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Newly Minted Millionaire: Shrewsbury Woman Knows How She'll Spend $1M Payday
A Shrewsbury woman this week landed a $1 million jackpot in the Massachusetts State Lottery, and she has a prudent plan for her payday. Colleen Sweet won the seven-figure payout in the lottery's “$2,000,000 50X Cashword" ticket, a $10 scratch-off game. A million-dollar and a $2.5 million grand prize ticket remain in circulation. Sweet chose to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity, which would have paid the full amount over 20 years in annual payments. She said she plans to buy a home and invest the cash. Sweet bought the tick…
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TEDx To Tax Evasion: Vertical Farming Visionary Jack Griffin Funnels Cash To Wife's Account
Jack Griffin told the world he was building the future of farming. He gave a TEDx Talk. He stood before Congress. He promised to wipe out food deserts with high-tech vertical farms that could grow strawberries on a second floor and turn kale into jet fuel. But federal investigators say Griffin was really just pocketing. And now he’s headed to prison, the FBI announced on Monday, Feb. 2. The Sentence Jack Frances “Jack” Griffin, 62, of Philadelphia, faced up to 20 years in prison for each wire fraud charge and five years for tax evasion. His sentencing was originally scheduled for Oct. 22,…
Lifestyle
These Are Key Factors In Making Big Decisions, Survey Finds
A new national survey shows Americans rely on more than spreadsheets when making big life choices. The survey was conducted by Talker Research on behalf of Life Happens for Life Insurance Awareness Month. The poll of 2,000 US adults, evenly split by generation, finds seven in 10 base major decisions on nontraditional cues such as intuition (36 percent), prayer (29 percent), and general vibes (19 percent). Most stand by those calls: 71 percent reported no regrets tied to choices made this way. Those signals are steering concrete moves. Respondents said they used them to choose…
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Final Victim ID'd In NYC's Deadliest Shooting In 25 Years
tA security officer working in the lobby of one of midtown Manhattan's most prestigious skyscrapers has been the final victim identified following the deadliest shooting in New York City in 25 years. Aland Etienne was ID'd as one of four people shot and killed by a gunman who took his own life during the rampage. Union 32BJ described the 46-year-old Etienne him as a "New York hero" in announcing the news of his death on Tuesday, July 29. The incident happened early Wednesday evening, July 28, on the 33rd floor at 345 Park Ave., which includes the NFL headquarters.…
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27-Year-Old Associate At Real Estate Company Among Those Killed In NYC Mass Shooting
A second civilian victim has been identified after the deadliest shooting in New York City in a quarter of a century. Julia Hyman, a 2020 Cornell University graduate, was an associate at the Rudin Real Estate Company, located on the 33rd floor at 345 Park Ave., which includes the NFL headquarters. The incident happened early Wednesday evening, July 28. Click here for a new, updated story: Final Victim ID'd In NYC Mass Shooting Wesley LePatner, an executive at global investment firm Blackstone and a mother of two, had earlier been identified as another one of the civilians kill…
Business
Spirit Reportedly Furloughing, Demoting Pilots Amid Post-Bankruptcy Struggles
Spirit Airlines is cutting hundreds of pilot jobs for the second time in two years, according to reports. Spirit will furlough 270 pilots and downgrade 140 captains, CNBC reported. The move is part of the carrier's continued effort to stabilize its finances after bankruptcy. The furloughs take effect Saturday, Nov. 1, with the demotions scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 1. "We are taking necessary steps to ensure we operate as efficiently as possible as part of our efforts to return to profitability," Spirit told CNBC. Both moves aim to align staffing with a slimmer flight schedule durin…
Business
GM Suffers $1.1B Hit Because Of Trump's Tariffs
General Motors had a $1 billion hit over three months due to President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs that have shaken the auto industry. GM reported a net income of $1.9 billion for the second quarter of 2025, down by about $1.1 billion from Q2 2024. Revenue slipped 1.8% to $47.1 billion. The automaker's North American operations were hit hardest, with profits falling nearly 46%. GM previously lowered its full-year outlook in May to account for a projected $4 billion to $5 billion tariff hit, which didn't change in the Q2 earnings report. Chief financial officer Paul …
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$1M Lottery Jackpot: Worcester Winner Has Smart Plans For Big Win
A Worcester man said he'll do the sensible thing after winning $1 million in the Massachusetts State Lottery. Mark DuBois won the seven-figure payday playing the $10 scratch-off game “$4,000,000 Cash King Doubler." Related: Fitchburg Man Wins $1M Lottery Jackpot Twice — In Same Drawing DuBois chose the lump sum of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity, which would have paid out the full amount over 20 years. He plans to invest his winnings. Dubois bought the ticket at Brattle Stop Pizza, 1 Brattle St. in Worcester. The store will get a $10,000 bonus for …
Sports
Former MLB Pitcher Dan Serafini Convicted Of Killing Father-In-Law Over $1.3M Dispute
Former MLB pitcher Dan Serafini has been convicted of murdering his father-in-law and attempting to kill his mother-in-law over a reported financial dispute. Serafini, 51, who spent parts of nine seasons bouncing around multiple Major League teams, was found guilty in the 2021 shooting of Robert Gary Sphor, 70, and his wife, Wendy Wood, 68, according to the Placer County District Attorney's Office. The former Pittsburgh Pirate was also convicted of first-degree burglary. The guilty verdicts come after a 6-week trial during which the jury heard testimony from dozens of witnesses and t…
Business
Dollar Tree Completes Family Dollar Sale For $1B Amid Discount Chain's Struggles
Dollar Tree has finalized the sale of its struggling Family Dollar chain to two investment firms for a little more than $1 billion. Brigade Capital Management and Macellum Capital Management have completed their $1.007 billion cash purchase of Chesapeake, Virginia-based Family Dollar. The deal was first revealed in March and Dollar Tree announced the sale's completion in a news release on Tuesday, July 8. Dollar Tree said it expects to receive about $800 million after taxes and other adjustments, including $665 million paid at closing. "The completion of this transaction marks a defining m…
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$1M Lottery Jackpot: Western Mass Woman Plans To Enjoy Retirement With Payday
A retired woman from western Massachusetts has hit the jackpot and is ready to spend the money living it up during her golden years. Teresa Moreno, of Ludlow, is the second $1 million grand prize winner in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “Triple 777," a $5 scratch-off game. Related: Mass Couple Jumping For Joy On New Trampoline After $4M Lottery Win She chose to take the lump-sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) instead of the annuity option, which would have paid out the full amount over 20 years. Moreno plans to use her winnings to invest, travel, and enjoy a well-deserved re…
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'Heartless Frauds': Feds Seize Record $225M In Crypto From 'Pig Butchering' Scammers
Federal agents have seized the largest amount of cryptocurrency ever related to "pig butchering" scams, where victims were tricked into fake online relationships. The Department of Justice announced the seizure of $225.3 million in crypto from the global "confidence scam" on Wednesday, June 18. The scam is also known as "pig butchering" since it uses tactics used to "fatten up" victims before draining their savings. Scammers relied on false identities through online messaging to gain trust and enter fake relationships before pushing fraudulent investments. "These scams prey …
Politics
Website For Trump's $5M 'Gold Card' Visa Program Launches, But Details Unclear
A government website has gone live for a so-called “Gold Card” concept tailored for wealthy foreigners proposed by President Donald Trump, but key details on just how it will work have not yet been announced. The premium residency permit priced at $5 million would provide streamlined access to live and work in the United States, circumventing traditional bureaucratic hurdles. Despite the substantial cost, the initiative has attracted the attention of global jet-setters eager to establish American residency. The administration has yet to provide further information since Trump introduced th…
Business
US Economy Shrinks, Private Jobs Report Disappoints As Trump's Tariffs Spark Financial Slump
The US economy shrank during President Donald Trump's first three months back in office, breaking a three-year growth streak as imports surged ahead of his trade wars. Real gross domestic product fell at an annual rate of 0.3% in the first quarter of 2025, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data released on Wednesday, April 30. It marked the first quarter of negative growth since early 2022. The economic contraction is a dramatic drop from the 2.4% GDP growth the US experienced in the fourth quarter of 2024. The shrinking was largely due to a 41.3% spike in imports …
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Elon Musk Stepping Aside From Government Role As Tesla Sales Sink
Elon Musk says he will step back from his government role in the Trump Administration. The billionaire entrepreneur will shift his focus back to Tesla, as the company grapples with a staggering revenue drop that has investors sounding the alarm. Amid fears of tariffs and the implications of his dual role in government, Musk’s decision comes at a critical time for the automaker. The company has reported a 20 percent decline in car sales revenue and a shocking 71 percent decrease in net income for the first quarter of 2025. During an earnings call on Tuesday, April 22, Musk sta…
Business
Jim Cramer Fears ‘Black Monday’ As Markets Tumble After Trump's Tariff Rollout
It was a brutal week for investors, who lost nearly $7 trillion after President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs on nearly every country, and CNBC's Jim Cramer warned that the pain may not be over. The "Mad Money" host said he fears stock prices may continue to fall on Monday, April 7, adding that investors could be facing a repeat of one of the market’s worst days. Related: Mexico And Canada Promise More Tariffs Coming For US If the president doesn’t try to reach out and reward these countries and companies that play by the rules, then the 1987 scenario ... the one where we went …
Business
Denny's Closing 30 More Restaurants Than Planned: Here's Why
Denny's will close 30 more restaurants than expected, as the diner chain accelerates its efforts to shutter underperforming locations. Denny's will shut down between 70 and 90 restaurants in 2025, the company said in a news release and earnings call on Wednesday, Feb. 12. The chain closed 88 restaurants in 2024, bringing the total to nearly 180 closings expected by the end of 2025. While Denny's hasn't revealed which restaurants are on the closing list, the already shuttered locations were open for an average of 30 years. "In any mature brand, when restaurants have been opened that lo…
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$15M Lottery Ticket Sold In Western Mass; Winner Eyeing Investments, Helping Out Family
It was a life-changing week for one Bay Stater after winning a $15 million jackpot in the Massachusetts State Lottery on a ticket bought in western Massachusetts. The Dublin Street Nominee Trust of Boston collected the prize from the $30 scratch-off game "Diamond Deluxe." The winner, whose name was not released, chose a lump-sum payment of $9.75 million before taxes rather than the annuity. They told lottery officials they plan to invest some of the money and help family members. The ticket was purchased at King Mart, 494 Westfield Road in Holyoke. The store will receive a $50,000 bonus f…
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Newly Minted Millionaire: Western Mass Man Plans To Raise The Roof — Literally — With Cash
A Western Massachusetts man is the fourth $1 million winner in the state lottery's new ticket honoring the Celtics' 18 championships. Charles Clemons, of Chicopee, won the seven-figure sum playing the "Celtics Banner 18" game, a $10 scratch-off ticket. He chose to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity. His wife Sara joined him to collect the check. Clemons already has a plan for the money. He said he would buy a motorcycle, invest and save some of the cash, and remodel his home's roof. He bought the ticket at Racing Mart,…
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Newly Minted Millionaire: Western Mass Man Has Wholesome Plans For His Big Payday
A Chicopee man is the latest gambler to collect a massive jackpot by playing the Massachusetts State Lottery's new Christmas-themed scratch-off games. Timothy Mortell won $1 million in the “$2,500,000 Merry & Bright," a $10 scratch-off game. Related: Taunton Man Lands $1 Million Payday On New Scratch-Off Game Mortell chose to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity. He said he plans to share the winnings with his mom and invest the rest. Mortell bought the winning ticket at Yazzy’s Market at 810 Meadow St. in Chicopee. The…
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Newly Minted Millionaire: Worcester Man Has Sensible Plan For His $1M Payday
While some lottery winners buy fancy cars or lavish homes with their jackpots, a recent Worcester winner has a much more reasonable approach. Jose Tejada Grullon won $1 million in the Massachusetts State Lottery playing the “Bonus 100X" $10 scratch-off game. He chose to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity. Grullon says he is going to invest the money. He bought the ticket at O’Hara’s Wine & Liquors at 402 W. Boylston St. in Worcester. The store will get $10,000 for the sale.
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Weymouth's Lottery Luck Continues: City Claims Third Major Win In 2 Weeks
There must be something in the water in Weymouth. For the third time in less than two weeks, someone from the city has collected a major lottery win. This time it was for $120,000. John Connolly Jr. won the six-figure prize playing Keno on the Wednesday, Sept. 4, drawing. He originally won $40,000, but that was tripled because he purchased the multiplier. Connolly said he would use the money to take a vacation and invest the rest. He bought the ticket at The Brew House at 703 Granite St. in Braintree. The bar restaurant will receive a $1,200 bonus for the sale…
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And Another One! Mass Diner Sells Its 3rd $1M Lottery Ticket This Year
A man looking for a lost car seat on Nantucket wound up with a lot more after he stopped at a popular diner for a snack and walked out a millionaire. It's becoming commonplace at the restaurant as it has sold three lottery tickets worth $1 million or more in the past six months. Sean Durnin, a Nantucket restaurateur, is the latest winner. Durnin bought a $20 scratch-off ticket from the Old South Diner at 57 Old South Road while making food deliveries on the island. A car seat stowed away in the back of his truck had fallen out during his route, and he was backtracking. Af…
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$1M Lottery Winner: Pembroke Woman Planning Family Vacation With Big Payday
A Massachusetts woman has big plans for her family after winning a $1 million prize in the state lottery. Erin Cobb, of Pembroke, won the seven-figure payday in the "Jaws"-theme instant win game. Related: Mass. Lottery Winner Dreamt About Winning Ticket Before Buying It She said she plans to invest the money and take her family on a well-earned vacation. "This is life-changing," she told the lottery. "We will make the most of it and will have some fun!" Cobb elected to take the lump-sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity. She bought the ti…
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Newly Minted Millionaire: Western Mass Woman Has Big Plans For Her Major Payday
A Hampden County woman turned a $30 lottery ticket into a $1 million check and plans to secure her financial future. Deborah Gauthier, of Ludlow, won the seven-figure prize playing the Massachusetts State Lottery's "$300X," a $30 scratch-off game. Four $1 million winning tickets remain in the game and two $15 million prizes haven't been found. Related: Marshfield Man Celebrates July Fourth With $1 Million Lottery Win Gauthier chose to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity. She said she plans to invest the money. She bought t…
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$1M Lottery Jackpot: Mass Man Celebrates Independence From Debts With July Fourth Win
A Marshfield man doesn't plan on splurging too much with his newfound $1 million windfall from the Massachusetts State Lottery. He wants to invest his money. Joel Laffin won the seven-figure sum by playing the $10 scratch-off game "$4,000,000 Monopoly Doubler." Six $1 million tickets have not been found in the game, and three $4 million cards remain in circulation. Related: Salem Woman Looks To Upgrade Her Ride After $1M Lottery Win Laffin took the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity. He bought the winning ticket on the Fourth of July at&nb…
Lifestyle
Life After Lottery: Winners Discuss How Life Changed After Hitting Jackpots; Keeping It Secret
The only thing better than winning the lottery is doing it anonymously. There are countless stories of lottery winners who've gone bankrupt in part from empty-handed "friends" or scammers looking for a rich target. In Massachusetts, winners must divulge their names and pose with novelty checks boasting their jackpot amount unless they create a trust to collect their cash. Attorney David Spillane, a partner at the Quincy-based law firm SKB Attorneys, who's done nearly 100 of these trusts, connected us with some of those winners who chose to keep their paydays a secret to see what life …
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