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Winner! $1.76 billion Powerball jackpot sold to lucky player in California

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:54:57 GMT

ST. LOUIS (NEXSTAR) — A player in California won a $1.76 billion Powerball jackpot Wednesday night, ending a long stretch without a winner of the top prize.The winning numbers were: 22, 24, 40, 52, 64 and the Powerball 10. The winning ticket was sold at Midway Market & Liquor in Frazier Park, according to the California Lottery. $2 million winners were sold in Arizona and Pennsylvania. $1 million winners were sold in California (2), Florida (2), New York, Oklahoma and Virginia.Phone calls Wednesday night to Midway Market & Liquor went unanswered.“The phone’s been ringing off the hook, people saying congratulations. Pretty crazy,” the store’s night worker, identified only as Duke, told KCAL-TV.“Somebody owes me a truck,” he said with a smile. “A lot of customers come in, you know they come in every day to get their tickets, religiously. And a lot of them ... said: ‘Oh, if I win I’m gonna get you a new truck.’ So where’s my truck? I’ll be waiting.”He expected the winner will b...

Colonie Police looking for missing teen

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:54:57 GMT

COLONIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Colonie Police Department is seeking the public's help in finding a missing 17-year-old girl. Marissa Moffre was last seen Tuesday at 7 a.m. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Police say Moffre is approximately 5'3" and weighs 100 pounds. Anyone with information on Moffre's whereabouts is asked to call Colonie Police at (518) 783-2811 regarding incident 23-076773.

Thunder optimistic returning core can guide them back to Kelly Cup Playoffs

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:54:57 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Adirondack Thunder captivated fans last year with an electric postseason push that saw the team clinch a spot in the Kelly Cup Playoffs on the final day of the regular season. It was the organization's first postseason berth since 2019, and now that's the expectation going into the season. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! "Down the stretch, we probably played like 30 playoff games it seemed like, just 'cause we were so behind in the standings," said top returning point scorer, forward Grant Jozefek, who tallied 51 points in his first season in Glens Falls. "Now we kinda got that taste of what (the) playoffs is like, and I know a lot of the guys definitely want more of it. So, the key is to just hit the ground running right here in the beginning of the year, and we'll be golden."Adirondack held its' third day of training camp Wednesday morning, and will play a preseason game Thursday at Reading b...

Peer review report on Croatia now online

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:54:57 GMT

Eurostat is pleased to announce that another peer review report within the third round of European Statistical System (ESS) peer reviews — the peer review report on Croatia — is now publicly available on Eurostat’s dedicated web page and on the web page of the Croatian Bureau of Statistics. The report was produced following the peer review visit to Croatia by a dedicated team of four experts, including one from Eurostat. The visit took place from 13 to 17 March 2023 in a face-to-face format.The peer reviews of national statistical systems were conducted by external experts (from both inside and outside the ESS) and followed the same methodology. This included the completion of self-assessment questionnaires by several statistical authorities followed by a peer review visit. The results are a peer review report containing expert recommendations for improvement, and an action plan to address these recommendations that is developed by the national statistical institute of the reviewed ...

Rebuttal against the resolution in the European Parliament titled "Human rights situation in Bangladesh, notably the case of Odhikar"

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:54:57 GMT

A group of Europe’s most eminent scientists, lawyers, businesspeople, cultural figures and other highly successful individuals in their chosen fields have signed a letter to High Representative Josep Borrell, to 14 other vice presidents and representative MEPs of The Left, Verts/ALE, Renew, S&D, PPE and ECR groups in the European Parliament. They are all outraged by a recent resolution on the human rights situation in Bangladesh, notably the case of Odhikar.They have expressed great concern regarding the resolution's statement urging the Bangladesh government to "immediately and unconditionally quash this sentence and reinstate the registration of Odhikar" which they think as direct interference with the domestic legal affairs of a sovereign nation. The rebuttal was prepared and signed by expatriate Bangladeshis, such as the world-renowned scientist from the UK Dr Mazharul Islam, prominent journalist Sharaf Ahmed from Germany, senior citizen Mr. Sultan Shariff from the UK, Frenc...

Word Game: Oct. 12, 2023

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:54:57 GMT

TODAY’S WORD — ERUDITE (ERUDITE: ER-yuh-dite: Having knowledge gained by studying.)Average mark 21 wordsTime limit 30 minutesCan you find 26 or more words in ERUDITE? The list will be published tomorrow.YESTERDAY’S WORD — ANALOGOUS alas alga along also analog nasal lagan lagoon loan logo long loon lung onus gala goal goon ulna saga salon saloon sang sauna slag slang slog slogan slug slung snag snug solo song soon soul sungTo purchase the Word Game book, visit WordGameBooks.com. Order it now for just $5 while supplies last!RULES OF THE GAME:1. Words must be of four or more letters.2. Words that acquire four letters by the addition of “s,” such as “bats” or “dies,” are not allowed.3. Additional words made by adding a “d” or an “s” may not be used. For example, if “bake” is used, “baked” or “bakes” are not allowed, but “bake” and “baking” are admissible.4. Proper nouns, slang words, or vulgar or sexually explicit words are not allowed.Contact Word Game creator K...

Bridge: Oct. 12, 2023

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:54:57 GMT

“Don’t you think men have any redeeming qualities at all?” I asked Wendy, my club’s ardent feminist.“Men are like copiers,” Wendy said tersely, “good for reproduction and little else.”I know that Wendy has no respect for Cy the Cynic. The two are adversaries even when they cut as partners in penny games. Wendy and Cy were today’s East-West, and against six hearts, Cy led the nine of diamonds. Dummy played the jack, Wendy’s queen covered and South took the ace.South next cashed the A-K of trumps. He led to the king of diamonds, ruffed dummy’s last diamond, took his club winners and exited with a trump.RUFF-SLUFFCy won and had to break the spades to avoid conceding a ruff-sluff. When he led the deuce, dummy played low. Wendy had to put up her jack, and South won and returned a spade to the ten, making the slam.“Thank you, partner,” Wendy growled. “I wouldn’t expect a man to know enough to get a w...

Horoscopes Oct. 12, 2023: Josh Hutcherson, everything will fall into place

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:54:57 GMT

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Josh Hutcherson, 31; Tyler Blackburn, 37; Bode Miller, 46; Hugh Jackman, 55.Happy Birthday: Make yourself heard. Say what’s on your mind and command attention precisely, calmly and quietly, and you will find your way to victory. Make decisiveness and mastering the art of communication your priorities. Getting along is half the battle. Know who you are dealing with, what you want and what you are willing to give in return, and everything will fall into place. Your numbers are 7, 18, 23, 25, 36, 39, 42.ARIES (March 21-April 19): Speak the truth, do your own thing and don’t make waves. Sticking to your game plan and finishing what you start will help you alleviate interference. Update your skills to avoid falling behind or missing out on a chance to advance. 3 starsTAURUS (April 20-May 20): Be receptive to what others are doing and decide on your version. Your insight will give you the edge to build worthwhile connections. Your discipline and i...

The 10 most expensive homes reported sold in San Jose in the week of Sep. 25

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:54:57 GMT

A house that sold for $3.3 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in San Jose in the past week.In total, 40 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $2 million. The average price per square foot was $1,056.The prices in the list below concern real estate sales where the title was recorded during the week of Sep. 25 even if the property may have been sold earlier.10. $2.3 million, single-family residence in the 5200 block of Taft DriveThe 1,975 square-foot detached house in the 5200 block of Taft Drive in San Jose has been sold. The transfer of ownership was settled in September and the total purchase price was $2,290,000, $1,159 per square foot. The house was built in 1957. The house features four bedrooms and three bathrooms.Taft Drive9. $2.3 million, single-family house in the 6800 block of Glenview DriveThe property in the 6800 block of Glenview Drive in San Jose has new owners. The p...

Ask Amy: I just found out that a famous entertainer is my brother

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:54:57 GMT

Dear Amy: I am a 68-year-old professional woman with advanced degrees. I have a very successful career, a loving husband, and great family and friends.Related ArticlesAdvice | Ask Amy: I know my friend took a photo without my permission, but she won’t hand it over Advice | Ask Amy: Am I wrong to display photos where he is she? Advice | Ask Amy: These are the five reasons I don’t want to go to Paris with my wife Advice | Ask Amy: The neighbors’ girl was crying in the street, and what I saw in the house scared me Advice | Ask Amy: They kept talking during the minute of silence. What should I have done? I was adopted at birth by my biological mother’s older sister and her husband. My parents gave me an amazing life full of love and opportunities.I grew up knowing my biological mom and spent some time with her over the years.Once, when I was a teenager, she asked me if I wanted to meet my b...