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This woman won the lottery twice. It’s happened more than you think.

By Christl Dabu

Updated: July 11, 2025 at 4:37PM EDT

Published: July 11, 2025 at 1:03PM EDT

Matt Davison, an expert in probability theory, explains why he isn't so surprised some people win big lotto prizes multiple times.

Astronomer CEO resigns after viral Coldplay incident

Astronomer CEO resigns after viral Coldplay incident

Man dies after heavy weight-training chain around neck pulls him into MRI machine

Man dies after heavy weight-training chain around neck pulls him into MRI machine

Canadian ride-hail service stops in Vancouver amid world record attempt

Canadian ride-hail service stops in Vancouver amid world record attempt

New wildfire burning out of control near Highway 1 in Fraser Canyon

New wildfire burning out of control near Highway 1 in Fraser Canyon

Oilfield service group says relief from counter-tariffs on U.S. sand ‘fantastic news’

Oilfield service group says relief from counter-tariffs on U.S. sand ‘fantastic news’

Dramatic thunderstorm strikes Calgary area Friday night

Dramatic thunderstorm strikes Calgary area Friday night

What’s happening in Ottawa this weekend: July 18-20

What’s happening in Ottawa this weekend: July 18-20

Paddlers to fill Rideau Canal locks with colour

Paddlers to fill Rideau Canal locks with colour

Historic Quebec scout camp to become conservation land, recreational tourism site

Historic Quebec scout camp to become conservation land, recreational tourism site

Indigenous activists protest against Bill 97 in Quebec City

Indigenous activists protest against Bill 97 in Quebec City

This 19-year-old got into all 7 of her med school choices. Her motto is to ‘do it afraid’

This 19-year-old got into all 7 of her med school choices. Her motto is to ‘do it afraid’

1 dead in RCMP involved shooting outside Grande Prairie

1 dead in RCMP involved shooting outside Grande Prairie

P.E.I. Premier to speak with Prime Minister on promise to lower Confederation Bridge toll

P.E.I. Premier to speak with Prime Minister on promise to lower Confederation Bridge toll

Helicopter fire simulator used to train sailors at CFB Halifax

Helicopter fire simulator used to train sailors at CFB Halifax

Whyte Ridge Community Centre opens new off-leash dog park

Whyte Ridge Community Centre opens new off-leash dog park

Pegcity Steppers host annual health and wellness event in downtown Winnipeg

Pegcity Steppers host annual health and wellness event in downtown Winnipeg

Five Roughrider storylines as team looks to rebound against Lions

Five Roughrider storylines as team looks to rebound against Lions

SIRT investigating fatal police officer involved shooting in Regina

SIRT investigating fatal police officer involved shooting in Regina

What’s happening July 19 and July 20 in Waterloo Region?

What’s happening July 19 and July 20 in Waterloo Region?

Police seek to identify ‘suspicious’ driver

Police seek to identify ‘suspicious’ driver

Saskatoon mom says pigeon problem threatens toddler’s health

Saskatoon mom says pigeon problem threatens toddler’s health

Restored decades-old snow plane comes home to south-eastern Sask.

Restored decades-old snow plane comes home to south-eastern Sask.

Idled pulp and paper mill in northern Ont. fined $525K for EPA violations

Idled pulp and paper mill in northern Ont. fined $525K for EPA violations

Northern Ont. driving instructor’s licence suspended after traffic stop

Northern Ont. driving instructor’s licence suspended after traffic stop

Highway 10 reopens after motorcycle collision near Markdale

Highway 10 reopens after motorcycle collision near Markdale

Ground broken for new care home in Exeter

Ground broken for new care home in Exeter

Three Simcoe County beaches under swimming advisories for high E. coli levels

Three Simcoe County beaches under swimming advisories for high E. coli levels

Barrie police officer cleared of wrongdoing in March arrest that injured suspect: SIU

Barrie police officer cleared of wrongdoing in March arrest that injured suspect: SIU

Opportunity to join Windsor’s city council opens

Opportunity to join Windsor’s city council opens

Suspects arrested after armed robbery in Windsor earlier this month

Suspects arrested after armed robbery in Windsor earlier this month

B.C.’s public service union prepares for strike vote after talks reach impasse

B.C.’s public service union prepares for strike vote after talks reach impasse

‘David and Goliath battle’: Family of Charleigh Pollock celebrates continued treatment

‘David and Goliath battle’: Family of Charleigh Pollock celebrates continued treatment

Thousands of Canadians are set to receive family sponsorship invitations. What’s your experience with the program?

Thousands of Canadians are set to receive family sponsorship invitations. What’s your experience with the program?

Dramatic thunderstorm strikes Calgary area Friday night

Dramatic thunderstorm strikes Calgary area Friday night

Man whose car struck crowd outside Los Angeles club, injuring 30, was shot, attacked by crowd

Man whose car struck crowd outside Los Angeles club, injuring 30, was shot, attacked by crowd

Family of a man crushed at an Atlanta homeless encampment sues the city

Family of a man crushed at an Atlanta homeless encampment sues the city

Eric Ham: As Trump challenges China for superiority of rare earth minerals, Canada suffers

Carney to hold talks with Inuit leaders on major projects bill in N.W.T. next week

Quebec Senator Pierre Moreau named new government leader in upper chamber

Why the Bank of Canada could be done cutting its policy rate for now

Shooting at a Central African Republic gold mine run by Russia’s Wagner leaves 11 dead

Trump says big trade deals to be announced soon

Health Canada announces major recall of salami brands due to potential salmonella contamination

Anyone could forget a kid in a hot car, research shows

Here’s what to know about chronic venous insufficiency

Astronomer CEO resigns after viral Coldplay incident

Katy Perry nearly plummets from floating butterfly as giant prop malfunctions during her show

Phil Collins once pulled off an intercontinental Live Aid stunt. It wasn’t without drama

Buried ball baffles McIlroy in wild ride for hometown hero at British Open

Pacquiao is back, but how back is he? Saturday’s fight against Barrios will reveal all

Joey Logano set to become youngest driver in NASCAR with 600 starts. How much does he have left?

The country with incredible natural wonders that few tourists have seen

But all my friends have one: Why some parents say no to kids’ demand for e-scooters

North Korea bans foreign tourists to newly opened beach resort

Climate & Environment

Slightly radioactive Fukushima soil is used at Japanese prime minister’s office to prove safety

At least 4 dead and 1,300 evacuated after heavy rain in South Korea

Air quality warnings issued in Saskatchewan, Manitoba, as wildfire smoke lingers

Canada will feel the impact ‘severely’ if NASA cuts funding: expert

Ottawa weighing plans on AI and copyright as OpenAI fights Ontario court jurisdiction

Google kills ad fee implemented in response to digital services tax

Open the door to cheaper electric vehicles from Europe, advocates urge

Stellantis discontinues hydrogen fuel cell program and van production

Ford recalls more than 100,000 vehicles in Canada

Toronto's biggest new park in a generation is now open. Here is a closer look

Lost cities and structures rediscovered over time

Here are the top universities in North America, according to a new 2025 ranking