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A Powerball player in Arkansas has won a $1.817 billion lottery jackpot

A Powerball player in Arkansas won a $1.817 billion jackpot in Wednesday's Christmas Eve drawing, ending the lottery game’s three-month stretch without a top-prize winner.

The winning numbers were 04, 25, 31, 52 and 59, with the Powerball number being 19.

Final ticket sales pushed the jackpot higher than previous expected, making it the second-largest in U.S. history and the largest Powerball prize of 2025, according to www.powerball.com. The jackpot had a lump sum cash payment option of $834.9 million.

“Congratulations to the newest Powerball jackpot... Read More

Saudi Arabia calls on Yemen separatists to leave 2 governorates as anti-Houthi coalition strains

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia on Thursday formally called on Emirati-backed separatists in Yemen to withdraw from two governorates their forces now control in the country, a move that threatens sparking a confrontation within a fragile coalition that's battling the Houthi rebels there.

The statement from Saudi Arabia's Foreign Ministry on Christmas morning appeared aimed at putting public pressure on the Southern Transitional Council, a force long backed by the United Arab Emirates. Saudi Arabia has backed other fighters within Yemen, including a force known as... Read More

Hawaii stuns Cal in 35-31 in Hawaii Bowl on backup QB Drew Weaver's last-minute TD pass

HONOLULU (AP) — Backup quarterback Drew Weaver threw a 22-yard touchdown pass to Nick Cenacle with 10 seconds left, and Hawaii rallied for a 35-31 comeback victory over California in a thrilling Hawaii Bowl on Wednesday night.

Weaver entered the game after Micah Alejado took a hard hit on the previous play. With the Rainbow Warriors (9-4) in range for a tying field goal, coach Timmy Chang took a shot at the end zone, and Cenacle got between two defensive backs and made the contested catch.

“How amazing is that?” Chang said. “It’s a program that is built out of... Read More

Asian shares are mixed after US stocks drift to more records

BANGKOK (AP) — Asian shares were mixed Thursday in thin holiday trading, with most markets in the region and elsewhere closed for Christmas.

In Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 lost less than 0.1% to 50,317.43. It has gained nearly 30% this year.

The dollar slipped to 155.70 Japanese yen from 155.94 yen. The euro was unchanged at $1.1780.

Markets in mainland China advanced, with the Shanghai Composite index up 0.3%. Hong Kong's exchange was closed.

Investors were encouraged by a statement by the People’s Bank of China, China’s central bank, promising to... Read More

Virtual reality opens doors for older people to build closer connections in real life

LOS GATOS, Calif. (AP) — Like many retirement communities, The Terraces serves as a tranquil refuge for a nucleus of older people who no longer can travel to faraway places or engaging in bold adventures.

But they can still be thrust back to their days of wanderlust and thrill-seeking whenever caretakers at the community in Los Gatos, California, schedule a date for residents — many of whom are in their 80s and 90s — to take turns donning virtual reality headsets.

Within a matter of minutes, the headsets can transport them to Europe, immerse them in the ocean... Read More

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A Powerball player in Arkansas has won a $1.817 billion lottery jackpot

Saudi Arabia calls on Yemen separatists to leave 2 governorates as anti-Houthi coalition strains

Hawaii stuns Cal in 35-31 in Hawaii Bowl on backup QB Drew Weaver's last-minute TD pass

Asian shares are mixed after US stocks drift to more records

Virtual reality opens doors for older people to build closer connections in real life

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