$900 million Powerball jackpot: Here’s what you need to know
Following yet another failed jackpot, the US Powerball total has rocketed to US$900 million (AUD$1.31 billion).
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Powerball hits $1.31 billion—here’s how much the winner would actually take home after taxes
The Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated $US900 million—the seventh largest in U.S. history—after no ticket matched all six numbers drawn on Saturday, the lottery said, but because of taxes, the winner of the next jackpot will take home significantly less.
Europe swelters as dangerous heatwave sparks warnings across Italy, Spain and Germany
The European Space Agency warned temperatures could surpass the continent’s previous record of nearly 120 degrees.
Here’s what we know about BBC’s alleged sexual abuse scandal—as another accuser comes forward
A BBC presenter has been accused of paying a 17-year-old $67,000 for sexual photos and sending “abusive, expletive-filled messages” to a second person they “put under pressure” to meet up.
Threads now fastest-growing app in history with 100 million users in five days
Meta’s new Threads app—a competitor to Twitter—has overtaken ChatGPT, which achieved the 100 million milestone in 2 months.
Titanic sub company OceanGate suspends all exploration and commercial operations
The company operated the Titanic Sub that imploded on a mission to the Titanic wreckage last month.
Meta officially launches Instagram Threads—so will it be a ‘Twitter killer’?
The Instagram companion app, which is being hailed as Twitter’s new chief rival, was launched a day earlier than expected.
‘Barbie’ movie banned in Vietnam over controversial map
Officials in Vietnam reportedly banned ‘Barbie’ for showing China’s nine-dash line on a map of the South China Sea, a territorial claim the country disputes.
This football fan is leaving his entire estate to Neymar – Here’s why it’s not a bad idea
A Neymar fan explained that he had tried to turn over his assets during his lifetime but was advised instead to draw up a will.
Cocaine found in White House sparks Secret Service investigation
A white powder found in the White House by Secret Service agents reportedly tested positive for cocaine in a preliminary test.