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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
'Am I reading this right?' Man turns $1 ticket into $273,520 jackpot
One North Carolina man's "gut feeling" ended up paying off in a huge way. William Evans had a good feeling about playing Multiplier Mania, a digital jackpot game with tickets starting at 50 cents, according to a press release from NC Education Lottery. A player must match several digital "symbols" to win the top prize, state lottery officials said. With hopes of turning his good feeling into cash, Evans played for $1 on July 23 and won the top level "Gold Jackpot," which has a 1 in 40 million chance of being won. "Something just told me to play that one," Evans told the lottery. "I'm stoked." Evans, who was relaxing at home in his recliner, learned his gut instinct was spot on, because he had just won $273,520. "I was like, 'Am I reading this right," Evans said. "It was kind of nerve-racking." Jackpot winner plans to buy a home with winnings Evans, who claimed his prize July 25, took home $196, 251 after state and federal taxes were deducted. He plans to use the prize money to buy himself a piece of property. 'I want to have my own place,' Evans told state lottery officials. Digital instant games, like the one Evans won, are played exclusively on the lottery's website, or on the NC Lottery Official Mobile app. Where to buy lottery tickets Lottery tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores. Some airport terminals may also sell tickets. You can also order tickets online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, in these U.S. states and territories: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Washington D.C. and West Virginia. The Jackpocket app allows you to pick your lottery game and numbers, place your order, see your ticket and collect your winnings all using your phone or home computer. Jackpocket is the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network. Gannett may earn revenue for audience referrals to Jackpocket services. Must be 18+, 21+ in AZ and 19+ in NE. Not affiliated with any State Lottery. Gambling Problem? Call 1-877-8-HOPE-NY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY); 1-800-327-5050(MA); 1-877-MYLIMIT (OR); 1-800-981-0023 (PR); 1-800-GAMBLER (all others). Visit for full terms. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: North Carolina lottery winner's 'gut feeling' nets $273,520 jackpot
USA Today
2 days ago
- Business
- USA Today
'Am I reading this right?' Man turns $1 ticket into $273,520 jackpot
One North Carolina man's "gut feeling" ended up paying off in a huge way. William Evans had a good feeling about playing Multiplier Mania, a digital jackpot game with tickets starting at 50 cents, according to a press release from NC Education Lottery. A player must match several digital "symbols" to win the top prize, state lottery officials said. With hopes of turning his good feeling into cash, Evans played for $1 on July 23 and won the top level "Gold Jackpot," which has a 1 in 40 million chance of being won. "Something just told me to play that one," Evans told the lottery. "I'm stoked." Evans, who was relaxing at home in his recliner, learned his gut instinct was spot on, because he had just won $273,520. "I was like, 'Am I reading this right," Evans said. "It was kind of nerve-racking." Jackpot winner plans to buy a home with winnings Evans, who claimed his prize July 25, took home $196, 251 after state and federal taxes were deducted. He plans to use the prize money to buy himself a piece of property. 'I want to have my own place,' Evans told state lottery officials. Digital instant games, like the one Evans won, are played exclusively on the lottery's website, or on the NC Lottery Official Mobile app. Where to buy lottery tickets Lottery tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores. Some airport terminals may also sell tickets. You can also order tickets online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, in these U.S. states and territories: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Washington D.C. and West Virginia. The Jackpocket app allows you to pick your lottery game and numbers, place your order, see your ticket and collect your winnings all using your phone or home computer. Jackpocket is the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network. Gannett may earn revenue for audience referrals to Jackpocket services. Must be 18+, 21+ in AZ and 19+ in NE. Not affiliated with any State Lottery. Gambling Problem? Call 1-877-8-HOPE-NY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY); 1-800-327-5050(MA); 1-877-MYLIMIT (OR); 1-800-981-0023 (PR); 1-800-GAMBLER (all others). Visit for full terms.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Science
- Time of India
The 'exploding lake' that mysteriously killed 1700 people in one blow; what exactly happened beneath the once quiet water body?
Nature can be unpredictable and terrifying. While we commonly fear earthquakes and tsunamis, some of the deadliest natural disasters come up silently, without warning or sound. One such little-known event took place in Cameroon, West Africa, in the 1980s, where two lakes turned into deadly traps. Seemingly calm and beautiful lakes Nyos and Monoun hid a powerful secret deep beneath their surfaces, which only hit as a nightmare of adversity. What happened at Lake Nyos and Lake Monoun is a dreadful reminder of how something that appears calm and still can erupt with devastating consequences. Unlike volcanoes that roar or storms that thunder, these lakes released a colorless, odourless cloud of gas that silently killed more than 1,700 people in a matter of minutes. What happened when the tragedy struck On the night of August 21, 1986, villagers near Lake Nyos in Cameroon heard a strange rumble, which was followed by a frothy explosion from the lake, sending a white cloud hundreds of feet into the air. The cloud, made of carbon dioxide (CO₂), spilled over the lake's edge and crept silently across the land. It was thick and heavy, hugging the ground and filling valleys, suffocating people and animals in its path. The cloud was gas was deadly and toxic As the deadly cloud moved, entire villages like Nyos and Kam were devastated. In some places, only those living on high ground survived. Survivors later woke up to a horrifying scene as their families, neighbours, and livestock had perished. More than 1,700 people died, along with thousands of cattle, according to the US Geological Survey. Scientists soon discovered that CO₂ was the killer. Since it's heavier than air, it sank and replaced the oxygen people needed to breathe. 'When the CO2 concentration was 15 percent or less, people lost consciousness and later revived,' explains geochemist William Evans to the US Geological Survey. 'Individuals who inhaled more than 15 percent CO2 stopped breathing in minutes and died.' But how did so much gas end up in the lake After investigating, scientists concluded that the CO₂ had been leaking from underground magma into the lake over time, becoming trapped under pressure beneath 682 feet of water. Then, possibly a landslide, triggered its sudden release in a massive, deadly "burp." This wasn't the first such event On August 15, 1984, a similar disaster struck Lake Monoun, about 100 km away. There, too, CO₂ had exploded from the lake at night, killing 37 people. Locals believed it was either chemical poisoning or an evil spirit. But according to Evans, 'Probably these legends came about because of gas bursts in the past.' After the Nyos tragedy, scientists installed CO₂ sensors and sirens around the lake, and efforts were made to slowly vent gas from its depths to prevent another disaster. Today, lakes like Nyos are carefully monitored, and others such as Lake Kivu in the Congo are now under watch as well.
BBC News
7 days ago
- BBC News
Warwickshire man one of twelve charged with child sex offences
Twelve men have been charged in connection with child sex said the alleged offences involved a female victim aged between 11 and 14 years old, and were reported to have taken place in locations including Warwickshire, Yorkshire and Darlington between 2018 and 12 men, all aged between 20 and 30, were postally requisitioned to face charges last week, Warwickshire Police will appear at Leamington Magistrates' Court on 29 August. The people charged are:Teddy Jones, 23, of Smorrall Lane, Bedworth, charged with sexual exploitation of a child, possession and distribution of indecent images of childrenMichael Wilshire, 23, of Mile Tree Lane, Coventry, charged with sexual exploitation of a childWilliam Evans, 23, of Long Lane, Walsall, charged with sexual exploitation of a childJohn Jenkins, 22, of Lime Lane, Walsall, charged with rape of a childHenry Brazil, 22, of Hessam Heights, Morecambe, charged with sexual exploitation of a child and distribution of indecent images of childrenJack Forrest, 21, of Shilton Lane, Coventry, charged with rape of a child and sexual activity with a childBilly Maguire, 20, of Treswell Cottnum Road, Tresswell, charged with rape of a child and sexual activity with a childGeorge Flannigan, 21, of The Mead, Darlington, charged with rape of a child under 13 and distribution of indecent images of childrenLouis Gaskin, 22, of Windmill Lane, Balsall Common, charged with possession of indecent images of childrenHenry Gaskin, 20, of Measham Road, Oakthorne, Swadlincote, charged with possession of indecent images of childrenCharlie Lee, 30, of Mile Tree Lane, Coventry, charged with possession and distribution of indecent images of childrenRichard Lee, 22, of Westbourne Grove, Selby, North Yorkshire, charged with possession of indecent images of children Follow BBC Coventry & Warwickshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Wales Online
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Blue plaque unveiled in Bridgend for local legend
Blue plaque unveiled in Bridgend for local legend He was known for being a former minister, poet, and broadcaster as well as Archdruid of Wales The plaqe for Wil Ifan of Bridgend (Image: Bridgend Town Council ) A commemorative blue plaque celebrating the life of an iconic Bridgend resident has been unveiled in the town. Located in Park Street in Bridgend the plaque was dedicated to 'Wil Ifan', The Reverend William Evans, who was a former minister, poet, and broadcaster as well as Archdruid of Wales. He was also known as a journalist, with a regular column in the Western Mail, and was said to have been a frequent commentator on BBC Wales radio and TV. The latest of the town's plaques was recently revealed by the grandson of 'Wil Ifan', Elwyn Evans, in front of guests at 14 Park Street, Bridgend. These included three generations of the Evans family, the mayors of both Bridgend town and county council, and town councillors. Elwyn said: "My grandfather, Tadcu, loved this town, and the people of this town loved him. He lived here for more than 50 years and he died here. "I am proud and honoured, on behalf of the family and the people of Bridgend, to be unveiling this plaque today." Article continues below Three generations of the Evans family and the Bridgend Town Mayor at the unveiling of new plaque (Image: Bridgend Town Council ) A spokesman for Bridgend Town Council said: "From 1909, in his mid-20s, the Rev William Evans was Minister at the English Congregational Church in Wyndham Street. "In 1913, at the age of only 30 and already an established poet, he won the prestigious poetry crown at the National Eisteddfod in Abergavenny. "In 1917 as the family moved to Cardiff to continue the ministry he won his second poetry crown at the Eisteddfod in Birkenhead. Returning from Cardiff to Bridgend in 1925 he won his third in Pwllheli. "Wil Ifan lived at 78 Park Street from 1925 until his retirement in 1949. The family moved to a flat on Park Street until they moved into number 14 in 1952. "Wil Ifan was also a journalist, with a regular column in the Western Mail, a commentator, frequently on BBC Wales radio and TV in Welsh and English, and a lecturer. "From 1947 to 1950 Wil Ifan served as Archdruid of the National Eisteddfod – an honour commemorated at the Eisteddfod in Bridgend in 1948 with a plaque at the stone circle. "Wil died in Bridgend in 1968 at the age of 85, a remarkable man revered still throughout Wales and beyond, and whose books live on." The mayor of Bridgend Town, Councillor Ian Williams, thanked the family for assisting with research and for travelling back to Bridgend from all over the UK to attend the unveiling. Article continues below Bridgend Town Council's Blue Plaque Scheme is set up to recognise significant contributions made to the area and commemorates notable people within the wards of Morfa, Oldcastle, and Newcastle. For the latest Bridgend news sign up to our newsletter here
