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Winning Numbers For Monday, Nov. 18 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $144M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Monday, Nov. 18 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $144M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Monday, Nov. 18 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $144M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Monday, Nov. 18 Powerball drawing. The estimated jackpot is $144 million with a $66.2 million cash option after a player in Georgia recently won the jackpot and reset the prize pool.  If no winner claims the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 20 with a $155 million jackpot.. The winning numbers for Monday's drawing were 27--31-41-52-69 with a Powerball of 26 and the Power Play was 3X. Lottery players have a 1 in 292,201,338 chance of winning a Powerball jackpot …
Winning Numbers For Monday, Nov. 11 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $103M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Monday, Nov. 11 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $103M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Monday, Nov. 11 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $103M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Monday, Nov. 11 Powerball drawing. The estimated jackpot is $103 million with a $48.6 million cash option after a player in Georgia recently won the jackpot and reset the prize pool.  If no winner claims the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 13. The winning numbers for Monday's drawing were 03-21-24-34-46 with a Powerball of 09 and the Power Play was 3X. Lottery players have a 1 in 292,201,338 chance of winning a Powerball jackpot by matching all five balls plu…
It's Now 'Logistically Impossible' For Trump To Serve Any Prison Time, Expert Says It's Now 'Logistically Impossible' For Trump To Serve Any Prison Time, Expert Says
It's Now 'Logistically Impossible' For Trump To Serve Any Prison Time, Expert Says Critics hoping to see former President Donald Trump in a jail cell can kiss that fantasy goodbye following his second White House win. The 78-year-old Trump will almost certainly see his myriad legal troubles vanish now that he’s been declared the winner of the 2024 election against Vice President Kamala Harris, said Neama Rahmani, a former federal prosecutor. Trump is currently facing federal charges in Washington, DC, for alleged fraud in the 2020 election, as well as election fraud charges in the state of Georgia. Special Counsel Jack Smith has also appealed a federal judge’s ruling dism…
Election 2024: Trump Reclaims Presidency By Securing Wins In Key Battleground States Election 2024: Trump Reclaims Presidency By Securing Wins In Key Battleground States
Election 2024: Trump Reclaims Presidency By Securing Wins In Key Battleground States Crucial triumphs in the key battleground states have lifted former President Donald Trump back to the White House. The 78-year-old Trump was declared winner of the 2024 election against Vice President Kamala Harris just before dawn on Wednesday, Nov. 6. Trump has been projected to win all three "Blue Wall" states of Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. With big additional wins in North Carolina and Georgia, he has secured the 270 electoral votes needed to reclaim the presidency, becoming the first president who will serve non-consecutive terms since former Democratic New York Gov. Grover…
Winning Numbers For Monday, Nov. 4 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $65M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Monday, Nov. 4 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $65M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Monday, Nov. 4 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $65M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Monday, Nov. 4 Powerball drawing. The estimated jackpot is $65 million with a $30.7 million cash option after a player in Georgia recently won the jackpot and reset the prize pool.  If no winner claims the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 7, when the jackpot will hit an estimated $75 million with a $35.4 million cash option. The winning numbers for Monday's drawing were 06-18-33-48-53 with a Powerball of 21 and the Power Play was 10. Lottery players have a 1 in&nbs…
Winning Numbers For Saturday, Nov. 2 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $54M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Saturday, Nov. 2 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $54M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Saturday, Nov. 2 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $54M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Saturday, Nov. 2 Powerball drawing. The estimated jackpot is $54 million with a $25.5 million cash option after it was reset when a player in Georgia won big last week. If no winner claims the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 4 with a $64 million prize up for grabs. The winning numbers for Saturday's drawing were 10-45-48-58-61 with a Powerball of 02 and the Power Play was 3X. Lottery players have a 1 in 292,201,338 chance of winning a Powerball jackpot by matching al…
Winning Numbers For Monday, Oct. 28 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $29M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Monday, Oct. 28 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $29M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Monday, Oct. 28 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $29M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Monday, Oct. 28 Powerball drawing. The estimated jackpot is $29 million with a $13.8 million cash option after a player in Georgia won the jackpot last week and reset the prize pool.  If no winner claims the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 30, when the jackpot will hit an estimated $39 million with a $18.6 million cash option. The winning numbers for Monday's drawing were 21-27-32-48-67 with a Powerball of 17 and the Power Play was 2X. Lottery players have a 1 in&…
Winning Numbers For Saturday, Oct. 26 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $20M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Saturday, Oct. 26 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $20M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Saturday, Oct. 26 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $20M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Saturday, Oct. 26 Powerball drawing. The estimated jackpot is $20 million with a $9.5 million cash option after a player in Georgia won the jackpot on Wednesday.  If no winner claims the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 28. The winning numbers for Saturday's drawing were 08-12-40-45-51 with a Powerball of 15 and the Power Play was 2X. Lottery players have a 1 in 292,201,338 chance of winning a Powerball jackpot by matching all five balls plus the Powerball, accor…
Popular Milk Product Recalled In 27 States, Including MA, Due To Allergy Risk Popular Milk Product Recalled In 27 States, Including MA, Due To Allergy Risk
Popular Milk Product Recalled In 27 States, Including MA, Due To Allergy Risk A nationwide recall has been issues for a popular brand of milk due to an allergy risk. HP Hood LLC is recalling 96-ounce containers of Lactaid Milk because the product may contain trace amounts of almond, which is not listed on the label.  People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to almonds may run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products, according to an announcement by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The product was shopped to retailers and wholesalers in Alabama, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois…
Walmart Issues Massive Recall For Juice Product Sold In 23 States, Including MA Walmart Issues Massive Recall For Juice Product Sold In 23 States, Including MA
Walmart Issues Massive Recall For Juice Product Sold In 23 States, Including MA Apple juice sold at Walmart has been recalled due to high arsenic levels. The US Food and Drug Administration says 9,535 cases of the company's  Great Value brand 100 percent apple juice were sold in six-packs of 8-ounce plastic bottles bearing this expiration date: Best if Used by DEC2824 CT89-6, and a UPC code of 0-78742-29655-5. According to the FDA, the product contains inorganic arsenic above the action level set in industry guidance (13.2 parts per billion). They were sold in 23 states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Virginia,…
COVID-19: Surge In Summer Cases Sparks Concern COVID-19: Surge In Summer Cases Sparks Concern
Covid-19: Surge In Summer Cases Sparks Concern A surge in COVID-19 cases in the United States and around the globe is sparking concern among health officials who are warning that more severe variants of the virus may be coming. “COVID-19 is still very much with us and circulating in all countries," Dr. Maria Van Kerkhove of the World Health Organization said in a news conference last week. “Data from our sentinel-based surveillance system across 84 countries reports that the percent of positive tests for SARS-CoV-2 has been rising over several weeks." Wastewater surveillance suggests that the circulation of COVID is two to 20 times…
Cucumbers Shipped To 14 States Recalled Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination Cucumbers Shipped To 14 States Recalled Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination
Cucumbers Shipped To 14 States Recalled Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination A Florida-based company is recalling whole cucumbers that were shipped to 14 states, but may be contaminated with Salmonella, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced. According to the FDA, the cucumbers subject to recall are dark green, between 1.5 inches and two inches thick and between five to nine inches long. Officials made note that mini cucumbers and English cucumbers are not included in the recall. FDA The recalled cucumbers were shipped in bulk cartons between Friday, May 17 and Tuesday, May 21 to retail distribution centers, wholesalers, and food service distributor…
Planters Nuts Recalled Due To Listeria Contamination Concerns Planters Nuts Recalled Due To Listeria Contamination Concerns
Planters Nuts Recalled Due To Listeria Contamination Concerns A pair of Planters nuts products are being recalled due to possible contamination with the bacteria that causes listeria. Hormel Foods Sales, LLC is voluntarily recalling the two Planters products that were produced at one of its facilities in April, according to an announcement by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Listeria monocytogenes is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, sti…
Trader Joe's Recalling Basil Due To Salmonella Outbreak Trader Joe's Recalling Basil Due To Salmonella Outbreak
Trader Joe's Recalling Basil Due To Salmonella Outbreak Trader Joe's is recalling Infinite Herbs-brand organic basil that was sold across the country in 2.5-ounce clamshell packaging due to concerns of Salmonella contamination. This week, the supermarket giant issued an alert cautioning shoppers in 29 states, as well as Washington, DC, not to consume the product as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) investigates a reported outbreak of Salmonella. Trader Joes is recalling Infinite Herbs Organic Basil FDA According to the FDA, "Trader Joe’s has already voluntarily removed all Infinite Herbs-brand organic basil packed in 2.5-oz clamshell pa…
FDA Recalls Oysters After Norovirus Outbreak FDA Recalls Oysters After Norovirus Outbreak
FDA Recalls Oysters After Norovirus Outbreak The US Food and Drug Administration has recalled oysters grown and harvested in Connecticut following an outbreak of norovirus. In a notice on Thursday, March 14, the FDA said the outbreak was caused by oysters sold by Norwalk-based Norm Bloom and Son harvested in February. Although the FDA did not give many how many people were sickened, they did reveal the contaminated batch was associated with an outbreak in Minnesota. In the notice, the FDA warned consumers that the oysters were also sold to restaurants and retailers throughout Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Maine, Maryl…
Massachusetts 2nd Best In US For Healthcare; Midwestern State Claims Title: Study Massachusetts 2nd Best In US For Healthcare; Midwestern State Claims Title: Study
Massachusetts 2nd Best In US For Healthcare; Midwestern State Claims Title: Study Massachusetts is home to some of the best healthcare systems in the country, but another state claimed the crown in a new survey.  Forbes Advisor compared all 50 states under four categories, including healthcare access, outcomes, cost, and quality of hospital care.  Each category is given a score on a scale of 0 to 100, with 100 indicating the worst result for that category. Only Minnesota scored better than Massachusetts.  The study revealed that the Bay State has the lowest percentage of residents without health insurance coverage (2.50 percent) and the highest number of …
Don't Die In Massachusetts. It Costs Too Much Don't Die In Massachusetts. It Costs Too Much
Don't Die In Massachusetts. It Costs Too Much If you plan to die, do it somewhere outside of Massachusetts. According to a new study, the Bay State is one of the nation's most expensive places to perish.  Forbes recently tallied all the financial costs of losing a loved one. That included end-of-life care and funeral expenses. What they found is that not only is the cost of living rising, but so is the price of dying. Alaska was the priciest place to die, with it costing more than $33,000 on average. That's $24,400 for end-of-life care and an average funeral price tag of $9,300, according to the Forbes study. Hawaii is next,…
Idalia Makes Landfall As Category 3 Hurricane: Latest Projected Path, Timing Idalia Makes Landfall As Category 3 Hurricane: Latest Projected Path, Timing
Idalia Makes Landfall As Category 3 Hurricane: Latest Projected Path, Timing Idalia has made landfall on Florida's northwest coast as a Category 3 hurricane. The massive storm's center came ashore at Keaton Beach in Florida’s Big Bend region (where the panhandle transitions to the peninsula) at about 7:45 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30 with wind gusts of around 120 miles per hour. Idalia formed late Saturday afternoon, Aug. 26 as a tropical depression before being upgraded on Sunday, Aug. 27 to a tropical storm and to a Category 1 hurricane in the early hours of Tuesday morning, Aug. 29. "Catastrophic storm surge and damaging winds are ongoing," the National Hu…
White Shark Tracking East After Pinging Off Long Island Coast White Shark Tracking East After Pinging Off Long Island Coast
White Shark Tracking East After Pinging Off Long Island Coast A large white shark apparently loves Long Island and New England and has decided to stay awhile. For the second time in a one-week span, Frosty has pinged in the Atlantic, and it's apparently moving east. Measuring 9-feet, 2 inches, and weighing 393 pounds, Frosty pinged south of Hampton Bays at around 10:15 p.m. Saturday, May 13, according to the non-profit Ocearch group. A new ping was reported on Sunday, May 21 at about 4:30 a.m. in between Block Island and Martha's Vineyard. (See the first image above.) Frosty was first pinned off the coast of Georgia on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2022. …
'Jeopardy!' Showdown: Two Women From Mass To Compete In High School Reunion Tourney 'Jeopardy!' Showdown: Two Women From Mass To Compete In High School Reunion Tourney
'Jeopardy!' Showdown: Two Women From Mass To Compete In High School Reunion Tourney Two Massachusetts college students who previously appeared on Jeopardy! in 2019 will return to the show this week as part of a new twist on the series' College Championship.   Shriya Yarlagadda, a sophomore at Harvard University, and Teagan O'Sullivan, who is from Watertown, will face off Thursday, Feb. 23. They previously appeared on the series as part of the Teen Tournament.  Jeopardy! producers asked 27 former teen contestants to compete in the High School Reunion Tournament.  “Now, those bright young minds are older, wiser, and ready to return to the stage for …
'False, Misleading': Woman Sues Kraft Over Mac & Cheese Preparation Time Claim 'False, Misleading': Woman Sues Kraft Over Mac & Cheese Preparation Time Claim
'False, Misleading': Woman Sues Kraft Over Mac & Cheese Preparation Time Claim Kraft Heinz is being accused of false advertising when it comes to its single-serving cups of macaroni and cheese. In a federal class action lawsuit filed in Florida, Amanda Ramirez claims the company’s statement that its Velveeta Shells and Cheese cups are “ready in 3 ½ minutes” is "false and misleading" because the product actually takes longer than that to prepare. Ramirez said those 3 ½ minutes do not include the time it takes to remove the lid and cheese sauce pouch, add in the correct amount of water, stir, and then mix in the cheese sauce after the cup has been microwaved before wa…
Fast-Moving Nicole Makes Landfall, Now Headed Toward Northeast With Drenching Rain, Gusty Winds Fast-Moving Nicole Makes Landfall, Now Headed Toward Northeast With Drenching Rain, Gusty Winds
Fast-Moving Nicole Makes Landfall, Now Headed Toward Northeast With Drenching Rain, Gusty Winds Fast-moving Tropical Storm Nicole is barreling toward the Northeast after making landfall overnight south of Vero Beach, Florida as a Category 1 hurricane. Packed with maximum sustained winds of around 70 miles per hour with higher gusts, it's moving northwest at about 14 miles per hour. About 100,000 Floridians were left without power around the time Nicole made landfall at 3 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 10. Nicole's center is expected to move across central and northern Florida and make a second landfall along the Florida Panhandle before moving into southern Georgia Thursday and across the Carol…
Nicole Expected To Become Hurricane, Bring Drenching Rain, Gusty Winds To Northeast Nicole Expected To Become Hurricane, Bring Drenching Rain, Gusty Winds To Northeast
Nicole Expected To Become Hurricane, Bring Drenching Rain, Gusty Winds To Northeast Tropical Storm Nicole is expected to strengthen to hurricane status before bringing drenching rain and gusty winds to the Northeast. Packed with maximum sustained winds of around 70 miles per hour with higher gusts, the center of Nicole will move near or over the Bahamas by midday Wednesday, Nov. 9, and approach the east coast of Florida within the hurricane warning area Wednesday night, the National Hurricane Center said. For the latest projected timing and track for Nicole from AccuWeather.com, click on the first image above. Nicole's center is then expected to move across…
Hurricane Watch Issued In Florida As Nicole Heads Toward US: Here's New Projected Timing, Track Hurricane Watch Issued In Florida As Nicole Heads Toward US: Here's New Projected Timing, Track
Hurricane Watch Issued In Florida As Nicole Heads Toward US: Here's New Projected Timing, Track This story has been updated. A Hurricane Watch has been issued along Florida's East Coast as now Tropical Storm Nicole makes its way toward the East Coast. Nicole, located about 380 miles east-northeast of the Bahamas as of early Tuesday morning, Nov. 8, is moving northwest. A turn toward the west and west-southwest is expected later in the day, and that motion should continue through Wednesday, Nov. 9, the National Hurricane Center said.  A turn toward the northwest and north-northwest is expected Thursday, Nov. 10.  Nicole now has maximum sustained winds of around 50 miles pe…
Truck Driver Facing Charges For Central Mass Woman Found Dead In Georgia Truck Driver Facing Charges For Central Mass Woman Found Dead In Georgia
Truck Driver Facing Charges For Central Mass Woman Found Dead In Georgia A Massachusetts truck driver was arrested in Indiana last week for the murder of a Massachusetts woman who was found dead at Georgia truck stop last month, authorities and reports said.  Jason Palmer, age 45, of Littleton, was arrested at a Sinclair Gas Station of I-70 in Indiana on Wednesday, Oct. 26, according to a release from Indiana State Police. Palmer had multiple warrants out of Georgia regarding the death of 45-year-old Jessica Goodrich, of Worcester.  Goodrich's body was found in the woods off a service road near Roadie's Chevron Truck Shop in Woodbine, GA., NECN reports citing o…
MA Man Who Promised Teen Girl 'Better Lifestyle' Exploited Her For Sex: Feds MA Man Who Promised Teen Girl 'Better Lifestyle' Exploited Her For Sex: Feds
MA Man Who Promised Teen Girl 'Better Lifestyle' Exploited Her For Sex: Feds A Massachusetts man could spend the rest of his life in prison for allegedly sex trafficking a minor he met on social media, federal officials report.  Jimall Brown, age 33, of Boston, met a 17-year-old girl living outside Massachusetts on social media earlier this year, the US Attorney's Office for Massachusetts reports.  Brown allegedly tried convincing the girl to come to Boston by promising her a "better lifestyle," the office said. He also posted online advertisements arranging for the girl to have sex in exchange for money, which Brown later pocketed.&nbs…
Boston Police Nab 17-Year-Old Boy Wanted In Georgia For Murder Boston Police Nab 17-Year-Old Boy Wanted In Georgia For Murder
Boston Police Nab 17-Year-Old Boy Wanted In Georgia For Murder A Georgia fugitive wanted for murder was arrested in Boston this week, Boston Police said on Friday, Aug. 26. Officers assigned to the fugitive unit set up surveillance in the area of Talbot Avenue where they found the 17-year-old boy leave a building in the area. The officers then approached the teenager and arrested him after a brief foot chase, police said. He is expected to be charged with fugitive from justice based on his Georgia murder warrant and a single charge of resisting arrest.
Massachusetts Native, 41, Killed By Lightning During Army Training Remembered As Husband, Dad Massachusetts Native, 41, Killed By Lightning During Army Training Remembered As Husband, Dad
Massachusetts Native, 41, Killed By Lightning During Army Training Remembered As Husband, Dad A Massachusetts native was the only one who lost his life during an army training exercise in Georgia earlier this week.   Sgt. 1st Class Michael D. Clark, a Springfield native who was a resident of the town of Bolton in Tolland County, Connecticut, was killed when he and eight other soldiers were struck by lightning at Training Area 26 in Fort Gordon, the US Army said in a release. He was 41 years old. Earlier Report: US Soldier From Tolland County Killed By Lightning Strike Sgt. Clark served in the Army Reserve for more than 22 years and was deployed four times in Iraq and Afghanistan. …
Thousands Of Pounds Of Salami Sticks Recalled In Massachusetts Thousands Of Pounds Of Salami Sticks Recalled In Massachusetts
Thousands Of Pounds Of Salami Sticks Recalled In Massachusetts Thousands of pounds of ready-to-eat salami sticks — some shipped to Massachusetts — have been recalled due to an undeclared allergen, federal officials said. Creminelli Fine Meats recalled about 4,207 pounds of ready-to-eat parmesan salami sticks due to undeclared ingredient egg lysozyme, an egg white protein and allergen, the United States Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced on Tuesday, June 28. The products were packaged on various dates between Oct. 26, 2021, through April 26, 2022. The following product is included in the recall: 2.6-oz. plas…
Recall Issued For Dog Food Brand Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination Recall Issued For Dog Food Brand Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination
Recall Issued For Dog Food Brand Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination A company has recalled bags of a dog food product due to a possible contamination with Salmonella. Freshpet Inc. announced on Friday, June 17, that it has recalled a single lot of Freshpet Select Fresh From the Kitchen Home Cooked Chicken Recipe sold in 4.5-pound bags. The products have a sell by date of 10/29/22 and a UPC Code of 627975011673, according to the announcement.  The company said dogs with Salmonella infections can experience vomiting, fever, diarrhea or bloody dirrhea, and lethargy. Freshpet Inc. said it hasn't received any reports of illness linked to the rec…