while his political influence is scrutinized in Wisconsin (Mother Jones, Common Dreams).
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Elite institutions of higher education tend to grab most headlines. But non-elite public colleges have dealt with relentless austerity for decades โ€” which is why Illinois State University faculty just voted to authorize a strike.
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16:15 (20:15)โ‡ขDanish Officials Rebuke Vance Over Greenland

โŒจThe newspapers report on diplomatic tensions as Danish officials rebuke Vice President Vance after his Greenland visit (CBS, The Epoch Times, Newsweek, ABC). Trump administration faces scrutiny with National Security Adviser Waltz potentially being fired over a Signal leak (NYTimes) and reports of Trump's golf costs reaching $26 million (HuffPost). Domestic news includes FDA's top vaccine official resigning over Kennedy's "misinformation" (Boston Globe), falling egg prices (Breitbart), and Trump's monument restoration order (NPR). Anti-Tesla protests are occurring at dealerships nationwide (Fox News, The Atlantic).
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On the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, socialist Dean Preston championed policies that tackled the gross inequality Silicon Valley brought to the city. Thatโ€™s why he was targeted by tech capitalists like Garry Tan and Elon Musk last year.
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Jon Kahn โ€” Breitbart Newsโ€™s COO and the chart-topping songwriter behind the Trump-inspired song โ€œFighterโ€ โ€” says his recent journey into faith, explored in his latest single โ€œFingerprints,โ€ has made him further aware of โ€œthe leftโ€™s attempt to toxify religionโ€
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19:53 (23:53)โ‡ขTrump Administration Renews Greenland Interest

โŒจThe newspapers report on Trump administration's interest in Greenland acquisition (ABC News), though experts note few realistic options exist. Universities face pressure with Harvard and Yale removing employees (Boston Globe) and FCC investigating Disney's DEI practices (NPR). Trump's election-related executive order is creating uncertainty for officials before the 2026 midterms (AP News). Elon Musk sold social media platform X to his AI company xAI in a $33 billion deal (OANN). Healthcare concerns include potential HIV prevention funding cuts in Southern California (LA Times) and Trump's statement that he "couldn't care less" if automakers raise prices due to tariffs (NBC News).
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Jon Kahn โ€” Breitbart Newsโ€™s COO and the chart-topping songwriter behind the Trump-inspired song โ€œFighterโ€ โ€” says his recent journey into faith, explored in his latest single โ€œFingerprints,โ€ has made him further aware of โ€œthe leftโ€™s attempt to toxify religionโ€
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23:57 (03:57)โ‡ขWisconsin Supreme Court Race Takes Center Stage

โŒจThe newspapers report on Trump's comments that he "couldn't care less" if car prices rise due to tariffs (ABC News, HuffPost). The Wisconsin Supreme Court election on Tuesday is highlighted as the "most important race of 2025" with Trump backing candidate Brad Schimel (Breitbart, Mother Jones). International news focuses on Gaza ceasefire negotiations, with Hamas agreeing to a proposal while Israel offers a counterproposal (CBS). The Trump administration continues making personnel changes, with reports of the White House ordering the firing of an L.A. prosecutor pursuing charges against a Trump supporter (LA Times) and Education Department layoffs (USA Today, Daily Beast). Anti-Musk protests are occurring at Tesla locations nationwide (NPR, Common Dreams).