Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Names New Director

Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Names New Director

Second time’s the charm? A year after the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum in Washington named its founding director — only to have the candidate withdraw before her official start date — the museum is trying again. It has chosen Elizabeth C. Babcock, the president and chief executive of Forever …

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After a second search, a Smithsonian museum names a new leader

After a second search, a Smithsonian museum names a new leader

When Elizabeth Babcock walks visitors through San Diego’s vast Balboa Park, the reminiscences pour forth. “My child did their quinceañera here,” they tell Babcock, president and CEO of Forever Balboa Park, a nonprofit engaged in revitalization of the 1,200-acre expanse of gardens and walking trails. “I had my wedding photos …

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Jason Roy reveals reason behind pulling out of IPL 2024

Jason Roy reveals reason behind pulling out of IPL 2024

England cricketer Jason Roy has revealed the reasoning behind his decision to withdraw from the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. Roy, representing the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in IPL 17th edition has opted out citing personal reasons. This isn’t the first time Roy has made such a decision; he had …

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Banks achieve 86% growth in profits | The Express Tribune

Banks achieve 86% growth in profits | The Express Tribune

KARACHI: Pakistan’s banks listed on the stock market have reported an outstanding growth of 86% in their net profit in the year ended December 2023, boosting total earnings to a record high of Rs572 billion amid a higher interest rate season in the country. The banks have managed to achieve …

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$3.2b received in financial assistance in July-Jan period | The Express Tribune

.2b received in financial assistance in July-Jan period | The Express Tribune

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan received $2.408 billion from multilateral creditors and another 794.6 million from bilateral creditors during the first seven months of the current fiscal year, according to the statistics released by the economic affairs ministry on Tuesday. During the July-January period of fiscal 2023-24, the assistance from the multilateral partners, …

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