Mega Millions $1.22 Billion Winning Ticket Sold in California

California Economy Feels the Pain of Hollywood Studio Troubles

Film production has failed to bounce back after major strikes last year, and competition from other locales has gotten stiffer.

The New York Times - 3d

Google Antitrust Case: Why Chrome May Be Sold and What Happens Next

The federal judge who ruled Google was a monopolist in search is weighing his options to fix the monopoly. Here’s what happens now.

The New York Times - Dec. 21

A year of extreme weather that challenged billions

Climate change caused 41 additional days of dangerous heat and extreme weather, say scientists.

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Growth of women in power grinds to near-halt in a mega-election year

Out of 46 countries where elections were held, nearly two-thirds saw numbers of women elected fall - BBC finds.

BBC News - 16h

Winning ticket for $1.22 billion Mega Millions jackpot sold in California

A winning ticket for the estimated $1.22 billion Mega Millions jackpot, the fifth-largest in the game's history, was sold at a convenience store in the small Northern California town of Cottonwood.

CBS News - 18h

All I want for Christmas is $1.22bn: Mega Millions ticket matches all six numbers

Circle K in Cottonwood, California, where ticket was sold celebrates $1m bonus as winner remains unknown. The new year will ring in brightly for a lucky Mega Millions winner in California: after ...

The Guardian - 18h

Winning ticket for $1.22 billion Mega Millions jackpot sold in California

Santa came a little late, but he brought one person a $1.22 billion Mega Millions jackpot as a stocking stuffer.

NBC News - 19h

Chargers punch ticket to playoffs with easy win over Patriots

The Chargers proved they're ready for the postseason, while the Patriots take aim at a high draft pick.

ESPN - 20h

Mega Millions $1.22 Billion Winning Ticket Sold in California

The identity of the jackpot winner was not immediately known, but lottery officials in California are expected to reveal it.

The New York Times - 1d

Italy's far-right government wins final approval for its 30-billion-euro budget

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These are the billion-dollar disasters of 2024

The amount of damage caused by billion-dollar disasters reached an unprecedented amount in 2024

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California store sells winning $1.22 billion Mega Millions ticket

One lucky ticket sold in Northern California won an estimated $1.22 billion jackpot in Friday's Mega Millions drawing just days before the new year.

CBS News - 1d

Winning ticket for Mega Millions $1.22 billion jackpot sold in California

The winning ticket for the $1.22 billion Mega Millions jackpot has been sold in California, with the winner set to take home the fifth-largest prize ever.

ABC News - 1d

Winning numbers drawn for Mega Millions $1.22 billion jackpot

The Mega Millions jackpot has surged to $1.22 billion -- and a winner could take home the fifth-largest prize in Mega Millions history.

ABC News - 1d

Winning numbers drawn for estimated $1.22 billion Mega Millions jackpot

A winner of the Mega Millions jackpot could either take the cash payout of $549.7 million or the $1.22 billion annuity paid out over 30 years.

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California becomes first state to implement mandatory clothing recycling program

Americans throw away billions of pounds of used clothes every year. But now, California is the first state to hold textile companies responsible for their products from start to finish. CBS News' ...

CBS News - 1d

California School District Pays $17.5 Million to End Coach’s Sexual Abuse Cases

The settlements culminate a lengthy personal and legal odyssey for the first accuser, Alex Harrison, who was subsequently shunned by teammates and parents.

The New York Times - 1d

The Mega Millions jackpot is now $1.22 billion, and that’s not the only thing fueling December lottery sales

Scratch-off games are also popular during the holiday season

MarketWatch - 2d

$1.15B Mega Millions jackpot: Which states would have the largest payout?

While every player is vying for the same record-setting prize, a winner's payout would vary by state.

The Hill - 2d

Another jackpot surpasses $1 billion. Is this the new normal?

Remember this moment because it probably won’t last: A U.S. lottery jackpot is projected to soar above $1 billion, and that's still a big deal

ABC News - 2d

Manmohan Singh's decisions that shaped a billion lives

Former Indian PM Manmohan Singh, who died on Thursday, led India through both good and bad times.

BBC News - 2d

Passenger without ticket gets onto Delta flight from Seattle to Honolulu

A plane passenger taken into custody after boarding a Delta flight from Seattle to Hawaii without a boarding pass.

CBS News - 2d

Delta says stowaway was able to board plane without ticket or boarding pass

Delta Air Lines said a person was able to board a flight in Seattle without a ticket or boarding pass. After the discovery, the plane was turned around just before takeoff. It was the second ...

NBC News - 2d

Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $1.15 billion

The Mega Millions jackpot has climbed to $1.15 billion ahead of Friday’s drawing, making it the fifth-largest prize in the game’s history.

NBC News - 2d

California residents urged to avoid ocean as high surf pounds coastline

At least one dead and three missing amid storm that has split wharf, wrecked boat and piled up debris. California residents are being warned to stay off wharves, piers and other waterside ...

The Guardian - 2d

Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $1.15 billion—here are 8 states where your prize won’t be taxed

Depending on where you live, you could miss out on $125 million of your winnings due to state taxes.

CNBC - 3d

California Economy Feels the Pain of Hollywood Studio Troubles

Film production has failed to bounce back after major strikes last year, and competition from other locales has gotten stiffer.

The New York Times - 3d

Mega Millions jackpot hits $1.15 billion after no big winner Christmas Eve

Friday's Mega Millions jackpot has surged to an estimated $1.15 billion, the fifth largest in history, after no winning ticket was drawn on Christmas Eve. Four players across the U.S. won over $1 ...

CBS News - 3d

How One Of Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth's Substories Sold Me On The Whole Franchise

Many of us have a game franchise that, despite liking everything we hear about it, we have never actually played any of the games. I have a few, but one notable blind spot in my gaming resume was ...

GameSpot - 3d

Save those holiday-gift lottery tickets: Mega Millions jackpot surpasses $1bn

Odds of winning jackpot are 1 in 302,575,350, compared with 1 in 24 for any Mega Millions prize, and tickets cost $2. The Mega Millions jackpot has surpassed $1bn after no ticket matched all six ...

The Guardian - 4d

Mega Millions Christmas Eve drawing yields no winner as jackpot grows to $1.15 billion

No winner came forward on Christmas Eve to claim the $1 billion Mega Millions jackpot, but a handful of people will still be looking at a ho-ho-whole lot of green.

NBC News - 4d

Raging Waves Batter California’s Coast and Its Beloved Piers

An increasingly ferocious and volatile surf is raising questions about the future of the state’s piers, which have defined the coastline for generations.

The New York Times - 4d

Mega Millions jackpot hits $1 billion for Christmas Eve drawing

The Mega Millions jackpot has soared to an estimated $1 billion for the drawing on Christmas Eve. It's only the seventh time in the game's history the jackpot has hit that mark. Dave Malkoff has more.

CBS News - 4d

Mega Millions: Here are the winning numbers for the $1B jackpot

The Mega Millions jackpot has only been won three times in 2024, the fewest wins in a single year since the game began.

The Hill - 4d

At least 1 dead after massive waves batter Northern California coast

At least one person died after massive waves battered Northern California's coast on Monday. A man was trapped by debris that washed up on a beach in Santa Cruz, authorities said. The man was ...

CBS News - 5d

1 dead, 2 missing as Northern California coastline hit by large waves

One person died on a Santa Cruz County beach and two went missing in Monterey County Monday after large waves battered the Northern California coastline amid a high surf warning.

CBS News - 5d