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Georgia Powerball ticket wins $478 million jackpot
A winning ticket for Wednesday's Powerball drawing was sold at a Georgia convenience store — netting the lucky buyer a $478 million jackpot.Top stories - CBS News - October 24 -
The cost of rising number of injuries in European soccer nears $800 million, report finds
An annual report says the rising number of injuries to top soccer players came at a cost of nearly $800 million across Europe’s leading leagues last seasonSports - ABC News - October 15 -
Mega-Donors Pour $8 Million Into Late Push Against N.Y. Abortion Measure
Opponents of the so-called Equal Rights Amendment have cast it as a broad attempt by Democrats to grant rights to transgender athletes and migrants.Top stories - The New York Times - October 26 -
The Sims 4 added 15 million players in the past year
As part of its report for its Q2 FY25 earnings, EA noted that The Sims 4 attracted 15 million new players over the past year.Tech - VentureBeat - October 29 -
A Mega Millions Lottery Ticket Will Cost $5 Next Year, but You Can Get the Same (Real) Payout for Free, Starting Today
What the lottery sells is the power of hope–which you can start embracing right now, without spending a dime.Business - Inc. - October 23 -
Dodgers' World Series-ending win averages 18.6 million; series averages 15.81 million for 5 games
The Dodgers’ 7-6 victory over the Yankees in Game 5 for their eighth World Series title and second in five years averaged 18.6 million viewers on Fox, Fox Deportes and streaming, according to NielsenSports - ABC News - November 1 -
Dodgers' World Series-ending win averages 18.6 million; series averages 15.81 million for 5 games
The Dodgers’ 7-6 victory over the Yankees in Game 5 for their eighth World Series title and second in five years averaged 18.6 million viewers on Fox, Fox Deportes and streaming, according to NielsenEntertainment - ABC News - November 1 -
Cleveland wins $60 million federal grant to help connect Downtown to the lakefront
Cleveland took a significant leap Wednesday on the road to remaking its lakefront. The city won almost $60 million in federal grants to help convert the Shoreway into a slimmed-down boulevard.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16 -
Who are the people winning Elon Musk’s $1 million daily giveaways?
What we know about America PAC winnersTop stories - NBC News - November 1 -
Carville calls Trump win 'depressing': 'Tens of millions of people fell for this s‑‑‑'
Democratic veteran strategist James Carville discussed the results of the 2024 White House race Thursday, calling President-elect Trump's decisive victory "depressing." “I have to reevaluate," ...Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
NBA contract extensions: Alperen Sengun, Jalen Johnson, Jalen Suggs get big deals, plus an unprecedented pact
Some notable players from the 2021 NBA Draft class signed new deals on MondaySports - CBS Sports - October 21 -
Report: Cody Bellinger picks up his $27.5 million player option with the Cubs
Bellinger batted .266 with 18 home runs and 78 RBIs in 130 games this year. He was on the injured list from April 24 to May 7 with a right rib fracture.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 5 days ago -
Return to Rawalpindi evokes memories for England of ‘mega win’
Pakistan are in flux while the tourists are more settled, but the toss will be crucial for both in the decisive third Test. England’s return to Rawalpindi brings with it reminders of one of the ...World - The Guardian - October 22 -
North Carolina man wins $1m jackpot after finding a $20 bill in parking lot
Jerry Hicks, a carpenter, plans to use money to retire and take care of his children – after a Golden Corral celebration. An abandoned $20 bill became a $1m jackpot for a North Carolina man who ...World - The Guardian - October 28 -
Dodgers win over Padres in NLDS decider averages 12.9 million viewers in Japan
Last Friday’s decisive fifth game of the National League Division Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres was the most-watched Major League Baseball postseason game on record in ...Sports - ABC News - October 17 -
Dodgers win over Padres in NLDS decider averages 12.9 million viewers in Japan
Last Friday’s decisive fifth game of the National League Division Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres was the most-watched Major League Baseball postseason game on record in ...Entertainment - ABC News - October 17 -
Crypto's $130 million congressional election binge has candidates like Utah's John Curtis poised for big wins
In running to take Mitt Romney's Senate seat, Republican John Curtis has benefited by being a friend to the crypto industry.Business - CNBC - October 20 -
French trader bet over $28 million on Trump election win using 4 Polymarket accounts
Supporters of Donald Trump, including Elon Musk, have touted shifting election odds on Polymarket even as polls largely show a tight race with Kamala Harris.Business - CNBC - October 24 -
French trader bet over $28 million on Trump election win using 4 Polymarket accounts
A stark shift toward former President Donald Trump on the political gambling platform Polymarket this month stoked scrutiny about four accounts that have collectively spent over $28 million betting ...Top stories - NBC News - October 24 -
Man who found $20 used it to buy a $1 million winning lottery ticket
North Carolina resident Jerry Hicks found $20 outside a convenience store and used it to buy a winning scratch-off lottery ticket.Top stories - CBS News - October 28 -
North Carolina man's lucky $20 find turns into $1 million scratch-off win
A North Carolina man used a $20 bill he discovered on the ground to buy a lottery scratch-off ticket that won him a $1 million top prize, officials said.Top stories - NBC News - October 28 -
Sierra Leone wins $7 million Breeders' Cup Classic after suffering close loss in Kentucky Derby
Sierra Leone has won the $7 million Breeders' Cup Classic by 1 1/2 lengths at Del MarSports - ABC News - 6 days ago -
US election briefing: Trump on track to win popular vote as millions of Biden voters desert Harris
Donald Trump is set to equal his vote total from the 2020 US presidential election, but Kamala Harris will fall far short of the 81 million who voted for Biden. US election results 2024: live map ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
IAG to Begin $378 Million Buyback
The British Airways owner will start buying back the shares from next week.Business - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday -
Warren Buffett Doesn’t Endorse Political Candidates, but He Gave Us 600 Million Reasons Why He Thinks Harris Will Win
The Oracle of Omaha orchestrated a massive selloff of Berkshire Hathaway’s Apple shares in anticipation of a Democratic win that would lead to hikes in corporate and capital gains taxes.Business - Inc. - 4 days ago -
Biden announces $600 million for Florida hurricane relief
President Biden traveled to Florida on Sunday, where he announced more than $600 million in aid to help recovery efforts from hurricanes Helene and Milton. Mr. Biden has asked Congress to return ...Top stories - CBS News - October 13 -
Therapeutic Food Shortage Puts African Children at Risk of Starvation, U.N. Agency Says
Supplies of a highly nutritious treatment are running out, according to UNICEF.World - The New York Times - October 15 -
CR Beverage Prepares Near $650.0 Million Listing
The Chinese beverage company is testing investor interest in its business, taking advantage of growing risk appetite for new equity offerings in Hong Kong.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 14 -
Biden Announces $425 Million in Aid to Ukraine
President Biden spoke by telephone to President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine about the security package, which includes munitions, armored vehicles and other weapons.Top stories - The New York Times - October 16 -
Netflix Adds 5 Million Subscriptions in Quarter
The additions helped lift revenue to $9.8 billion during the period, a 15 percent increase from the same period last year.Business - The New York Times - October 17 -
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Millions of teenagers in Africa have undiagnosed asthma – study
Rapid urbanisation thought to be damaging adolescent health, as researchers say need for medication and diagnostic tests is urgent. Millions of teenagers in Africa are suffering from asthma with no ...World - The Guardian - October 21 -
Is Elon Musk's $1 million election giveaway legal?
Elon Musk announced Saturday he is giving away $1 million daily through Nov. 5 to swing state voters who sign a petition for his pro-Trump political action committee. Musk has already committed at ...Top stories - CBS News - October 21 -
$375 million UFC settlement gets first approval
A $375 million settlement to end a decade-long lawsuit between UFC fighters and the promotion has received preliminary approval from a Nevada judge.Sports - ESPN - October 23 -
100 Million People Involved in UnitedHealth Hack
The scale of the hack makes it the worst healthcare data breach in the country.Business - Inc. - October 25 -
Trump, Rogan interview tops 38 million views
Podcaster Joe Rogan's interview of former President Trump has earned nearly 40 million views on YouTube in just three days. A YouTube video of the full nearly three-hour conversation had topped 38 ...Politics - The Hill - October 29 -
Rapidly rising rents squeeze millions in the middle class
Four in 10 middle-class renters pay 30% or more of their incomes toward housing each month, NBC News analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data shows.Top stories - NBC News - October 31 -
FTC sends $2.5 million to Credit Karma customers
The settlement stems from allegations Credit Karma misled consumers into applying for credit offers.Top stories - CBS News - October 31
