Author: Clare Appleyard

Powerball Jackpot Soars to $605 Million in August 19 2025 Draw
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Powerball Jackpot Soars to $605 Million in August 19 2025 Draw

The August 19, 2025 Powerball draw produced a $605 million prize, one of the year’s biggest. Winning numbers were 15‑46‑61‑63‑64 with Powerball 01, and a 3X Power Play. A cash option of $273.4 million was offered. Double Play added a second set of numbers. Odds remain 1 in 292.2 million, but the lure of overnight wealth kept ticket sales soaring.

Powerball Jackpot Jumps to $145 Million for September 27 Drawing
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Powerball Jackpot Jumps to $145 Million for September 27 Drawing

The Powerball prize pool has swollen to $145 million for the September 27 drawing, with a cash option of $67.3 million. No winner was picked in the previous Wednesday draw, pushing the amount higher. The surge comes just weeks after a historic $1.8 billion Powerball win. Tickets are on sale until the Saturday cutoff. Players across 45 states are eyeing the life‑changing sum.

Xiaomi 17 series launches with massive batteries and back‑screen, takes aim at iPhone 17
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Xiaomi 17 series launches with massive batteries and back‑screen, takes aim at iPhone 17

Xiaomi unveiled its 17 series in China, offering three models with battery sizes up to 7,500 mAh, 100W wired charging and a novel rear secondary screen. All devices run on Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and HyperOS 3 based on Android 16. Storage options reach 1 TB, while AI assistant and Wi‑Fi 7 promise a premium experience. The launch mirrors Apple’s iPhone 17 rollout, positioning Xiaomi as a heavyweight challenger.

INEC Pushes Fast‑Track Electoral Reforms Ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 Vote
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INEC Pushes Fast‑Track Electoral Reforms Ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 Vote

Chairman Mahmood Yakubu urges the National Assembly to approve 142 post‑election recommendations before the 2027 polls. Eight of the proposals need constitutional or Electoral Act changes, targeting voter accreditation, result transmission and sanctions. Past collaborations delivered the 2022 Electoral Act and a three‑month primary window. Public hearings are slated, while a leadership overhaul looms in 2025‑27. Civil society stresses a non‑partisan successor for INEC.

Copa Sudamericana showdown: Fluminense held to 1-1 by Lanús, Argentine side moves on
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Copa Sudamericana showdown: Fluminense held to 1-1 by Lanús, Argentine side moves on

Fluminense and Lanús played out a 1-1 draw in the Copa Sudamericana quarter‑final second leg at the Maracanã on September 24, 2025. Agustín Canobbio gave the home side an early lead, but Dylan Aquino’s second‑half equaliser saw Lanús advance 2-1 on aggregate. Both teams lined up in 4‑2‑3‑1 formations, with notable absences on the bench. The result ends Fluminense’s continental run and sends Lanús to the semifinals.

Wolves vs Leeds: Premier League Survival Battle at Molineux
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Wolves vs Leeds: Premier League Survival Battle at Molineux

Wolverhampton Wanderers host Leeds United at Molineux in a make‑or‑break Premier League clash. Both clubs have barely scraped points this season – Wolves sit bottom without a point, while Leeds limp in 16th after a last‑minute defeat. History, form and a desperate need for three points add extra drama. The match could reshape each team’s early‑season trajectory.

FX rally: Carry trade and sterling rise as liquidity trumps geopolitics
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FX rally: Carry trade and sterling rise as liquidity trumps geopolitics

Risk assets keep rising as easy liquidity outweighs geopolitical worries. Sterling holds steady, with EUR/GBP pinned in a tight 0.86–0.87 range and gilt auctions running smoothly. Analysts see year-end targets near 0.87 for EUR/GBP and 1.38 for GBP/USD. EMFX carry trades stay popular, with a USD-funded basket of TRY, EGP, and HUF up 3.6% quarter-to-date. A Turkish court case on Sept 15 is a key event risk.