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$1.4 billion Powerball prize is a combination of interest rates, sales, math — and luck

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:12 GMT

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — At $1.4 billion, the Powerball jackpot on the line Saturday night is the world’s fifth-largest lottery prize, due to higher interest rates, long odds, fewer ticket sales per drawing and, of course, luck.A combination of all those factors means that unless there is a winner soon, the jackpot could top the record lottery prize of $2.04 billion won last November by a Powerball player in California.HOW DID WE GET HERE?Someone last won the Powerball jackpot July 19, and since then it has grown three times a week, with each drawing on Mondays, Wednesday and Saturdays without a winner. It started at $21 million on July 22 and after 33 straight drawings in which no one matched all six numbers drawn, it has reached $1.4 billion for Saturday night’s drawing.MATH AND LUCKThat winless streak shouldn’t be a surprise because it shows the game is operating as it was designed. The immense jackpot odds of 1 in 292.2 million are intended to make winning rare so the grand prize...

Fitzpatrick stays on a high after Ryder Cup exploits to lead Dunhill Links Championship after Day 2

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:12 GMT

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland (AP) — Matt Fitzpatrick is showing no sign of any emotional hangover following Europe’s victory in the Ryder Cup.The Englishman shot 8-under 64 at Kingsbarns on Friday to take a one-stroke lead at the Dunhill Links Championship, the European tour event that also takes place at St. Andrews and Carnoustie. After a round at each of the three Scottish courses, the final round is back on the Old Course on Sunday.Fitzpatrick, who had Friday’s low round, was on 13 under par and a shot clear of Scotland’s Grant Forrest (67) and Spain’s Nacho Elvira (66) after a day when strong winds affected the scoring. Forrest and Elvira both played at St. Andrews.Fitzpatrick is one of three players — along with Tommy Fleetwood and Robert MacIntyre — in the field who played at last week’s Ryder Cup outside Rome, where the European team beat the Americans 16 1/2-11 1/2 to regain the trophy.He said he wanted a “nice and relaxed” week after his exertions in...

Fairfax County basketball coach charged with embezzling from school event

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:12 GMT

A Fairfax County, Virginia, basketball coach has been charged with felony embezzlement after police say he misappropriated funds from a school event.Drew Smerdzinksi, 33, of Herndon, has been suspended from his position at James Madison High School in Vienna, according to a news release from Fairfax County police.Police said they launched an investigation in July after being tipped off to potential misappropriation of funds and detectives conducted an “extensive inquiry” that included collecting evidence and conducting interviews.Police haven’t said what school event the alleged embezzlement of funds stems from or how much money the coach is accused of embezzling.Smerdzinski turned himself into police on Thursday and was released on an unsecured bond.A spokeswoman for Fairfax County Public Schools declined to say how long Smerdzinski has been employed by the school system or whether he held any other positions with FCPS, saying all questions should be directed to t...

Al menos 18 migrantes muertos en accidente de autobús en México

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:12 GMT

(CNN) — Un autobús que transportaba en su mayoría migrantes se estrelló este viernes en el estado mexicano de Oaxaca, matando a 18 personas, según un comunicado de la Fiscalía General del estado (FGEO).El accidente ocurrió en la carretera Oaxaca-Cuacnopalan a las 5 a.m. hora local. Entre las víctimas se encuentran dos mujeres y tres niños. Las autoridades dicen que todas las víctimas son de Venezuela y Haití.Las imágenes publicadas por las autoridades en Facebook muestran el gran autobús volcado y gravemente dañado en un tramo con curvas de la carretera montañosa.Al menos 27 personas resultaron heridas y trasladadas a hospitales cercanos. Las autoridades están investigando la causa del accidente.The-CNN-Wire™ & © 2023 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All rights reserved.Source

Colorado adults: Can you answer these 5th-grade state math test questions?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:12 GMT

(NEXSTAR) — Are you smarter than a Colorado fifth-grader taking their state math test? As another new school year is underway, it’s never a bad idea to know what the kids are learning — or how hard the lessons are.The following questions were taken from the Colorado Department of Education's practice resources for the Colorado Measures of Academic Success, or CMAS. This is the wealthiest person in Colorado, new Forbes report shows And while the term “easy” is subjective, these are five math problems that don’t require graphing. Use your cursor or finger to highlight and reveal the answers. Calculators allowed. Pencils up!Question 1: A bottle has 3/10 liter of tea. A second bottle has 3/5 of that amount of tea. How many liters of tea are in the second bottle?Answer choices: A. 3/50, B. 3/25, C. 9/50 or D. 9/10Correct answer: C. 9/50Question 2: A fish tank is in the shape of a right rectangular prism. The fish tank has a length of 6 feet, a width of 2 feet, and a height of 3 fe...

100 gallons of diesel fuel spill in Jefferson County, I-76 EB ramp to Sheridan Blvd. closed

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:12 GMT

Editor's note: This story has been updated to clarify the location of the spill.DENVER (KDVR) -- A ramp on Interstate 76 in Jefferson County is closed due to a fuel tank that spilled approximately 100 gallons of diesel fuel.The off-ramp from eastbound I-76 to Sheridan Boulevard closed due to a ruptured fuel tank that caused the spill, Colorado State Police in Golden tweeted at 10:42 a.m. Friday. At least 115 bodies found at ‘green’ southern Colorado funeral home Emergency crews are at the scene. As of 10:53 a.m., there's no word on how long this cleanup will take.This is a developing story. FOX31 will update this post when more information is available.

Colorado to source gray wolves from Oregon for reintroduction

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:12 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Colorado's plan to reintroduce gray wolves in the Western Slope is moving forward now that the state has found a source for 10 wolves.According to Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the state will partner with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. How CPW plans to avoid livestock conflict while reintroducing wolves CPW said the wolves will be captured and relocated between December of this year and March 2024. "We are deeply grateful for Oregon’s partnership in this endeavor, and we are now one step closer to fulfilling the will of the voters in time,” Colorado Gov. Jared Polis said.According to a release Friday, CPW will be responsible for capturing the animals but will get assistance from Oregon in tracking them and sharing best practices."The wolves will come from northeast Oregon, where wolves are most abundant in the state and where removal of 10 wolves will not impact any conservation goals," Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Director Curt Melcher said....

New York Jets vs. Denver Broncos: TV channel, time, what to know

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:12 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The New York Jets are coming to Colorado this weekend, for a battle of 1-3 teams against the Denver Broncos.The Broncos' first, and so far only, win came last weekend against the Chicago Bears. Fans are hoping that momentum can continue against another bottom-of-the-barrel team.How to watch Jets vs. Broncos on TVKickoff: 2:25 p.m. MTChannel: CBSKickoff between the Jets and Broncos is Sunday at 2:25 p.m. at Empower Field at Mile High Stadium.If you live in the Rocky Mountain region or New York City you'll be able to watch the game on CBS or Paramount+. The rest of the country will see the Kansas City Chiefs at Minnesota Vikings.Earlier in the day, Denver viewers will get to choose between two games: New York Giants at Miami Dolphins on FOX or the Baltimore Ravens at Pittsburgh Steelers on CBS.Forecast for Jets vs. BroncosWhether you're heading to the game or watching somewhere else, Sunday's weather should be fantastic in the Denver area. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up...

Police search for missing 15-year-old girl in NE Miami-Dade

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:12 GMT

Miami-Dade Police are seeking the public’s help in finding a missing 15-year-old girl. Isabella Rodrigues Soares Leal was last seen on Sunday leaving from the 1400 Block of Northeast 118th Terrace. She was wearing black shirt, gray pants and pink sneakers.Leal stands at 5 feet, 3 inches tall, weighs 91 pounds, has brown eyes and brown hair. According to police, she may be in need of services. Anyone with information about Leal’s whereabouts, is urged to call Detective M. Ritch Jr. orany detective of the Miami-Dade Police Department, Special Victims Bureau/Missing Persons Squad at (305) 715-3300 or Crime Stoppers at (305) 471-TIPS (8477).

US economy added 336,000 jobs last month, almost twice what was expected

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:12 GMT

Minneapolis (CNN) — Fall is here, pumpkin spice lattes are flowing, and in some states, there’s a bite in the air from the first cold snap of the season. But not for the US jobs market: September was a scorcher.The US economy added an estimated 336,000 jobs last month, blowing expectations out of the water, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data released Friday.It’s the largest monthly employment increase since January and is significantly above August’s net gain of 227,000 jobs, a total that was revised up by 40,000 from initial estimates.Job growth in the height of the summer was hotter than initially thought: In addition to August’s upward revisions, July’s gains were revised up by 79,000 to 236,000.“The job market is tinder-box hot,” said Sung Won Soh, professor of finance and economics at Loyola Marymount University and chief economist at SS Economics.In September, leisure and hospitality helped drive job growth higher, with 96,000 jobs added. That’s above the pace of 61,...