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James Cameron's 'Avatar 3' has surpassed $1 billion globally, leading the holiday box office, while 'The Housemaid' and 'Marty Supreme' also performed well, marking a strong start to 2025 at theaters.
‘Zootopia 2’ reclaimed the top spot at the US box office with $26.3 million in its third weekend, and has grossed $1.14 billion worldwide, largely driven by its success in China, making it the second film in 2025 to reach $1 billion globally.
Beta Technologies, a Vermont-based electric aircraft startup, went public on the NYSE, raising over $1 billion with a higher-than-expected share price, valuing the company at over $7.5 billion. The company, founded in 2017, is developing small electric aircraft and aims to certify its first prototype by 2026 or 2027, marking a significant milestone for Vermont's tech industry.
The Powerball jackpot has reached $1 billion for the upcoming Labor Day weekend drawing, making it the sixth largest in lottery history, with no winner since May and a record-breaking jackpot of over $2 billion previously won in 2022.
Sony Music is reportedly in talks to acquire Queen's music catalog for $1 billion, making it one of the largest deals in the music industry. The deal would include rights to iconic hits and merchandising opportunities, reflecting the soaring value of music catalogs due to the growth of streaming services.
The Powerball jackpot has crossed the $1 billion mark after no winner was announced for the $968 million grand prize on September 30. The upcoming drawing on October 2 will have a jackpot worth $1.04 billion. While there was no grand prize winner, seven players matched all five white numbers to win $1 million each, with two players from Indiana and North Carolina winning $2 million due to the Power Play option. The largest prize of $1 million was sold in Michigan.
The Mega Millions jackpot has surpassed $1 billion after no winning tickets were sold in Friday's drawing, marking the fifth time in the game's history that the jackpot has reached this milestone. The next drawing, with an estimated jackpot of $1.05 billion, will take place on Tuesday. The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are approximately one in 302.58 million.
Nabor Herrera, the owner of Las Palmitas Mini Market in downtown Los Angeles, sold a Powerball ticket worth over $1 billion. He will receive a $1 million bonus for selling the winning ticket and plans to invest it in his business after taking a vacation with his four children.