A Powerball ticket sold in Arkansas won a $1.817 billion jackpot on Christmas Eve, the second-largest lottery prize in U.S. history.

Democratic Representative Joyce Beatty has filed a federal lawsuit to remove Donald Trump’s name from the Kennedy Center, arguing that the board lacked authority to rename a federally established memorial.

Part two of the 2025 Quiz of the Year revisits the moments, headlines, and cultural surprises that defined the year, from pop stars in space to political twists and unforgettable global events.

Heavy storms in California triggered intense flooding and mudslides that swamped homes and vehicles, leaving neighborhoods buried under thick mud and prompting emergency responses as residents struggled to recover.

Despite narrowly losing a key 2025 race in deep-red Tennessee, Democrats believe the results signal early momentum and opportunity for an unexpected breakthrough in the 2026 midterm elections.

A baby born aboard a U.S. Navy ship during the Korean War on Christmas Day became a powerful symbol of hope, survival, and humanity amid one of the conflict’s darkest moments.

Ray Ray’s Hog Pit, a beloved Ohio‑based barbecue chain, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and closed nearly half of its restaurants as rising costs and financial strain mount.

A truck carrying a $400,000 shipment of live lobsters bound for several Costco stores in the Midwest was hijacked before reaching its destinations, highlighting a growing problem of organized cargo theft that disrupts supply chains and costs businesses and consumers.

A Louisiana factory owner sold his company and committed 15 percent of the sale proceeds to give six‑figure Christmas‑season bonuses totaling $240 million to his 540 full‑time employees, profoundly changing many lives.

Packers coach Matt LaFleur joked about being “on the naughty list” this Christmas, highlighting the demanding and holiday‑skipping reality of NFL coaches during the season.