Do you have the luck to reach 111 years old or to win a $1.3 billion lottery jackpot?

Happening in the World: After the death of Juan Vicente Pérez (who was 114), John Alfred Tinniswood from England is now the oldest living man at 111 years and 226 days old. Born on August 26, 1912, Tinniswood has lived through two world wars, two pandemics, and also holds the record for oldest surviving male WWII veteran. The oldest living woman is Maria Branyas Morera, who is 117 years old. (CNN)

Happening in the US: A Powerball player in Oregon has won the over-$1.3 billion jackpot, ending the three month drought of a winner. The jackpot had a cash value of $621 million, or it could be paid as an annuity over 30 years. This jackpot ranks as the eighth largest in US lottery history. The game’s odds for the weekend were a long 1 in 292.2 million. (AP) 

Happening in NYC: The NYC Mayor’s Office of Climate and Environmental Justice has released a new report, years in the making, that analyzes the social and socioeconomic inequalities of NYC’s boroughs. According to the report, almost half of the city’s population lives in neighborhoods labeled as “environmental justice areas”—areas that have experienced disproportionate negative effects from pollution. Communities of color were found to be more exposed to pollution and gas emissions due to living closer to waste facilities and highways. The Bronx has the most environmental justice areas. (NBC) 

Happening in Our Community: On Monday, April 8, Humanities Dean Bruno Bosteels will welcome Jonathan Peterson, Aziza Shanazarova, and Jin Xu to the Columbia Humanities community through a New Humanities Faculty Salon—an opportunity for guests to meet the new faculty members while enjoying conversation, snacks, and drinks. More information and the way to register can be found here.

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