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DES MOINES, Iowa — Two lucky tickets sold in Indiana and Kansas matched all six numbers in Wednesday night’s Powerball drawing to split a $143 million jackpot, while dozens of other players across the country became instant millionaires with $1 million and $2 million prizes in one of the luckiest drawings in recent memory.

The winning numbers drawn Wednesday, April 29, were 3, 19, 35, 51 and 67, with a Powerball of 15. The Power Play multiplier was 2x, boosting secondary prizes for players who opted into the add-on. The jackpot carried an estimated cash value of $65.2 million before taxes.

Powerball officials confirmed the two jackpot-winning tickets were sold in Indiana and Kansas. Each winner will receive approximately $71.5 million before taxes if they choose the annuity option paid over 30 years, or a lump-sum cash payout of roughly $32.6 million each after federal and state taxes, depending on their residency. Winners have up to 180 days in most states to claim their prizes.

The drawing produced an extraordinary number of high-tier winners. A total of 62 tickets matched the first five white balls for the $1 million prize, with another 27 tickets that also included the Power Play option doubling their winnings to $2 million. That means nearly 90 new millionaires were created in a single night across more than 20 states.

The $2 million prizes (Match 5 plus Power Play) were sold in: Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana (five winners), Kansas, Louisiana (five), Mississippi, New Jersey (four), Oregon (three), Pennsylvania (two), Rhode Island, South Carolina and Wisconsin (two).

The $1 million prizes (Match 5 without Power Play) landed in: Arizona, Arkansas, California, Georgia, Illinois (three), Indiana (14), Kansas (five), Kentucky, Louisiana (six), Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska (two), New Jersey (14), Oregon, Pennsylvania (five) and Wisconsin (four).

Indiana emerged as one of the biggest winners of the night, with 14 tickets claiming $1 million and five more securing $2 million, in addition to its share of the jackpot. New Jersey followed closely with 14 $1 million winners and four $2 million prizes.

The surge in big prizes reflects strong ticket sales as the jackpot climbed from $130 million earlier in the week. Powerball, played in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, typically sees sales accelerate as jackpots grow into nine figures.

Lottery officials have not yet released exact retailer locations for the jackpot tickets, but winners in Indiana and Kansas are already being urged to sign the back of their tickets, secure them in a safe place and contact their state lottery offices for guidance on claiming. Anonymity rules vary by state — some allow winners to remain private while others require public disclosure.

Financial advisers caution that sudden wealth brings complex decisions. Winners should assemble a team including a tax professional, financial planner and attorney before claiming. The lump-sum option provides immediate funds but triggers higher immediate taxes, while the annuity spreads payments and taxes over decades.

This drawing stands out for its breadth of winners. While most large Powerball jackpots produce one or two top-tier matches, Wednesday’s combination of numbers apparently resonated widely, creating what some are calling one of the “luckiest” recent drawings in terms of millionaire creation.

The jackpot now resets to an estimated $20 million for Saturday’s drawing, with a cash value of about $9.1 million. Sales typically slow after a jackpot is hit, but interest often rebuilds quickly.

Powerball’s popularity stems from its massive top prizes and the relative ease of play: players select five numbers from 1 to 69 and one Powerball from 1 to 26. Tickets cost $2, or $3 with the Power Play option. Odds of hitting the jackpot are approximately 1 in 292.2 million, making Wednesday’s dual winners especially rare.

State lotteries use proceeds for education, infrastructure, public safety and other programs. In many states, a significant portion supports schools or veterans’ programs. Wednesday’s drawing will contribute millions more to those causes.

For players who didn’t win big but matched fewer numbers, smaller prizes remain available. Matching just the Powerball pays $4, while the Power Play boosts lower-tier prizes as well. Full prize details and retailer locations for secondary winners are available on state lottery websites.

Lottery experts note that while jackpots capture headlines, the real story often lies in the distribution of prizes. Wednesday’s drawing distributed tens of millions in prizes beyond the jackpot, spreading wealth across the country and highlighting the game’s broad appeal.

As the two jackpot winners step forward in coming weeks, their stories will likely emerge — tales of routine ticket purchases that changed lives overnight. For now, the focus remains on celebration for the dozens of new millionaires who can begin planning life-changing moves, from paying off debts to funding dreams or supporting family.

The next Powerball drawing is scheduled for Saturday, May 2, at 10:59 p.m. Eastern time. While the jackpot is smaller, players still have a chance at life-altering prizes, especially with the possibility of it rolling over again.

Wednesday’s results serve as a powerful reminder that someone has to win — and on this night, fortune smiled on players from coast to coast. Whether claiming a share of the $143 million or one of the many million-dollar prizes, these winners represent the enduring allure of the lottery: the dream that a single ticket can rewrite a life story in an instant.

If any of the Iranian thugs from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps think a minor bump up in gas prices is gonna kill the American economy, and force President Trump to withdraw our military and make some watered-down Obama-Biden deal, those thugs had better think twice. Not only is Mr. Trump not going to back down on his key demands to end Iran’s nuclear capability, and transfer the enriched uranium to America from Iran, and stop the state-sponsored terrorism, and long-range missile building, but the economic fact is the American economy is doing quite well despite the bump in gas prices.

It’s the Iranian economy that’s sinking and will continue to sink with the United States Navy’s blockade, basically ending Iran’s money and ability to pay their IRGC troops. The IRGC controls about a third of Iran’s economy. And roughly half of their energy revenues. They’ve been stealing and looting from the Iranian people for decades. It’s like a mafia-run operation. And Mr. Trump and Treasury man Scott Bessent are putting an end to it. Secretary Bessent spoke to me last night about Operation Economic Fury.

“The president gave the operation, gave the order for maximum pressure campaign more than a year ago,” Mr. Bessent said. “It was that pressure that brought the Iranian economy to a standstill,” and “the largest bank in Iran collapsed. The central bank had to monetize the debt, and that created massive inflation.” He added that “their currency is down about 60 or 70 percent versus the U.S. Dollar, so they’re in the middle of a currency crisis. And what we’re doing now is we’ve been in a long race and we are sprinting for the finish line.”

Now, as far as the American economy. Lots of good economic numbers today and a record-breaking stock market. Over the past year, real GDP has increased 2.7 percent. If the Democrats hadn’t shut down the economy last winter, we’d have had growth higher than 3 percent. Yet inside that number the One, Big, Beautiful Bill and its 100 percent cost expensing has produced an amazing business investment boom. It’s up by 17 percent in the first quarter and almost 10 percent over the past year. It’s huge. And don’t forget record-breaking tax refunds from the One, Big, Beautiful Bill used by more than 50 million Americans, which is offsetting the temporary gas price spike, and even then consumer spending doing better than you think, up nearly 2.5 percent over the past year.

And more recently in April, Redbook consumer sales year to year in April rose almost 7 percent. Our energy dominance is producing record-breaking exports of oil, diesel and gasoline fuels. Here at home we’re setting oil production records.

Here’s one other thing, inflation numbers came in a bit on the high side today, but call me skeptical, the Cleveland Fed’s median consumer price index is up only 2.7 percent over the past year. And its 16 percent trimmed mean, a weighted average of recent inflation statistics, is up 2.6 percent. Unit labor costs rose by 2.4 percent. And the big, big story is profits, the mothers’ milk of stocks and the lifeblood of the economy. Profits drive business, and business drives the economy. Profits and profit margins are breaking records, running 15 percent or better, and that’s driving productivity. And that’s producing an economy that’s the envy of the world.

Once the world normalizes, the American economy will grow even faster, and the inflation rate will move even lower. Remember this, though, it is the strong American economy that is creating the resources to destroy gruesome Nazi-like regimes such as Iran. Never bet against the Trumpian America First economy.

The initial public offering will comprise up to 42.54 lakh equity shares of R 10 face value at price range of Rs 95 to Rs 98 per share per share.

Following the IPO, the company’s shares will be listed on SME platform NSE Emerge.

The public relations and communications company will use the proceeds of the IPO to power the next phase of growth.

The funds will be utilised for capital expenditure towards infrastructure and cutting-edge technology for expansion into content production verticals, investment in influencer marketing platform Irida Interactive Private Limited (ClanConnect) and expanding ownership to fulfil potential acquisition in the near future.

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About the company
Value 360 Communications Limited is an integrated communications and marketing solutions provider, offering end-to-end services across public relations, digital marketing, influencer marketing, and strategic communications.

Established in 2007, the company has evolved into a full-service platform delivering data-driven and AI-powered marketing solutions to a diverse clientele across industries.

As on January 2026, the company reported total income of Rs 55.07 crore and net profit of Rs 7.61 crore.

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Leadership does not always start in a boardroom. Sometimes it starts in a classroom. Sometimes it starts on a construction site in rural West Virginia.

For Schuyler Tansey, it started early in New York City.

Born and raised in midtown Manhattan, Schuyler grew up surrounded by energy, culture, and opportunity. Today, she is a sophomore at Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio, majoring in elementary education. Her focus is clear: serve, teach, and build strong communities through education.

Her path has not been linear. It has been intentional.

Early Life in New York City

Schuyler attended Loyola School in New York City. While there, she was part of the Mock Trial Cheering Squad — a small but spirited group that supported classmates during competitions.

Growing up in Manhattan exposed her to a wide range of people and perspectives. That diversity shaped her interest in service.

Her early experiences built confidence and curiosity. They also planted the seeds for her career choice.

Why Did Schuyler Tansey Choose Elementary Education?

After high school, Schuyler enrolled at Tulane University. Over time, she realized she wanted to pursue elementary education — a program Tulane did not offer. She made a difficult decision to transfer.

“I had to be honest with myself,” she says. “If I wanted to teach, I needed to be in the right program.”

She transferred to Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio, where she is now a sophomore majoring in elementary education.

That shift reflects a leadership trait often overlooked: course correction.

Her academic focus centers on building strong foundational skills for children. Research consistently shows that early childhood education impacts long-term academic performance, income potential, and community stability.

Schuyler understands that.

“Elementary school is where everything begins.”

Global Perspective Through Study Abroad

Schuyler also attended Richmond University in London for a semester abroad. Studying overseas expanded her understanding of global education systems.

“It reminded me that education is both local and global.”

Community Service as a Core Commitment

Outside of academics, Schuyler’s resume reflects deep involvement in service.

She volunteered in Mingo County, West Virginia, helping build for people in need. She worked at the Romero Center in Camden, New Jersey. She has served at St. James Church in New York and participated in the Ines tutoring program at her time at the Loyola School.

These are not short-term activities. They are ongoing commitments.

Housing insecurity remains a challenge in many parts of the United States. Service projects like these expose volunteers to economic realities beyond their own communities.

“Service takes you out of your bubble,” she says. “It teaches humility.”

At the Romero Center and other organizations, she worked directly with cleaning up and beautifying the community.

How Service Shapes Her Leadership Style

Schuyler views teaching as more than lesson plans and grading.

“Kids notice when you’re present,” she says. “They notice when you care.”

Her volunteer work has strengthened her patience and listening skills. Those are practical leadership tools in a classroom.

Research shows that strong teacher-student relationships improve attendance and academic outcomes. Schuyler sees that as common sense.

“If a child must feel cared for and is treated properly, to learn better,” she says.

She believes service prepares future educators for real-world classrooms.

A Career Still in Progress

Schuyler is still a full-time student. Her career is in development. But her direction is clear.

Education remains one of the most important sectors in society. Teachers influence workforce readiness, civic engagement, and community health. According to national education data, teacher shortages persist in many regions, especially in early childhood education.

Her leadership does not come from title or tenure. It comes from action. From transferring schools to pursue the right major. From building homes in West Virginia. From tutoring younger students.

Success, for her, is about making the world better, even if it is one community at a time.

“I want to be the kind of teacher students remember,” she says.

Schuyler Tansey represents a new generation of educators who blend academic focus with community service. Her career is just beginning. But her foundation is strong.

And in education, foundation is everything.