Mega Millions jackpot surges to $862 million

The Mega Millions Jackpot surged to $862 million for Friday's drawing, after no single ticket won the jackpot on Tuesday, the lottery said.

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Mega Millions jackpot soars to $862 million for Friday's drawing

Thirteen Mega Million jackpots have been won during December since the game began in 2002.
CBS News - 2h
The Mega Millions jackpot is nearing $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 - 6h
$760M Mega Millions jackpot up for grabs

Someone could be just hours away from becoming a millionaire.
The Hill - 3d
Fortnite Players Get Millions in Refunds for Unwanted Purchases

Epic Games is making the payments, which average about $114, after settling accusations from the federal government that the studio tricked people into buying in-game items.
The New York Times - Dec. 13
Meta Donates $1 Million to Trump’s Inauguration

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently met with Trump privately at Mar-a-Lago
Inc. - Dec. 12
Meta donates $1 million to Trump's inaugural fund

The move comes two weeks after Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg traveled to Florida and dined with President-elect Donald Trump in Mar-a-Lago.
CBS News - Dec. 12
Millions sent government alert as Storm Darragh approaches

The Met Office says the approaching storm poses a danger to life in coastal parts of Wales and south-west England.
BBC News - Dec. 6
Millions in Northern U.S. Under Winter Storm Warnings

Forecasters warned of the possibility of wind gusts as strong as a hurricane as another round of heavy lake-effect snow and blustery cold moves through the Northeast.
The New York Times - Dec. 5
Mega Millions jackpot hits $541M: What's the tax bill?

Someone could become a millionaire Tuesday night.
The Hill - Dec. 3