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Powerball soars to $760 million for last drawing of 2023

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:18:16 GMT

You could be a millionaire when you ring in the new year, as the Powerball has climbed to $760 million for Saturday’s drawing. There were no tickets on Wednesday that had all 6 numbers, so players have another chance at the jackpot this weekend. “This Powerball jackpot is climbing the charts, and it’s anyone’s guess whether our next big winner will be made in 2023 or the New Year,” said Powerball spokesperson Drew Svitko in a statement.This is the fourth time a jackpot has climbed above a half-billion dollars this year, according to Powerball officials. 7News cameras on Thursday captured players standing in line to purchase their tickets in Miami. Among them was Orlando Magean.“If I win the lotto, wow, I don’t know, man, it’s big money. I don’t know,” he said. The last Powerball winner was a player in California who got all six numbers in the Oct .11 drawing. That jackpot was $1.765 billion. The current $760 million jackpot...

Miramar Police ID serial porch pirate, issue arrest warrant

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:18:16 GMT

Police have released a new clue in their search for a pair of package thieves who, they said, targeted several homes in Miramar.Miramar Police on Thursday released surveillance video of one of the serial porch pirates, who they identified as Derrick Robinson.The suspect and a woman can be seen taking packages from homes and loading them in their SUV.Police have issued a warrant for Robinson’s arrest, and they’re asking the public to provide any information on the subjects.The surveillance video shows Robinson coming out of the driver’s side of a black SUV wearing a dark hoodie.Investigators said he and the women pulled up to several home in a Miramar neighborhood and stole multiple from front porches packages over the past month. If you have any information on these thefts or the subjects’ whereabouts, call Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.

New Hampshire casino to shut down for 6 months, could re-open if sold by owner accused of fraud

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:18:16 GMT

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A New Hampshire casino owned by a former state senator accused of buying luxury cars with a fraudulently obtained COVID-19 relief loan will be shut down Jan. 1 but allowed to reopen in six months if sold to a new owner, the state lottery commission said in a decision made public ThursdayThe commission tried in August to permanently revoke Andy Sanborn’s gaming operator’s license, but he appealed the decision and requested a hearing before an independent examiner. That hearing was held earlier this month, and a decision was issued Wednesday.Sanborn, a Republican from Bedford, owns the Concord Casino within The Draft Sports Bar and Grill in Concord and was seeking to open a much larger charitable gaming venue a few miles away. But the commission argued that his license should be revoked because he improperly obtained federal funds, misrepresented how he spent the money, paid himself large sums as rent and failed to keep accurate records overall.According...

Mass General Brigham bringing back mask mandate, as Boston-area COVID wastewater surges and infections rise

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:18:16 GMT

Yet another health care giant will have a mask mandate as the local COVID wastewater continues to surge and infections rise across the region.Mass General Brigham will be bringing back its staff mask mandate in the new year with local hospitals seeing higher respiratory infection levels amid the winter when cases typically go up.When more than 2.85% of patients at emergency departments or outpatient clinics have respiratory illness symptoms, Mass General Brigham’s employee mask mandate is triggered.“With the percentage of patients presenting at emergency rooms and outpatient facilities with respiratory illnesses exceeding 2.85 percent in the region, Mass General Brigham will begin requiring masking for healthcare staff interacting directly with patients on Jan. 2,” Mass General Brigham said in a statement.“Patients and visitors will be strongly encouraged to wear a facility-issued mask,” Mass General Brigham added.Health care personnel will need to use ...

Lawrence nightclub Energy Lounge ordered closed after fatal Christmas Eve shooting

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:18:16 GMT

The Lawrence Police Department has suspended a city nightclub’s license to operate days after a deadly shooting early Christmas Eve morning.Acting Chief William Castro on Wednesday suspended Energy Lounge’s license as the shooting that killed 29-year-old Edward Javier-Perez remains under investigation, with the suspects still at large.“The Acting Chief has determined that in the interest of public safety, the City must close the establishment and suspend the establishment’s license to operate until such time that the investigation is complete,” Det. Thomas M. Cuddy stated in a release Thursday.“This immediate action is being taken on an expedited basis due to the overriding public safety concern,” Cuddy added.Authorities on Tuesday identified Javier-Perez as the victim shot and killed at Energy Lounge early Sunday morning.Police responded to the nightclub at 459 Broadway around 12:20 a.m., finding Javier-Perez suffering from an apparent gunshot wound, according to the Essex District...

MSTCA Distance Classic: Meet records threatened

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:18:16 GMT

Acton-Boxboro’s Kyle Verner knew a time close to his personal best would pretty much translate to a victory and possibly a meet record in the mile at Thursday’s MSTCA Distance Classic.Verner’s calculations held up nicely on the Reggie Lewis Center track in a meet where the Colonials dominated the competition.The distance ace Verner pulled away from teammate Anthony Cronin and clinched the win with a time of 4 minutes, 31.57 seconds. That time was just under the 4:32.30 record set by Shane Grant of Walpole in 2018. Acton-Boxboro snagged the top-two places as Cronin also dipped under the old mark with his 4:32.06.“I knew the meet record was probably in reach, but I was going for a time close to my personal best,” said Verner, who has a best time of 4:29.55. “We were just trying to go out at 2:15 (for the first 800) and see what happens.”Acton-Boxboro garnered another victory in an extremely entertaining 2-mile that featured a duel up front bet...

Marco Wilson excited about Patriots’ history developing cornerbacks

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:18:16 GMT

FOXBORO — Bill Belichick’s reputation working with Patriots cornerbacks precedes him.Recently claimed cornerback Marco Wilson was excited to join the Patriots this week because of the team’s history at the position. The Patriots have earned players like Malcolm Butler, J.C. Jackson and Logan Ryan a lot of money in free agency by building them up through their defensive system.Related ArticlesNew England Patriots | Patriots Christian Barmore reluctantly acknowledges he just had his best game New England Patriots | Patriots OC Bill O’Brien once advised Alabama QB Jalen Milroe to change positions New England Patriots | Patriots-Bills injury report: Ezekiel Elliott out with new ailment Thursday New England Patriots | Patriots offense gets mixed news at Thursday practice New England Patriots | Callahan: The overlooked, underrated Patriot tying Bill Belichick’s secondary together ...

Powerball climbs to estimated $760 million ahead of Saturday drawing

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:18:16 GMT

Feeling lucky?The Powerball jackpot for the Saturday drawing rose to an estimated $760 million with a cash option prize of an estimated $382.5 million, lottery officials said Thursday. If someone wins the jackpot, it would be the sixth largest in Powerball history.The Powerball was last hit on Oct. 11 and Saturday’s drawing will be the 34th since a $1.7 billion jackpot was won on a ticket sold in California, according to officials at the Massachusetts Lottery.Two $50,000 prizes were won Wednesday on Quic Pic tickets sold at Fast Freddie’s in Beverly and Wellesley Variety in Wellesley.To win the full estimated Powerball prize, all five white numbers must match plus the Powerball. The Wednesday Powerball drawing, which was not hit, was an estimated $685 million.Powerball tickets are $2 each and can be played in 45 states, including Massachusetts, Washington, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Players can purchase tickets up until 9:50 p.m. Saturday at Massachusetts Lottery reta...

New traffic laws bringing changes for California drivers in 2024

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:18:16 GMT

SAN DIEGO (KSWB) — For California legislators, the start of the new year means a slew of new bills signed into law will go into effect, including more than a dozen new traffic safety laws impacting the state's some 27 million drivers.Some of the laws signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom this year change how officers can interact with motorists in traffic stops, while others look to implement new safety programs as a way of addressing the problem of pedestrian deaths. Drivers’ warning: CHP to implement Maximum Enforcement Period for new year Here are a few of the new laws set to go into effect in 2024 that motorists should know about:Assembly Bill 256 - Vehicles: RegistrationUnder this new law, a violation relating to the registration sticker displayed on a vehicle's rear license plate can no longer be the sole basis for an officer to pull over a driver for enforcement action before the second month after the expiration of a vehicle's registration.AB 256, authored by Assemblymember Diane Di...

Another death reported since 2021 recall of home bed assist handles: Health Canada

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:18:16 GMT

OTTAWA — Health Canada is reminding Canadians about a recall of home bed assist handles after learning of an additional death. Four models of bed handles distributed by Drive Medical were first recalled two years ago after two reported deaths — one in Canada and one in the U.S.  Health Canada says as of Dec. 19, the company has received a report of a second death in this country.   The metal handles are affixed alongside the mattress to help people get in and out of their regular bed at home. The products are not designed for hospital beds. Health Canada says more than 68,000 of the affected handles were sold between 2016 and 2021 in Canada. It says consumers should stop using them and contact Drive Medical Canada to get a refund. The recalled home bed assist model numbers are 15064, 15062, RTL15073 and RTL15063-ADJ.No information has been provided about what caused any of the deaths, but the recall notice says that retention straps were not properly secured in the initial cases in ...