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  "schema_version": 1,
  "slug": "mega-millions",
  "title": "MEGA Millions",
  "canonical_url": "https://signalmeaning.com/signals/mega-millions/",
  "json_url": "https://signalmeaning.com/data/signals/mega-millions.json",
  "summary": "Major lottery drawing results and jackpot-size reporting that drive broad consumer interest and local outlet coverage.",
  "why_now": "A recent drawing and large jackpot size create newsworthiness and elevated public attention around results and potential winners.",
  "evidence_summary": "- Yahoo and local outlets report on the $489M Mega Millions jackpot and whether there was a winner. - Multiple regional outlets publish drawing results and winner-check guides for the June 26 drawing.",
  "caveat": "If no winner exists, interest persists only until next drawing; confirmed winners may choose privacy, limiting follow-ups.",
  "signal_type": "Local News / Civic Event",
  "score": 88.0,
  "score_field": "adjusted_score",
  "state": "PUBLISH",
  "sources": [
    {
      "label": "Mega Millions Jackpot Nears $500 Million—Here’s What The Winner Could Take Home After Taxes",
      "source": "Forbes",
      "url": "https://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/2026/06/24/mega-millions-jackpot-nears-500-million-heres-what-the-winner-could-take-home-after-taxes/"
    }
  ],
  "provenance": {
    "record_id": "202606272119_signal_Quality-6-mega-millions",
    "batch_id": "202606272119",
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      "Quality": "202606272119_signal_Quality.txt",
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}