With Kentucky Downs set to give away $3.1 million, the Aug. 31 Nashville Derby Invitational (G3T) drew an overflow field of 14 3-year-olds whose connections want in on a cut of that massive prize. The purse for the 1 5/16-mile turf race includes $1.2 million from the Kentucky Thoroughbred Development...

$3.1 Million Nashville Derby Draws Overflow Field

Arena Racing Company ("ARC"), Britain's largest racing group, and 1/ST, North America's preeminent Thoroughbred racing and pari-mutuel wagering company, today announce a new partnership to open new opportunities across some of their feature races. The winners of a selection of prestigious races at Doncaster Racecourse, home of the Betfred St...

Doncaster Winners to Receive 1/ST Racing Stakes Berths

USA TODAY

The Mega Millions jackpot rises to mega big numbers. See the results for Friday night's drawing as the jackpot climbs to $575 million.

Mega Millions winning numbers for August 23 drawing; Jackpot soars to $575 million

Business Insider

A rare Danish gold coin could fetch more than $1 million when it goes to auction next month, kicking off the sale of one a mysterious coin collection.

A single gold coin could fetch more than $1 million as ancient coin collection goes to auction after 100 years of secrecy

The US Sun

A SPECIFIC detail on your nickel could increase the worth of the coin by thousands of dollars. Nickels that possess a distinct "strike" detail could be worth upwards of $6,000 at a rare coin auction. Only 900 shield nickels were struck in 1877, according to Heritage Auctions. The shield nickel...

Exact ‘strike’ detail on the front to see if your nickel could be worth $6,600 ahead of auction

Arizona State

Arkansas State

The Independent

 An Arizona father and son discovered a 2ct diamond at the Arkansas Crater of Diamonds State Park while on a summer road trip.Will and Marshall Barnett made the discovery on July 27 after entering the park’s 37.5 diamond search area, a field sitting on top of a formerly diamond-bearing volcano.They filled their bucks with dirt from the field and went to the park’s wash pavilion to look for their diamonds. As the pair sifted through the dirt at their washing stations, Will, the boy’s father, called his son over to him.“Hey, Marshall, you should take a look at this,”...

Sparkling find! Dad and son find 2 ct diamond at Arkansas state park

Baltimore, MD

Parkville, MD

The Mirror US

The Maryland lottery player credits her $50,000 win to making 'two-split second decisions' that differed from the specific system she usually follows when playing

Maryland woman blown away after winning lottery thanks to 'two split-second decisions'

New Jersey State

The National Thoroughbred League is set to announce a partnership with Sticker Mule, which will see the e-commerce site host the online store for the league and its teams. A formal announcement is expected Aug. 27. By having its own Sticker Mule Store, the NTL will be able to manage...

NTL Strikes Partnership With Sticker Mule

South Carolina State

Mount Pleasant, SC

POWERBALL players have been urged to check their tickets for a $50,000 win after no one has come forward to claim the prize. Officials have asked the mystery winner to contact them as the clock is ticking to claim the cash. The winner bought a Powerball ticket at a Circle K in Mount Pleasant, South […]

Lottery players urged to check Powerball tickets after $50K ticket has gone unclaimed – winner narrowly missed jackpot

Illinois State

Rockford, IL

ONE lucky lottery winner unknowingly holds a million-dollar ticket. A $1 million Mega Millions ticket purchased at an Illinois convenience store still needs to be claimed, according to the Illinois Lottery. The ticket bought at Casey’s in Rockford, Illinois, matched Friday’s winning numbers of 2, 14, 33, 58 and 65,...

Lottery warning to check ticket for unclaimed $1 million Mega Millions jackpot and it was bought at a convenience store

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"They get more than us, Why nobody told me about this?". If you're looking for a tasty option that won't break the bank, a Chick-fil-A's kids' meal might be just what you're after. It seems like a great deal. In fact, some people argue it's a better deal than a regular adult meal. This TikToker took the audience through the ins and outs of this meal.

Chick-fil-A customer says they’ll never order a full meal again after seeing kids’ meal

A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

Free Online Slots: The Best Way to Play Casino Games. Playing online slots for free has become a popular way to explore different games without any financial risk. If you’re looking for the best online casinos that offer free slot games, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we’ll provide you with a selection of the top 5 online casinos where you can play slot games for free. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player, these casinos offer a wide variety of slot machines that you can enjoy on your mobile phone or tablet.

“Top 5 Online Casinos for Free Slot Games – Play for Free and Win Real Money”

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Some zodiac signs have many misfortunes while others excel in all sectors. Venus is in Libra on August 29 and will transform the three luckiest zodiac signs’ lives. Their friendships and relationships will grow on Thursday. Libra’s transition will inspire them to have a good attitude in each move they make. Could you be among these lucky signs?

3 Luckiest Zodiac Signs On August 29, 2024

Iowa State

A LOTTERY player was the victim of a scam that robbed her of thousands. The woman had been promised $5.5 million she never received. An Iowa woman was targeted by lottery scammers who claimed she had won $5.5 million, KTVO — an ABC and CBS affiliate — reported. The Iowa Attorney General’s Office said the victim […]

Lottery player told she had won $5.5 million found $2,000 missing, as warning issued over ‘too good to be true’ calls

Los Angeles County, CA

Herbie J Pilato

As Alfalfa in the classic Our Gang/Little Rascals comedic feature film shorts-turned-TV-series, former child star Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer brought to the screen his unique brand of humor, coupled with an unmelodic voice, freckles, and a protruding hair cowlick. The Gang/Rascals franchise was later rebooted on the big screen with a cast of new young stars.

Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer: A Tragic Child Star Story of a Dog, a Few Dollars, and a Deadly Altercation

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You might not know it, but one of the most valuable items in your home might be small enough to fit in the corner of your hand. If you have rare coins in your home, whether they are from your own...

3 Rare Coins Expected To Soar in Value by the End of 2025

Colorado State

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Florida State

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said he will consider more DUI patrols if voters legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida. Voters will consider Amendment 3 in November. It would allow adults 21 or older to possess, purchase or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical purposes.

More DUI patrols possible if marijuana issue passes

Massachusetts State

Camilo Díaz

(MA) Meet Yoda, a tiny 9-pound senior Shih Tzu who is ready to steal your heart. This little pup is an older boy who has lived his life loved by a caring owner. Sadly, his owner recently passed away, and their family was not able to take care of Yoda. Luckily, Great Dog Rescue New England was able to take him in and place him safely with a foster. He still has a lot of life left in him, and he hopes to spend the majority of it snoozing in YOUR bed.

This Tiny Shih Tzu Who Lost His Owner Is Now Looking For New Family

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Record Number of Bidders Propels August Digital Sale

The August Digital Sale closed Aug. 27 with 181 horses sold for $3,659,700. The catalog featured horses of racing age, breeding stock, which included mares with...

Record Number of Bidders Propels August Digital Sale

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