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Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $1.15 billion — here are 8 states where your prize won't be taxed
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 - 19m -
Harsh travel, weather conditions could impact millions across U.S. after Christmas
Storms in the Pacific Northwest and in states around the South and the Midwest could affect Americans traveling for the holidays. CBS News' Skyler Henry has the latest travel update from Atlanta, ...CBS News - 3h -
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 - 3h -
What to know about this year's post-holiday sales as retailers brace for returns
Millions of Americans are expected to do online shopping during their off time between Christmas and New Year's Day and in stores, several clearance products will be hitting shelves. Jordyn Holman, ...CBS News - 5h -
Moscow's 4 airports closed temporarily for unspecified security reasons
MOSCOW — Russian authorities on Thursday closed all four of Moscow’s airports, plus a fifth one in a city about 100 miles southwest of the country’s capital, citing unspecified safety concerns.NBC News - 6h -
Millions face holiday travel woes as storms batter the Pacific Northwest and South
White and wet Christmas conditions have led to delays for holiday travelers returning home on Thursday as rain and mountain snow batter the Pacific Northwest and strong thunderstorms rumble in the ...NBC News - 7h -
More than 90% of 401(k) plans now offer Roth contributions – but only 21% of workers take advantage
The share of employers that offer a Roth 401(k) option has increased a lot over the years. A 2022 law will make it nearly ubiquitous among plan sponsors.CNBC - 8h -
Temu’s Takeover Is Now Complete
Despite the arrival of new competitors and growing political tensions between the US and China, the ecommerce juggernaut Temu proved in 2024 it’s here to stay.Wired - 11h -
Bracketology: Could Duke nab the No. 1 overall seed?
The SEC continued to dominate in this week's edition of Bracketology, but is Duke making a run toward a top seed?ESPN - 1d -
As older Americans downsize, over 20 million homes could become available—but they're not where young people want to move
"Empty nesters" downsizing isn't likely to be the solution to the housing shortages facing major U.S. cities, recent Zillow research finds.CNBC - 2d -
Sales Is Storytelling: Here Are 5 Keys to Mastering It
The sale is in the story, not in the product or in the seller. That’s true about being an entrepreneur, too.Inc. - 2d -
The Mega Millions jackpot is now $1.15 billion, and that’s not the only thing fueling December lottery sales
Scratch-off games are also popular during the holiday seasonMarketWatch - 6h -
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 - 7h -
‘He always managed to play golf’: My husband of 14 years never worked and now we’re divorcing. He wants half of my $1 million home. What can I do?
“I made all the mortgage payments, in addition to paying for health coverage for both of us.”MarketWatch - 8h -
RMDs are due in a week. There are valid reasons to procrastinate — but they pose big risks.
Haven’t taken your RMD for 2024 yet? The deadline is Dec. 31.MarketWatch - 10h -
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 - 1d -
A toddler survived a gunshot to the head — but her recovery was only beginning
Three-year-old Skye McBride survived an accidental shooting. Her recovery has been a "miracle," her doctors and nurses say. But that hasn't made it any easier.NBC News - 1d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
Who will see snow on Christmas Day?
Parts of the Northeast were hit with a light dusting of snow on Christmas Eve. CBS Meteorologist Bill Kelly takes a look at who will be getting snow on Christmas Day.CBS News - 1d -
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 - 2d -
Toyota to donate $1 million to Trump inauguration
President-elect Trump’s inauguration is getting $1 million from Toyota Motor North America. A spokesperson for Toyota confirmed the inauguration donation to The Hill on Tuesday. Toyota joins Ford ...The Hill - 2d -
Mega Millions jackpot hits $1 billion ahead of Christmas Eve drawing
The Mega Millions jackpot is estimated to be $1 billion -- which would make it the seventh-largest in the game's history.ABC News - 2d -
IRS says 1 million taxpayers will get up to $1,400 rebate
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) said around 1 million taxpayers will get up to $1,400 in a rebate in the coming weeks. The automatic payments, which are set to go out later this month, will be ...The Hill - 2d -
Only 1 hospital in northern Gaza now able to provide services, say officials
Health officials say there is just one hospital left providing humanitarian aid services in northern Gaza amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.ABC News - 2d -
UK launches review of targets for sales of electric vehicles
Carmakers say current plan could lead to job cuts as shift away from petrol and diesel engines stallsFinancial Times - 2d -
IRS plans to pay 1 million taxpayers up to $1,400. Here's how to check if you're eligible.
The IRS plans to issue automatic “special payments” of up to $1,400 to 1 million taxpayers starting later this month, the agency announced last week.NBC News - 2d -
Mega Millions jackpot nears $1 billion for Christmas Eve lottery drawing
A Mega Millions player may win a big jackpot on Christmas Eve. The lottery prize for the December drawing is at an estimated $970 million.CBS News - 3d -
1 million Americans to receive checks from the IRS. How to know if you're eligible
The IRS estimates that a total of roughly $2.4 billion will be sent to Americans in the coming weeks.ABC News - 3d -
Greenland to Trump: We're not for sale
Greenland’s prime minister said Monday the autonomous island is not for sale after President-elect Trump said owning Greenland “is an absolute necessity” for the U.S. “Greenland is ours. We are not ...The Hill - 3d -
Apple to see strong Christmas iPhone sales that launch a ‘renaissance of growth’
Apple’s stock heads for another record as Wedbush sees strong holiday sales of new iPhones being the launching pad for a “renaissance of growth.”MarketWatch - 3d -
IRS to send 1 million taxpayers up to $1,400 in 'special payments.' How to know if you're eligible
Some taxpayers who didn't receive Covid-19 stimulus check funds they were due can expect to receive money from the IRS. Here's what to know about the payments.CNBC - 3d -
Andrew McCutchen signs 1-year, $5-million deal to stay with the Pittsburgh Pirates, AP source says
Andrew McCutchen is sticking around to see if the Pittsburgh Pirates can finish the climb back to contentionABC News - 3d -
Kilauea volcano in Hawaii erupts again. See the photos.
Kilauea began erupting around 2:30 a.m. Monday morning local time at the base of the Halemaumau Crater within the summit caldera after elevated seismic activity was detected overnight.CBS News - 3d -
The IRS is sending up to $1,400 to 1 million Americans—how to know if you qualify
In a surprise move, the IRS is automatically sending stimulus checks to qualified tax filers who haven't already received them.CNBC - 3d -
Winter weather could snarl holiday travel in parts of the U.S.
Winter storm threats are lurking in parts of the northern U.S. and could impact holiday travel plans for the millions expected to hit the roads and skies this week. CBS News senior national weather ...CBS News - 3d -
Greenland again tells Trump it is not for sale
It comes after the US president-elect repeated comments he made in 2019 that he would like to purchase the territory.BBC News - 3d -
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There are only 200 analog photobooths left in the world. Will they go extinct?
The photobooth officially turns 100 in 2025. There are only about 200 working analog booths left in the world. And a century in, they are surging in popularity with Gen Z, who are specifically ...NBC News - 6d
