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Miami Herald
27-05-2025
- General
- Miami Herald
These 10 lottery players tried their luck — and won big. See their stories
National These 10 lottery players tried their luck — and won big. See their stories Surprising lottery wins change lives across the country. In Missouri, a man believed he won $50,000 but was stunned when his ticket was actually worth $2 million. Meanwhile, a North Carolina player discovered a Lucky for Life ticket bought at a Winston-Salem convenience store would bring $25,000 a year for life. Take a look at the stories below. A Maryland woman took home a game's top prize after an 'unusual' instant lottery ticket caught her eye, lottery officials said. Getty Images/iStockphoto NO. 1: MOM'S 'ADVENTUROUS NATURE' PAYS OFF BIG IN MARYLAND LOTTERY. 'IT JUST STOOD OUT TO ME' The woman took home the game's top prize. | Published May 20, 2024 | Read Full Story by Daniella Segura A Maryland man won a scratch-off game's top prize. Getty Images/iStockphoto NO. 2: MAN FINDS $10 IN POCKET AND SPENDS IT ON WINNING LOTTERY TICKET. 'DIDN'T BELIEVE IT' The Maryland man stopped for gas when he found extra cash. | Published May 29, 2024 | Read Full Story by Helena Wegner A Maryland daughter's $5 gifted lottery ticket to her mom turned out to be a $50,000 winner, but her mom thought it was a joke. Getty Images/iStockphoto NO. 3: MOM 'FLABBERGASTED' AS GIFTED LOTTERY TICKET FROM DAUGHTER WINS BIG. 'SHE DESERVES IT' The Maryland daughter's $5 gift turned out to be much, much bigger. | Published June 7, 2024 | Read Full Story by Kate Linderman A Maryland man won $50,000 when he made a stop on his way home from work. Pepi Stojanovski via Unsplash NO. 4: LOTTERY PLAYER IN SHOCK OVER BIG WIN CALLS HIS DAUGHTER, THEN LOCKS TICKET IN SAFE 'I wasn't expecting to win anything big,' the Maryland winner said. | Published July 26, 2024 | Read Full Story by Julia Daye A Lakeland man won a $2 million lottery prize after he visited a Marathon gas station in central Florida, officials said. Getty Images/iStockphoto NO. 5: LOTTERY PLAYER WINS $2 MILLION JACKPOT PRIZE IN FLORIDA. WHERE WAS THE TICKET SOLD? The player beat the 1-in-2,692,215 odds of winning the top prize, according to the Florida Lottery. | Published October 25, 2024 | Read Full Story by Olivia Lloyd A big lottery win 'came at the perfect time' for a pair of best friends, Maryland officials said. Getty Images/iStockphoto NO. 6: FRIENDS BUY SCRATCH-OFFS TOGETHER IN MARYLAND. THEN CAME PRIZE THEY 'NEVER EXPECTED' The men said the win 'came at the perfect time.' | Published October 28, 2024 | Read Full Story by Paloma Chavez A lottery player scored a huge windfall in North Carolina. N.C. Education Lottery NO. 7: LOTTERY TICKET SOLD IN NC IS WORTH $25,000 A YEAR FOR LIFE. WHERE DID WINNER BUY IT? Here's what we know about the big win. | Published November 15, 2024 | Read Full Story by Simone Jasper A North Carolina man won $8 million in a scratch-off lottery game that debuted in December, officials said. Getty Images/iStockphoto NO. 8: LOTTERY PLAYER 'ON A ROLL' BECOMES MULTI-MILLIONAIRE IN NC. 'I HIT THE BIG ONE' He spent $50 on the ticket and won a much bigger prize. | Published January 14, 2025 | Read Full Story by Olivia Lloyd A Missouri man thought he won $50,000, but his prize was worth much more. Getty Images/iStockphoto NO. 9: LOTTERY PLAYER THINKS HE WON $50K. THEN HE LEARNS MISSOURI TICKET IS WORTH A LOT MORE He turned out to be 40 times as lucky. | Published January 17, 2025 | Read Full Story by Rhiannon Saegert A Missouri woman considered the number 23 unlucky until she passed on a winning lottery ticket with that number to her husband. GETTY IMAGES NO. 10: WIFE SAW 'UNLUCKY' NUMBER ON LOTTERY TICKET AND GAVE IT TO HUSBAND — BUT THEY WON BIG 'What I've learned is that there is no unlucky number!' the Missouri woman said. | Published March 14, 2025 | Read Full Story by Rhiannon Saegert The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Yahoo
Six wildlife stories about creatures across Washington state
Stories by Tacoma News Tribune journalists, with AI summarization This list of wildlife stories illustrates the connection between people and animals in Washington state, including mountain lion cubs and a newborn orca. Mysterious blue blobs called by-the-wind-sailors wash up on beaches each spring, while beach explorers spot sea stars, crabs and clams during low tides in Puget Sound. Many stories mention the work of biologists, students and care teams who help protect the region's creatures. These experts are offering free beach tours at low tide this week. | Published April 2, 2025 | Read Full Story by Becca Most 'He is zesty. You go, you spicy little dude!' | Published April 4, 2025 | Read Full Story by Brooke Baitinger This whale population is critically endangered. | Published April 9, 2025 | Read Full Story by Helena Wegner Watch it get away. | Published April 14, 2025 | Read Full Story by Helena Wegner Mild winter weather creates ideal conditions for these jelly-like creatures that travel by wind and wash ashore in spring. | Published April 17, 2025 | Read Full Story by Genevieve Belmaker It has a shell, claws and tubercles extending from its head. | Published May 15, 2025 | Read Full Story by Sara Schilling The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.
Miami Herald
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
7 times lottery players tried their luck — and won big prizes. See the stories
National 7 times lottery players tried their luck — and won big prizes. See the stories Lottery players test their luck every day. A Maryland woman's broken down car led her to delay replaying her Keno To Go tickets, but the wait ended with a $50,014 win. In North Carolina, a man took a random shot and bought a $2 Hot 50s Fast Play ticket, scoring $121,399. Take a look at the stories below. A woman got Keno To Go tickets from a bar in Maryland and ended up winning a big prize. Getty Images/iStockphoto NO. 1: WOMAN'S BROKEN DOWN CAR HELPS HER WIN BIG LOTTERY PRIZE IN MARYLAND. 'LOOK AT THIS!' The woman and her husband were 'so surprised.' | Published May 30, 2024 | Read Full Story by Helena Wegner The man said he didn't believe the app he used to verify his win was correct, Ohio lottery officials said. Getty Images/iStockphoto NO. 2: LOTTERY PLAYER GETS 'CONGRATULATIONS' MESSAGE IN GAMING APP AND WON'T BELIEVE IT. 'NAH' The cashier 'scanned it and ... screamed,' the winner told Ohio lottery officials. | Published May 31, 2024 | Read Full Story by Lauren Liebhaber Kyle Brogden bought his winning lottery tickets at the Murphy Express in Oxford, which is about a 50-mile drive north of Raleigh. Street View image from Oct. 2022. © 2024 Google NO. 3: WIFE REFUSED TO FALL FOR HUSBAND'S NC LOTTERY PRANK — BUT HE WAS TELLING TRUTH It's tough not to believe when he suddenly had all that money. | Published June 4, 2024 | Read Full Story by Mark Price A North Carolina man 'randomly' bought a $2 lottery ticket at this Food Lion in Mocksville and he won a six-figure prize. Street View image from June 2015. © 2024 Google NO. 4: MAN 'RANDOMLY' BUYS $2 LOTTERY TICKET AND WINS BIG IN NC. 'JUST A SHOT IN THE DARK' "Oh my ... this is happening,' he said. | Published June 12, 2024 | Read Full Story by Mark Price A Maryland woman won $50,000 in the June 22 Powerball drawing after she used extra cash on hand to buy a ticket, lottery officials said. Getty Images/iStockphoto NO. 5: POWERBALL PLAYER BUYS TICKET WITH $4 AND WINS BIG. THEN FRIEND KEEPS TICKET SAFE The Maryland mom said she hid the ticket at her friend's home until she could claim her prize. | Published July 4, 2024 | Read Full Story by Olivia Lloyd A lottery player scored a huge windfall in North Carolina. N.C. Education Lottery NO. 6: LOTTERY TICKET SOLD IN NC IS WORTH $25,000 A YEAR FOR LIFE. WHERE DID WINNER BUY IT? Here's what we know about the big win. | Published November 15, 2024 | Read Full Story by Simone Jasper A man won big after buying a $10 scratch-off, Maryland Lottery officials said. Getty Images/iStockphoto NO. 7: LOTTERY PLAYER LANDS THIRD BIG WIN WITH $10 SCRATCH-OFF IN MARYLAND. 'EXTREMELY HAPPY' 'This time, it's going into my house. The stock market's not so good these days.' | Published March 3, 2025 | Read Full Story by Paloma Chavez The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.
Miami Herald
06-05-2025
- Miami Herald
Baby elephant seal stabbed repeatedly on Oregon beach, feds say. Attacker sought
National Baby elephant seal stabbed repeatedly on Oregon beach, feds say. Attacker sought A elephant seal pup (not the one pictured) was stabbed many times on an Oregon beach. National Ocean Atmospheric Administration A baby elephant seal was stabbed multiple times on an Oregon beach, federal officials said. Now, authorities are looking for the attacker. The incident happened between 8 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. on March 16, the National Ocean Atmospheric Administration Fisheries Office of Law Enforcement said in a May 5 news release. A man was seen stabbing the marine animal in a beach cove in front of the Proposal Rock Condominiums in Neskowin, officials said. The seal pup survived its injuries and was treated by the Marine Stranding Team before it was relocated, officials said. Elephant seals are protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act, which protects marine animals from being harassed, hunted, captured, collected or killed. Authorities said they have a person of interest, but they need the public's help identifying him. A sketch shows the male suspect. Gregory Miller The description of the man: 5 feet, 10 inches tall Standard build Black and white hair with a groomed beard Large gap between front teeth At the time of the incident, a witness saw him wearing: Aviator glasses with thick lenses A blue and green fleece top over a lined shirt A thin blue and yellow thread cord around his neck, similar to climbing equipment A black cap with a flat front with an orange four-track excavator and the word 'Timber' Dark trousers Low boots or 'hiking-type shoes' A dark blue 1990s Dodge or Chrysler van was also found near the condominiums, officials said in a 'Wanted' poster. The rear window on the driver's side was covered in plastic, and the inside of the vehicle seemed 'cluttered,' officials said. Anyone with information about the man or this vehicle should contact the NOAA Enforcement Hotline at 800-853-1964. Tips can be made anonymously. Neskowin is on the northern Oregon coastline, about a 100-mile drive from Portland. Helena Wegner McClatchy DC Go to X Email this person Helena Wegner is a McClatchy National Real-Time Reporter covering the state of Washington and the western region. She's a journalism graduate from Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. She's based in Phoenix.
Miami Herald
06-05-2025
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
Driver flips $400,000 Lamborghini on winding California highway, photos show
National Driver flips $400,000 Lamborghini on winding California highway, photos show A driver crashed a luxury car while on Highway 9 (not pictured) near Santa Cruz, officers said. Naomi August via Unsplash A driver crashed and rolled a Lamborghini worth about $400,000 on a scenic California highway, officers said. The crash happened at about 12:15 p.m. Sunday, May 4, on Highway 9, a spokesperson for California Highway Patrol Santa Cruz told McClatchy News by phone. Highway 9 is a scenic and mountainous route that is winding with sharp curves. The driver crashed their 2023 Lamborghini Huracan STO as the roadway was straightening out, the spokesperson said, and the luxury vehicle flipped. Officers said they believe speed was a factor in the crash. Two people were in the vehicle, and they had minor injuries, officers said. Highway patrol officers used their vehicle to push the car out of the roadway. No citations or arrests have been made as the investigation is ongoing, authorities said. 'This crash was preventable. PLEASE SLOW DOWN! Hwy 9 is not a racetrack,' officers said in a Facebook post. A 2023 Lamborghini Huracan STO is estimated to cost more than $410,000, according to Edmunds, an online car shopping guide. Hundreds of comments were left after authorities shared photos of the crash on social media. 'Rolling a car that's literally as tall as your hip is actually kind of impressive,' one person commented on Facebook. 'He turned his Batmobile into a flatmobile,' another person wrote. Helena Wegner McClatchy DC Go to X Email this person Helena Wegner is a McClatchy National Real-Time Reporter covering the state of Washington and the western region. She's a journalism graduate from Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. She's based in Phoenix.
