A Mega Millions lottery ticket sold at a Shasta County gas station in California hit the $1.22-billion jackpot with the winning numbers 3-7-37-49-55 − 6 MegaBall, with 3x MegaPlier. The jackpot winner, whose identity remains unknown, can choose to receive the prize in yearly installments over 30 years or as a lump sum cash payout of approximately $549.7 million. This win marks the fifth-largest prize in Mega Millions history and comes after a year with unusually few jackpot wins, making it a memorable holiday present for the lucky Californian winner.
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Pope Experiences Another Setback With Respiratory Crises
Pope Francis experienced two acute respiratory crises, attributing to a significant accumulation of mucus in his bronchial tubes due to pneumonia, while hospitalized in Rome for over two weeks with double pneumonia and a complex infection. Despite alternating between improvements and setbacks, the 88-year-old pontiff has remained alert and cooperative as doctors suctioned mucus from his airways. Concerns about his health persist, with speculation on the possibility of resignation dismissed by the Vatican. Full Article
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