Financial aid forms are more confusing, standardized testing is a moving target and there's no more affirmative action — this is an unusually chaotic college application season for both students and colleges.
The big picture: These immediate changes are fueling a larger debate about the future of higher education, as some students weigh whether college is even worth it.
Data: World Happiness Report; Chart: Erin Davis/Axios Visuals
Older Americans are among the happiest people in the world, coming in 10th on Gallup's worldwide happiness rankings — the young, meanwhile, rank 62nd, just behind the Dominican Republic.
Why it matters: This all comes down to connecting with others; Americans age 60 and over are less lonely and feel more socially connected than their younger peers.
The Mega Millions jackpot grew to an estimated $1.1 billion Saturday, marking the first time this year that a U.S. lottery prize has entered billion-dollar territory.
Why it matters: The jackpot for the Tuesday, March 26 drawing is now the nation's eighth-largest lottery prize ever.
