Powerball Hits $1 Billion—Here’s How Taxes Will Reduce The Year’s Largest Jackpot
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The Powerball jackpot reached $1 billion ahead of Wednesday night’s drawing, marking the highest of the year, which will be significantly reduced after taxes come into play.
The Powerball jackpot is the highest of the year.
Solar Eclipse Visible From Europe For First Time In 27 Years: Photos
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The solar eclipse was visible for millions of people in Europe on Wednesday, as viewers in Iceland, Spain and northern Portugal lined up in the best areas to watch the total eclipse—where the moon completely passes over the Sun.
'Nobody wants it': Lettuce prices see record-setting plunge as cyclospora spooks consumers
A produce worker stocks shelves near romaine lettuce (top shelf, right) at a supermarket in Washington, DC on November 20, 2018.
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Lettuce prices cratered in July as the multistate cyclospora outbreak pushed diners to shun the leafy green.
Lawsuit against Trump alleges early access sale to his Truth Social posts is 'profoundly corrupt'
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Wendy's stock jumps on report of potential takeover bid from Nelson Peltz's Trian Fund Management
Wendy's logo sign is seen in Chicago, Illinois, July 29, 2026.
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Shares of Wendy's jumped as much as 15% in morning trading on Wednesday after the Financial Times reported that Nelson Peltz's Trian Fund Management is preparing a takeover bid for the struggling burger chain.
SpaceX short sellers are running out of bullets as stock rebounds more than 30% off low
The SpaceX logo is displayed at a SpaceX facility in Hawthorne, California, Aug. 4, 2026.
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Short sellers betting against SpaceX are rapidly retreating from the trade, just as the newly public stock rebounds from its post-IPO slump.
The hottest thing to do in London today is wait in line for solar eclipse glasses
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Council Post: How To Build Cleaner Digital Interfaces Without Sacrificing Usability
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YouTube star Cliff Tan apologizes to angry fans after promoting AI for interior design
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Strait of Hormuz ship traffic near three-month low as U.S.-Iran deal in doubt
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Ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is near a three-month low as doubt grows that the U.S. and Iran will reach an agreement to fully open the key Middle East oil export corridor.