Several Kentuckians won significant prizes in the Christmas Eve Powerball drawing, including two $50,000 tickets and one $100,000 ticket, amidst a total of $4.5 million in winnings across the state, while a single ticket outside Little Rock claimed the $1.8 billion jackpot, the second-largest in U.S. history.
A woman was killed after being struck by an NJ Transit train near Absecon on Christmas Eve; she was a trespasser, and no passengers or crew were injured. The incident caused temporary service suspension, and authorities are investigating.
A man named Dario Griner was arrested in Wilmington for a deadly assault on Christmas Eve that resulted in the death of a 68-year-old woman, and he is charged with murder and weapons offenses.
On Christmas Eve at Mar-a-Lago, President Donald Trump participated in the NORAD Santa tracker calls, reassuring children that Santa is a good person and not a threat to the country.
An Arkansas Powerball player won a $1.817 billion jackpot on Christmas Eve, the second-largest lottery prize ever claimed, with the winner choosing a lump-sum payment of $834.9 million. The ticket matched all six numbers, and the game is played across multiple US states with odds of 1 in 292.2 million. The winnings are subject to federal and state taxes.
A Powerball player in Arkansas won a record-breaking $1.817 billion jackpot on Christmas Eve, the second-largest in US history, ending a three-month streak without a winner, with a cash option of $834.9 million.
Kanye West and Bianca Censori attended a private, low-profile viewing of 'The Nutcracker' ballet in Los Angeles on Christmas Eve, staying mostly incognito with Kanye wearing his signature mask, and watched the entire performance before discreetly leaving with a small entourage.
The Powerball jackpot for Christmas Eve reached $1.817 billion, with winning numbers 4, 25, 31, 52, 59, and Powerball 19. It is the fourth largest in U.S. history, and the record for the most in a Powerball cycle, with no confirmed winner yet. The jackpot has been growing, and if no winner is found, it will increase further for the next drawing. The odds of winning are 1 in 292.2 million.
Pope Leo emphasized during his Christmas Eve sermon that refusing to help the poor and strangers is equivalent to rejecting God, highlighting the importance of compassion and care for the vulnerable as central to Christian faith.
Princess Charlotte and Princess Kate performed a heartfelt Christmas duet on the piano during the 'Royal Carols: Together at Christmas' program, emphasizing themes of love, togetherness, and kindness during the holiday season.
A potential display of northern lights could be visible on Christmas Eve in northern U.S. states due to increased solar activity, including solar wind and coronal mass ejections, which enhance aurora visibility especially in darker locations.
The $1.7 billion Powerball jackpot, the fourth-largest in history, is up for grabs on Christmas Eve, with a 1 in over 292 million chance of winning. The jackpot has grown due to 46 consecutive draws without a winner, and players can choose between a lump sum or annuity if they win. The drawing is scheduled for December 24, and the odds of winning remain extremely slim.
On Christmas Eve 2025, the stock market closed at record highs with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones reaching new peaks, driven by low volatility and positive economic indicators, marking the first Christmas Eve record for the S&P 500 since 2013.
The S&P 500 reached a record closing high on Christmas Eve for the first time since 2013, with stocks and metals like gold and silver hitting new intraday records, driven by positive economic data and investor confidence in a resilient U.S. economy heading into 2026.
Ukrainian President Zelensky, in his Christmas Eve address, expressed hope for peace and unity amid ongoing Russian attacks, calling for divine intervention and honoring those fighting and fallen in Ukraine's war.