Georgia Mega Millions player wins $983M jackpot — the biggest lottery prize in the state
Historic Mega Millions Win in Georgia A Georgia lottery player has claimed an unprecedented $983 million Mega Millions jackpot, marking a record high for the state. The winner, who chose to remain anonymous, came forward on January 2 and opted for the pre-tax cash amount of $453.6 million, as noted by lottery officials. This person […]
Justice Department Retains Millions of Epstein Files That Haven’t Been Released
Epstein-Related Documents Delayed by Justice Department Over 2 million documents that may be connected to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein are still with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), nearly two weeks after the deadline for their release passed. Last month, the DOJ began to release some documents related to its long investigation into the […]
New York City has not yet reached pre-pandemic tourism levels, missing millions of visitors in 2025, according to a report.
Tourism in New York City saw a slight uptick in 2025, yet the number of visitors remains significantly lower than anticipated. A new report highlights that the city still hasn’t reached pre-pandemic numbers. New York City Tourism + Conventions indicated that international travel has dropped nearly 5% from the previous year, attributing this decline to […]
Health aid ends, forcing millions of Americans into 2026 with significant insurance increases.
Health Insurance Premiums Set to Rise Following Expiration of Tax Credits Tax credits that had significantly lowered health insurance costs for many Affordable Care Act members have now expired, resulting in increased medical expenses for millions of Americans as the new year begins. A government shutdown lasting 43 days occurred over this issue, with moderate […]
2012 audit revealed $16M in improper child care payments to Minnesota, with millions more sent to the state since then.
Minnesota Day Care Scandal Overview WASHINGTON — The day care scandal in Minnesota has been developing for years. According to an audit conducted almost a decade ago, nearly 20% of taxpayer money, approximately $16 million, that was intended for child care centers was misappropriated. This audit was highlighted during the Trump administration, focusing on the […]
2026 price increases affect ACA health insurance plans as subsidies end for millions of Americans
Tax Credit Changes Hit Health Insurance Costs Recently expired tax credits had been instrumental in lowering costs for many Affordable Care Act participants, but with their expiration at the start of 2026, millions of Americans are confronting significant medical expense increases. The situation escalated into a 43-day government shutdown, driven by Democratic efforts to address […]
Health subsidies end, leaving millions of Americans facing significant insurance increases in 2026.
Health Insurance Premiums Set to Rise as Tax Credits Expire NEW YORK (AP) — The tax credits designed to lower health insurance premiums for many Affordable Care Act enrollees have now expired, leading to entrenched high medical costs for millions of Americans as the new year begins. The Democratic Party is grappling with the repercussions […]
Trump’s tax law may allow millions of Americans to pay no federal income tax. Who is eligible and how to access it in 2026.
Trump’s Tax Changes and Their Impact on Americans President Donald Trump’s recent tax legislation aims to lessen the tax burden for a significant portion of the U.S. population. According to projections from the Tax Policy Center, around 40% of American households could face a federal income tax bill of $0 by 2025. Interestingly, this same […]
DOJ busy finalizing Epstein files release, with millions of pages still to review
Justice Department Reviews Epstein Files WASHINGTON — The Justice Department is tirelessly reviewing millions of documents in a bid to release what’s being termed the “Epstein File,” related to the infamous sex trafficker. According to a report from the New York Times, around 400 lawyers are sifting through approximately 5.2 million pages as part of […]
Robbers tunnel into a German bank vault and steal millions
Thieves Target German Bank During Christmas Period BERLIN, Dec 30 (Reuters) – During the calm Christmas season, thieves seized the opportunity to break into a German retail bank, making off with at least 10 million euros worth of cash and valuables from safe deposit boxes, authorities reported. Police stated that the suspects managed to drill […]