BRITS will have the chance to win a whopping jackpot of £15million in tonight's Lotto draw. Friday night's EuroMillions winning numbers were: 5, 7, 8, 10, 34 And, the Lucky Star Numbers are: 1 and 9 . For Saturday night, one lucky person could be in with the chance of winning a HUGE £15million - and it may very well be you if you play your numbers right! You can buy Lotto tickets online every day from 6am until 11pm. But remember, to play on a draw day, you'll need to buy your ticket before 7.30pm. Read our National Lottery live blog below for the latest updates... Joseph Gamp 8 minutes ago LOTTERY CHANCES: SOME STAR SIGNS ARE LUCKIER THAN OTHERS Well, according to the stars some signs are luckier than others, so read on and see if you should pop out and buy that winning lotto ticket. It could be you! Leo – Oh, Leo we knew you’d be one of the lucky ones. You always look good, have a string of admirers and just tend to always be …
Pensioner National Insurance set to rise and rise and YOUR state pension is next at risk
PMQs: Johnson hits back at Blackford’s social care plan criticism Make the most of your money by signing up to our newsletter for FREE now SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info When I wrote Pensioners to pay National Insurance! Shock tax move to fund social care on September 4, I feared I was exaggerating the threat. Especially since I hadn't seen any other journalist pick up on the danger. I needn’t have worried. Three days later, Boris Johnson announced that pensioners really will pay NI, although he dressed this up as an additional levy to fund health and social care. Related articles Health and social care pensioner levy won't count for State Pension Inheritances will be destroyed! Social care fees …
California fires: Nine national forests to close through Labor Day
3 The Dixie Fire became the first in California history to burn from the western slopes of the Sierra Nevada across the mountains to the eastern valley floor. Data reveals the details of the Dixie Fire’s staggering growth , and how it differed from other wildfires. The explosive Caldor Fire continued to thwart firefighters who battled rough terrain, heavy smoke and unpredictable winds as explosive growth forced evacuations across a huge swath of El Dorado County. The fast-moving Cache Fire in Lake County forced rapid evacuations, which included several schools. Track wildfires burning across the Bay Area and California with our interactive map , and read answers to key questions on this year’s fire season . Latest updates: Nine national forests to close through Labor Day: The U.S. Forest Service announced Thursday night that nine national forests in California would close to the public, starting late Sunday through Labor Day, …
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New daily virus cases in Florida is lowest since July
2 ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Florida reported more than 75,000 cases of COVID-19 over the week, continuing a drop from summer highs when the state battled a fierce surge in infections fueled by the delta variant, according to the latest figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The figures released Friday brought the state's daily average for the week to more than 10,800 cases, though there were 11,275 new cases reported on Friday. A month ago, Florida was averaging more than 21,000 cases a day. The daily average for the past week was the lowest since the end of July. The total number of COVID-19 cases in Florida since the start of the pandemic in early 2020 is just shy of 3.5 million cases, according to the CDC. Despite the decline in new cases, Florida marked a somber milestone in the past week, surpassing 50,000 coronavirus deaths since the pandemic began. Epidemiologists say the state’s rates of vaccination has outpaced the national …
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Virginia prisons seek to boost salaries amid staffing crisis
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia prison officials say they are experiencing a severe staffing crisis and are seeking to increase starting salaries for correctional officers by about 25% in an attempt to recruit and retain officers. The Richmond Times-Dispatch reports that the Department of Corrections says it is facing a shortage of more than 1,600 correctional officers, a situation they say jeopardizes security and safety for inmate, staff and the public. The COVID-19 pandemic, enhanced unemployment benefits, non-competitive salaries and the availability of less-demanding jobs have exacerbated the difficult job of recruiting officers. When the pandemic hit, the number of vacancies rose an average of 56 a month to 1,390 as of this June and 1,621 on Friday. “This is the worst staffing crisis the department has ever seen,” said Lisa Kinney, a spokeswoman for the department. Although the state’s prison population has dropped from about 30,000 inmates to 24,500 over the past two …
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Appointments open for in-person help at Illinois job centers
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — All 18 Illinois job centers offering services for people searching for work are accepting in-person appointments after shifting to remote operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Illinois Department of Employment Security announced this week. In-person appointments will begin Monday at five offices in Burbank, Chicago, Joliet and North Aurora. Other centers began accepting appointments in August and in early September. Officials encouraged people to use the agency's website to apply for unemployment benefits, search for work and other services. Appointments have to be made at least 24 hours in advance by calling the agency's hotline and last 20 minutes. Anyone entering an office must wear a mask and should reschedule their appointment if they feel sick or have been exposed to COVID-19. Help will still be available over the phone as the job centers reopen for in-person services. …
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Afghans Somber but Not Surprised as U.S. Calls Drone Strike a ‘Tragic Mistake’
The Pentagon’s public apology and admission of having made a “tragic mistake” in killing an Afghan aid worker and seven children from his extended family in a drone strike was broadcast Saturday on Afghan television, but appeared to bring little solace to the family members left behind. Images on Afghan television and social media showed some relatives holding up photos of the lost children to reporters, including of a child as young as 2 who died in the blast. Another image showed several of the somber-faced relatives seated on the dusty, rocky hillside where the family members were buried. In total, 10 civilians were killed in the strike. On social media, Afghans expressed anger and frustration, but little surprise, at the Pentagon’s mistake, although they demanded compensation for the family. Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr., the head of U.S. Central Command, said the military was discussing the possibility of payments. For more than two weeks, the United States military had …
Portugal holidays in jeopardy: Country announces longer lockdown in travel blow
Portugal 'hopeful' for UK travel to begin in May says expert Sign up to receive our rundown of the day's top stories direct to your inbox SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Thousands of Brits had their summer holiday plans thrown up in the air with the country set to ban tourists until the end of the month - despite the UK Government’s green light for international travel from May 17. On Tuesday, Prime Minister, Boris Johnson confirmed that the “stay in the UK” rules would be lifted, allowing travel to “ green list ” nations. Related articles Jet2 boosts Portugal holidays to Algarve and Madeira amid 'signific... Ursula von der Leyen's vaccine crisis reason pinpointed Trending …
Anglosphere is back they hate it! Farage taunts France as Macron ‘throws toys out of pram’
Joe Biden appears to forget Australian PMs name Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top politics stories again SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Emmanuel Macron reacted furiously after it emerged that Scott Morrison’s government was reneging on a £65billion deal it signed with the French to instead update its ageing submarine fleet with help from the US and UK. The new trilateral security partnership is called AUKUS and is widely seen as an attempt to curtail growing Chinese power in the region. Related articles Germany and Sweden also tried to 'torpedo' France-Australia submarines Ferrari smirks as he catches out M25 protester with research flaw It drew a predictably hostile response from …
As Climate Change Fears Grow, a Real Fight Over Fake Turf
EAST ORANGE, N.J. — Residents near a small neighborhood park in New Jersey awoke early this month to the roaring sound of heavy machinery: A grassy field they had been begging officials to fix for years was finally getting a face-lift. Then they learned of the details. The field and more than a dozen trees lining Columbian Park in East Orange, a densely packed city in northern New Jersey, were being bulldozed to make way for an artificial turf football and baseball field and a rubberized running track. Plans also call for a playground and stationary exercise equipment, as well as 40 new saplings. Many of the nearby residents whose yards are directly adjacent to the park were furious, joining their counterparts in a growing number of towns throughout the state and country who are trying to block the use of a product that was once coveted as an all-weather replacement for harder-to-maintain grass fields. Elsewhere in New Jersey, similar battles over turf fields are playing out …
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