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Powerball jackpot climbs to seventh largest ever ahead of August 27 drawing
Enchantment State News - New Mexico
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August 26, 2025
David M. Barden New Mexico Lottery CEO | Official WebsiteDavid M. Barden New Mexico Lottery CEO | Official Website The Powerball jackpot has reached an estimated $815 million for the drawing scheduled on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. The cash value...
Politician profile: Albert Bryan Jr.
Pasquines
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August 26, 2025
Albert Bryan Jr. (D) has been the governor of the United States Virgin Islands since January 2019. Prior to his time in office, Bryan served his community in a variety of ways. He co-founded a nonprofit, worked for the Department of Labor, and...
$815 Million Powerball Jackpot Has Montana Dreamers Lining Up
Mix 97.1 - Montana
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August 27, 2025
The Powerball jackpot has soared to $815 million, and here in Montana, people are already talking about what they’d do if their ticket turned out to be the one. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Justin Sullivan/Getty Images No Jackpot Winner Yet The...
Historic Powerball jackpot reaches $815M. When is the…
The Cincinnati Enquirer - Ohio
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The coveted Powerball jackpot is still up for grabs, which means there's still a chance to take home the over half-a-billion-dollar grand prize. The current jackpot is estimated to be worth $815 million, with a cash value of $367.9 million. No one...
$815 Million Powerball Jackpot Has New Yorkers Dreaming Big
The Whale 99.1 FM - New York
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August 27, 2025
The Powerball prize pool just keeps climbing, now hitting an incredible $815 million ahead of tonight's night’s drawing. That makes it the seventh-largest jackpot in Powerball history. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Justin Sullivan/Getty Images...
U.S. Virgin Islands rum tax bonds' outlook raised by KBRA
The Bond Buyer - New York
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July 29, 2025
A permanent increase to taxes on U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico rum sold in the 50 states will support the Match Fund Special Purpose Securitization Corp. bonds, KBRA said.Bloomberg News KBRA raised the outlook on its BBB rating on U.S....
ROBERT L. MARONIC: Hurricane Erin Is Our Future – Part I
The Roanoke Star News - Virginia
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August 27, 2025
I read a prescient and depressing article in the Associated Press written by Danica Coto on August 16, 2025, entitled, “Hurricane Erin Explodes In Strength To A Category 5 Storm In The Caribbean.” The most alarming fact about Erin, which was the...
CHTA Delighted To Welcome 48 Hotels In The U.s. Virgin Islands As Members
Virgin Islands This Week
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July 30, 2025
Milestone highlights the growing value of CHTA membership across the region The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), the Caribbean’s leading voice representing the interests of national hotel and tourism associations for more than 60...
DOT announces $175 million to expand and upgrade US ferry services
WorkBoat
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August 26, 2025 U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy annuonced $175 million in federal funding under the Federal Highway Administration’s Ferry Boat Program. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy earlier this month annuonced $175...
Saint Lucia in Group A for Concacaf Women’s Qualifiers
St. Lucia Times
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August 27, 2025
Saint Lucia’s Piton Girlz are expected to play two home games and two away fixtures in the Concacaf Women’s Qualifiers, beginning in November. The draw for the 29-team competition took place at the weekend in Miami, Florida. Drawn in Pool A, Saint...
MAP: How much of the $815M Powerball jackpot would you actually keep?
WMBB - Florida
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August 26, 2025
(NEXSTAR) — For nearly the 40th time, the Powerball jackpot has rolled over. Without any winning tickets in Monday’s drawing, the grand prize has now ballooned to an estimated $815 million, making it the seventh-largest in game history. Monday’s...
Attorneys general urge tech companies’ action against nonconsensual deepfake pornography
Golden State Today - California
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August 26, 2025
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, along with 47 other attorneys general, has sent letters to search and payment platform operators regarding their indirect roles in the creation and distribution of nonconsensual deepfake pornography....
September 2025 Regulatory Dates for Broadcasters – FCC Regulatory Fees, Political Windows, EAS Event Code, Rulemaking Comment Deadlines, and more
Broadcast Law Blog
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August 26, 2025
It is time for our look at September’s regulatory dates and deadlines to which broadcasters should be paying attention – and the deadline that probably is most important to all commercial broadcasters is not yet known. That, of course, is the...
Mega Millions numbers: Are you the lucky winner of Tuesday’s $253 million jackpot?
Lehigh Valley Live - Pennsylvania
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August 27, 2025
Are you tonight’s lucky winner? Grab your tickets and check your numbers. The Mega Millions lottery jackpot continues to rise after someone won the $344 million prize on March 25. Here are the winning numbers in Tuesday’s drawing: 07-12-30-40-69;...
Southwest Adds St. Maarten, First New International Destination Since 2021
Routes
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Southwest Airlines unveiled its first new international destination since 2021 with planned flights to the Caribbean island of St. Maarten, which also becomes the third new destination the airline has announced this summer. As it maneuvered...
American Bar Association designates US territories as 'a single state'
The Pacific Island Times
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August 26, 2025
Joaquin C. Arriola, from left, Jacqueline T. Terlaje, Michelle A. Behnke, and Anthony Ciolli. Photo courtesy of Guam Bar Association The American Bar Association has amended the status of U.S. territories within the organization, lumping them...
Jackpot for multi-state lottery game Powerball estimated at $815M
The Patriot Ledger - Massachusetts
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All it takes in $2 and a dream. The Powerball jackpot for Wednesday, Aug. 27, is projected to be $815 million, which is the seventh largest in the game’s history, which was first drawn April 19, 1992. The cash option is estimated at $367.9...
Worthington natives embark on world travel
The Globe - Minnesota
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August 26, 2025
WORTHINGTON — When Worthington natives Andrea Magana and Che Peralta began dating a little over two years ago, they discovered they shared a passion for travel. So, in early February, the couple set out on a six month trip full of adventures...
Southwest, Frontier Airlines announce five new routes from BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport
FOX45 - Maryland
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BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI Marshall) is set to expand its reach with five new routes announced Tuesday by two U.S. airlines. Southwest Airlines, the largest airline at BWI Marshall with a...
Millions On Line As Alabamians Seek Lottery Luck In Mississippi
Tuscaloosa Thread - Alabama
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August 26, 2025
With potential payoffs soaring, Alabamians are driving across the state line to surrounding states to buy Powerball and Mega Millions Jackpot lottery tickets. State line lottery ticket sellers report that many of the cars in convenience store...