The Powerball jackpot broke the $1 billion mark three times in fiscal 2024 — a $1.07 billion prize was won on July 19, 2023, $1.76 billion the following October 11, and $1.32 billion on April 6, 2024.

The subsidy scheme has been key to lifting China's consumer spending this year. But it is expensive - and may be creating new problems For months, consumers across China buying everything from iPhones ...