DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Powerball players in Missouri and Texas have won the nearly $1.8 billion jackpot, overcoming astronomical odds to end the lottery game’s three-month drought without a big winner. The winning numbers were 11, 23, 44, 61, and 62, with the Powerball number being 17. The prize, which was the second-largest U.S. lottery jackpot in history,…… MORE
All Texas truckers must know English, Gov. Abbott orders DPS to enforce after WFAA report
Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered the Texas DPS to begin strictly enforcing English proficiency requirements for all commercial drivers, a week after WFAA report. DALLAS —WFAA – (WBAP/KLIF) – One week after a WFAA investigation revealed that Texas was not enforcing English-language rules for many commercial drivers, Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered the Department of Public Safety…… MORE
Judge reverses Trump administration’s cuts of billions of dollars to Harvard University
BOSTON (AP) — A federal judge in Boston on Wednesday ordered the Trump administration to reverse its cuts of more than $2.6 billion in research funding for Harvard University, delivering a significant victory to the Ivy League school in its battle with the White House. U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs ruled the cuts amounted to illegal retaliation…… MORE
Fashion Designer Giorgio Armani Dies at 91
MILAN (AP) — Giorgio Armani, the iconic Italian designer, has died at 91, his fashion house confirmed. Armani revolutionized Italian ready-to-wear fashion in the late 1970s with his relaxed silhouette. From the executive office to the Hollywood screen, Armani dressed the rich and famous in classic tailored styles, fashioned in super-soft fabrics and muted tones.…… MORE
THC Remains Legal In Texas
(WBAP/KLIF) Austin – Most forms of consumable Hemp Derived products will continue to be legal in Texas as the legislature ends the second special session late Wednesday without any action on the Senate Bill. A last minute effort earlier Wednesday to reach a compromise was not successful. It was not known if Governor Abbott would…… MORE