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Forbes: Mega Millions Jackpot Tops $1 Billion After Christmas Eve Drawing Yields No Winners—Here’s How Much Eventual Winner Could Take Home After Taxes
The Mega Millions jackpot has surged to an estimated $1.15 billion after no winners emerged from the previous $1 billion drawing. This marks the fifth-largest prize in the game's history, with a one-in-302-million chance of winning.
A winner can choose a lump sum of $516.1 million, reduced to $392.2 million after federal taxes, or opt for 30 annual payments averaging $24.1 million. The next drawing is scheduled for Friday night.
Times Of Israel: Bethlehem marks second subdued Christmas, amid pall of ongoing war
Christians in Bethlehem marked a subdued Christmas, with fewer attendees and missing festive decorations due to ongoing conflict in the region. Pope Francis led mass in the Vatican, calling attention to the impact of war on children and urging prayers for peace amid the violence stemming from the October 2023 Hamas attacks.
In Gaza, Christians gathered to pray for an end to the war, expressing despair over the lack of joy this holiday season. Meanwhile, protests erupted in Syria over the burning of a Christmas tree, highlighting fears among Christians regarding their future under new leadership.
Le Monde: In Brazil, donkeys are slaughtered to produce a remedy for traditional Chinese medicine
In Brazil, donkeys, once valued as essential farm animals, have faced a sharp decline in population due to modernization and a shift in agricultural practices. The slaughter of donkeys for their skins, driven by demand for ejiao in China, has led to a 60% decrease in their numbers since 2018.
The Donkey Sanctuary warns that if current slaughter rates continue, these animals could face extinction. Once cherished in northeastern culture, their plight now goes largely unnoticed as they are replaced by machinery.
The Telegraph: Italy tries to eat itself out of a blue crab invasion
The Atlantic blue crab, an invasive species in Venice's lagoon, is causing significant damage to the local marine ecosystem by preying on clams and mussels. Originally from North America, these crabs are now thriving in Italian waters, leading to millions of euros in losses for fishermen.
In response, Italians are considering a culinary solution: consuming the invasive crabs. With their abundance, they are available at a lower cost than native crabs, potentially turning a problem into a new food source.