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The Mega Millions jackpot is now $1 billion — but that’s not the only reason lottery sales could see a holiday spike

Christmas also fuels one form of lottery playing in particular.

MarketWatch - 5h

NFL continues ratings domination with big Saturday showing, CFP first round delivers strong numbers

The CFP's four opening-round games went head-to-head with a pair of NFL games on Saturday.

Yahoo Sports - 9h

History Shows Big Changes in ‘Big Government’ Are Hard to Achieve

Past efforts to shrink the federal bureaucracy, including basic things like selling off unused government buildings, have come up short. Republicans are set to try again.

The New York Times - 10h

Fantasy Football Week 17 Rankings: Kickers

The fantasy football experts of Yahoo Fantasy reveal their Week 17 kicker rankings.

Yahoo Sports - 10h

Fantasy Football Week 17 Rankings: QBs

The fantasy football experts of Yahoo Fantasy reveal their Week 17 quarterback rankings.

Yahoo Sports - 10h

American Airlines flights resume with some delays after ground stop due to "technical issue"

Some travelers are dealing with delays after American Airlines issued a ground stop for all U.S. flights due to a "technical issue" on Christmas Eve. The Federal Aviation Administration lifted the ...

CBS News - 11h

FDA raises recall alert to highest level on Costco eggs over risk of severe illness or death

Federal food regulators raised their alarm for recalled eggs sold from Costco stores over possible salmonella exposure, reclassifying the targeted product to their highest risk level.

NBC News - 12h

Here's why business leaders are spending big on Trump's inaugural committee

Donations to President-elect Donald Trump's inaugural committee offer a "unique opportunity" to curry favor with the White House, experts told CNBC.

CNBC - 13h

Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano Erupts on Big Island

Scientists said that the main hazard from the eruption on Monday was increased levels of volcanic gas.

The New York Times - 14h

No. 23 Michigan heads out west for matchup with No. 4 USC to tipoff Big Ten play

Michigan has gotten off to a strong start this season and the No. 23 Wolverines will try and close out 2024 with a big victory when they visit No. 4 USC on Sunday

ABC News - 15h

Southern Africa elections brought big changes in 2024

Old liberation movements in Southern Africa suffered serious electoral declines this year as millions of people made their voices heard in elections

ABC News - 21h

Wemby’s MVP stretch, Fox’s future, MPJ trades & more NBA Christmas wishes with Big Wos | Kevin O'Connor Show

In this festive episode of The Kevin O'Connor Show, Kevin O'Connor and Wosny Lambre share their NBA Christmas wishes that they want to see come true this season.

Yahoo Sports - 22h

'Self-doubt, errors & big changes' - inside the crisis at Man City

As Pep Guardiola and Manchester City's current crisis continues, Spanish football expert Guillem Balague takes a look at their issues - and potential solutions.

BBC News - 22h

WATCH: Kilauea volcano erupts on Hawaii’s Big Island

Scientists are monitoring air quality after Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupted early Monday, sending plumes of smoke and lava into the sky.

ABC News - 1d

Brace! Risks Stack up For the Global Economy in 2025

It’s not just Trump’s return to the White House—global conflicts and the threat of climate change could shape growth next year.

Inc. - 1d

After Years of Going Big, American Car Buyers Are Downsizing

Sales of smaller cars and SUVs have been on the rise this year with more shoppers giving priority to affordability.

The Wall Street Journal - 1d

20 Big Cats Die From Bird Flu at a Washington Sanctuary

More than half of the cats at the sanctuary in Shelton, Wash., died of the virus over the past several weeks.

The New York Times - 6h

Extreme heat and bushfire risk across Australia’s south-east on Christmas and Boxing days as Grampians blaze rages

Three states face dangerous fire conditions as a wave of hot and dry weather triggers total fire bans and warnings of power outages. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news ...

The Guardian - 6h

Here's why business leaders are spending big on Trump’s inaugural committee

Top CEOs and their companies are pledging to donate millions of dollars to President-elect Donald Trump’s inaugural committee, as they seek to get on his good side and make inroads before he takes ...

NBC News - 9h

Eye drops recalled nationwide due to fungal contamination

Check your medicine cabinets: A brand of eye drops sold nationally has been recalled due to the presence of fungus, which may cause vision damage.

The Hill - 10h

Trump won last week's spending battle on points

Donald Trump's intervention in the funding fight led to the passage of a vastly scaled-back continuing resolution, demonstrating his power and ability to disrupt the status quo, while the ...

The Hill - 12h

Both sides of Amazon scored big wins this year that should carry over into 2025

A fast-growing advertising business was the icing on the cake in 2024.

CNBC - 13h

5 things we liked and didn't like from Week 16: Bills' reason for concern? Packers' opening drive brilliance

Meanwhile, Commanders are on the precipice of a playoff berth thanks to their rookie QB

CBS Sports - 13h

Panel fails to reach consensus on national security risk of U.S. Steel sale

A government panel has failed to reach consensus on the possible national security risks of a nearly $15 billion proposed deal for Nippon Steel to purchase U.S. Steel.

CBS News - 14h

Discovery of 50,000-year-old baby mammoth a big boon to researchers

A baby mammoth that lay almost perfectly preserved for 50,000 years in the now-melting permafrost of eastern Siberia has been unveiled by a team of scientists.

NBC News - 15h