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BuzzFeed’s entertainment list compiles 29 real-life anecdotes of people whose lives spiraled after sudden financial setbacks, illustrating how a single morning can cascade into lasting chaos and force dramatic changes in plans and finances.
A Circle K store manager in Scottsdale is suing to determine who owns a $12.8 million Arizona lottery prize after allegedly purchasing the winning, unclaimed ticket from another employee the day after the drawing; the ticket remains at Circle K’s corporate offices as the company seeks a court ruling on ownership ahead of a May 23, 2026 claim deadline.
Powerball’s Feb. 7 drawing has a $102 million jackpot (cash option $46.8 million). The winning numbers drawn were 42-36-25-51-58 with Powerball 6, and a North Carolina player previously won a $209 million jackpot in January. The article also explains Powerball basics, how prizes are won, and notes online ticket options (e.g., Jackpocket) where allowed.
Taurus today is forecast to see a financial windfall and potential debt clearance, with stock-market gains and opportunities to renovate or improve the home. However, it also warns of health issues (ears, eyes, skin) and possible stress from office politics, so focus on productivity and prudent spending. In love, a harmonious evening and thoughtful gestures can strengthen bonds, and a proposed partnership or marriage may be on the table. Overall, stay calm, save for rainy days, and handle big financial decisions carefully while maintaining health.
Powerball’s Jan. 19, 2026 draw produced numbers 05-55-34-28-37 with Powerball 17; the jackpot stands at $193 million (cash value $87.9 million) after no ticket matched all six numbers on Saturday. The record $1.8 billion Christmas Eve jackpot winner in Arkansas remains unclaimed with a June 22, 2026 deadline. Draws occur Monday, Wednesday and Saturday; tickets cost $2 (Power Play available). Online ticketing is available in some states via Jackpocket.
Piper Rockelle, a former kid influencer, launched an OnlyFans account on January 1, earning $2 million in a day, despite facing criticism and a troubled past. She sees the platform as a way to support her future goals, including opening a cat rescue and building a house, and emphasizes her independence and confidence in her decision, rejecting labels like sex worker.
In 2026, Social Security beneficiaries will receive their monthly payments on Wednesdays, with the schedule based on their birth dates, similar to 2025. The year will also see a cost-of-living adjustment, Medicare increases, and potential tax relief, supporting around 74 million Americans relying on these benefits.
The article explains the Social Security benefit payment schedule for 2026, detailing how payment dates are determined by birth dates and providing specific dates for each month, including Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments.
Social Security payments for January 2026 are scheduled based on beneficiaries' start date and birth date, with specific dates for SSA and SSI recipients, and guidance provided for reporting missing payments.
The U.S. Mint will start accepting orders on December 30, 2025, for the American Innovation $1 Coin Reverse Proof Set, celebrating innovations from Arkansas, Michigan, Florida, and Texas, priced at $32.25 with a limit of two sets per household, featuring four coins with a distinctive frosted and mirror finish encased in a clear plastic lens.
Elon Musk predicts that within 10 to 20 years, advancements in AI and robotics will make work and salaries obsolete, leading to a future where money becomes irrelevant as machines fulfill all human needs, raising questions about resource allocation and societal structure.
Elon Musk predicts that advancements in AI and robotics will make work and salaries obsolete within 10 to 20 years, leading to a future where money loses its relevance as basic needs are met without human labor, though government intervention like universal basic income may be necessary to manage wealth distribution.
Social Security and SSI beneficiaries will receive their December payments on specific dates based on their birth dates, with SSI recipients getting two payments this month on Dec. 1 and Dec. 31. The SSA provides a schedule and advises contacting your bank if payments are delayed.
The October 21, 2025 horoscope highlights a new moon in Libra, encouraging reflection on relationships, self-image, social life, and finances, with specific advice tailored to each zodiac sign. It also advises avoiding shopping and important decisions during the moon alert period.
Some Social Security recipients, specifically SSI beneficiaries, are receiving double or even triple payments this month due to a scheduling quirk where November's SSI payment is issued early because the usual payment date falls on a weekend. This affects around 7.4 million SSI recipients and some dual-benefit claimants, but the SSA assures that the government shutdown does not impact these payments.