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The lottery frenzy is still spiking as the Mega Millions jackpot inches closer to a billion. The Mega Millions grand prize is growing quickly, and is the ninth-largest Mega Millions jackpot of all time.
Some players are hoping a $5 Mega Millions ticket will make them a multimillionaire. Because as they say in the lottery business, “it could happen to you.”
After no one matched all five numbers plus the Mega Ball in the Tuesday, Oct. 21, Mega Millions drawing for $650 million, the jackpot jumped to $680 million with a cash option of $318.2 million for this Friday’s drawing.
Although no one claimed the jackpot, there was one big winner in Tuesday’s Mega Millions drawing. A ticket purchased in Illinois matched 5 plus the 3X Multiplier for a $3 million prize.
The winning numbers for the Mega Millions lottery drawing on Friday, Oct. 24, were 11-18-31-51-56 and the Mega Ball was 24. Those numbers produced yet another rollover.
The Mega Millions jackpot for Tuesday now skyrockets to $714 million, with a cash option of $334.1 million.
There was one big winner in Friday night’s Mega Millions drawing. A ticket purchased in Connecticut matched 5 plus the 2X Multiplier for a $2 million prize.
Mega Millions tickets start at $5 apiece. Below are some frequently asked questions about the game, when winning tickets expire in Florida (it differs state by state) and lottery odds. Good luck!
Mega Millions lottery drawings are at 11 p.m. ET every Tuesday and Friday, including holidays. The winning numbers for the Mega Millions lottery drawing on Friday, Oct. 24, were 11-18-31-51-56 and the Mega Ball was 24.
In case you’re wondering, the winning numbers for the drawing on Tuesday, Oct. 21, were 2-18-27-34-59 and the Mega Ball was 18.
The next Mega Millions lottery drawing will be at 11 p.m. ET Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025.
The Mega Millions jackpot was last won on Friday, June 27, 2025, when a ticket in Virginia matched all five numbers and the Mega Ball to win a $348 million prize.
Below is a recap of lottery drawings for the latest streak.
Prizes for Florida Lottery must be claimed within 180 days (six months) from the date of the drawing. To claim a single-payment cash option, a winner has within the first 60 days after the applicable draw date to claim it.
The odds of winning are pretty low. According to the Mega Millions site, players have a 1 in 290,472,336 chance to match all five white balls plus the gold Mega Ball.
According to Florida Lottery’s website, winners cannot remain anonymous: “Florida law mandates that the Florida Lottery provide records containing information such as the winner’s name, city of residence; game won, date won, and amount won to any third party who requests the information.”
However, the site states, the “names of lottery winners claiming prizes of $250,000 or greater will be temporarily exempt from public disclosure for 90 days from the date the prize is claimed, unless otherwise waived by the winner.”
Lottery experts and lawyers have said there are ways to remain anonymous if you win.
As of Oct. 24, 2025, these are the largest Mega Millions prizes in the history of the game, according to megamillions.com.
As of Oct. 24, 2025, there have been 13 lottery jackpots that have reached or surpassed $1 billion. Only once has a jackpot surpassed $2 billion. These are the biggest lottery jackpots in U.S. history.
(This story was updated to include new information.)

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Canandaigua, N.Y. — The New York Lottery announced four third-prize-winning tickets were sold for the Nov. 8 Powerball drawing, including one at Speedway on Lakeshore Road in Canandaigua.
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The others were sold in Brooklyn, Huntington Station and Ronkonkoma.
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Bereavement 
The death has sadly occurred on Saturday, November 1, 2025, of Mrs. Mary Everett Ballydavid, Woodstown, Co. Waterford and Rathmines, Dublin. Late of the Central Bank of Ireland. 
Predeceased by her loving father Alan. 
She is survived by her loving Mother, Annette, sister Catherine, brother-in-law Edgardo, nieces Nola, Bebhinn and José, her ex-husband Edmond Hearne and her aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends. 
Mary will be sadly missed by all her relatives, extended family and friends. 
Requiem Mass took place on Wednesday, November 5, in St. John the Baptist Church, Crooke, at 1:30pm, followed by burial in Crooke Cemetery. 
Condolences are extended to Mary’s family, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.
Bereavement 
The death has sadly occurred on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, of Mr. Jimmy Bambrick, Callaghane Road, Ballygunner, Waterford. 
Late of University Hospital Waterford.
Predeceased by his loving parents Madge and Paddy, sisters Catherine, Agnes, Ann and Eileen, brothers Patrick and Tommy. 
He is survived by his loving wife Mary, sons Shane and Gary, daughter Linda and partner, grandchildren Rian and Maryann, sisters, brothers, daughter-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. 
Jimmy will be sadly missed by all his relatives, extended family, neighbours and friends. 
Requiem Mass took place in St. Mary’s Church, Ballygunner, Waterford, on November 8 at 10.30am. 
Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. 
Condolences are extended to Jimmy’s family, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.
Care and Repair Free Service for Older People 
Over 65 years of age and living in Waterford City? Garden Care and maintenance, smoke alarm installation, Power Washing, Minor DIY and repairs and more.
Just contact the Care & Repair Team for your free on-site visit. 0830927806/051841740 or email: careandrepair@wap.ie. Our Care and Repair Team is experienced and fully Garda Vetted.
St. Joseph & Benildus Church 
The Novena Of Masses For All Souls The Novena Of Masses For All Souls will begin on Monday, November 10, at 10.30am and continue until Tuesday, November 18. On Sunday, November 16, 
Mass will be at 10am. All the envelopes containing the names of your loved ones will be placed in front of the altar during those Masses. 
All are welcome to join us, in person or via livestream, as we remember and give thanks for our departed family and friends.
Safeguarding Representatives 
Safeguarding representatives for our Parish are Michael Maher and Mary O’Sullivan. If you have a safeguarding concern, contact the Diocesan Designated Liaison Person, Mr Stephen Plunkett at 085 1651518 or Anne Walsh at 089 485 8845.
Loop Induction System Hearing aid users at St. Joseph & Benildus Church: digital aids work automatically, while others should switch to “T” for clear PA sound.
Coffee Morning Every Wednesday morning immediately after 10.30 am Mass at St. Joseph & Benildus Church. Everyone is welcome to attend. No booking required, just show up. We hope to see some new faces.
Lourdes Tractor and Vintage Run 
Lourdes tractor and vintage run, Sunday, 9 of November 2025, Gardenmorris Estate, Kill, Co. Waterford. 
Registration at 11:00am. Raffle on the day. Refreshments Served. 
In aid of Lourdes Pilgrimage Volunteers Travel Fund.
Solas Cancer Support Centre Festive Tea 
Our Festive Tea tickets are now on sale at the Theatre Royal Waterford.
Tickets are €35 available to purchase from Theatre Royal Box Office on 051 874402 or online at https://theatreroyal.ie . 
Join us for a fun filled, festive afternoon at the Granville Hotel on Saturday, the 29 or Sunday, November 30, 2025, 3pm – 6.30pm, tea served sharp at 3pm. Over 18’s event.
Support services @solascancersupportcentre 051 304604 / info@solascentre.ie.
Free professional support services are available to those affected by cancer, their families and carers in the Waterford and West Waterford area. 
A wide range of services are available, including counselling, art therapy, acupuncture, Music therapy, reflexology reiki, craniosacral therapy, and life coaching. 
One-to-one support for children and adolescents. art therapy, music therapy, play therapy and counselling. 
For enquiries, please feel free to call the Solas Cancer Support Centre on 051 304604 or email info@solascentre.ie.
Services are free of charge. 
For enquiries, please feel free to call the Solas Cancer Support Centre on 051 304604 or email info@solascentre.ie.
The Solas Men’s Hub 
The Solas Men’s Hub is a new monthly activity-based group for men living with a cancer diagnosis.
Join a group of men who understand what you’re going through. 
Our group offers connection and support through shared activities. Gentle group activities once a month – gentle sporting activities, games, visits to places of interest. 
Peer support from men who’ve been there. 
Relaxed, friendly meet ups. 
On Monday, November 10 the Men’s Hub will meet in the Butlers Centre, St John’s Park, Waterford, for Walking Soccer. 
The Group will meet at 11am and have refreshments afterwards. 
All abilities are welcome- this is a modified version of soccer that uses walking instead of running, making it a low-impact activity. 
Booking is essential, please call 051 304604 or email info@solascentre.ie to reserve a place. 
There is no charge for these activities, and we would ask participants to make their own transport arrangements.
Forum Bingo is hosting a Bingo Night for Waterford Helping the Homeless 
Forum Bingo in Waterford is hosting a bingo night on Tuesday, November 18, fundraising for Waterford Helping the Homeless. 
Tickets are €10 each and there will also be a raffle held on the night. 
If you’re interested in buying tickets for the bingo, please get in touch. 
Thanks again to Forum Bingo, who have always been good friends to Waterford Helping the Homeless.
Book Launch
The Street Where You Live has been overwhelming, and as such, I have decided to open the launch of the book to the public. 
The launch will be on Thursday, November 13, 2025, from 7 to 9 o’clock in the Trinity Suite, Granville Hotel, The Quay, Waterford. 
If you are living in Waterford and the surrounding districts, please make it to the launch. 
If you can’t make it, I will make alternative arrangements to get the book to you. 
I will be signing the book for those who purchase it at the launch. The cost of the book will be €30.
Central Library
Supporting your anxious child Workshops Supporting your anxious child -Workshops coming up in November with Play Therapist Treasa Forristal. 
Support your child in managing change and anxiety. Suitable for parents/ guardians/ carers. 
Central Library Friday, November 14, 2025, at 10:15am 051 849975. Ardkeen Library, Friday, November 21, 2025 at 10:15am 051 849755.
Ardkeen Library 
The Silent Book Club Are you someone who likes peace and silence? Do you love to read but find book clubs just too full of chatter? 
Try our new Silent Book Club starting at Ardkeen Library on Tuesday, November 11 – the perfect opportunity to meet like-minded book-lovers! 
All welcome – just come along, bring a book and find out more!
On the History of Irish Lifting Stones
On the History of Irish Lifting Stones” with David Keohan in Ardkeen Library on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at 6:30pm- Free Event – Booking Required. 
Contact Ardkeen Library on 051 849755 or ardkeenlibrary@waterfordcouncil.ie.
David Keohan talks to us about the Irish ancient art of stone lifting, his own research into the practice through the his travels around Ireland and historical research. David AKA Indiana Stones, an avid musician and kettlebell athelete, is working to reanimate an entire lost culture of strength in Ireland, namely Stone lifting, following old folklore stories and mythologies.
Architectural History of Waterford Railway
Join us in Waterford Central Library for the next talk in our Central Conversations series on Wednesday, November 19 at 6:30pm. 
We are delighted to welcome Architectural Historian, Dr. Siobhan Osgood, who will speak about the architectural history of Waterford Railway Station. 
This is a free event, but booking is essential.
For more information and bookings, please contact Central Library on 051 949975.
Volunteer with Age Action 
Volunteer Opportunity at Ardkeen Library, Waterford. 
Passionate about helping others, become a Volunteer Tutor with Age Action’s Getting Started Programme and make a real difference in someone’s life! 
Help older people learn vital digital skills like: – Sending emails – Booking flights & shopping online and much more. Location: Ardkeen Library, Waterford, on Wednesdays, from 2.30pm – 4.30pm. 
Get involved today! volunteering@ageaction.ie.
The Christmas Movie at The Reg is Back 
We’re bringing back our much-loved Christmas movie as part of Winterval 2025. Giant screen, plenty of seating, cosy atmosphere, festive treats, and gluhwein for your busy parents Kicking off on Friday, November 21, you can catch ELF on the big screen at The Reg Venue. 
Show times Thursday and Fridays 1pm and 3pm, Saturday and Sundays 1pm, 3pm and 5pm.
Breakfast fundraiser in aid of Waterford Hospice
Our next Charity Breakfast fundraiser in aid of Waterford Hospice will take place on Saturday, November 15, at 10am. Breakfast will be served from 10am at our Carvery with Tea/Coffee for €15, with all proceeds going to the charity. There will be live music with Gavin the Piano Man. Join us for another great fundraiser.
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People in Birmingham say they have had to think outside the box amid the ongoing bin strike as getting a slot at a tip is like “winning a lottery”.
The city council declared a major incident on Monday March 31 because of the impact of the strike by members of the Unite union.
Residents said the crisis is leading them to take matters into their own hands.
“We’re distributing it amongst family that live in other postcodes,” said Vanita Patel, a 47-year-old teacher.
Ms Patel, who works in Birmingham and has family there, travels back to Leicester each week, where she lives and ends up taking her family’s rubbish with her.
She said the family also take their rubbish to her sister’s in Sandwell – a district to the west of Birmingham that is administered by a different council and therefore not affected by the strike.
Ms Patel said the strike has also impacted on the school where she teaches.
She said: “The rubbish not being collected has then prevented planting and growing of vegetables in the children’s garden this year due to the increase of rats.”
She added that she does not believe the issue will be easy to solve: “If the rubbish is out there, (the rats) feast on it, they’ll have more babies. It will be a cycle – the rats will continue.”
In other areas, communities are stepping in when they see people dumping rubbish on the streets.
Javed Iqbal, a 55-year-old community activist, described one incident where rubbish had been set on fire outside his house in Alum Rock, two miles east of the city centre.
In a video being circulated on social media, flames and smoke can be seen emerging from a pile of black bags on the side of a residential road.
He called it “disturbing” but said the community quickly came together to clean it up and it is only part of their response to the situation.
“We’ve set up groups like the street watch patrol. Guys to keep an eye out for elderly, disabled, women, mothers with a single parent, mothers who have got no access to vehicles – see how we can assist them to make their place safer,” Mr Iqbal, who is also part of the Alum Rock Community Forum, said.
“What was heartening for me was to see the youngsters – 18 to 24,” he added.
Naeem Yousef, 47, from Small Heath, described how he has been using his work van to remove his and neighbours’ rubbish from the area.
“I’m a gas fitter. What I have to do is I have to take all my racking out, take all my tools out, unscrew all my shelves and get my wheelie bins in. That of my neighbours, that of my dad’s, when they get a slot at the local centre that allows the vans in,” he explained.
“We just came out of Ramadan and Eid, so we’ve generated more rubbish than we would normally do.”
Mr Yousef said: “These bags are going to pick up more of a stink. So we have more maggots.
“You can see the juice flowing out of the bags onto the road. It stinks.
“And then it’s bringing down the areas.
“People are saying, ‘Look at these areas, how dirty these people are’.
“It’s not our fault because we can’t get bookings in the local tips to dispose of our rubbish. It’s like winning a lottery now to try and get a booking.”
He added: “It’s time now that the Government steps in and actually gets this issue resolved for us because we are paying more money for less services and it can’t go on and on and on because this is going to have a dire impact.”
In a statement on Monday, Birmingham City Council wrote: “The daily blocking of our depots by pickets has meant that we cannot get our vehicles out to collect waste from residents.
“I want to thank residents for their continued patience under difficult circumstances and the community groups who have been working hard within their communities to help with clear-up,” added Councillor John Cotton, leader of Birmingham City Council.
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The Mega Millions lottery jackpot continues to grow and is now the game’s 8th largest prize of all-time after no one matched all six numbers from Tuesday’s Mega Millions jackpot.
Here are the winning numbers for the Friday, Nov. 7, lottery drawing jackpot worth $843 million with a cash option of $391.7 million.
Grab your tickets and see if you’re the game’s newest millionaire.
Friday night’s winning numbers were 16, 21, 23, 48, 70, and the Mega Ball was 5.
No one matched all six numbers to win the Mega Millions jackpot.
Zero tickets matched all five numbers except for the Mega Ball worth up to a maximum of $10 million.
You only need to match one number in Mega Millions to win a prize. However, that number must be the Mega Ball, worth either $10, $15, $20, $25 or $50.
Matching two numbers won’t win anything in Mega Millions unless one of the numbers is the Mega Ball. A ticket matching one of the five numbers and the Mega Ball is worth either $14, $21, $28, $35 or $70. Visit www.megamillions.com for a complete list of payout information.
The Mega Millions jackpot for Tuesday night’s drawing continues to grow and remains the 8th-largest Mega Millions prize all-time at an estimated $900 million with a cash option of $415.3 million, according to megamillions.com.
Drawings are held twice a week at approximately 10 p.m. CT every Tuesday and Friday. You can watch drawings via YouTube.
A Mega Millions ticket costs $5 per play. The Multiplier is included in the price of a single $5 wager, according to megamillions.com.
Here’s how to play Mega Millions:
The winning numbers for Wednesday night’s drawing were 9, 17, 29, 61, 66, with a Powerball of 26. The Power Play was 5x.
The current Powerball jackpot continues to grow at an estimated $467 million with a cash option of $218.1 million, after no one matched all six numbers from Wednesday night’s drawing.
Here is the list of 2025 Mega Millions jackpot wins, according to megamillions.com:
Here are the all-time top 10 Mega Millions jackpots, according to megamillions.com:
Here are the nation’s all-time top 10 Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots, according to powerball.com:
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As well as improving the experience of autistic visitors, these tips can help a wide range of people to get the most out of heritage.
Resources like ear defenders and sensory maps which show the different levels of noise, light and other stimuli across a site are useful for people with sensory needs. The National Galleries of Scotland provides sensory maps of its galleries and art trolleys containing ear defenders and sensory materials. 
Relaxed sessions give visitors the opportunity to enjoy a site in a calm environment without crowds, loud noises or overstimulating lighting and visuals. Craven Museum in Skipton offers monthly relaxed sessions and quiet spaces for anyone who needs them.
Social stories, visual stories and familiarisation guides use images and text to describe a situation and let people know what to expect. Alongside regular relaxed openings and autism-friendly events, Jodrell Bank has created a familiarisation guide to help people prepare for their visit.
RHS Garden Wisley partnered with the National Autistic Society (NAS) to help improve access to their site.  In response to advice from NAS, Wisley introduced quieter sessions for events, social stories and sensory backpacks.
By offering autism awareness training, St Mary’s Church, Stebbing is helping its staff and volunteers learn more about autism and develop the skills to welcome everybody to the site.
Autistic representation in staff and volunteers can also help more people connect with heritage. Curating for Change – a work placement programme for D/deaf, disabled and neurodivergent curators in museums – provided practical and achievable steps for employers to welcome a wider diversity of applicants.
We want to support more heritage organisations to ensure everyone has opportunities to explore heritage, regardless of personal circumstances. We advocate for the social model of disability.
Liz Ellis, Policy Project Manager at The National Lottery Heritage Fund, says: “Informed by people with lived experience, the social model of disability views neurodiversity as another aspect of human difference, not as a deficit model. In listening to people who identify with autism, we can all take actions in making heritage more welcoming and inclusive.”
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No one successfully claimed the recent $419 million Powerball jackpot, and now the prize has grown to just under $500 million.
The winning numbers for the Saturday, Nov. 8 drawing were 3, 53, 60, 62, 68 with the Powerball 11 and a Power Play multiplier of 2x.
On top of the jackpot, the $2 million and $1 million prizes for partial matches also went unclaimed.
Since no one claimed the jackpot, the big prize continues to grow. Monday night’s drawing will feature an estimated jackpot of $490 million, with a cash value of about $229 million.
Powerball drawings are televised every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET. Tickets cost $2 per play, and adding Power Play for an extra $1 can multiply non-jackpot winnings.
The winning numbers for the Powerball game are drawn from a field of one to 69. The red Powerball is drawn from a separate field of one to 26.
The New York Lottery continues to be North America’s largest and most profitable lottery, contributing $3.6 billion in fiscal year 2024-2025 to benefit public schools in New York State.
New Yorkers struggling with a gambling addiction, or who know someone who is, can find help by calling the state’s toll-free, confidential HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369) or by texting HOPENY (467369).
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NASHVILLE– Congrats to a lucky Daily Tennessee Jackpot player in Nashville, who won the game’s jackpot of $260,000 from the drawing held Friday night, Nov. 7, 2025.

The winning ticket was sold at Circle K, 4805 Trousdale Drive in Nashville.
Daily Tennessee Jackpot is a Tennessee-only game with drawings held every day. Tickets are just a dollar per play, and for an extra dollar, players can add Quick Cash for the chance to win up to $500 instantly.
No additional information is available until the prize is claimed.
Meanwhile, excitement is high about the two mega-jackpots for Powerball and Mega Millions. Powerball stands at $490 million for Monday night, while Mega Millions has soared to $900 million for Tuesday night. The Lottery reminds players to have fun and play responsibly.
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