On Thursday evening in Washington, D.C., the weird juxtapositions of life in this city, eleven days into the Trump Administration’s unprecedented takeover of the District’s local law enforcement, were on full display.

In the seven days since Trump deployed 800 National Guard troops in DC, violent crime is down 22% comapred to previous seven days

The draw to place where the 48 national teams that will play in the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be held in Washington, D.C. in December.

The December draw will gather delegations from 48 nations to determine the opening matchups for the expanded tournament.

Friday's World Cup draw announcement set the tone for a World Cup that promises a consistently political theme.

You can choose from national lottery games, like the Powerball and Mega Millions, or a variety of local games, like the DC 2, DC 3, DC 4 and DC 5. While your odds of winning a big jackpot in the Powerball or Mega Millions are generally pretty slim ( here’s how they compare to being struck by lightning or dealt a royal flush),

The Georgia Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Aug. 22, 2025, results for each game: Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here. Check Cash 3 payouts and previous drawings here.