"California Powerball ticket wins record-breaking $1.765 billion jackpot"

A Powerball ticket sold in California has won the second-biggest jackpot in U.S. lottery history, totaling $1.765 billion. This comes after late ticket sales pushed the grand prize past its estimated amount. The winning ticket was purchased at Midway Market & Liquor in Frazier Park, California, and the holder has the option of a lump sum payment of $774.1 million before taxes or an annuity with immediate and annual payments. This marks the first time in Powerball history that three consecutive jackpots have reached the billion-dollar mark.