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On this day in history, February 4, 2004, Harvard student Mark Zuckerberg launches 'The Facebook'
Facebook is arguably one of the most recognizable names of the 21st century.
The social media site is known as a place to share photos, post on your “wall” and update your friends and family on almost any topic of your choosing.
Mark Zuckerberg, born in White Plains, New York, is best known as a creator of Facebook. His story is one of trial, error and ultimately success — and it is still evolving.
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On this day in history, Feb. 4, 2004, Harvard student Zuckerberg launched what was then known as The Facebook.
Zuckerberg’s path to Facebook started in 2003 with an online program called Facemash, of which he was primary developer.
Mark Zuckerberg was a student at Harvard University when he launched Facemash and The Facebook. He eventually dropped out to run the business. (Taylor Hill/Getty Images)
The concept revolved around the idea that students could judge the attractiveness of fellow college students who were using the program, according to Britannica.
The site was considered initially successful — with 450 students joining right off the bat.
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Facemash violated a university policy, however — and was shut down after just two days, as Britannica noted.
The Facebook launched in Feb. 2004. Its purpose was to allow college students to share photos and personal updates with others. (Juana Arias/The Washington Post via Getty Images)
Zuckerberg took note of the fast success of Facemash and decided to launch a different site for Harvard students, called The Facebook, in Feb. 2004.
This intriguing site was different — allowing students to post photos and information about themselves, such as their class schedules, as Britannica recounted.
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The popularity increased — and the site soon expanded to include students at Yale and Stanford.
Within the first four months of the site’s going live, more than 250,000 students were on The Facebook — spanning over 34 schools, according to Britannica.
Facebook’s popularity skyrocketed after its launch — and has held steady for some 20 years. (iStock)
By the end of 2004, The Facebook had over one million users — with Zuckerberg dropping out of Harvard to run the business.
Continued success came when the platform introduced a tagging feature and unlimited photo uploads — and lowered the sign-up age to 13.
Facebook was also able to monetize its app early on by allowing companies to buy advertisement space within the site.
The social media platform is available as a cell phone app. As technology has evolved, so has Facebook. (iStock)
Over the years, Facebook — based in Menlo Park, California — has faced backlash for a lack of privacy and for selling users’ data, according to History.com.
The story of Facebook’s founding and its early and complicated road to success was turned into a movie in 2010 starring actor Jesse Eisenberg and featuring Justin Timberlake — called “The Social Network.”
On this day in history, Feb. 4, 2004, Mark Zuckerberg’s “The Facebook” launched for Harvard students. Meta Platforms is headquartered in Menlo Park, California. (Taylor Hill/Getty Images/iStock)
(At the 83rd Academy Awards, the film received eight nominations, including for Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actor for Eisenberg — and won for Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Original Score and Best Film Editing.)
Zuckerberg’s technology company Facebook, Inc. today owns multiple companies such as Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger and more.
In October 2021, Facebook, Inc. announced that its parent company name would change to Meta Platforms — alluding to a virtual reality experience for users on their platforms, according to Britannica.
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HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The first day of digital integration for Hawaiian and Alaska Airlines services brought few major problems for travelers.
A new app was launched, and now travelers can find all the support on one platform.
“We successfully transitioned over to our new single passenger service system, which for guests, it means that you can book on the same system, you can manage and check in on the same system,” Hawaiian Airlines Hawaii Marketing Managing Director Alisa Onishi said.
Customers are being told to get their boarding passes on the app before arriving at the airport. And when you do get there, checked bag tags can be printed at the kiosks.
“Ninety percent of our guests already were checking in, before they got to the airport, but just a few that it’s new to them, arriving to the airport with your boarding pass is the best way,” Onishi added.
The company says the separate brands are being maintained. Aside from a few travelers who struggled with checking in online, overall, it was a smooth transition.
“It works. I usually fly Alaska and Hawaiian, so it works the same way as the Alaska did,” New York-bound passenger Kelsey Dean said. “We checked our bags. It only took a minute or two.”
Visiting sisters Gonna and Lara Severin from Holland required additional assistance, but didn’t mind the extra step.
“Not very big troubles. We weren’t able to check in online. Maybe it was because we have some extra bags, so maybe that was the problem and because we did some shopping, so maybe it’s our own fault,” they said. “We’re OK with it. It’s not a long line. People are here to help, so yeah, we really enjoyed our holiday.”
For customers who require additional help, agents are available in the terminals.
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Odds of winning the Powerball and Mega Millions are NOT in your favor
Odds of hitting the jackpot in Mega Millions or Powerball are around 1-in-292 million. Here are things that you’re more likely to land than big bucks.
The Arizona Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at Wednesday, April 22, 2026 results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers
24-29-32-49-63, Powerball: 11, Power Play: 2
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Winning The Pick numbers
04-07-08-14-25-30
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Winning Pick 3 numbers
2-8-7
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Winning Fantasy 5 numbers
01-02-17-25-34
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Winning Triple Twist numbers
05-08-13-19-30-36
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What time is the Powerball drawing?
Powerball drawings are at 7:59 p.m. Arizona time on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.
How much is a Powerball lottery ticket today?
In Arizona, Powerball tickets cost $2 per game, according to the Arizona Lottery.
How to play the Powerball
To play, select five numbers from 1 to 69 for the white balls, then select one number from 1 to 26 for the red Powerball.
You can choose your lucky numbers on a play slip or let the lottery terminal randomly pick your numbers.
To win, match one of the 9 Ways to Win:
- 5 white balls + 1 red Powerball = Grand prize.
- 5 white balls = $1 million.
- 4 white balls + 1 red Powerball = $50,000.
- 4 white balls = $100.
- 3 white balls + 1 red Powerball = $100.
- 3 white balls = $7.
- 2 white balls + 1 red Powerball = $7.
- 1 white ball + 1 red Powerball = $4.
- 1 red Powerball = $4.
There’s a chance to have your winnings increased two, three, four, five and 10 times through the Power Play for an additional $1 per play. Players can multiply non-jackpot wins up to 10 times when the jackpot is $150 million or less.
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
All Arizona Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $100 and may redeem winnings up to $599. For prizes over $599, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at Arizona Lottery offices. By mail, send a winner claim form, winning lottery ticket and a copy of a government-issued ID to P.O. Box 2913, Phoenix, AZ 85062.
To submit in person, sign the back of your ticket, fill out a winner claim form and deliver the form, along with the ticket and government-issued ID to any of these locations:
Phoenix Arizona Lottery Office: 4740 E. University Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85034, 480-921-4400. Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, closed holidays. This office can cash prizes of any amount.
Tucson Arizona Lottery Office: 2955 E. Grant Road, Tucson, AZ 85716, 520-628-5107. Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, closed holidays. This office can cash prizes of any amount.
Phoenix Sky Harbor Lottery Office: Terminal 4 Baggage Claim, 3400 E. Sky Harbor Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85034, 480-921-4424. Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Sunday, closed holidays. This office can cash prizes up to $49,999.
Kingman Arizona Lottery Office: Inside Walmart, 3396 Stockton Hill Road, Kingman, AZ 86409, 928-753-8808. Hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, closed holidays. This office can cash prizes up to $49,999.
Check previous winning numbers and payouts at https://www.arizonalottery.com/.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by an Arizona Republic editor. You can send feedback using this form.
Six of the top-polling candidates in California’s race for governor faced off at a debate in San Francisco Wednesday night.
This marked the first debate since former East Bay Congressman Eric Swalwell dropped out of the race for governor and resigned from his seat. Despite Swalwell’s exit as well as the departure of Betty Yee from the race, no clear Democratic frontrunner has emerged.
The debate was hosted by Nexstar/KRON in San Francisco.
The candidates at this debate included four Democrats: former Congresswoman Katie Porter, former California State Attorney General Xavier Beccera, San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, and billionaire philanthropist Tom Steyer. The two Republicans at this debate included former Fox News commentator Steve Hilton and Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco.
All candidates are trying to make an impression ahead of the June 2 primary. Ballots will be mailed out to California voters in early May.
Political analyst Larry Gerston examines the first California governor’s race debate since Eric Swalwell dropped out, hosted by Nexstar/KRON in San Francisco.
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