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The Powerball Prize Keeps Growing - Here's What You Need to Know

December 22, 2025

The Powerball lottery is getting more exciting as the prize money keeps going up. After the latest draw on Saturday night, no one won the big prize. So, the jackpot is now worth a huge $1. 6 billion for the next draw on Monday night. This is the fourth-largest prize in Powerball history and the fift

weather

Northern California Faces Flooding After Heavy Rains

December 22, 2025

Northern California experienced severe flooding after heavy rains hit the region on Sunday. The downpour caused flash floods, leading to at least one fatality. Redding, a city with around 94, 000 residents, was one of the worst-hit areas. Shasta County saw up to six inches of rain, causing signific

sports

NFL's Final Stretch: Who's In, Who's Out, and Who's Up Next?

December 22, 2025

The NFL season is almost over. Only a few games are left. Seven spots in the playoffs are still up for grabs. Five in the AFC and two in the NFC. The Broncos, Patriots, Eagles, Seahawks, Rams, Bears, and 49ers have already secured their spots. But the No. 1 seed in both conferences is still not deci

environment

Japan's Big Move: Restarting the Biggest Nuclear Plant After Fukushima

December 22, 2025

Japan is taking a big step by restarting the world's largest nuclear power plant, Kashiwazaki-Kariwa. This plant, located about 136 miles northwest of Tokyo, was shut down after the 2011 earthquake and tsunami that caused the Fukushima disaster. Since then, Japan has been trying to reduce its depend

entertainment

Pandora's Box Office Magic: 'Fire and Ash' Lights Up Theaters

December 22, 2025

The newest addition to the Avatar universe, "Fire and Ash, " has made a significant splash at the box office. It raked in $345 million worldwide in its opening weekend, placing it just behind "Zootopia 2" for the year's highest debut. In the U. S. , it brought in $88 million, while internationally,

science

Japan's H3 Rocket Faces Another Setback

December 22, 2025

Japan's latest attempt to expand its satellite navigation system hit a snag. The H3 rocket, launched from Tanegashima Space Center, failed to deliver the Michibiki 5 satellite into the correct orbit. This is not the first time the H3 has faced issues. It had a rocky start with a failed debut in Marc

weather

California's Wet Christmas: Floods and Snow on the Menu

December 22, 2025

California is in for a soggy Christmas this year. Heavy rain and snow have already soaked the northern parts of the state. More is on the way. Flood watches are in place until Friday. Rainfall totals could hit 200-300mm in some areas. That's a lot of water! Los Angeles might see one of its wettest

politics

Venezuela's Oil Exports Hit by U. S. Interceptions and Cyberattack

December 22, 2025

Venezuela's oil industry is facing fresh challenges. Shipments are slowing down. Most tankers are just moving oil between local ports. This follows recent U. S. actions against two more ships. State-run oil company PDVSA is also dealing with a cyberattack. The U. S. Coast Guard seized a supertanker

business

Big Moves in Big Oil: Chevron's CFO Shares Insights

December 22, 2025

Chevron, a major player in the energy sector, has been making headlines with its recent acquisition of Hess for a staggering $53 billion. This deal, finalized in July, came after a lengthy legal battle with Exxon Mobil that lasted over 20 months. Now, Chevron is focusing on streamlining its operatio

finance

Smart Ways to Save for Retirement: Understanding 401(k)s and Roth IRAs

December 22, 2025

Retirement planning is crucial, especially since Social Security benefits alone won't cover living expenses. In 2025, the average monthly Social Security check is around $2, 000, which adds up to about $24, 000 a year. This amount is just above the poverty line for a two-person household. To secure