Mega Millions Jackpot Surges to 115 Billion Ahead of Friday Nights Drawing

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.

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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.

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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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Capitol Hill lawmakers experiencing surge of swatting calls, bomb threats

In a Dec. 11 Senate hearing, U.S. Capitol Police Chief Thomas Manger testified that there had been more than 50 so-called "swatting" attacks on members of Congress over the previous month.

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U.S. homelessness surged a record 18% in 2024

Homelessness in the U.S. jumped 18.1% this year, hitting a record level, with the dramatic rise driven mostly by a lack of affordable housing and devastating natural disasters, officials say. Lilia ...

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"CBS Evening News" headlines for Friday, Dec. 27, 2024

Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News with Jericka Duncan."

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Crypto boom draws in Wall Street banks

There has been a profound shift in thinking on capital raisings

Financial Times - 12h

German election 2025: Who’s ahead in the polls?

After the collapse of Olaf Scholz’s three-party coalition, follow our live-updating polling data and discover other possible coalitions ahead of February vote

Financial Times - 14h

There’s Still Time to Get Ahead of the Next Global Pandemic

By learning lessons from other sectors, public health can ensure it is ready to face future outbreaks in record time.

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Friday Briefing

A mysterious vessel in Finnish waters.

The New York Times - 1d

Friday Briefing: How Israel Weakened Civilian Protections

Plus, video games can’t afford to look this good.

The New York Times - 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.

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Brighton draws 0-0 with Brentford in lackluster Premier League encounter

Brighton and Brentford have shared the points in a lackluster 0-0 draw in the Premier League on the south coast

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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 - 13h

$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 - 14h

These are our top 10 things to watch in the stock market Friday

The major averages are on track for weekly gains.

CNBC - 16h

Germany’s president dissolves parliament ahead of snap election

Formal step taken by Frank-Walter Steinmeier after chancellor Olaf Scholz lost confidence vote in Bundestag. Germany’s president, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, has dissolved parliament and called a snap ...

The Guardian - 18h

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

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Sailors killed in double Sydney to Hobart tragedy named ahead of ‘challenging night in the Bass Strait’

Roy Quaden, 55, and Nick Smith, 65, dead after being struck by booms on yachts Flying Fish Arctos and Bowline. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Two sailors on ...

The Guardian - 1d

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.

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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.

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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 - 1d

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 ...

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As Rome Prepares for a Tourist Surge, Residents Fear Losing the City’s Soul

The Catholic Jubilee in 2025 is expected to draw 32 million visitors. Officials are proud of the city’s accompanying makeover, but residents lament soaring housing costs and changes in Rome’s ...

The New York Times - 1d

Celebrating first night of Hanukkah in Wilkes-Barre

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Famine Warning for Northern Gaza Draws U.S. Rebuke and Raises Questions

The dispute highlights the difficulties with data collection in Gaza that have hampered humanitarian efforts since the war began.

The New York Times - 2d

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 - 2d

Mexico’s Radish-Carving Contest Draws Thousands to the South

In southern Mexico, a city dazzles with a celebration of its rich culture and history through a radish-carving competition, a cherished tradition upheld by generations of families.

The New York Times - 2d

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 - 3d

Christians huddled in Gaza speak to the Pope every night

Nightly calls from pontiff comfort Palestinians sheltering in churches for a second Christmas

Financial Times - 3d

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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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.

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'I won £18k in online prize draw - but haven't seen a penny'

The BBC hears from several people left out of pocket by a Yorkshire-based competitions company.

BBC News - 3d

Kay Granger’s Senior Living Revelation Draws Fresh Scrutiny to Aging Congress

Representative Kay Granger, Republican of Texas, has been largely absent from Capitol Hill since the summer and has moved into a retirement home.

The New York Times - 4d

Embiid ejected after drawing 2 technicals in game against Wembanyama and Spurs

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid was ejected in the first half of Monday night’s game against San Antonio after drawing two technical fouls

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Biden’s death row commutations draws chorus of mixed reactions

A chorus of supporters and critics have emerged following the commutation of nearly every federal death row inmate by President Biden, whose decision came at a time when he’s trying to frame a ...

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