A $1.269 Billion Mega Millions Miracle in California: What You Need to Know

The stars aligned on December 27, 2024, as one lucky lottery ticket sold in the quiet town of Cottonwood, California, struck gold—no, platinum—with a jaw-dropping $1.269 billion Mega Millions jackpot. The thrilling win marks the fifth billion-dollar-plus jackpot claimed in California, solidifying the Golden State's reputation as a treasure trove...