Fed set to impose another big rate hike to fight inflation

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell Wednesday will address the Fed's plans to raise interest rates until inflation falls, even if it possibly slows economic growth.

Mega Millions hits $660 million for Friday drawing, 3rd largest jackpot ever

The Mega Millions jackpot has reached an estimated $660 million, the third highest in the game’s history, ahead of Friday night’s drawing.

Mega Millions jackpot to hit $660M
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The Mega Millions jackpot has reached an estimated $660 million, the third highest in the game?s history, ahead of Friday night?s drawing.

Mega Millions jackpot soars to $630 million after no top winner on Tuesday

The Mega Millions jackpot has surpassed $600 million, the fifth highest in the game’s history, ahead of Friday night’s drawing. Here’s where players won second and third prizes on Tuesday night.

Woman wins lottery, buys gift cards for strangers

“I got an expected gift and I believe in paying it forward and I wanted to pass it along,” Crystal Dunn said.

Friends of 35 years keep promise, split $361,527 lottery prize

Scott Edwards made a pact with his friend Perry Charles that they would split any big lottery wins with each other

Mega Millions jackpot soars to $530M for Tuesday’s drawing

According to the lottery’s website, July has been considered a “hot” month with two of the largest jackpots in the lottery’s 20-year history being won in that month.

LEGO raises prices, citing supply chain issues

Though prices are going up, a study published in 2020 found that most LEGO sets appreciate in value by 11% per year.

US inflation reached 9.1% in June, a new 40-year high

U.S. consumer prices soared 9.1% compared with a year earlier, the government said Wednesday, the biggest 12-month increase since 1981.