A single ticket sold in New York matched all six numbers to win a record-breaking jackpot worth $256 million. The winning numbers were 1, 31, 43, 55, 57, and red Powerball 22, with a Power Play multiplier of 2X. This is the ninth Powerball jackpot won this year, and the first in New York since … Read more
Top Republican senators have shown support for President-elect Donald Trump’s picks for key administration roles. Pete Hegseth is seen as a potential candidate for the role of Defense Secretary, despite facing misconduct allegations against him. Hegseth met with Senator Joni Ernst on Capitol Hill, where she expressed her “encouraging” conversations with him. Ernst praised Hegseth’s … Read more
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A 34-year-old man’s battle with stage four colon cancer has highlighted the importance of not ignoring unusual symptoms. Joe Faratzis was diagnosed six years ago and is still living with the condition, sharing his story on TikTok. Colorectal cancer affects over 141,000 people in the US each year, claiming 52,967 lives. To avoid such a … Read more
Scientists at University College London have discovered that physical exercise can continue to benefit the brain long after the initial workout is over. A study found that people who engaged in moderate to vigorous physical activity experienced improved memory and cognitive function the day after exercising, compared to those who were sedentary. Researchers analyzed data … Read more
The State of Mississippi is taking steps to revitalize its long-neglected libraries, including the demolition of the Eudora Welty Library building in Jackson. The Jackson-Hinds Library Board of Trustees hopes that new funding and leadership will help address the system’s facility challenges and funding cuts. Former executive director Floyd Council resigned after two years, citing … Read more
Super Micro Computer Inc.’s shares surged 10.20% in Monday’s pre-market trading session after the company secured an extension from Nasdaq to submit overdue annual and quarterly reports by February 25. This comes on the heels of a nearly 9% rise in after-market trading on Friday. The move follows a recent series of developments, including Super … Read more
Israel’s long-serving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has begun testifying in his corruption trial, becoming the first sitting Israeli prime minister to take the stand as a defendant. The 75-year-old is accused of accepting bribes and promoting advantageous regulation for media moguls in exchange for favorable coverage. Netanyahu denies wrongdoing, calling the charges “an ocean of … Read more
The Dallas Mavericks are set to face off against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference quarterfinals, a rematch of last season’s playoff semifinals. The Thunder, led by SHai Gilgeous-Alexander, are looking to continue their strong start to the season with added depth from Isaiah Hartenstein, who has been bolstering their frontcourt. The two … Read more
A kindergarten teacher at a Florida school has died from Legionnaires’ disease, prompting an evacuation of seven classrooms and repairs to the air conditioning systems. Katherine Pennington, 61, had worked at Pasadena Fundamental School for 36 years before her sudden death on November 24. The school temporarily evacuated students and staff after Pennington tested positive … Read more