Month: July 2022

BLACKSBURG, Va. – The Virginia Lottery’s Mega Millions jackpot has soared to a record $1.1 billion, and if you haven’t already, you might want to consider picking up a ticket for your chance to win big. But what are the odds of winning? On Thursday, Virginia Tech statistician JP Morgan explained the possibility of winning to put it into perspective. According to the statement, the chance of winning the jackpot is now one in 302,575,350. “Now, 303 million seems like a pretty big number, but even so, it can be hard to think about,” Morgan said. “What does one chance…

Man killed in rollover crash in Pittsburgh; police say foul play is possible For WPXI.com News StaffJul 28, 2022 at 4:37 am EDT PITTSBURGH – A man has died after a crash in Pittsburgh’s Hill District Wednesday night. Officers responded to the crash around 11:45 p.m. at the intersection of Lawson Street and Midtown Square. When they arrived at the scene, they found the man, who was already dead. Pittsburgh police said they are investigating the possibility of foul play, but could not provide further details. The investigation is ongoing. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts….

One of the largest US banks illegally opened accounts for customers without their permission, according to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Minneapolis-based U.S. Bank, the nation’s fifth-largest bank with more than $559 billion in assets, accessed unsuspecting customers’ credit reports and opened checking and savings accounts, credit cards and lines of credit without customers’ authorization in order to increase sales, the CFPB. found in a five-year investigation. The US bank knew its employees were opening the unauthorized accounts but failed to regulate them, the agency said. The bank imposed sales goals on workers and introduced an incentive and compensation…

Most of the time, the discussion surrounding prominent “insiders” in the world of sports news is about journalistic integrity and whether we can consider what they do to be journalism. While breaking news is undoubtedly one of the cornerstones of journalism, especially in the world of sports, we’ve heard many stories about journalists pushing ethical boundaries to establish themselves as the preeminent “insider” that demands to be followed. NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski is reportedly sending out a pitch on social media to potential sources to sell himself as the person most worthy of breaking the news. Adam Schefter, NFL expert…

Local angler and wrestling coach Cecil “Kim” Smith, right, on a fishing trip with his son, Darek Smith. [Courtesy photo] Cecil “Kim” Smith’s favorite place in the world was along the upper Rogue River with the sun on his back, his beloved black lab, Jessie, by his side and a big fish on the other end of his line . The owner of his own business and a beloved youth wrestling coach, the 62-year-old disappeared near Mill Creek Falls on Friday, July 15. Smith had ventured out in his pickup shortly after 3 a.m., four-legged friend in tow. Family members…

A man was arrested on charges of breaking into a Palm Springs apartment and robbing a person at gunpoint. The theft was reported around 4:30 p.m. Saturday at an apartment complex in the 300 block of E. Stevens Road in Palm Springs. Police said the suspect entered the victim’s apartment armed with a handgun, pointed the gun at the victim and demanded money. The suspect stole money from the victim and fled the scene. Investigators were able to determine that the victim and suspect were acquaintances. On Sunday, police located the suspect and arrested him at the Indian Wells Resort…