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Wednesday, November 9th 2022 - 10:00 UTC
World record lottery jackpot, one billion US dollars. The US$ 2 ticket was sold in California

A single ticket-holder from California has won the largest lottery jackpot in world history, a US$ 2.04 billion prize (with an estimated cash value of US$ 997.6 million), officials announced of Tuesday. The winning ticket was the only one to match all five white balls as well as the Powerball.
Tuesday, November 8th 2022 - 20:28 UTC
COVID-19 outbreak halts travel to US McMurdo Antarctica Base

The United States National Science Foundation (NSF) has been forced to stop inbound travel to the McMurdo Base in Antarctica following a COVID-19 outbreak that has gripped nearly 10% of the staff, it was reported late Thursday, although essential arrivals and departures for health and safety reasons will still be allowed.
Tuesday, November 8th 2022 - 09:44 UTC
US: Democratic majority in Congress at stake

The ruling Democratic Party of President Joseph Biden risks losing its Congressional majority in Tuesday's mid-term elections while many polls foresee the opposition Republicans are likely to regain some of the 435 seats in the House of Representatives and 35 in the Senate.
Monday, November 7th 2022 - 09:37 UTC
Gender treatments banned in US State of Florida

Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis has decided to ban gender reassignment treatments statewide. The measure reaches surgeries, medication, and other procedures to be outlawed in the next few weeks and will involve both ongoing therapies and those yet to be started.
Saturday, November 5th 2022 - 10:42 UTC
Agreement between Argentina, U.S. on undeclared deposits ready to be signed

Argentina's “Superminister” of Economy, Industry, and Agriculture Sergio Massa is counting on an agreement to be signed with the United States shortly to detect undeclared bank accounts abroad which would allow holders to evade taxes.
Saturday, November 5th 2022 - 10:11 UTC
Half of Twitter workers to lose their jobs under Musk

Twitter workers found out Friday that their jobs were on the line as they were told not to go to the office and stay at home because all access cards had been suspended.
Wednesday, November 2nd 2022 - 10:45 UTC
Lula and Biden share common views during phone call

US President Joseph Biden and Brazil's President-elect Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva held a telephone conversation during which they concurred on several issues, it was reported.
Tuesday, November 1st 2022 - 09:57 UTC
Biden calls oil producers to lend a hand and share earnings

US President Joseph Biden Monday urged oil producers to stop “war profiteering,” after record gains amid rampant inflation and global crisis.
Monday, October 31st 2022 - 09:59 UTC
US: Pelosi “traumatized” after husband attacked with hammer

United States House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi was said to be “traumatized” by the attack on her husband, who was assaulted Friday morning by one man with a hammer.
Friday, October 28th 2022 - 09:41 UTC
Musk finally takes over Twitter and sacks many top executives

South African entrepreneur Elon Musk Thursday agreed to buy Twitter for US$ 44 billion and sacked many top executives as his first move proving he was in charge of the social media platform.