Are you tonight’s lucky winner? Grab your tickets and check your numbers. The Mega Millions lottery jackpot continues to rise after someone won the $90 million prize on December 2. Here are the winning numbers in Friday’s drawing: 3-22-34-54-61; Mega Ball: 8 The estimated jackpot for the drawing is $296 million. The cash option is…
In a recent address, Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa passionately outlined the government’s dual focus on combating crime and fostering economic growth. Against a backdrop of rising violence linked to drug trafficking, Noboa’s speech emphasized a robust partnership with the United States while promising significant strides in public safety. However, the president’s hardline tactics and claims…
In the backdrop of ongoing political turbulence, Senegal finds itself at a crucial juncture following the resignation of the parliamentary speaker, El Malick Ndiaye. This development comes just two days after the dismissal of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, a figure pivotal to the ruling party and one who captured the public’s imagination with promises of…
Multiple polls and surveys released in recent days have shown US consumer sentiment cratering—and all the while, the US stock market keeps hitting record highs. The Kobeissi Letter, a financial newsletter, posted a graphic Saturday that matched consumer sentiment as measured by the University of Michigan’s Surveys of Consumers with the performance of the S&P…
Nvidia (NVDA 1.86%) reported its fiscal first-quarter results on Wednesday, and the headline numbers were the kind most companies can only dream about. The AI chipmaker beat consensus estimates on the top and bottom lines as well as on its outlook for the coming quarter. Management also unveiled an additional $80 billion share repurchase authorization…
2p2play/Shutterstock There isn’t a single person who earnestly enjoys waiting in line at an airport security checkpoint. The agonizingly frustrating experience was ramped up to a new level this year when TSA agents went unpaid during the Department of Homeland Security shutdown. However, one airport is letting passengers go through security before they even reach…
The three-day Long Island Rail Road strike ended with a deal Monday that gave workers a solid raise — but the MTA settled without reforms to notorious work rules officials had sought in exchange for the pay bump. Throughout the strike, MTA Chair Janno Lieber said he wanted the unions to give up benefits that…
A new analysis of retirement costs across the United States shows there are wide disparities in what it takes to live comfortably after leaving the workforce depending upon where you live, with annual expenses exceeding $100,000 in some states. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, those aged 65 and older spent an…
SpaceX launched the first test flight of its upgraded Starship rocket and Super Heavy booster Friday, with mostly positive results. The powerful rocket, propelled by 33 methane-fueled main engines, climbed away from SpaceX’s Starbase launch facility in South Texas at 5:30 pm CDT (6:30 pm EDT; 22:30 UTC) Friday. Within a few seconds, the 408-foot-tall…
Buried inside SpaceX’s pre-IPO disclosures is a single percentage that should make every investor lining up for the $75 billion June 2026 Nasdaq debut pause. It’s a quieter number tucked into a concentration-of-risk footnote, well away from the headline revenue figure and the backlog, and it reframes the entire bull case. I’ve been reading space-sector…
Anthropic on Friday disclosed that Project Glasswing has helped uncover more than 10,000 high- or critical-severity vulnerabilities across some of the most “systemically” important software across the world since the cybersecurity initiative went live last month. Project Glasswing is a defensive effort launched by the artificial intelligence (AI) company to secure critical global software infrastructure….
Cookouts could be this weekend’s highlight, but Memorial Day sales also deserve a prime spot on your schedule. As any shopping editor will tell you, scoring a great deal can be more rewarding than snagging the last burger off the grill. Looking to finish your shopping swiftly so you can relax and enjoy the rest…
In the heart of Manhattan, an innovative exhibition has emerged that confronts the painful legacy of Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes while honoring the voices of survivors. The “Donald J. Trump and Jeffrey Epstein Memorial Reading Room” is not merely an archive, but a testament to the need for transparency and accountability within systems that failed to…
It’s no surprise that the SpaceX offering statement, filed the evening of May 20, shows that as of today, the rocket, satellite and AI enterprise sports tiny revenues and books large losses. That its market cap following the IPO slated for mid-June’s expected to hit $1.5 trillion or more highlights that its fans are basing…
NEW YORK (AP) — First, the bad news. Users of credit cards that accrue airline miles and points toward various travel perks are likely to find their balances won’t take them as far this summer. As jet fuel prices have jumped during the Iran war, so have the cost of airline tickets and fees for…
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In this article UAL AAL Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Travelers walk through the terminal at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on May 1, 2026. Leslie Josephs | CNBC Higher fuel prices are testing how badly consumers want to travel this summer, whether flying or driving. Airfare hasn’t been this high since May 2022,…
Whether you’re seeing family, road-tripping, or keeping it low-key at home, don’t forget to add one more activity for Memorial Day weekend: browsing the holiday sales before they disappear. Memorial Day sales mark our official entry into summer and the exact time to stock up on the upcoming season’s essentials. Amazon’s deals in particular are…
As tensions escalate in the Gulf region, Bahrain has taken significant steps in its response to national security threats, leading to a controversial wave of convictions tied to alleged cooperation with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). This development reflects a broader trend within Middle Eastern countries grappling with internal and external pressures, emphasizing the…
Summary Memorial Day travelers face a triple threat of surging gas prices, flight delays and severe weather across the eastern half of the US. The average cost of gas has topped $4 a gallon nationwide as nearly 40 million Americans hit the roads this weekend amid the ongoing war in Iran. A sinkhole at LaGuardia…
<a href="https://s25562.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/BRBRBTRAirport_019_COLOR.jpg.optimal.jpg" data-caption=" The Baton Rouge Metro Airport. (Collin Ritchie)”> The Baton Rouge Metro Airport. (Collin Ritchie) The Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport is preparing for a busy Memorial Day travel period as industry forecasts project what could be the busiest Memorial Day weekend on record for U.S. travel. BTR Assistant Director of Aviation Louis Hubbard…
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Space Force awarded satellite operators Viasat and SES contracts worth a combined $437.6 million to build communications satellites for a new military network designed to withstand jamming and cyber attacks. The contracts, announced May 22, are part of the Protected Tactical Satcom-Global program, known as PTS-G, which aims to use smaller…
As protest movements gain momentum worldwide, Serbia is witnessing a resurgence of activism driven by youth and calls for democratic reform. The latest demonstrations in Belgrade signal a critical juncture in the ongoing struggle against the government of President Aleksandar Vucic, reflecting a broader desire for accountability and transparency amid allegations of corruption. These events…
The ongoing US-Israel conflict with Iran has sparked significant economic challenges for the member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). As countries grapple with varying degrees of impact, the urgency for collective action and cooperation has never been clearer. With the potential risks posed to their economies and regional unity, the GCC nations are…
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently announced significant advancements in negotiations focused on restraining Iran’s nuclear ambitions, alongside measures to ensure the stability of the vital Strait of Hormuz. This development comes at a time of heightened geopolitical tensions, suggesting that the international community may soon witness positive resolutions in these critical areas. As…
Firms today are pushing employees to use as much AI as possible to squeeze out the technology’s productivity gains. But that pressure is leading to cracks, and those cracks may be irreparable. Microsoft has reportedly begun canceling most of its direct Claude Code licenses, according to The Verge, instead moving engineers toward using GitHub Copilot…
As Imax appears up for sale with early-stage talks with possible suitors, financial analysts have lost no time speculating on who may be a likely buyer. And Wall Street’s list, right now, is long. It stretches from traditional exhibitors (possibly), to private equity firms (could be circling) and tech giants (it would be a rounding…
The nine Californians fell ill between March 27 and April 30, and health officials identified the likely source of the outbreak as beef koftka (ground beef kebabs) served at The Kebab Shop, a restaurant chain with locations across California, including nine in the Bay Area. Six of the nine people are children, and five have…
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California health officials announced Friday they are investigating an E. coli outbreak linked to seasoned ground beef kebabs served at multiple locations of The Kebab Shop restaurant chain in Southern and Northern California. The California Department of Public Health said nine California residents have been infected with the outbreak strain of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli…
As geopolitical tensions persist between Iran and the United States, a potential peace agreement has emerged as a topic of significant interest. In recent discussions, U.S. President Donald Trump indicated that both nations are nearing a Memorandum of Understanding, which could set the stage for a new chapter in their relationship. This unfolding narrative not…
The modern workforce has no shortage of white-collar tensions—from return-to-office mandates to AI anxiety and Slack etiquette wars. But another issue is quietly creeping into the workforce—one rooted not in technology or bureaucracy, but in age. America’s population is aging rapidly, and there aren’t enough young workers to backfill their critical roles; Svenja Gudell, chief…
Transportation Autonomous Cars The Alphabet company said it was also pausing service in Atlanta and San Antonio over concerns about flooded roads. The Alphabet company said it was also pausing service in Atlanta and San Antonio over concerns about flooded roads. May 22, 2026, 4:17 PM UTC Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+…