Texas Lottery clears $83.5M prize after withholding it for months
The Texas Lottery is set to pay an $83.5 million jackpot to a Houston-area winner after months of delay. The winner will receive $45.8 million before taxes.
The Texas Lottery is set to pay an $83.5 million jackpot to a Houston-area winner after months of delay. The winner will receive $45.8 million before taxes.
The Texas House panel advances redrawn congressional map, potentially increasing Republican seats. The full House review is expected soon amid discussions on gerrymandering and its implications for political representation.
Nicholas Kaufman, former legal counsel to ex-president Rodrigo Duterte, has declined to comment on reports regarding the alleged suspension of Honeylet Avanceña’s visitation rights at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague. This follows Avanceña’s claims of being denied access to visit Duterte, currently held in detention at the ICC. The situation has raised questions about the legal grounds of Avanceña’s alleged suspension, with Kaufman remaining silent on the matter.
U.S. stocks dropped sharply on Friday, August 4, 2023, following a weak July jobs report. Major indices, including the Dow Jones Industrial Average, fell due to lower-than-expected job creation and downward revisions for the previous months, raising economic concerns.
A powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula ranks among the strongest recorded globally. It triggered tsunami warnings and highlighted the region’s ongoing seismic risks.
SpaceX successfully transported four astronauts from the United States, Russia, and Japan to the International Space Station just 15 hours after launch from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, Florida. The astronauts will spend six months at the ISS, replacing a previous crew.
Kendall County’s emergency preparedness and proactive measures prevented fatalities during the Hill Country floods, emphasizing the importance of early planning and coordination in disaster management.
Leading technology firms Oracle and Microsoft are set to collaborate with the Trump administration to enhance healthcare data access. The initiative aims to improve data interoperability and patient care.
The latest “Demon Slayer” film sets a new record in Japan, earning 37.5 million dollars at the box office and reaching 10 billion yen in just eight days. Learn more about this milestone and its significance in the film industry.
US tariffs threaten Asian beauty product boom, affecting South Korean cosmetic imports, valued at $1.7 billion in 2024. Potential price hikes concern retailers and consumers.