Winning numbers drawn for estimated $750 million Powerball jackpot

The winning numbers have been drawn for Saturday’s $750 million Powerball jackpot. They are 6, 23, 25, 34, 51 and a Powerball of 3. It was not immediately announced if any winning jackpot tickets were sold. There has not been a grand prize winner since New Year’s Day, and Saturday’s drawing was the 35th since that date. A single winner Saturday would have the choice of taking a lump sum payment of an estimated $360.8 million before taxes, or going with the $750 million annuity option, Mega Millions said in…

Eye on America: Small business tries four-day work week

Eye on America: Small business tries four-day work week – CBS News Watch CBS News In Louisiana, we learn how a devastating drought has greatly diminished the area’s crawfish supply. Then in Ohio, we tour a small business that’s seeing promising results from a four-day work week model. Watch these stories and more on Eye on America with host Michelle Miller. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Laurent de Brunhoff, “Babar” heir who created global media empire, dies at 98

“Babar” author Laurent de Brunhoff, who revived his father’s popular picture book series about an elephant-king and presided over its rise to a global, multimedia franchise, has died. He was 98. De Brunhoff, a Paris native who moved to the U.S. in the 1980s, died Friday at his home in Key West, Florida, after being in hospice care for two weeks, according to his widow, Phyllis Rose. Just 12 years old when his father, Jean de Brunhoff, died of tuberculosis, Laurent was an adult when he drew upon his own…

Pakistan to mull restoring trade ties with India: FM Dar

Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar interacting with officers of Pakistan High Commission London on March 20, 2024. — X/PakistaninUK Pakistan downgraded trade ties after IIOJK status revoked in 2019. FM Dar condemns threats to family of Donald Lu. Finance Minister Aurangzeb is experienced person: Dar  LONDON: Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has said that Pakistan will consider restoring trade ties with India that remained suspended since August 2019 when Narendra Modi-led government revoked the special status of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). “Pakistani businessmen want trade with India to resume,” the…

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia resolve to work together, further cement bilateral ties

Saudi Arabia’s Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman Al Saud (left) meets President Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr on March 23, 2024. — PID  Zardari for further increasing bilateral cooperation in various fields. Pakistan greatly values its relations with Saudi Arabia, says PM. Both countries should support each other, says Saudi minister. ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia Saturday reiterated their firm resolve to work together and further deepen their bilateral cooperation for the mutual benefit of the two brotherly nations. The development came during a meeting between President Asif Ali…

Lahore CCPO receives Hilal-e-Imtiaz in recognition of services

Lahore Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Bilal Siddique Kamyana has been given the second-highest civilian award, Hilal-e-Imtiaz, in recognition of his public service on the occasion of Pakistan Day on Saturday. Under Kamyana’s command, ratio of crimes in Lahore witnessed a 12% drop during the last five months and major development took place in the arrest of suspects due to his positive approach. The award was conferred upon the Lahore CCPO by President Asif Ali Zardari at a Pakistan Day ceremony held at President House earlier today.  Kamyana belongs to…

President Zardari confers awards on soldiers, officers of Pakistan Armed Forces

President Asif Ali Zardari arrives at Pakistan Day Parade in Islamabad on March 23, 2024. — PID President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday conferred military awards on the officers and soldiers of Pakistan Army, Navy and Air Force, according to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Sunday.  1 Sitara-i-Basalat, 135 Tamgha-i-Basalat, 45 Imtiazi Asnad, 148 COAS Commendation Cards, 23 Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military), 109 Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Military) and 137 Tamgha-i-Imtiaz (Military) were awarded to officers and soldiers, the military’s media wing said. Following soldier conferred with Sitara-i-Basalat: Sepoy Israr…

Baltimore Orioles owner Peter Angelos dies at 94

Peter Angelos, owner of a Baltimore Orioles team that endured long losing stretches and shrewd proprietor of a law firm that won high-profile cases against industry titans, died Saturday. He was 94. Angelos had been ill for several years. His family announced his death in a statement thanking the caregivers “who brought comfort to him in his final years.” BALTIMORE – APRIL 4: Owner Peter Angelos of the Baltimore Orioles watches pregame festivities from the dugout before the Baltimore Orioles defeated the Oakland Athletics 4-0 on opening day, April 4,…

Group of Harvard affiliates visits Pakistan to explore its vibrant culture

Harvard students pose for a photo during visit to a Pakistani city. — Courtesy: Simon J. Levien  A group of 27 Harvard affiliates visited Pakistan to explore the country’s vibrant culture and develop connection with the South Asian nation during their spring break. During their week-long “Pakistan Trek”, the Harvard affiliates attended sporting events and meet prominent current and former government officials, The Harvard Crimson reported. The trip, jointly organised by the Harvard College Pakistani Students Association and the Pakistan Caucus at the Harvard Kennedy School, offered travellers a “unique…

2 Holland America crew members die during “incident” on cruise ship

On board the world’s largest cruise ship On board the world’s largest cruise ship, the Icon of the Seas 06:45 Two crew members on a Holland America cruise ship died during an “incident” in the ship’s engineering space, the cruise line said. The unidentified crew members died Friday while the Florida-based Nieuw Amsterdam was at Half Moon Cay in the Bahamas, Holland America said in a statement. Authorities were notified and the cause of the accident is being investigated, the cruise line said.  “The safety, security and welfare of all…