A $1.4B Powerball jackpot is up for grabs after 40 drawings without a winner

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — An estimated $1.4 billion lottery jackpot will be up for grabs after dozens of drawings without a big winner. The massive Powerball prize is the sixth-largest U.S. lottery jackpot. It’s the result of 40 consecutive drawings without anyone matching all of the game’s six numbers. The 41st drawing on Wednesday night will be just one fewer than the record set last year. All of that losing stems from Powerball’s abysmal odds of 1 in 292.2 million. The $1.4 billion jackpot is for a winner who opts to receive 30 payments over 29 years through an annuity. The game’s cash option would pay out an estimated $634.3 million.

Trump-backed bitcoin company begins trading on Nasdaq

A bitcoin treasury and mining company linked to the Trump family has begun trading on the Nasdaq stock market. American Bitcoin's listing follows a merger with Gryphon Digital Mining. The company is backed by Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump. Eric Trump, a co-founder, calls the Nasdaq debut a historic milestone for bitcoin in U.S. capital markets. Public companies accumulating bitcoin as a corporate treasury has become a popular trend. American Bitcoin plans to use self-mining operations and opportunistic bitcoin purchases to stand out. The Trump family has shifted from real estate into crypto, launching several projects.

New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker announces he's engaged to girlfriend Alexis Lewis

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker has announced his engagement to girlfriend Alexis Lewis. Booker shared the news on Instagram with photos of the couple on a beach. He expressed excitement about their future together. Booker has never been married and was previously in the news for dating actress Rosario Dawson. Booker was first elected to the Senate in 2013 and reelected in 2014 and 2020. His recent 25-hour Senate speech criticizing President Donald Trump's agenda brought him back into the national spotlight.

Cardi B wins case filed by security guard who claimed rapper assaulted her

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A jury has ruled in favor of Cardi B in a lawsuit where a security guard accused her of assault during the rapper's first pregnancy. On Tuesday, the jury in Alhambra, California, deliberated for about an hour before finding Cardi not liable. Emani Ellis claimed Cardi cut her face with a fingernail and spat on her in a Beverly Hills doctor's office in February 2018. Cardi admitted they argued but denied it turned physical. Ellis sought damages for medical expenses and emotional suffering. A receptionist supported Cardi's account, and the jury sided with the rapper.

Trump says video showing items thrown from White House is AI after his team indicates it's real

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump claims a video showing items being tossed from a White House window is fake and created with AI, though his press team earlier seemed to confirm the video's authenticity. Trump said Tuesday that the windows are sealed and too heavy to open. The video, which circulated Monday, shows a small black bag and a long white item being thrown from a window. The White House told several news outlets that inquired about the video that it was a “contractor who was doing regular maintenance while the President was gone.” The White House has not addressed the discrepancy.

5 new cast members join 'Saturday Night Live' after high-profile departures

NEW YORK (AP) — “Saturday Night Live” announced five new cast members Tuesday that will join the show's 51st season. Previous “SNL” writer Ben Marshall will join the featured cast. The additions follow a slew of cast departures in the past month as the storied program prepares for its 51st season. Devon Walker, Emil Wakim and Michael Longfellow have confirmed on their social media accounts that they are leaving the show. “SNL” creator Lorne Michaels recently mentioned he anticipates more changes. He answered affirmatively during an interview with Puck when asked if he would “shake things up.” The new season will premiere on Oct. 4.

OpenAI and Meta say they're fixing AI chatbots to better respond to teens in distress

OpenAI and Meta are adjusting how their chatbots respond to teenagers showing signs of distress. OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, plans to introduce new controls for parents to link their accounts to their teen's account. Parents can choose which features to disable and receive notifications if their teen is in distress. The company says ChatGPT will redirect distressing conversations to more capable AI models. An attorney for parents who sued OpenAI for the wrongful death of their teenager criticized the changes as insufficient. Meta also says it is blocking its chatbots from discussing self-harm and suicide with teens, directing them to expert resources.

Drake places a $300,000 bet on Jannik Sinner to win the US Open

NEW YORK (AP) — Drake is betting big on Jannik Sinner at the U.S. Open. The rapper known for placing big wagers — and often losing them — posted on social media that he placed a $300,000 bet on Sinner to win the Grand Slam tournament. The six-figure gamble pays $507,000 if the top-ranked men's tennis player in the world wins his fifth major championship and for the second time at the U.S. Open. Sinner is in the quarterfinals after routing Alexander Bublik in their fourth-round match. The 24-year-old next faces fellow Italian Lorenzo Musetti and is the betting favorite on BetMGM Sportsbook.

Fan attempts to open Jannik Sinner's bag after his fourth-round match at the US Open

NEW YORK (AP) — Jannik Sinner had little trouble in his fourth-round match at the U.S. Open, easily beating Alexander Bublik to advance to the quarterfinals. The top-ranked men’s tennis player may have come closer to losing something else afterward. A fan attempted to open Sinner's bag when the 24-year-old from Italy went over to the stands to give away a towel and pose for a photograph. A member of the security staff quickly stopped the fan, and Sinner walked away from the crowd. Sinner did not address the awkward situation in his postmatch news conference.

Man is found dead at annual Burning Man festival in Nevada, a sheriff's office says

RENO, Nevada (AP) — Authorities say a man has been found dead in a pool of blood at Burning Man, and the death at the yearly art and music festival in the Nevada desert is being investigated as a homicide. Deputies were alerted Saturday about a deceased man Saturday at the gathering in the Black Rock Desert about 110 miles northeast of Reno. A sheriff's statement Sunday said officers found the single white adult male lying dead on the ground. His identity wasn't known. The sheriff’s office said it appeared to be a singular crime and urged festivalgoers to be vigilant of their surroundings and acquaintances. The festival ends on Monday.