Larry E. Swedroe's Blog, page 284

California store sells winning $1.22 billion Mega Millions ticket

One lucky ticket sold in Northern California won an estimated $1.22 billion jackpot in Friday's Mega Millions drawing just days before the new year.

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CBS Sports broadcasting legend Greg Gumbel dies at 78; Nurse adopts teen mom after caring for babies in NICU

Winning numbers drawn for estimated $1.22 billion Mega Millions jackpot

A winner of the Mega Millions jackpot could either take the cash payout of $549.7 million or the $1.22 billion annuity paid out over 30 years.

Greg Gumbel, CBS Sports broadcasting legend, dies at 78

Greg Gumbel, the renowned CBS Sports anchor and commentator, has died of cancer at the age of 78.

Trump opposes TikTok ban, asks Supreme Court for time to resolve via negotiations

The Supreme Court will hear arguments Jan. 10 in TikTok's challenge of a law that could lead to a ban of the widely popular platform.

Capitol Hill lawmakers experiencing surge of swatting calls, bomb threats

In a Dec. 11 Senate hearing, U.S. Capitol Police Chief Thomas Manger testified that there had been more than 50 so-called "swatting" attacks on members of Congress over the previous month.

Trump asks Supreme Court to pause potential TikTok ban

President-elect Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court Friday to pause a potential U.S. ban on TikTok from taking effect. In his brief, he said he said he wants to delay the ban in order to give time for his incoming administration to "pursue a negotiated resolution."

Babies dying of hypothermia in Gaza hospitals

Houthi rebels in Yemen say an airstrike hit the capital Sana'a after the Iran-backed group claimed to have attacked Israel. Both sides have increased fighting in recent days. Meanwhile, a new front has opened up in the war in Gaza — a battle of the elements. Holly Williams reports.

Congress on edge over rampant "swatting" incidents

A new Congress is set to be sworn into office next week, ending a tumultuous campaign year. For those who hoped the end of the election would break the fever of politically violent threats and rhetoric, there are new signs the opposite has happened. Scott MacFarlane reports on a surge in bomb threats and so-called "swatting" attacks on elected officials.

U.S. homelessness surged a record 18% in 2024

Homelessness in the U.S. jumped 18.1% this year, hitting a record level, with the dramatic rise driven mostly by a lack of affordable housing and devastating natural disasters, officials say. Lilia Luciano has the story.