Ukraine has vowed to destroy the strategic Kerch bridge linking Russia with occupied Crimea. Russia has attempted to protect the bridge with barges and floating boom defenses. But Ukraine has demonstrated that it can innovate and adapt to defensive measures in the Black Sea. Russia has placed multiple barges and other defenses around a major […]
Narges Mohammadi, Iran’s most prominent human rights activist and 2023 Nobel Peace Prize winner, has been sentenced to another year in Tehran’s notorious Evin prison, her lawyer said Tuesday. Jailed for most of the past two decades, Mohammadi was sentenced to a further stretch in prison by authorities who found her guilty of carrying out […]
The Florida Lottery announced that a Jacksonville couple who were parents-to-be struck gold on a popular scratch-off game. >> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE
CHICAGO — The Illinois iLottery winner of the $552 million Mega Millions jackpot has come forward. The winner, who is confirmed to be from the Chicagoland area, has chosen to remain anonymous. According to the Illinois Lottery, the ‘MEGA Millionaire’ hit the jackpot while playing the game online – making this the largest prize won […]
Although she won a lottery game’s grand prize, a Midlands woman bemoaned the fact that she still had to keep working, South Carolina Education Lottery officials said in a news release. “I wish it would have been more, so I could quit my job,” she joked after winning $250,000 on a scratch-off lottery game. The […]
Although she won a lottery game’s grand prize, a Midlands woman bemoaned the fact that she still had to keep working, South Carolina Education Lottery officials said in a news release. “I wish it would have been more, so I could quit my job,” she joked after winning $250,000 on a scratch-off lottery game. The […]
A Massachusetts woman is celebrating after she recently won a $2 million lottery prize on a $50 scratch ticket that she purchased at a gas station. Vera Saykina, of Springfield, is the second $2 million prize winner in the “Billion Dollar Extravaganza” instant ticket game, according to the Massachusetts State Lottery. Saykina, who chose the […]
Florida’s annual python hunt in the Everglades will run Aug. 9-18, Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez announced Thursday morning at a news conference in Miami-Dade County. Burmese Pythons are an invasive species that pose a threat to wildlife in the Everglades. Florida pays hunters annually to catch the snakes. State-approved hunters can win up to $25,000 […]
Florida’s annual python hunt in the Everglades will run Aug. 9-18, Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez announced Thursday morning at a news conference in Miami-Dade County. Burmese Pythons are an invasive species that pose a threat to wildlife in the Everglades. Florida pays hunters annually to catch the snakes. State-approved hunters can win up to $25,000 […]
Costco (COST) is set for another bulk sized quarter, as consumers look for wallet-friendly prices on everyday essentials. The wholesale retailer saw foot traffic up year-over-year, beating the likes of Sam’s Club (WMT) and BJ’s Wholesale Club (BJ), according to Placer.ai. On Thursday afternoon, the company is expected to report net sales of $57.98 billion, […]
A South Carolina man narrowly missed out on winning Powerball’s recent billion-dollar grand prize, but had enough matching numbers to walk away with a seven-figure jackpot, South Carolina Education Lottery officials said. The North Augusta resident said it was a shock when he learned he’d won a $1 million consolation prize, according to a news […]
A Virginia construction worker won big playing Powerball, despite missing the $1 billion jackpot back in April. Nicholas Perez’s prize was only missing a few zeros. The Burke man won $1 million after matching five of six numbers in the Powerball drawing on April 1, according to Virginia Lottery officials. He bought the lucky ticket […]