Despite the anticipation, no one won the $1 billion Mega Millions jackpot on Christmas Eve, with the next draw scheduled for Friday, Dec. 27. While four players secured $1 million prizes, the odds of winning the top prize are 1 in 303 million. The jackpot can be paid out in 30 annual installments or a cash option of around $448.8 million for the upcoming draw.
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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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