SUMMARY: The Trump administration has denied visas to Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas and is considering imposing travel restrictions on delegations from Iran, Sudan, Zimbabwe, and Brazil for the upcoming UN General Assembly. Iran’s diplomats may face bans on shopping at wholesale clubs like Costco without State Department approval to limit their ability to send goods to economically isolated Iran. Brazil’s delegation might also face restrictions, amid tensions over President Lula da Silva’s legal actions against former President Bolsonaro, a Trump ally. Meanwhile, Syria has received eased travel restrictions to foster diplomatic ties. Specific Sudan and Zimbabwe restrictions remain unclear.

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SUMMARY: A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on March 28, collapsing a 10-story building in Mandalay and killing over 3,800 people. Thae Mama Swe, a 47-year-old seamstress, mourns her son, still missing in the rubble. The disaster occurred amid ongoing civil war between the military junta and pro-democracy forces, hindering aid delivery and reconstruction. Despite a declared ceasefire, fighting continues, causing further delays. Infrastructure damage, Western sanctions, and budget cuts exacerbate recovery efforts. In Naypyitaw, crews race to rebuild parliament ahead of December elections contested by opposition groups. Myanmar seeks international help to build earthquake-resistant structures and aid long-term resilience.

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SUMMARY: The Powerball jackpot has soared to $1.4 billion, marking the fourth largest drawing ever. A local Tampa Bay store, known for selling a winning $50 million ticket in 2013, is hopeful history will repeat itself. The store experiences a surge in customers and ticket sales whenever jackpots climb high. Although the 2013 winning ticket went unclaimed, the staff remain optimistic about selling another winning ticket. If the jackpot-winning ticket is sold there, the retailer could earn up to $100,000. Excitement and anticipation are high as players eagerly await Wednesday night’s drawing.

With the Powerball jackpot climbing to $1.4 billion, a Carrollwood convenience store known for past lottery wins is seeing a surge in hopeful customers.

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