"Record-breaking Mega Millions jackpot reaches $1.55 billion with no winners"

The Mega Millions jackpot has reached a staggering $1.55 billion after no one won Friday night's drawing. This marks 31 consecutive drawings without a jackpot winner since April 18. The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 302.6 million, making it incredibly difficult. The prize can be claimed as a lump sum of approximately $757.2 million or paid out over 30 years through an annuity. Taxes will significantly reduce the final payout.