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Powerball jackpot reaches $638 million in time for Christmas drawing

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:47:51 GMT

(CNN) — The Powerball jackpot has climbed to $638 million just in time for its next drawing on Christmas night.In the past, three Powerball jackpots have been won on Christmas, according to a news release from Powerball. The last time was 10 years ago when an individual in Missouri won $71.5 million.“This could be a very Merry Christmas for a Powerball player,” Powerball product group chair Drew Svitko said. “It’s not often we have a Powerball drawing coincide with the Christmas holiday and with a jackpot of this magnitude.”The estimated cash value for this grand prize is $321.1 million, according to the news release, and the odds of winning are 1 in 292.2 million.Cut-off times for ticket sales vary, but typically it’s one to two hours before the drawing, which is scheduled for 10:59 p.m. ET on Monday.The last jackpot was won on October 11 with a prize of $1.765 billion.The-CNN-Wire & © 2023 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All rights reserved.Source

Denver weather: Christmas Eve snow totals

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:47:51 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- If you were hoping for snow on the ground for Christmas, you may just get it.Sunday is a Pinpoint Weather Alert Day, with snow and rain late Saturday causing potentially slick conditions for people traveling ahead of Christmas Day.How much did it snow on Christmas Eve in Denver?The table below includes preliminary snow totals reported to the National Weather Service on Dec. 23-24.The table is sorted in alphabetical order by county, and the data was taken as of 8:30 a.m. on Sunday. It will be continuously updated as the snow continues to come in.Archuleta5 WNW Pagosa Springs1Boulder1 SW Eldora1Clear Creek1 WNW Loveland Pass1.5Clear Creek2 SW Blue Valley6Eagle1 NW Avon4El Paso2 NNE Monument2Grand2 SSE Winter Park4Kit Carson1 SSW Burlington2Kit Carson5 S Burlington0Kit Carson7 NNW Peconic3.5Kit CarsonBurlington8Larimer1 SSE Estes Park6Mesa2 NW Skyway2Ouray4 E Camp Bird2.5OurayOuray2.5OurayRed Mountain Pass4.5Pitkin2 SSW Snowmass Village5.4San JuanCoal Bank Pass5San Jua...

Authorities investigating deadly shooting at Lawrence bar

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:47:51 GMT

Authorities are investigating a deadly shooting at a bar in Lawrence early Sunday morning. Officers responding to a reported shooting at Energy Lounge on Broadway around 12:20 a.m. found a 29-year-old man who was suffering from a gunshot wound, according to the Essex District Attorney’s Office.He was taken to Lawrence General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. His name has not been released.The shooting remains under investigation.This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.

NESN’s Jack Edwards says he’s ‘healthy’ amid Bruins games absences, fill-in Alex Faust gets some rave reviews

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:47:51 GMT

The Bruins playing poorly isn’t the only thing that’s different on NESN broadcasts during the last couple of games.Jack Edwards has been notably missing from the broadcast booth, as play-by-play announcer Alex Faust filled in over the holiday weekend.Amid Edwards’ absence, rumors have been flying about his future as the play-by-play voice for the Bruins. Edwards took to social media to address that speculation on Saturday night.“Happy Holidays! Contrary to misinformation (imagine that!), I am fit & healthy,” Edwards posted.“I will not be in the booth for 2 more games: the Ottawa/Philly roady in January,” he added. “I look forward to calling years of Bruins games. I am enjoying a holiday week family vacation. First time in 17 years.”Happy Holidays! Contrary to misinformation (imagine that!), I am fit & healthy. I will not be in the booth for 2 more games: the Ottawa/Philly roady in January.I look forward to calling years o...

4 takeaways from Chicago Bulls’ 109-95 loss, including losing the offensive boards and a high-scoring game from Max Strus

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:47:51 GMT

After weeks of an upward trajectory, the Chicago Bulls stumbled on a low-energy night as they dropped a 109-95 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday.The Cavaliers were missing the majority of their starters due to injury, but the size of their secondary rotation was enough to disrupt the Bulls and snap a three-game win streak. Despite the loss, the Bulls still sit 10th overall in the Eastern Conference — a small but important step up in the standings.Here are four takeaways from the game.1. Offense is out of sync as 3-point shooting dipsAfter weeks of playing a high-tempo, high-assist style, the Bulls got stuck in a stymied offense against the Cavaliers. The ball moved more slowly as players like Coby White struggled to find their shot from behind the arc.The Bulls went 8-for-35 (22.9%) from 3-point range. White went 0-for-8 in his first game without a 3-pointer since Nov. 17.“I hate to say it, but it’s just one of those games,” DeMar DeRozan said. R...

The unit you’re renting has been deemed ‘illegal.’ Now what?

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:47:51 GMT

If a rental unit in Ontario is found to be “illegal” in some way, tenants could face eviction – but they still have rights and proper procedures must be followed.What makes a unit “illegal”?Kevin Laforest from Scarborough Community Legal Services says a unit can be deemed illegal if it fails to meet certain city or fire code standards.“The two common things that we’ll see is either the fire department has come in to do an inspection and found concerns with respect to the fire code – could be that there aren’t proper egresses in and out of a unit, especially for basement units. It could be that the fire systems are not up to code. Or the city has actually come in and said that part of the unit was built without proper permits and therefore it has to be reverted back to its original state,” he says.The city or fire department will then issue the landlord an order detailing the infractions and the work required to rectify the issues...

Second suspect arrested in theft of Banksy stop sign artwork featuring military drones

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:47:51 GMT

LONDON (AP) — A second suspect was arrested in the alleged theft of a work by the elusive street artist Banksy of a stop sign adorned with three military drones, London police said Sunday. A man in his 40s was in custody on suspicion of theft and criminal damage, the Metropolitan police said. A suspect in his 20s who was arrested Saturday was released on bail.Witnesses who arrived at a street corner Friday in the south London section of Peckham less than an hour after Banksy posted a photo of the work on Instagram said they were stunned to watch a man with bolt cutters remove the sign as another man steadied a bike he stood on.The incident was captured in photos and video. Much of Banksy’s political and satirical art is critical of war, and many of his followers interpreted the work as calling for a cease-fire in the Gaza Strip. The Associated Press

Man dead due to early morning to fire near the Stockyards

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:47:51 GMT

A man has died due to a fire near The Stockyards early Sunday morning.Fire crews were called to McCormack Street, near Weston Road and St. Clair Avenue West, at approximately 4:08 a.m. for reports that several tractor trailers were on fire.“In the course of firefighting and search and rescue operations, one person was located inside a storage trailer adjacent to the fire,” said Toronto Fire Chief Matthew Pegg on X.The victim, a man in his 40’s, was transferred to the care of Toronto medics but succumbed to his injuries at the scene.Police and the Office of the Fire Marshal are investigating the origin, cause and circumstances of the fire.I am on scene with @Toronto_Fire crews on McCormack Street. The investigation into the origin, cause&circumstances of this fire is underway in collaboration with @TorontoPolice and @ONFireMarshal. Sincere condolences to family, friends and all those impacted by this tragic fire.— Matthew Pegg (@ChiefPeggTFS) December 24, ...

Hyde Park School of Dance adds new dance to annual Nutcracker performance

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:47:51 GMT

CHICAGO — Every year, Hyde Park School of Dance holds its annual performance. One thing they added this year was an African dance. Read more: Latest Chicago news headlines They joined WGN Weekend Morning News to perform.

Making a pleasant experience for kids in the kitchen during the holidays

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:47:51 GMT

CHICAGO — As the kids are home for the holidays, you may be looking for ways to make a pleasant and fun experience with them in the kitchen. MORE STORIES: Weekend Break Amanda Marijanovic with Taste Buds Kitchen in Bannockburn joined WGN Weekend Morning News to talk about ways to get the kids involved in some holiday fun.You can watch this story in the player above.