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An unidentified player in the U.S. state of Florida has won an $800 million jackpot in the Mega Millions lottery. According to the New York Post, this represents the largest lottery payout of the current year and the tenth-largest jackpot in the game's history.
The identity of the winning ticket holder remains unknown. The winner has the option to receive the full $800 million annuity paid out over several decades or opt for a lump-sum cash payout of $344,2 million before taxes. Winners predominantly select the one-time cash option, which, following required tax withholdings, leaves an estimated net total of $261.6 million.
The absolute record in Mega Millions history occurred in August 2023, when a winning ticket sold in Florida claimed a historic $1.62 billion jackpot.
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10 Oct. 10:05Starting November 1, 2026, Turkey will restrict access to social media platforms for children under the age of 15 following a new regulatory decree issued by the Presidential Cyber Security Directorate and published in the Resmi Gazete. Under the new framework, users aged 15 to 18 will undergo mandatory age verification through the "e-Devlet" portal. Accounts for this age group will feature default private settings, with explicit bans on live streaming, targeted behavioral ads, and profile recommendation algorithms.
Social media networks are also required to provide parents and legal guardians with control tools to monitor usage time, location tracking, and financial transactions. Existing active accounts must complete the age verification process by March 31, 2027.
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