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Greenish Glow of Comet 3I/ATLAS Seen by Gemini North

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Gemini 6-participant

Community observing program Shadow the Scientists took the public on a second tour of the famous interstellar visitor with live observations from the Gemini North telescope control room in Hawai‘i

12 December 2025

Gemini North captured new images of Comet 3I/ATLAS after it reemerged from behind the Sun on its path out of the Solar System. The data were collected during a Shadow the Scientists session — a unique outreach initiative that invites students around the world to join researchers as they observe the Universe on the world’s most advanced telescopes.

On 26 November 2025, scientists used the Gemini Multi-Object Spectrograph (GMOS) on Gemini North at Maunakea in Hawai‘i to obtain images of the third-ever detected interstellar object, Comet 3I/ATLAS. The new observations reveal how the comet has changed after making its closest approach to the Sun. Gemini North is one half of the International Gemini Observatory, partly funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) and operated by NSF NOIRLab.

After emerging from behind the Sun, 3I/ATLAS reappeared in the sky close to Zaniah, a triple-star system located in the constellation Virgo. These observations were taken as part of a public outreach initiative organized by NSF NOIRLab in collaboration with Shadow the Scientists, an initiative created to connect the public with scientists to engage in authentic scientific experiments, such as astronomy observing experiences on world-class telescopes [1]. The scientific program was led by Bryce Bolin, a research scientist from Eureka Scientific.

This image is composed of exposures taken through four filters — blue, green, orange, and red. As exposures are taken, the comet remains fixed in the center of the telescope’s field of view. However, the positions of the background stars change relative to the comet, causing them to appear as colorful streaks in the final image.

In earlier images of the comet, captured during a Shadow the Scientists session hosted at Gemini South in Chile, it appears to have a red hue. However, in the new image released today, it appears to have a faint greenish glow. This is due to light emitted by gases in the comet’s coma that are evaporating as the comet heats up, including diatomic carbon (C2), a highly reactive molecule of two carbon atoms that emits light at green wavelengths.

What remains unknown is how the comet will behave as it leaves the Sun’s vicinity and cools down. Many comets have a delayed reaction in experiencing the Sun’s heat due to the lag in time that it takes for heat to make its way through the interior of the comet. A delay can activate the evaporation of new chemicals or trigger a comet outburst. Gemini will continue to monitor the comet as it leaves the Solar System and detect changes in its gas composition and outburst behavior.

This collaboration with Shadow the Scientists builds on NOIRLab’s tradition of combining cutting-edge science with public engagement, ensuring that remarkable cosmic events are shared as widely as possible. By involving learners directly in observing sessions and data collection [2], programs like this one not only advance knowledge but also inspire the next generation of explorers.

“Sharing an observing experience in some of the best conditions available gives the public a truly front-row view of our interstellar visitor,” says Bolin. “Allowing the public to see what we do as astronomers and how we do it also helps demystify the scientific and data collection process, adding transparency to our study of this fascinating object.”

Notes

[1] The Shadow the Scientists initiative is made possible through the Creating Equity in STEAM (CrEST) program at the University of California, Santa Cruz, as well as support from the Heising-Simons Foundation.

[2] All data from the observing session are available for download from the Gemini Archive.

More information

NSF NOIRLab, the U.S. National Science Foundation center for ground-based optical-infrared astronomy, operates the International Gemini Observatory (a facility of NSF, NRC–Canada, ANID–Chile, MCTIC–Brazil, MINCyT–Argentina, and KASI–Republic of Korea), NSF Kitt Peak National Observatory (KPNO), NSF Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory (CTIO), the Community Science and Data Center (CSDC), and NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory (in cooperation with DOE’s SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory). It is managed by the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA) under a cooperative agreement with NSF and is headquartered in Tucson, Arizona.

The scientific community is honored to have the opportunity to conduct astronomical research on I’oligam Du’ag (Kitt Peak) in Arizona, on Maunakea in Hawai‘i, and on Cerro Tololo and Cerro Pachón in Chile. We recognize and acknowledge the very significant cultural role and reverence of I’oligam Du’ag to the Tohono O’odham Nation, and Maunakea to the Kanaka Maoli (Native Hawaiians) community.

Contacts

Bryce Bolin
Research Scientist
Eureka Scientific, Inc
Email: bolin.astro@gmail.com

Josie Fenske
Public Information Officer
NSF NOIRLab
Email: josie.fenske@noirlab.edu

AI in Healthcare: Revolutionizing Patient Care One Algorithm at a Time

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AI in Healthcare: Revolutionizing Patient Care One Algorithm at a Time

The advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has initiated a paradigm shift in numerous sectors, but few have been as profoundly affected as healthcare. From diagnostic algorithms to patient management systems, AI is poised to transform the landscape of patient care as we know it.

The Promise of AI in Healthcare

AI technology offers the ability to process vast amounts of data and identify patterns that may elude even the most seasoned healthcare professionals. Some key areas where AI is making significant contributions include:

    • Predictive Analytics: By analyzing historical data, AI can predict patient outcomes and help in early diagnosis.
    • Personalized Treatment Plans: AI algorithms can tailor treatments based on a patient’s genetic makeup and medical history.
    • Operational Efficiency: AI streamlines administrative tasks, reducing paperwork and allowing healthcare professionals to focus more on patient care.
    • Remote Patient Monitoring: AI-powered devices can monitor patients’ health in real-time and alert doctors to any concerning changes.

Transformative Applications of AI

Numerous applications of AI are already in practice, demonstrating its potential to revolutionize patient care:

1. Diagnostic Imaging

AI algorithms have shown impressive accuracy in analyzing medical images such as X-rays, MRIs, and CT scans. For instance, deep learning techniques can help detect abnormalities like tumors with high specificity and sensitivity.

2. Virtual Health Assistants

AI chatbots and virtual assistants are increasingly being employed to triage patients, providing information and support outside typical office hours. These tools can answer common health queries, schedule appointments, and even remind patients to take their medications.

3. Drug Discovery

The pharmaceutical industry benefits immensely from AI’s ability to analyze biological data and predict how different compounds might behave. This can drastically reduce the time and costs associated with bringing new drugs to market.

Challenges and Ethical Considerations

Despite the advantages, the integration of AI in healthcare does come with challenges:

    • Data Privacy: Protecting patient data is paramount, requiring strict compliance with regulations such as HIPAA.
    • Bias in Algorithms: AI systems are only as good as the data they are trained on. Biased data can lead to inequitable care.
    • Acceptance by Healthcare Providers: Some practitioners may be skeptical of AI, fearing it could replace their roles rather than enhance their decision-making processes.

Conclusion

AI is already having a tremendous impact on healthcare, revolutionizing the diagnosis, treatment, and management of diseases. As technology continues to evolve, it will be essential for stakeholders to address ethical considerations and work collaboratively to ensure the successful integration of AI into everyday practice. The future of healthcare is undoubtedly intelligent, and with careful deployment, AI can lead to a healthier world.

New England Storm: Boston Braces for Snowy Weather

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Western Massachusetts and Northern New England have seen plenty of early-season snow, but Boston is still waiting for its first measurable accumulation. This could change by late Saturday as a weak but quick-moving coastal storm veers close enough to bring scattered to steady light snow overnight Saturday into early Sunday afternoon — potentially affecting fans planning to attend the Patriots-Bills game at Gillette Stadium.

Snowfall will be brief, but still impactful enough for winter weather advisories across most of Southeastern Massachusetts, the Cape, Rhode Island, and southern Connecticut. Roads will be slippery, especially Sunday morning.

Here are the latest forecast snowfall totals for the region. Some snow could start falling from 10 p.m. to midnight:

• Coating to 1 inch — Parts of the North Shore near the New Hampshire border, west along Route 2 to the Berkshires; coastal and southern New Hampshire and southern Vermont.

• 1 to 3 inches — Greater Boston west to the Berkshires, along and south of the Mass Pike, Southeastern Massachusetts, Outer Cape, inland Rhode Island, and Connecticut.

• 3 to 4 inches — South Coast of Mass., coastal Rhode Island, most of Cape Cod, and the islands.

These maps provide further storm details:

Sunday could bring the first measurable snowfall to Boston.Boston Globe

A winter weather advisory is in effect from 10 p.m., Saturday into Sunday for parts of Southern New England. Plan on slippery road conditions.Boston Globe

A boundary will mix with coastal energy to spark light snow across Southern New England, beginning overnight Saturday.Boston Globe

Snow will work into Southern New England beginning overnight Saturday and last through at least the first half of Sunday.Boston Globe

Boston typically averages its first 1-inch snowfall on Dec. 11, though this season has only seen trace amounts so far, despite the cold start to December. Temperatures, though, will be cold enough for snow this weekend, around freezing.

Wind chills will drop quite a bit Sunday afternoon, ranging from the upper teens to around 20 degrees to near zero west and north.Boston Globe

Sunday will see highs in the upper 20s to mid-30s across most of New England.Boston Globe

Wind gusts on Sunday afternoon will reach around 20 mph.Boston Globe

After the storm: Polar vortex cold moves in

Much colder Arctic air will follow on the heels of the storm, dropping Sunday night temperatures into the teens and keeping Monday in the 20s.

Highs on Monday will likely stall in the low to mid-20s across most of New England.Boston Globe

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Ken Mahan can be reached at ken.mahan@globe.com. Follow him on Instagram @kenmahantheweatherman.

Chloe Fineman’s Exclusive 4 A.M. Bedtime Routine After SNL

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NEED TO KNOW

  • Chloe Fineman is lifting the veil on her bedtime routine after Saturday Night Live
  • “It’s always in a haze at four in the morning,” the comedian exclusively tells PEOPLE
  • The SNL star recently partnered with Moxy Hotels for a cheeky bedtime story series for the holiday season

Chloe Fineman is committed to her bedtime routine — even after late Saturday nights.

The Saturday Night Live star tells PEOPLE what her nighttime routine looks like after a show day. Fineman, 37, notes she typically finishes her Saturdays in the wee hours and admits she often forgets to brush her teeth.

“Lately, I’ve been really good about the teeth, but that was a new thing I had to really remember to do,” Fineman says. “[My routine is] usually oil wiping off my face, but then usually waking up with eyelashes in the bed. It’s always in a haze at four in the morning.”

Chloe Fineman at Moxy Williamsburg in New York in December.
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Fans can now include the comedian in their bedtime routine. Fineman teamed up with Moxy Hotels in the United States and Canada for a cheeky guest experience where guests can pick up their room phones to hear the star’s bedtime stories.

For her “Call for a Bedtime Story” series, Fineman wrote and recorded three nighttime tales for Moxy’s first celebrity “Bedtime Stories” partnership. The comedic stories incorporate Fineman’s personality and various impressions.

“The idea of having fun, cheeky bedtime stories that are all about the holiday staycation, something I am very passionate about, was a perfect partnership,” Fineman says. “I already do [staycations] myself, so it’s true.”

She adds, “It was just this really funny way to have these little bedtime stories that you can get at any Moxy hotel in the country. You just pick up a phone, hear my voice.”

“I don’t know if I’m relaxing, but hopefully [I’m] entertaining,” she jokes.

Chloe Fineman at the 2025 American Museum of Natural History Gala in New York City in December.
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The comedian notes she started to do staycations to avoid the chaos of the holiday season about two years ago, and used that as inspiration for her story, “The Staycation.”

“It came about from my own experience of the holidays, of it just kind of being a lot,” she says. “I am from San Francisco, and so you’re on the plane, and it’s delayed, and then you get there, and then you fight with your sister, and then your mom is asking all this stuff, and then your cousin comes. And so I have really employed staycations during the holiday season. I started that two years ago.”

Fineman made sure to include her furry friend in her bedtime poem, “Merry Peachmas” — “a roiling poem dedicated to diva Shiba Inu, Peaches, and her standoff with Aunt Debby’s Persian cat Mildew,” per the press release. “My muse is always my dog Peach,” she says.

The actress says she hopes people can “relate and laugh and not feel alone in the holiday chaos” with her bedtime stories and are inspired to “treat themselves to that staycation.”

Fineman’s bedtime stories can also help people fall asleep — something the star says she struggles with. “I’m a big nap person and I don’t think you can really get around sleep, unfortunately,” she says.

“We’ve solved a lot in the world and can get things delivered by AI, but we got to figure out sleep,” Fineman continues. “It’s the one thing you can’t cheat, and I’ve tried Celsius, I’ve tried it all, so I nap. And if I don’t get a lot of sleep, I’ll catch up the next day.”

And while Saturdays are for the late-night show, Fineman says Sundays are for self-care. The comedian explains that during SNL’s season, Sundays are typically her off days and are reserved for some TLC (tender loving care).

“It is a self-care Sunday. I’m a big fan of foot massages,” Fineman notes. “A foot massage is great. You can be on your phone, you could read, you could talk on the phone. That is the ultimate solution. I think it’s good for you.”

Aside from a good foot rub, the actress spends her day off with a good decluttering or a binge-worthy show. Fineman says she recently marathoned All’s Fair, Hulu’s newest legal drama, to which she can only say, “Jaw to the floor.”

Weather Forecast and Projected Totals – NBC New York

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New York City’s first accumulating snow is looking like a near certainty this weekend.

The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for New York City, Long Island and much of Central and South New Jersey for Saturday night into Sunday morning.

It won’t be a blockbuster snow event, but snow lovers should be delighted nonetheless. In the city, people will wake up Sunday morning to around two inches of fresh snow on the ground. Expect less farther inland and more on eastern Long Island and down the Jersey Shore.

Highest totals will be around 4 inches or so, with isolated higher amounts.

So when does it all start?

Precipitation from the storm moves in late Saturday evening and could start as rain at the immediate coast.  Saturday temperatures will be above freezing. But temperatures will quickly dip to freezing or slightly below overnight, when the brunt of the precipitation falls, and that means it will change over to snow.

Don’t be surprised to see a crisp layer of white outside your window when waking up Sunday morning!

Typically, New York City gets its first measurable snow sometime during the second week of December, so Sunday morning’s snow is right on schedule.

The last measurable snow in NYC was on Feb. 20, 2025 — almost 300 days ago! The last inch of snow on record was a little over a week before that, on Feb. 11.

Temperatures will largely remain below freezing into early next week, so whatever snow does accumulate, it’ll stick around for everyone to enjoy for at least a couple of days before we hit a warm spell and the snow melts away.

When will storm hit? See hourly radar breakdown

Many can expect to see precipitation start Saturday night, though it won’t turn over to rain until the overnight hours. How long will it stick around for?

See an hourly breakdown as the storm:

9 p.m. Saturday:

12 a.m. Sunday:

3 a.m. Sunday:

7 a.m. Sunday:

10 a.m. Sunday:

Ubisoft Reimagines Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag

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Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced is the full name of Ubisoft’s piratical remake that’s had more leaks than a sunken ship.

The game’s new title is now visible on the PEGI European ratings board website, which is about as official as it gets. (The game is rated 18 for violence and bad language.)

Additionally, there’s a mention here that Black Flag Resynced will include the ability to make in-game purchases. It’s still unknown how Resynced will plug into the franchise’s existing Animus Hub, which lets you buy optional cosmetic content. Alternatively, this could potentially signify the ability to buy DLC further down the line. Is the game’s memorable Freedom Cry add-on in line for a remake, too?

Today’s development comes just a couple of weeks after the game’s release date was reportedly spilled online. During Ubisoft’s latest financial results the French publisher laid out a slate of upcoming games set to arrive before the end of its current financial year, on March 31, 2026.

The name of one of these games was left as “unannounced”, though a subsequent report by Insider Gaming stated that this not-so-mysterious project was the new version of Black Flag, which is scheduled to arrive during the week of March 23, 2026.

Despite years of internal leaks, fan speculation and even hints from the original game’s lead actor, Ubisoft still has yet to officially confirm its Black Flag remake exists. IGN has contacted the company again today, in case it has anything it wants to tease. Or, perhaps we’ll hear more at The Game Awards later this week?

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Remastered, visible on the PEGI website. Image credit: IGN/PEGI

Previous reports have suggested Black Flag Resynced will be a substantial remake of the series’ beloved piratical entry, with visual and gameplay upgrades that see the game closer in quality to this year’s Assassin’s Creed Shadows.

New story content will reportedly be added to flesh out more of hero Edward Kenway’s life, though the game’s modern day gameplay sections have apparently been excised — something that many fans aren’t happy about. It will be interesting to see how Ubisoft handles the game’s new ending — which previously tied together story elements from its historical and modern day narratives — in light of that change.

Tom Phillips is IGN’s News Editor. You can reach Tom at tom_phillips@ign.com or find him on Bluesky @tomphillipseg.bsky.social

Community Response: How Local Organizations Are Supporting Immigrants

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In recent years, local organizations have played a crucial role in supporting immigrant communities across the globe. As immigration continues to rise, these organizations provide vital assistance, foster community engagement, and ensure that immigrants have access to essential services.

Understanding the Challenges Faced by Immigrants

Immigrants often face numerous challenges, including:

    • Language barriers
    • Access to healthcare
    • Employment opportunities
    • Legal assistance

These challenges can make it difficult for immigrants to integrate into their new communities.

The Role of Local Organizations

Local organizations serve as a bridge between immigrants and the resources they need. Here are some ways they are making a difference:

1. Language and Education Programs

Many organizations offer language classes and educational programs to help immigrants improve their English skills, making it easier for them to navigate daily life and pursue job opportunities.

2. Legal Assistance

Access to legal resources is essential for immigrants navigating the complexities of immigration law. Local organizations provide legal consultations, assistance with visas, and pathways to citizenship.

3. Employment Services

Organizations often host job fairs, resume workshops, and networking events to connect immigrants with potential employers and help them gain meaningful employment.

4. Community Engagement and Advocacy

Many local organizations work to advocate for policy changes that support immigrant rights and foster community engagement through cultural events and celebrations.

Success Stories

Numerous success stories highlight the impact of local organizations. For example:

    • ABC Community Center: Helped 200 immigrants secure employment in the past year.
    • XYZ Legal Aid: Provided legal assistance to over 500 families, helping them navigate the immigration process.

Conclusion

Local organizations play a vital role in supporting immigrants, facilitating their integration, and empowering them to thrive in their new communities. Through their dedicated efforts, these organizations not only help individuals navigate challenges but also enrich the cultural fabric of society.

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Feel free to mix and match concepts or tweak them to better suit your needs!

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Feel Free to Mix and Match Concepts!

In today’s fast-paced world, creativity often emerges from the ability to combine different ideas and concepts in innovative ways. Whether you’re working on a project, brainstorming for a new venture, or just looking to infuse freshness into your routine, the art of mixing and matching can open doors to new possibilities.

Why Mixing and Matching Works

Here are a few reasons why blending various concepts can be effective:

    • Enhances Creativity: Combining disparate ideas can lead to original thought and innovations.
    • Fosters Problem-solving: A diverse approach can uncover new solutions to existing challenges.
    • Encourages Flexibility: Being adaptable with concepts helps you stay relevant and responsive in changing environments.

Tips for Effective Customization

  1. Understand the Core Elements: Identify the key components of each concept before combining them.

  2. Stay Flexible: Be ready to tweak ideas until they fit seamlessly together.

  3. Test and Iterate: Don’t be afraid to experiment and refine your approach based on results.

  4. Draw Inspiration Widely: Look beyond your field—sometimes the best ideas come from unexpected places.

Benefits of Personalizing Ideas

  • Boosts Innovation: Unique combinations spark fresh perspectives.

  • Enhances Problem-Solving: Flexible thinking allows you to tackle challenges creatively.

  • Increases Engagement: Customized solutions are more relatable and effective.

Examples of Concepts to Mix and Match

The following categories are just starting points for your creative journey:

    • Art & Technology: Explore intersections between digital art and traditional painting.
    • Science & Literature: Write narratives that weave scientific principles into fiction.
    • Business & Sustainability: Innovate business models that prioritize eco-friendliness.

How to Get Started

Here are some practical tips for mixing and matching concepts:

    1. Brainstorm: Gather a list of ideas on a whiteboard or digital platform.
    1. Collaborate: Engage others to share diverse perspectives and concepts.
    1. Prototype: Create small-scale versions of your mixed concepts to test their viability.
Note: Don’t be afraid to experiment! Some combinations may fail, but others can lead to groundbreaking results.

Conclusion

Embrace the freedom to mix and match ideas. By allowing yourself to explore the unknown and combine various concepts, you can spark innovation and creativity in ways you never thought possible. So go ahead, tweak those ideas and see where your imagination takes you!

Powerball Results: Winning Numbers for December 10, 2025

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Updated Dec. 10, 2025, 11:01 p.m. ET

After no grand prize winner from the Monday, Dec. 8 drawing, the Powerball jackpot for Wednesday, Dec. 10 rose to $930 million with a cash value of $429 million. It’s now the seventh-largest Powerball jackpot in the game’s history.

The last time the jackpot approached these levels happened this fall, when it reached $1.787 billion for the Sept. 6 drawing. That grand prize — the second largest in the game’s history — was won by a winning ticket purchased in Missouri and another in Texas.

Ready to try your luck with Powerball? Here’s everything you need to know.

Powerball winning numbers 12/10/25

The winning numbers from the Wednesday, Dec. 10 drawing were 10-16-29-33-69, and the Powerball was 22. The Power Play was 3X.

Did anyone win Powerball drawing on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025?

Pending

Powerball winning numbers 12/8/25

The winning numbers from the Monday, Dec. 8 drawing were 8-32-52-56-64, and the Powerball was 23. The Power Play was 2X.

Did anyone win Powerball drawing on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025?

No, but there was a Match 5 winner worth $1 million in Florida.

When is the next Powerball drawing?

The next drawing will be Saturday, Dec. 13 at 10:59 p.m. ET.

What time does Powerball close?

In Delaware, tickets may be purchased until 9:45 p.m. ET on the day of the drawing.

In New Jersey and Pennsylvania, you can purchase tickets until 9:59 p.m.

What days are the Powerball drawings? What time does Powerball go off?

Powerball drawings are held three times a week, every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET.

How much are Powerball tickets?

The Powerball costs $2 per play.

In Pennsylvania, you can buy tickets online: www.pailottery.com/games/draw-games/.

Tickets can be bought online as well in New Jersey: njlotto.com.

To play, select five numbers from 1 to 69 for the white balls, then select one number from 1 to 26 for the red Powerball.

You can choose your lucky numbers on a play slip or let the lottery terminal randomly pick your numbers.

To win, match one of the nine ways to win:

  • 5 white balls + 1 red Powerball = Grand prize.
  • 5 white balls = $1 million.
  • 4 white balls + 1 red Powerball = $50,000.
  • 4 white balls = $100.
  • 3 white balls + 1 red Powerball = $100.
  • 3 white balls = $7.
  • 2 white balls + 1 red Powerball = $7.
  • 1 white ball + 1 red Powerball = $4.
  • 1 red Powerball = $4.

There’s a chance to have your winnings increased two, three, four, five and 10 times through the Power Play for an additional $1 per play. Players can multiply non-jackpot wins up to 10 times when the jackpot is $150 million or less.

All prizes are set cash amounts, except for the grand prize. In California, prize payout amounts are pari-mutuel, meaning it’s determined by the sales and the number of winners.

What are the odds of winning the Powerball?

The odds of winning the Powerball grand prize are 1 in 292,201,338. The odds for the lowest prize, $4 for one red Powerball, are 1 in 38.32.

According to Powerball, the overall odds of winning a prize are 1 in 24.87, based on a $2 play and rounded to two decimal places.

  1. $2.04 billion – Nov. 7, 2022 – CA
  2. $1.787 billion – Sept. 6, 2025 – MO, TX
  3. $1.765 billion – Oct. 11, 2023 – CA
  4. $1.586 billion – Jan. 13, 2016 – CA, FL, TN
  5. $1.326 billion – April 6, 2024 – OR
  6. $1.08 billion – July 19, 2023 – CA
  7. $930 million – Dec. 10, 2025 – TBD
  8. $842 million – Jan. 1, 2024 – MI
  9. $768.4 million – March 27, 2019 – WI
  10. $758.7 million – Aug. 23, 2017 – MA

BP Medication Recall: Possible Contamination Found

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Dec. 6, 2025, 11:20 a.m. ET

Thousands of bottles of a commonly used prescription drug to treat hypertension has been recalled for possible contamination with another drug.

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., which has U.S. headquarters in Elmwood Park, New Jersey, has recalled multiple lots of bisoprolol fumarate and hydrochlorothiazide tablets (brand name Ziac), because the tablets may have been cross contaminated with other products, according to a recall report published online by the Food and Drug Administration.

The global drug maker, which is headquartered in Mumbai, India, said testing of reserve samples showed presence of traces of ezetimibe, a cholesterol drug the company also produces, according to the recall, posted Dec. 1.

The FDA classified the recall with a Class III risk level, which suggests “use of or exposure to a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences,” according to the agency.

Bisoprolol/hydrochlorothiazide blocks beta-1 receptors in your heart, allowing the heart to beat normally, according to WebMD. The drug also increases urination to remove sodium and water from the body, as well as relaxes blood vessels – to help lower blood pressure and help to reduce heart attack and stroke risk.

What blood pressure medicine is being recalled?

The recall involves an undeclared number of lots of tablets, from 2.5 mg to 6.25 mg dosages, in various sized bottles, manufactured in Madhya Pradesh, India for Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, Inc., USA.

These lots were recalled:

  • 30-tablet bottles, NDC-68462-878-30. Lot 17232401, exp. 11/2025.
  • 100-tablet bottles, NDC-68462-878-01. Lot 17232401, exp. 11/2025.
  • 500-tablet bottles, NDC-68462-878-05. Lots 17232401, exp. 11/2025 and 17240974, exp. 05/2026.

USA TODAY has reached out to Glenmark Pharmaceuticals. Neither Glenmark nor the FDA have issued guidance on what to do with the recalled tablets.

But according to GoodRx, anyone affected by a drug recall is advised to check their medication’s lot number, contact their pharmacist as well as their prescriber and throw away the recalled medication.

Contributing: Natalie Neysa Alund

Mike Snider is a national trending news reporter for USA TODAY. You can follow him on Threads, Bluesky, X and email him atmikegsnider  &  @mikegsnider.bsky.social  &  @mikesnider & msnider@usatoday.com

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