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1 Powerball Jackpot Reaches $1.9-Billion
No, you didn’t win the Powerball on Saturday night, but then, no one else did either. Now? The grand prize has reached a level never seen before: a one-point-nine billion dollar jackpot. When the numbers come up tonight, that's how much you could have your hands on if you're the lucky winner. Of course, that’s if you take the annuity. Take the cash option and you’ll pocket $930-million…well, before taxes. The last Powerball jackpot was won by a ticket in Pennsylvania in August, surpassing the previous record of 40 straight drawings without a winner.
2 The Houston Astros Take The World Series…Again!
For the second time since 2017 (and in franchise history), the Houston Astros are World Series Champions. Game six of the best-of-seven series saw the Astros rock out a 4-1 win to take the title. And they did it in large part to Yordan Alvarez slugged a go-ahead three-run home run in the bottom of the sixth. The Phillies started the scoring in top of the sixth inning with a solo shot from Kyle Schwarber, but the Astros had their answer in the bottom of the inning. Framber Valdez was credited with the victory after allowing one run over six innings pitched. In other Astros news, after being awarded the ALCS MVP, rookie Jeremy Pena was also named World Series MVP. Now on to the party – the World Series champions are set to celebrate their win with a parade through Houston today. Mayor Sylvester Turner says the festivities will begin at noon local time. More than one million people are expected to attend and the route will be more than three-miles long.
3 Poll Shows Dems Tied With GOP In Election Enthusiasm
Are you fired up to vote tomorrow? You’re not alone – a new national poll just ahead of the midterm elections reveals things are very competitive. The NBC News poll reveals Democrats have caught up with Republicans in terms of election enthusiasm. According to the survey, 73% of voters from both parties expressed high interest in the election. It also puts President Biden's approval rating at just 44% overall and at 40% in swing states. The survey shows the top three concerns for voters include the economy, ending partisanship in Congress and women's rights. Bottom line? In just about every race where it matters – the margin is razor thin. For perspective, Biden’s 44% approval rating is similar to the standings for former Presidents Barack Obama (45%) and Donald Trump (46%) in the final NBC News/WSJ poll before their first midterm election when their party lost control of at least one chamber of Congress.