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Mega Millions Swells to $1.1B after 3-month Losing Trend
After nearly three months of lottery losing, will someone break the trend Tuesday night and win a $1.1 billion Mega Millions jackpot?
Newly Restored House in Pompeii Offers Glimpse of Elite Life
The unveiling of the restored home is yet another sign of the rebirth of Pompeii, which followed decades of modern bureaucratic neglect, flooding and pillaging by thieves in search of artifacts to sell.
U.S. to Max Out on Debt Soon, Setting Up Political Fight
The federal government is on track to max out on its $31.4 trillion borrowing authority, starting the clock on an expected standoff between President Joe Biden and the new House Republican majority.
Feds Propose 'Student Loan Safety Net' Alongside Forgiveness
The White House is moving forward with a proposal that would lower student debt payments for millions of Americans now and in the future, offering a new route to repay federal loans.
Best of CES 2023: Nutrition Tracking and A Very Smart Mixer
From an AI oven that promises to warn you when your food is about to burn to a mixing bowl designed to take the hassle out of tracking calories, food tech was a key theme at this year's CES tech show.
Virgin Orbit Reports 'Anomaly' in Satellite Launch from UK
A mission to launch the first satellites into orbit from Western Europe suffered an "anomaly" Tuesday, Virgin Orbit said.
Wife of 'American Horror Story' Driver Sues Over COVID Death
The wife of a late Massachusetts man is suing the companies involved in the 2021 production of "American Horror Story" on Cape Cod, alleging their lack of precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 led to his death.
Mass Shootings Hit LGBTQ+, other Marginalized Groups Hard
After mass shootings, the loss felt by marginalized groups already facing discrimination is compounded — communities of color and LGBTQ+ people among them.
'Romeo & Juliet' Stars Sue over 1968 Film's Teen Nude Scene
The two stars of 1968's "Romeo and Juliet" sued Paramount Pictures for more than $500 million on Tuesday over a nude scene in the film shot when they were teens.
Former Adult Falcon Performer Fane Roberts (aka Peachiz) Has Passed Away
Naked Sword reports that adult performer Fane Roberts has passed away.
Ukrainian Family Accused in Beating of Gay Man Heading to Court
The Ukrainian Makarenko family facing attempted murder charges for allegedly attacking and blinding a gay Florida man are heading to court on January 27.."
'The Money is Gone': Bahamas Tries to Turn Page after FTX
FTX was supposed to be the crown jewel of the Bahamian government's push to be the destination for all things crypto. Instead, FTX is bankrupt and Bahamians are trying to figure out what's next.
CES 2023: Smelling, Touching Take Center Stage in Metaverse
Is the metaverse closer than we think? It depends on who you ask at CES, where companies are showing off innovations that could immerse us deeper into virtual reality, otherwise known as VR.
Benedict Aide's Tell-All Book Will Expose 'Dark Maneuvers'
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI's longtime personal secretary has written a tell-all book that his publisher on Monday promised would tell the truth about the "blatant calumnies," "dark maneuvers," mysteries and scandals that sullied Benedict's legacy.
States Target Transgender Health Care in First Bills of 2023
Republican state lawmakers this year are zeroing in on questions of bodily autonomy with new proposals to limit gender-affirming health care to transgender youth, and even to adults.
Seattle Schools Sue Tech Giants over Social Media Harm
The public school district in Seattle has filed a lawsuit against the tech giants behind TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Snapchat, seeking to hold them accountable for the youth mental health crisis.
Critics Attack Des Moines Diocese's Gender-identity Policies
Critics are attacking the Diocese of Des Moines' new gender-identity policies, calling them hateful and discriminatory.
Same-Sex Penguin Couple Book Banned in Florida School District
The award-winning 2005 children's book "And Tango Makes Three" features a real-life chinstrap penguin couple Roy and Silo.And it has been banned in a Florida school district.
Watch: Fired Gay Weatherman Addresses Videos in New Instagram Vid
An openly gay weatherman in New York City took to Instagram to address the backlash he has received after a private video was shared.
Best of CES 2023: High-tech Eyebrows and A Boba Tea Robot
Crowds of investors, media and tech workers have streamed into cavernous Las Vegas venues to see the latest tech from big companies and startups. The show runs through Sunday.