The estimated $700 million Powerball jackpot on the line Saturday night is the 10th largest in U.S. lottery history. The last time someone beat the odds of one in 292.2 million and won the Powerball jackpot was Nov. 19, 2022.
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US considering plan to down Chinese balloon over Atlantic
The Chinese balloon would be brought down once it is above the Atlantic Ocean where the remnants could potentially be recovered, according to four U.S. officials who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the sensitive operation.
Biologists and tribes clash over remains of LA puma P-22
Southern California’s most popular puma gained fame as P-22 and cast a spotlight on the troubled population of California’s endangered mountain lions and their decreasing genetic diversity. After his death in December, biologists and conservationists want to retain samples of P-22′s body for scientific testing to aid in future wildlife research. But representatives of the Chumash, Tataviam and Gabrielino (Tongva) peoples say his body should be returned, untouched, to the ancestral lands where he spent his life so he can be honored with a traditional burial.
400k Washington state residents now eligible for up to $1.2k tax credit
Eligible families need to apply to receive it. The state estimates it will pay about $230 million in refunds this year and $257 million next year as more people become aware of it.
Suspected China spy balloon is surprisingly large: What we know about it
The Pentagon says the balloon, which is carrying sensors and surveillance equipment, is maneuverable and has shown it can change course. It has loitered over sensitive areas of Montana where nuclear warheads are siloed.
Dangerous sub-zero temps put Northeast into deep freeze
The extreme cold curtailed some traditional winter activities. Ski areas scaled back operations, while in New Hampshire, organizers of an annual ice castle attraction shortened the evening visitor schedule for Friday and Saturday nights.
5 players ejected after fight between Magic, Timberwolves
Minnesota guard Austin Rivers and Magic center Mo Bamba were the initial players involved.
Caddie collapses, rushed to hospital at Pebble Beach Pro-Am
Early reports were the caddie’s condition was improving.
Giant wave rolls yacht off Astoria; rookie Coast Guard rescue swimmer saves man
The rescue swimmer — who was on his first rescue just after graduating from the Coast Guard’s rescue swimmer program — was lowered from the helicopter by a cable.
6th police officer fired after beating death of Tyre Nichols
An internal police investigation showed the officer violated multiple department policies in the violent arrest of Tyre Nichols. Five other police officers were also fired and then charged with second-degree murder.