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Powerball winner for $1.817 billion jackpot bought lucky ticket in Arkansas. Here are the numbers. - CBS News

A single winning ticket was sold for Powerball's Christmas Eve jackpot of $1.817 billion, in Arkansas. It was the second-largest U.S. lottery jackpot ever won.

From SeaTac to Lake City Way, these 21 restaurant closures hurt the most - The Seattle Times

This year’s crop of local restaurant losses includes beloved classics, sad surprises and a number of treasured bars — critic Bethany Jean Clement pays tribute.

2025 Pinkbike Awards: eMTB of the Year Winner - Pinkbike

This bike's excellent suspension design helped propel it to the top spot.

Copper Hits Record in China, Jumps in New York on Supply Concern - Yahoo Finance

In China, prices gained as much as 4.7% to trade near 100,000 yuan ($14,270) a ton on the Shanghai Futures Exchange for the first time. Futures traded on...

The year human evolution’s greatest mystery got a face - CNN

Scientists working to solve human evolution’s biggest mystery made a big breakthrough in 2025.

Unmarried couples aren't viewed as 'a default unit' at end of life, advisor says. Why that matters - CNBC

For the 9.5 million U.S. households headed by unmarried couples, a partner's death wouldn't come with the 'automatic safety net' that their married peers get.

Princess Charlotte Further Proves She’s Just Like Mom Kate Middleton - instyle.com

Princess Charlotte further proved how similar she is to her mother Kate Middleton while mingling with crowds of well-wishers at the royal family's annual Christmas morning walk to church on the Sandringham estate on December 25.

China Vows to Prevent Yuan’s Exchange Rate From ‘Overshooting’ - Yahoo Finance

The People’s Bank of China said while it will maintain the exchange rate’s flexibility, it will strengthen efforts to guide expectations and guard against  “...

Scientists achieve full neurological recovery from Alzheimer's in mice by restoring metabolic balance - PsyPost

A study in Cell Reports Medicine shows that restoring metabolic balance can reverse advanced Alzheimer’s in mice. These results suggest that the brain can repair itself to achieve full neurological recovery.

Johnson & Johnson Statement on the Phase 2b DUPLEX-AD Study - Johnson & Johnson

Does cycling cause erectile dysfunction? A urologist explains - CNN

A urologist weighs in on whether biking can cause prostate issues or erection problems. The science-based answer is that the activity probably does not, he says.

Column | Miss Manners: Hoarder friend won’t stop sending me useless gifts - The Washington Post

Letter writer can’t stand the “sheer waste” of a friend’s constant gift-giving.

Eat Too Much Sugar Last Night? Here's What Dietitians Recommend You Do Today - EatingWell

If you ate too much sugar last night, there’s no need for drastic measures. Learn how to get back on track with smart, realistic tips from dietitians!

Scientists Identify Possible Game Changing Treatment for Alzheimer's Disease That Could Control It Like High Cholesterol - Futurism

Scientists said a novel compound can arrest early stages of Alzheimer's disease in mice brains, setting the stage for a possible cure.

Nvidia's Groq deal, S&P's winning week, leather tariffs and more in Morning Squawk - CNBC

Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day.

New study sheds light on a beneficial compound found in coffee and chocolate - The Washington Post

Theobromine, an alkaloid found in dark chocolate and coffee, is associated with slower cellular aging, a study suggests.

The Largest Marine Reptile Scientists Have Ever Identified Was Found by an 11-Year-Old Girl During a Beach Walk - Indian Defence Review

An 11-year-old’s beachside discovery has stunned scientists and triggered a major rewrite of prehistoric history. Buried beneath Britain’s crumbling cliffs lies evidence of a marine predator so massive, it rivals the blue whale, and it’s unlike anything seen …

This Common Blood Pressure Drug Boosts Lifespan And Slows Aging in Animals - ScienceAlert

The hypertension drug rilmenidine has been found to slow aging in worms – an effect that, if it translates to humans, could one day help us live longer and stay healthier in old age.

After Decades of Speculation, Physicists Finally Confirm the Existence of "Time Mirrors" - The Daily Galaxy

Scientists have reversed electromagnetic waves in time—not science fiction, but a real experiment that challenges what we know about physics.

Mysterious State of Matter Discovered Flowing Inside Earth's Core - ScienceAlert

By firing tiny projectiles of iron-carbon alloy from a high-speed cannon, scientists have finally demonstrated that a weird part-solid, part-liquid-like state thought to exist inside Earth's inner core is indeed possible.