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Mega Millions Jackpot Climbs to $940M after No Winner
The Mega Millions jackpot increased to an estimated $940 million after another drawing resulted in plenty of losers but not a single grand prize winner.
Amazon, Salesforce Jettison Jobs in Latest Tech Worker Purge
E-commerce giant Amazon and business software maker Salesforce are the latest U.S. technology companies to announce major job cuts as they prune payrolls that rapidly expanded during the pandemic.
Twitter Says It Will Relax Ban on Political Advertising
Twitter says it will ease up on its 3-year-old ban on political advertising, the latest change by Elon Musk as he tries to pump up revenue after purchasing the social media platform last year.
Social Media Reacts to Equinox's 'Not a New Year's Resolution' Campaign
Social media reacts after Equinox suspends membership sign-up for a day to prevent those with weight loss New Year's Resolutions from signing up.
Rep.-Elect Santos Quiet as Speaker Vote Delays Swearing-In
Republican Rep.-elect George Santos of New York, who is accused of lying about large swaths of his background and accomplishments, will have to wait to add one thing with certainty to his resume: U.S. congressman.
Transgender Missouri Inmate Executed for Fatal Stabbing
A Missouri inmate was put to death Tuesday for a 2003 killing, in what is believed to be the first execution of a transgender woman in the U.S.
Video Game Workers Form Microsoft's First U.S. Labor Union
A group of video game testers is forming Microsoft's first labor union in the U.S., which will also be the largest in the video game industry.
Drone Advances in Ukraine Could Bring Dawn of Killer Robots
Drone advances in Ukraine have accelerated a long-anticipated technology trend that could soon bring the world's first fully autonomous fighting robots to the battlefield.
$785M Mega Millions Prize is 6th Largest in U.S. History
An estimated $785 million Mega Millions jackpot set for Tuesday night will give lottery players a chance to start the new year with a lucrative bang.
Out Tony Award-Winner, Chicago Stage Champion Frank Galati Dies
Frank Galati, an actor, director, teacher and adapter who was a pivotal figure in Chicago's theater community and a two-time Tony Award winner, died Monday, according to Steppenwolf Theatre. He was 79.
Rep.-Elect George Santos Set to be Sworn in Amid Controversy
Embattled Rep.-elect George Santos was set to be sworn in Tuesday despite a spiral of investigations from federal and local prosecutors into his campaign spending and lies about his family history, resume and education.
George Santos' Ex-Boyfriend Drops New Revelations
A former boyfriend of George Santos dropped fresh revelations about the Republican U.S. representative-elect, who has already admitted to "embellishing" his credentials with multiple falsehoods.
Transgender Missouri Inmate Scheduled to be Executed Tuesday
Nearly 1,600 death row inmates have been put to death in the U.S. since 1977, but an execution scheduled for Tuesday in Missouri would be the first of an openly transgender woman.
CES 2023: Tech World to Gather and Show off Gadgets
CES, the annual tech industry event formerly known as the Consumer Electronics Show, is returning to Las Vegas this week with the hope that it looks more like it did before the coronavirus pandemic.
How to Prepare for Your Next Emergency
Here are steps you can take to make sure you're ready for the next emergency.
Are Online Casino Bonuses Too Good to Be True?
You can get real bonuses, but it's not all the time that you should seek the highest welcome offer. This article will explore why some online casino bonuses are worth it and some may be not.
Santos Should Consider Resigning, Veteran GOP Lawmaker Says
Even as the House GOP leadership keeps silent, a veteran Republican lawmaker said Sunday that George Santos should consider resigning,
Brazil's Lula Sworn In, Vows Accountability And Rebuilding
Brazil's Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was sworn in as president on Sunday, and in his first address expressed optimism about plans to rebuild while pledging that members of outgoing Jair Bolsonaro's administration will be held to account.
Democrat Katie Hobbs to Take Office as Arizona Governor
Katie Hobbs takes the oath of office Monday to become Arizona's 24th governor and the first Democrat to hold the office since 2009.
Singer Anita Pointer of The Pointer Sisters Dies at Age 74
Anita Pointer, one of four sibling singers who earned pop success and critical acclaim as The Pointer Sisters, died Saturday at the age of 74, her publicist announced.