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Fernando Cervantes Jr.
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Trending News Reporter, USA Today
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Biography
Fernando is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. An alum of Tufts University, he previously covered breaking news and state politics at The Arizona Republic. He has also worked at the Dallas Morning News, GBH News, and more. He grew up in Dallas, Texas.
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By Fernando Cervantes Jr. Verified| USA Today Verified A new military mom who competed on Wheel of Fortune had herself a big night, but winning wasn't enough. She challenged host Ryan Seacrest to a plank-off. Becky Lenski, a fitness instructor from Yorkville, Illinois, took home $73,000 and a trip to Costa Rica on the April 16 episode of the game show. During the show, Lenski said that she had two sons, a recent Army enlistee named Van and a freshman at Ole Miss named Max.
By Fernando Cervantes Jr. Verified| Yahoo Verified The Mega Millions jackpot rose to $112 million ahead of Friday’s drawing after no one matched all the winning numbers on Tuesday. If someone matches all six numbers on Friday night, they can choose a one-time cash payment of $49.3 million. The numbers are set to be drawn just after 11 p.m. ET, and we’ll have the results below. The most recent big Mega Millions winner was a lucky lottery ticket holder in Illinois last month who took home a $344 million jackpot.
By Fernando Cervantes Jr. Verified| USA Today Verified A new military mom who competed on Wheel of Fortune had herself a big night, but winning wasn't enough. She challenged host Ryan Seacrest to a plank-off. Becky Lenski, a fitness instructor from Yorkville, Illinois, took home $73,000 and a trip to Costa Rica on the April 16 episode of the game show. During the show, Lenski said that she had two sons, a recent Army enlistee named Van and a freshman at Ole Miss named Max.
Company Info
USA Today
USA TODAY is a prominent American daily newspaper and multi-platform news organization, established on September 14, 1982, by Al Neuharth under Gannett Co. Based in McLean, Virginia, its mission is to foster national dialogue through accessible and visually engaging storytelling across print, digital, and broadcast platforms. The flagship print newspaper, launched in 1982, quickly gained popularity, exceeding 1 million copies in circulation by 1983. USA TODAY also offers a robust digital platform, USATODAY.com, which provides continuous updates on news, sports, finance, and lifestyle, along with interactive content and reader engagement features. The organization has successfully expanded into mobile applications, achieving over 18 million downloads, and offers breaking news alerts and specialized newsletters. USA TODAY collaborates with institutions like Harvard School of Public Health and Gallup for national surveys, covering a wide range of topics. With a diverse audience, USA TODAY serves middle-market readers through its print and digital offerings, attracting millions of unique visitors monthly and providing valuable advertising opportunities across its platforms.
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