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Mega Millions jackpot hits $1 billion ahead of Christmas Eve drawing

Someone might be looking at a ho-ho-whole lot of green on Christmas this year — and it won't be the Grinch.

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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.

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Starbucks union strike expands as workers demand pay raises

The union representing Starbucks baristas says it is expanding its strike to stores in 43 states, just as the company's busy holiday stretch begins. Starbucks says the protests closed down about ...

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Free agent Ebobisse signs 3-year deal with LAFC

LAFC signed forward Jeremy Ebobisse to a three-year contract with a club option for 2028.

ESPN - 5h

Two Christmas games, one Thursday night showdown: Picks, predictions and nuggets

We have top storylines, bold predictions, game-plan keys and fantasy X factors for two Christmas games.

ESPN - 9h

2,600-year-old shipwreck is raised from waters off Spain

An ancient shipwreck that dates back to the 7th century B.C.E. has been removed from waters off Spain, two decades after its discovery in 1994.

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10-year Treasury yield hits fresh 7-month high during holiday-shortened session

Treasury yields declined on Tuesday, reversing early gains after the 10-year briefly touched its highest intraday level in seven months during a holiday-shortened Christmas Eve session.

MarketWatch - 9h

Elon Musk’s xAI Raises $6 Billion in New Funding

“A lot of compute is needed,” Mr. Musk said in a post about the financing, in which BlackRock, Fidelity and Sequoia participated.

The New York Times - 10h

10 of the best sports photos of 2024: Iconic images from the Olympics, Super Bowl and more

It was an incredible year in sports, which means 2024 saw a plethora of iconic images from around the world that captured the biggest moments from the Olympics, the Super Bowl and much more. Check ...

Yahoo Sports - 11h

Mauritius holds out on Chagos Islands deal over Diego Garcia lease

UK government accused of ‘nitpicking about compensation’ after being told to pay more to retain military base. Mauritius is holding out over a deal to gain control of the Chagos Islands from the ...

The Guardian - 12h

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.

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MLB aggrieved fan index: The 10 fan bases in 2024 who have the right to be most frustrated

Did your favorite team disappoint you this year? We break down how mad you have a right to be.

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Trading for a superstar -- and then dealing away an MVP? What to make of Cubs' confusing offseason

Trading for a superstar -- and then dealing away an MVP? Here's the Cubs' plans for 2025 -- and beyond.

ESPN - 12h

Could This 20-Year-Old Be One of the Democrats’ Bro Whisperers?

Dean Withers argues online with right-wing stars like Charlie Kirk and Ben Shapiro. His goal? To reach their young, male followers.

The New York Times - 12h

Hundreds protest in Christian areas of Syrian capital after Christmas tree burned

Demonstrations flare after video spread on social media showing hooded fighters setting fire to tree. Hundreds of demonstrators took to the streets in Christian areas of Damascus early on Tuesday ...

The Guardian - 17h

It’s time for a new approach to dealing with Trumpy relatives during the holidays | Jill Filipovic

We can share a Christmas ham with people who cast different ballots, even if their decisions frustrate or pain us. As Donald Trump prepares to enter his second term as president, one thing is ...

The Guardian - 18h

Revival in SNP fortunes raises fresh questions about Scottish independence

Polls show highest level of support in four years for breaking away from UK

Financial Times - 1d

Netanyahu Signals Progress on Hostage Deal but Won’t Give Timeline

Pledging to secure the release of hostages held in Gaza by any means necessary, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel said, “I don’t know how long it will take.”

The New York Times - 1d

9 Last-Minute Deals on WIRED-Approved Gifts That Will Arrive In Time

These discounted tablets, headphones, and kitchen goods can still make it under the tree—if you hurry.

Wired - 1d

U.S. Crypto Industry Eyes Possible Day-One Trump Executive Orders

The President-elect has talked up the digital currencies, stoking anticipation that his term will sustain a crypto boom.

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The 10 Best Movies You Missed in 2024

From The Bikeriders to The Order, these are the movies you should watch before the year is through.

Wired - 1d

Nordstrom Family Reaches $4 Billion Deal to Take Retailer Private

The department-store chain agreed to be acquired by members of the founding family and Mexican retailer El Puerto de Liverpool.

The Wall Street Journal - 1d

Prosus to Buy Latin American Online Travel Agency Despegar for $1.7 Billion

The investment group, which is Tencent’s largest shareholder, aims to serve 100 million customers across local e-commerce, travel and fintech sectors following the acquisition.

The Wall Street Journal - 1d

House Republicans float a debt limit, spending pact deal — with themselves

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Starbucks barista strike expands as workers demand pay raises

A Starbucks barista strike is expanding to some 5,000 workers at what organizers said was more than 300 stores in 45 states, just as the company's busy holiday stretch begins.

NBC News - 8h

Trump and Musk Want to Cut Billions From the Budget. It Won’t Be Easy.

Efforts to cut government spending and eliminate waste are dwarfed by the rising costs of the social safety net programs and interest expenses.

The New York Times - 9h

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 - 10h

Jaylen points out ‘one-sided' officiating in Celtics' loss to Magic

Jaylen Brown didn't seem thrilled with how the officials called the game in the Celtics' loss to the Magic on Monday night.

Yahoo Sports - 14h

House conservatives raised concerns about Johnson to Trump before spending fiasco

A handful of conservative House Republicans were voicing concerns about Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to President-elect Trump even before last week’s government funding fiasco, multiple sources on ...

The Hill - 18h

Packers record first shutout of 2024 vs. Saints, ensuring there's still never been an NFL season without one

This was by far the latest in a season for the first shutout to occur

CBS Sports - 1d

MLB, umpires reach tentative deal for new CBA

Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Umpires Association came to a tentative agreement on a new five-year collective bargaining agreement Monday.

ESPN - 1d

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 - 1d

10-year Treasury yield ends at 7-month high to kick off holiday-shortened week

Treasury yields advanced on Monday, with the key 10-year rate approaching 4.6% after data showed U.S. consumer confidence pulled back in December.

MarketWatch - 1d

Kilauea on Hawaii’s Big Island, one of world’s most active volcanoes, erupts

Eruption was confined to volcano’s summit caldera, with torrents of red-hot lava and cloud-line plumes of gas visible. Red torrents of lava and billows of volcanic gas began erupting from Kilauea ...

The Guardian - 1d

Fantasy Basketball Week 10 Start/Sit: Consider Dru Smith a Fantasy starter with busy schedule ahead, more

Also, De'Andre Hunter's recent consistency from 3 makes him a viable Fantasy option

CBS Sports - 1d

Nordstrom to go private in $6.25 billion deal with Nordstrom family

Century-old department store Nordstrom has agreed to be acquired and taken private by Nordstrom family members and a Mexican retail group in a $6.25 billion deal.

CBS News - 1d

Nordstrom to go private in $6.25 billion deal with founding family, Mexican retailer

Nordstrom on Monday announced it will become a private company after it agreed to a buyout deal valued at roughly $6.25 billion from Nordstrom’s founding family and Mexican department store El ...

NBC News - 1d

Billions in EU aid disbursed to Germany, others

Yahoo News - 1d

Honda and Nissan officially begin merger talks to create world's third-largest automaker

Japanese automakers Nissan and Honda on Monday announced they had entered into official talks to merge and create the world’s third-largest automaker by sales.

NBC News - 1d

Charlie Woods makes ace for first career hole-in-one at PNC Championship

Fifteen-year-old cards ace while father Tiger isn't even watching.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Databricks Is Raising 10 Billion in One of the Largest Venture Capital Deals

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