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  • Maduro’s capture leads to hundreds of Caribbean flight cancellations

    The U.S. military operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and flew him and his wife out of the country early Saturday has also disrupted Caribbean travel at a busy travel time for the region.

    No airline flights were crossing over Venezuela on Saturday, according to FlightRadar24.com. And major airlines canceled hundreds of flights across the eastern Caribbean region and warned passengers that the disruptions could continue for days after the Federal Aviation Administration imposed restrictions.

    Flights to Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Aruba and other destinations near Venezuela were canceled. The airlines are waiving change fees for passengers who have to reschedule their flights this weekend.

    The FAA had earlier said it imposed a temporary airspace restriction on Puerto Rico’s international airport and surrounding regions.

    An announcement by Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan posted on the social media site X said restrictions were put in place because of the “security situation related to military activity” in Venezuela.

    As a result, most commercial airlines to and from the airport that are operated by U.S. airlines have been suspended or may be canceled. Foreign airlines and military aircraft are not included in this restriction, the statement said. Air Canada said its flights were operating normally. 

    “We continue to monitor the situation closely and we will update as required if the situation changes,” the airline said.

    JetBlue said it canceled about 215 flights “due to airspace closures across the Caribbean related to military activity.” It also noted that flights to the Dominican Republic and Jamaica were not affected by the government’s restrictions. Customers could rebook their travel or request a refund if the flights were canceled, the company said.

    United said it was adjusting its schedule to account for airspace closures in the Venezuela region. It said customers could change their travel plans in the region for free as it continued to monitor the situation and worked with U.S. aviation authorities.

    Southwest said it canceled all Aruba flights for Saturday and suspended Puerto Rico flights until late afternoon, but flights to the Dominican Republic were unaffected.

    American said it was waiving change fees for flights to and from about 20 island destinations, including Anguilla, Antigua, Curacao, Saint Lucia and the U.S. and British Virgin Islands.

    Delta said it has issued a travel waiver for customers traveling to or from 13 impacted airports through Tuesday.

    Maduro and his wife are expected to land at New York Stewart International Airport later today, two sources familiar with the matter told CBS News. Maduro is expected to be turned over to federal authorities when he lands. The airport is located in the Hudson Valley, about 60 miles north of Manhattan.

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  • Indian and Latin cuisines collide at Taco Mahal

    Danikkah Josan is the half-Indian, half-Puerto Rican chef and owner of Taco Mahal in New York City, where she serves mouth-watering fusion dishes like chicken tikka masala tacos and basmati rice bowls.

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  • Inside The HOTTEST Celebrity Vacations! – Perez Hilton

    Celebs are usually giving it their all. Posing for red carpet pictures, sharing their new projects, going across the world to promote their work… It’s a glamorous but busy life! And the glamor doesn’t stop when the cameras stop and all the noise dies down. If anything, the sizzling life of a celeb is cranked up to 100 on their luxurious vacations!

    Here are some of the sexiest, most lavish, skin-showing, exotic vacations celebrities have ever taken…

    Dua Lipa

    It would be a crime if we didn’t start this list with Dua Lipa AKA Mermaid Barbie herself! It’s been a joke for a long time that the pop star is “always on holiday” — and we have to say, we can see why. It was tough to pick just ONE vacation that we think was super hawt, but her August 2025 rendezvous in Spain with her pals looked like too much fun to pass up.

    Cruz Beckham

    Ah, the Beckhams. The first people to come to mind when you hear the word “yacht” — how could we not include them? A standout moment for the iconic fam was earlier this year when Cruz Beckham broke the internet by wearing matching speedos with his dad David Beckham. Double trouble!

    Sabrina Carpenter

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    We’ll keep this Short N’ Sweet. Sabrina Carpenter‘s European vacation in summer 2024 took her to places like Italy and France. The humid weather definitely got her natural waves popping out in her iconic bleach blonde hair, with a skin-tight red swimsuit to accentuate her figure — SEE HERE. Sexy!

    Kim Kardashian

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    The KarJenners have been on too many vacations to count, but Kim Kardashian‘s body shots in Los Cabos, Mexico earlier this year had fans DROOLING! Go swiping in her post to see why by clicking HERE! Whew!

    Kylie Jenner

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    Another member of the KarJenner clan leaving little to the imagination. Mz. Kylie Jenner took it all the way to Paxos, Greece in a teeny tiny bikini with her pals this past July. Boats, beaches, and baddies — what more could you ask for? Gorg!

    Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce

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    How could ANYONE forget the sizzling walk Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce took down the beaches of The Bahamas in early 2024? We’re pretty sure those pics of Tayvis making out in the ocean are burned into everyone’s memory from how HAWT they were! Couple goals.

    Priyanka Chopra Jonas

    Priyanka Chopra Jonas also took her rockin’ bod to The Bahamas. She shared some SIZZLING pictures in July of herself in a teeny tiny bikini having fun on the beach. Nick Jonas and their daughter Malti Marie were also present for some sweet family time! Cute.

    Megan Thee Stallion

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    Megan Thee Stallion BROKE the internet when her beyond-sexy bikini pics she took in The Bahamas this July ended up doubling as a soft launch! CLICK HERE to look! Fans were amazed by just how flawless she looked, but they still somehow spotted her beau Klay Thompson chilling off to the side of the pool in a lounger.

    Charli XCX

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    365 vacay girl! Charli XCX shared a cheeky bikini-thong moment from Palermo, Sicily in May 2025, leaving fans’ jaws on the ground. The sun, the sea, the views, the BUNS — what a stunning moment in time. See what we mean by clicking HERE! So HAWT!

    Do U agree with our picks for the hottest celeb vacations ever? Who would U choose as the number one most sexy? Let us know in the comments (below)!

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  • Trump says he’s “sort of made up my mind” on Venezuela military action

    President Trump says he has “sort of made up my mind” on whether to take military action in Venezuela. The comments come as America’s largest aircraft carrier, the Ford, and other U.S. forces move within striking distance of the country. Charlie D’Agata has new details.

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  • U.S. military expands in Caribbean as Trump administration weighs action in Venezuela



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  • One Tech Tip: iPhone users can now add US passport info to their digital wallets

    Just in time for the busy holiday travel season, iPhone users can now add their passport details to their Apple digital wallets.

    The company on Wednesday unveiled its new “Digital ID” system for users to add their U.S. passport information to Apple Wallet, which can be scanned at airport readers if travelers don’t have a Real ID.

    Digital ID acceptance “will roll out first in beta” at Transportation Security Administration checkpoints at more than 250 U.S. airports for “in-person identity verification during domestic travel.”

    The company warned that Digital ID doesn’t replace a physical passport and can’t be used for international travel and crossing borders.

    Apple already allowed people in 12 states and Puerto Rico to add their driver’s license or state ID to Apple Wallet, while TSA already accepts some form of a digital ID in at least 16 states and Puerto Rico.

    “You can breeze through more than 250 TSA checkpoints faster and more securely than ever before,” the agency’s website says.

    Here’s a guide on how to add your passport:

    Setup

    Open your iPhone’s Wallet app, tap the plus sign at the top and then tap the Digital ID option on the menu. If that doesn’t work for you, type in “Digital ID” into the app’s search bar.

    Grab your passport and follow the instructions. You’ll have to use the camera to scan your passport’s photo page. Next, place your iPhone on the chip embedded on the passport’s back page to authenticate the data.

    Finally, you will need to verify your identity, first by taking a selfie and then by carrying out a series of facial and head movements, such as turning your head or closing your eyes.

    Once the verification procedures are done, the Digital ID will be added to the Wallet.

    How to use

    Using your iPhone to present your Digital ID is similar to using it to make a purchase.

    Double-click the phone’s side button, which calls up the Wallet app. On the stack of cards, tap on the Digital ID. When it’s your turn at the TSA kiosk, hold your phone or Apple watch up to the reader.

    The machine will take your picture, and then your phone will let you review the information that’s being requested, such as name and date of birth. In order to authenticate those details, you’ll have to use the phone’s face or fingerprint scanner.

    What about security?

    Apple says your passport data is encrypted and stored on the device, and it can’t see when or where users present their Digital ID or the data that was shown.

    The use of a face or fingerprint scan makes sure that only the person who the ID belongs to can release the info.

    The company says that iPhone users don’t need to unlock, show, or hand over their device to present their Digital ID.

    Where can I use mobile IDs?

    More than a dozen states already accept some form of a mobile ID at airport checkpoints, according to TSA.

    The list includes: Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Montana, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Utah, Virginia and West Virginia, as well as Puerto Rico.

    Travelers can go to the TSA website for more details.

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  • Bad Bunny wins album of the year at the 2025 Latin Grammys, capping an electric night

    It should come as a shock to no one: The 2025 Latin Grammy Awards were all about Bad Bunny. The Puerto Rican superstar won album of the year for his landmark release “Debí Tirar Más Fotos.” After thanking his family and all those who worked on the album, he ended his speech with “Puerto Rico, I love you, thank you.”

    Those are powerful words honoring a record that doubles as a love letter for his island.

    “I want to dedicate this award to all the children and young people of Latin America, especially those of Puerto Rico. Never stop dreaming, never stop being yourselves, no matter where you come from. Never forget where you come from, but never forget where you are going,” he said. “There are many ways to show patriotism and defend our land: we choose music.”

    The artist born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio was destined to dominate from the jump. He also won the first award of the night, for música urbana album. Halfway through the show, the singer found himself back on stage accepting the música urbana song trophy for “DTmF.” “I never practice my speeches,” he said in Spanish. And then he showed up for a third time: to perform “Weltita” with Chuwi.

    He wasn’t the only one with reason to celebrate: Song of the year went to Karol G, Andrés Jael Correa Ríos and Édgar Barrera for “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido.” And Alejandro Sanz took home record of the year for “¿Y Ahora Qué?”

    Live from Sin City, the 26th annual Latin Grammys were both energetic and eclectic. Take Raphael, the 2025 Person of the Year, who launched into an emotive rendition of “Qué Sabe Nadie” and “Mi Gran Noche,” inviting the crowd to sing along.

    That was after Santana kicked things off — specifically, Maluma singing Santana’s 1970 hit “Oye Como Va” with the guitar legend himself.

    It was just the beginning of a memorable medley, talents of today celebrating Santana — Christian Nodal joining in for “Corazón Espinoza” and Grupo Frontera for their 2025 collaboration with the virtuosic musician, “Me Retiro.”

    Performances hit hard and fast: Aitana brought her dreamy electro-pop, Sanz delivered a medley of “El Vino De Tu Boca” and “Las Guapas,” Rauw Alejandro channeled Puerto Rico in Vegas with “Khé?,” the bachata “Silencio,” “Falsedad” and “Carita Linda.” Then: Danny Lux, Kakalo and Ivan Cornejo brought contemporary Mexicana sounds. Pepe Aguilar followed, with his life-affirming mariachi — “El Cihualteco” into “El Fuereño.”

    Elena Rose slowed things down with “Me Lo Merezco.” Karol G and the legendary Mexican singer Marco Antonio Solís dueted the romantic ballad “Coleccionando Heridas.”

    Two of the biggest groups in regional Mexican music – Grupo Frontera and Fuerza Regida – launched into their joint hit, “Me Jalo,” before the latter took over for “Marlboro Rojo.” That’s a cut from their record-breaking 2025 album “111xpantia.” Carín León’s lovely raspy vocal tone carried throughout “Ahí Estabas Tú”; then he was joined by Kacey Musgraves for “Lost in Translation.” Not long after, León took home the trophy in competitive contemporary Mexican album category for “Palabra De To’s (Seca).”

    Morat brought the pop-rock with “Faltas Tú” and Ca7riel and Paco Amoroso brought a kind of outsider, artistic spirit. Joaquina delivered a full-bodied “Quise Quererte.” Any aspiring artists watching would be wise to take a page out of the Brazilian singer Liniker’s book; “Negona Dos Olhos Terríveis” was one of the night’s most joyful. The same, of course, should be said about norteño band Los Tigres del Norte.

    The coveted best new artist trophy was handed out to Paloma Morphy.

    Traditional tropical album went to Gloria Estefan for “Raíces.” Not long afterward, she hit the stage for “La Vecina” and “Chirriqui Chirri,” joined by Nathy Peluso for the latter.

    Then ranchero/mariachi album went to Christian Nodal for “¿Quién + Como Yo?”

    Most of the evening’s awards were handed out during a pre-televised Premiere Ceremony. That included: Bad Bunny’s “Voy A Llevarte Pa Pr” winning for reggaeton performance. Argentinian duo Ca7riel and Paco Amoroso cleaned house then, too: taking home their first Latin Grammys for short and long form music video, alternative song, as well as alternative music album for “Papota,” and pop song for “El dia del amigo.” That’s five wins, making them the most awarded act at the 2025 show.

    The three-hour award show aired live from Las Vegas’ MGM Grand Garden Arena. It was hosted by the dynamic duo of Maluma and actor, producer and musician Roselyn Sánchez.

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    This story has been updated to correct that Maluma helped open the Latin Grammys, not Miguel.

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  • U.S. reopens shuttered Puerto Rico naval base as Caribbean military buildup continues

    Near Ceiba, Puerto Rico — A U.S. naval base in Puerto Rico that was closed more than 20 years ago is now back in operation as the United States builds up forces in the Caribbean ahead of possible military action against Venezuela. 

    Naval Station Roosevelt Roads closed in 2004 after having been in operation since 1943. But the Roosevelt Roads base has been reopened and is now one of five locations where U.S. forces are operating in Puerto Rico, an American territory strategically positioned north of Venezuela. 

    In early September, a source confirmed to CBS News that the U.S. sent 10 F-35 fighter jets to Puerto Rico for operations targeting drug cartels.

    Samuel Rivera Baez, the mayor of Ceiba, a town located just next to the base, told CBS News that the F-35s wake him up in the mornings.

    “Right now, the United States is the most powerful in the world,” Baez said. “Having them here taking care of us, we feel more than safe.”

    The military presence is drawing notice from Puerto Rican locals like Damien Leon.

    “I feel tense, kind of anxious not knowing what it going to happen, maybe an attack of someone close,” Leon told CBS News.

    This comes as new Pentagon images show a B-52 long-range bomber flying over the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford as it steams toward the Caribbean in a provocative display of the American military power that is being staged against Venezuela. 

    According to a Navy official, as of Friday morning, the U.S. had four military ships in the western Atlantic Ocean, including the USS Gerald R. Ford and three guided missile destroyers. It had another seven military ships in the Caribbean, the official said, which included two guided missile destroyers, two guided missile cruisers, an amphibious assault ship and two amphibious transport dock ships.

    As the U.S. conducts live fire exercises in the region, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, whom the U.S. wants to remove from power for his alleged ties to drug cartels, spoke out against what he called threats of an invasion.

    “Raise your hand if you want Venezuela to become a Yankee colony,” Maduro told a crowd Thursday.

    Dating back to early September, the U.S. has also conducted at least 20 strikes in the region on what the White House alleges are drug-trafficking boats, killing at least 80 people.

    On Wednesday, senior military officials briefed President Trump with updated options for potential operations in Venezuela, including strikes on land, according to multiple sources familiar with the meetings at the White House.

    On Friday, Mr. Trump held more discussions at the White House on the situation with Venezuela, three sources familiar told CBS News. Among those in the room for those discussions were Vice President JD Vance, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine.

    It marked at least the third day in a row that senior White House officials held discussions with Mr. Trump on Venezuela, the sources said.  

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  • Tropical Storm Melissa expected to slam Caribbean islands; up to 25 inches of rain possible

    WESH 2’s award-winning First Warning Weather team is monitoring Tropical Storm Melissa, which is nearly stationary over the Caribbean Sea on Friday, according to the National Hurricane Center.The NHC said Air Force Reserve reconnaissance aircraft data show Melissa is getting stronger with maximum sustained winds now at 65 mph and a minimum central pressure of 993 mb. Melissa is about 180 miles south-southeast of Kingston, Jamaica, according to the NHC. A turn to the west is forecast on Saturday followed by a turn to the north and northeast on Tuesday and Wednesday. On the forecast track, the center of Melissa is expected to move near or over Jamaica early next week and could be near or over eastern Cuba by the middle of next week.The NHC advised that residents in Puerto Rico, Hispaniola, Jamaica and Cuba should closely monitor the development of this system. These locations are at risk of heavy rain, flooding, strong winds and hazardous surf conditions. Watches and warnings in effect: Hurricane Warning in effect for JamaicaHurricane Watch in effect for the southwestern peninsula of Haiti from the border with the Dominican Republic to Port-Au-PrinceRainMelissa is expected to bring total rainfall of 15 to 25 inches to portions of southern Hispaniola and Jamaica through Tuesday, with local maxima of 35 inches possible across the Tiburon Peninsula of Haiti. Potentially catastrophic flash flooding and landslides are possible across portions of Jamaica and the southern Dominican Republic, while catastrophic flash flooding is anticipated in southern Haiti.For southeast Cuba, total rainfall of 4 to 8 inches, with local amounts up to 12 inches, are possible into Tuesday. Jamaica braces for impactsHurricane season 2025The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. Stay with WESH 2 online and on-air for the most accurate Central Florida weather forecast.>> More: 2025 Hurricane Survival GuideThe First Warning Weather team includes First Warning Chief Meteorologist Tony Mainolfi, Eric Burris, Marquise Meda and Cam Tran.>> 2025 hurricane season | WESH long-range forecast>> Download Very Local | Stream Central Florida news and weather from WESH 2

    WESH 2’s award-winning First Warning Weather team is monitoring Tropical Storm Melissa, which is nearly stationary over the Caribbean Sea on Friday, according to the National Hurricane Center.

    The NHC said Air Force Reserve reconnaissance aircraft data show Melissa is getting stronger with maximum sustained winds now at 65 mph and a minimum central pressure of 993 mb.

    Melissa is about 180 miles south-southeast of Kingston, Jamaica, according to the NHC.

    A turn to the west is forecast on Saturday followed by a turn to the north and northeast on Tuesday and Wednesday.

    On the forecast track, the center of Melissa is expected to move near or over Jamaica early next week and could be near or over eastern Cuba by the middle of next week.

    The NHC advised that residents in Puerto Rico, Hispaniola, Jamaica and Cuba should closely monitor the development of this system.

    These locations are at risk of heavy rain, flooding, strong winds and hazardous surf conditions.

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    Watches and warnings in effect:

    • Hurricane Warning in effect for Jamaica
    • Hurricane Watch in effect for the southwestern peninsula of Haiti from the border with the Dominican Republic to Port-Au-Prince

    Rain

    Melissa is expected to bring total rainfall of 15 to 25 inches to portions of southern Hispaniola and Jamaica through Tuesday, with local maxima of 35 inches possible across the Tiburon Peninsula of Haiti.

    Potentially catastrophic flash flooding and landslides are possible across portions of Jamaica and the southern Dominican Republic, while catastrophic flash flooding is anticipated in southern Haiti.

    For southeast Cuba, total rainfall of 4 to 8 inches, with local amounts up to 12 inches, are possible into Tuesday.

    Jamaica braces for impacts

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  • Tropical Storm Melissa expected to strengthen into Category 3 hurricane south of Jamaica, NHC says

    Tropical Storm Melissa expected to strengthen into Category 3 hurricane south of Jamaica, NHC says

    THAT IS GREAT NEWS. ALL RIGHT. YEAH. BRINGING IN FIRST WARNING. CHIEF METEOROLOGIST TONY MAINOLFI TONY. GORGEOUS DAY TODAY. LET’S TAKE YOU OUTSIDE. A SMIDGE HOT, IF I DO SAY SO MYSELF. AND I EVEN DROVE TO WORK WITH THE WINDOWS DOWN. I THOUGHT IT WAS HOT, BUT ACTUALLY, IT IS GETTING BETTER AND BETTER. I’M GOING TO PROVE THAT TO YOU. MICHELLE NOT THAT YOU’RE A DOUBTER. PROVE IT. TONY I WILL GIVE ME A SECOND. RIGHT NOW WE TAKE YOU BACK OUTSIDE. WHEN YOU SEE CRYSTAL CLEAR SKIES LIKE THAT, THERE’S SOMETHING GOING ON. THAT IS OUR FRONT WORKING BACK IN, YOU CAN SEE THE TEMPERATURES UP TO THE NORTH IN THE UPPER 70S. OFF TOWARDS THE WEST. WE ARE RUNNING IN THE MID 80S. HERE’S THE FRONT THAT IS GOING TO MISS MELISSA DOWN THERE. BUT THERE’S A SECOND ONE THAT ARRIVES NEXT WEEK THAT WILL HELP US ON OUT. YOU CAN SEE THE FLOW. WE’VE GOT SOME GUSTY WINDS OUT THERE NOW, BUT HEY MICHELLE, LOOK AT THESE DEW POINTS. THEY ARE LOWERING AND WHEN THEY LOWER, THAT MEANS IT FEELS MORE AND MORE COMFORTABLE. NOW, IF YOU’RE RUNNING ERRANDS TONIGHT, IF YOU’RE GOING TO THE MAGIC GAME, YOU’RE LIKE SITTING PRETTY, SAYING, WOOHOO! TONY DID IT, I LOVE IT! LET’S TAKE A LOOK NOW AT THESE WIND SPEEDS OUT OF THE NORTH, ABOUT 5 TO 10 MILES AN HOUR. AGAIN, AN UPDATE ON THE MAGIC GAME 8479. COMFORTABLE OUT THERE TONIGHT FOR DINNER AND THEN WALKING OVER, GETTING YOUR STEPS IN OVER TOWARDS THE KIA CENTER TOMORROW MORNING. TEMPERATURES HERE 55 IN CITRA, 61 IN RUTLAND, 62 IN ASTATULA ON INTO THE METRO AREAS HERE. WE’RE ABOUT 64 TO 66. COASTAL BREVARD COUNTY STILL SITTING RIGHT AROUND 70 DEGREES. SO THURSDAY FRIDAY DOESN’T GET MUCH BETTER THAN THIS, FOLKS. FRONT’S DOWN ACROSS SOUTH FLORIDA. COUPLE OF SHOWERS THERE. WE’LL WATCH THE ONSHORE FLOW IN THE RIP CURRENTS, BUT SOME OUTSTANDING WEATHER DO GET OUT THERE. ENJOY IT. GET A WALK IN, DO WHATEVER YOU GOT TO DO SOME TENNIS, SOME GOLF. TEMPERATURES UP NORTH IN THE 70S, SOUTH AND WEST RUNNING IN THE MID 80S. WE TAKE A LOOK AT THE ATTRACTIONS ON A THURSDAY AFTERNOON. DOESN’T GET MUCH BETTER THAN THAT EITHER. LOOK AT THAT LOW 80S FOR AN AFTERNOON. STUNNING WEATHER. GET OUT THERE. YOU NEED THE SHADES. AND THEN FOR HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL, AS WE HEAD INTO FRIDAY NIGHT, OUR GAME OF THE WEEK, THE RAMS AND THE PATRIOTS 7270. LOOKING VERY VERY NICE. ALL RIGHT, SWITCHING GEARS, LET’S HEAD TO THE TROPICS. NOW HERE’S MELISSA. STILL A LOT OF THUNDERSTORMS ON THE EASTERN SIDE OF THIS PARTICULAR STORM SYSTEM. YOU CAN SEE THE WEST WINDS. LOOK AT THE CLOUDS. AND THAT DRIER AIR ON THE WESTERN SIDE. NOW WE’VE HAD SOME TROPICAL STORM FORCE GUSTS EARLIER TODAY UP INTO HAITI. NOT SEEING THAT NOW, BUT STILL A GOOD BIT OF WIND THERE. BUT LOOK AT THIS. THIS IS A FIVE DAY CONE AND IT DOESN’T MOVE A WHOLE LOT. BUT WHAT IT DOES DO AS THE UPPER LEVEL WIND SHEAR BEGINS TO GO AWAY, THIS THING WILL RAPIDLY DEVELOP OVER THE WEEKEND AND INTO NEXT WEEK. AND THERE’S A VERY GOOD REASON FOR IT. IT IS OVER SOME OF THE WARMEST WATERS IN THE ENTIRE TROPICAL BASIN. AND THAT’S WHY WE’RE SEEING THIS RAPID INTENSIFICATION. NOW WITH REGARDS TO THE COMPUTER MODELS HERE AGAIN, THE GFS IS STILL GOING OVER HAITI. THE MAJORITY OF THESE GO WEST AND THEN BEGIN TO HOOK BACK TOWARDS THE NORTH AND EAST RAPIDLY. NOW, HAVING SAID THAT, LET’S TAKE A LOOK AT THE CHANCE OF TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS. THEY EXTEND AS FAR WEST AS CENTRAL AMERICA AND AS FAR NORTH THERE AS CENTRAL CUBA. AND THIS TO ME IS GOING TO BE THE BULL’S EYE FOR THE HEAVIEST RAIN. SO WHAT’S THE SAVING GRACE FOR FLORIDA? THAT’S AN EXCELLENT QUESTION. FIRST FRONT IS GOING TO MISS THIS STORM BECAUSE IT’S SITTING DOWN THERE FOR ABOUT FIVE DAYS. SO FOR ME I SAID THIS YESTERDAY, I THINK THIS IS THE MOST LIKELY TRACK. I THINK IT WILL COME TO THE NORTH. BUT THEN AS THIS FRONT ARRIVES NEXT WEEK, LOOK AT THAT WALL OF SHEAR. THAT FRONT IS GOING TO SHOOT IT OUT LIKE A MISSILE TO THE NORTH AND EAST. AS WE GET YOU ON INTO NEXT WEEK. SO THAT AGAIN, SHOULD BE THE SAVING GRACE FOR US HERE IN CENTRAL FLORIDA. SO WE’LL TALK MORE ABOUT THAT. AND I’LL TAKE A LOOK AT THE EXTENDED SEV

    Tropical Storm Melissa expected to strengthen into Category 3 hurricane south of Jamaica, NHC says

    Updated: 7:58 PM EDT Oct 22, 2025

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    Tropical Storm Melissa formed over the central Caribbean Sea on Tuesday, according to the National Hurricane Center.Melissa will bring heavy rainfall to Haiti and the Dominican Republic, with totals of 5 to 10 inches expected through Friday. Melissa is about 320 miles south-southwest of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, according to the NHC. The system has a minimum central pressure of 1002 mb and maximum sustained winds of 50 mph.On the forecast track, Melissa is expected to approach Jamaica and the southwestern portion of Haiti later this week.The NHC is calling for a Category 3 storm by next week south of Jamaica.The NHC advised that residents in Puerto Rico, Hispaniola, Jamaica and Cuba should closely monitor the development of this system. These locations are at risk of heavy rain, flooding, strong winds and hazardous surf conditions. Watches and warnings in effect: Hurricane Watch is in effect for Haiti from the border with the Dominican Republic to Port-Au-Prince.Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Jamaica. Hurricane season 2025The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. Stay with WESH 2 online and on-air for the most accurate Central Florida weather forecast.>> More: 2025 Hurricane Survival GuideThe First Warning Weather team includes First Warning Chief Meteorologist Tony Mainolfi, Eric Burris, Marquise Meda and Cam Tran.>> 2025 hurricane season | WESH long-range forecast>> Download Very Local | Stream Central Florida news and weather from WESH 2

    Tropical Storm Melissa formed over the central Caribbean Sea on Tuesday, according to the National Hurricane Center.

    Melissa will bring heavy rainfall to Haiti and the Dominican Republic, with totals of 5 to 10 inches expected through Friday.

    Melissa is about 320 miles south-southwest of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, according to the NHC.

    The system has a minimum central pressure of 1002 mb and maximum sustained winds of 50 mph.

    On the forecast track, Melissa is expected to approach Jamaica and the southwestern portion of Haiti later this week.

    The NHC is calling for a Category 3 storm by next week south of Jamaica.

    The NHC advised that residents in Puerto Rico, Hispaniola, Jamaica and Cuba should closely monitor the development of this system.

    These locations are at risk of heavy rain, flooding, strong winds and hazardous surf conditions.

    Watches and warnings in effect:

    • Hurricane Watch is in effect for Haiti from the border with the Dominican Republic to Port-Au-Prince.
    • Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Jamaica.

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  • Bad Bunny Super Bowl LX halftime show not being reconsidered, Goodell says

    The NFL is not considering dropping Bad Bunny as its Super Bowl halftime headline performer, Commissioner Roger Goodell said Wednesday, reaffirming a decision to put the Grammy-winning Puerto Rican artist on the league’s biggest stage that led to criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump and some of his supporters.

    Goodell addressed the Bad Bunny controversy at his news conference following the annual fall owners meeting. It is the first time he has commented on the move announced in late September that garnered worldwide attention, including an increase in streams of Bad Bunny’s music, along with backlash.

    “It’s carefully thought through,” Goodell said. “I’m not sure we’ve ever selected an artist where we didn’t have some blowback or criticism. It’s pretty hard to do when you have literally hundreds of millions of people that are watching.”

    The 31-year-old born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio has been vocal in his opposition to Trump and his policies. He decided to do a 31-day residency in Puerto Rico, avoiding stops in the mainland U.S., citing concerns about the mass deportation of Latinos.

    He performs in Spanish and is expected to do so at the Super Bowl.

    “We’re confident it’s going to be a great show,” Goodell said, acknowledging there could be more talent added to the lineup along with Bad Bunny. “He understands the platform that he’s on, and I think it’s going to be exciting and a united moment.”

    The San Francisco 49ers are hosting the Super Bowl on Feb. 8 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. It is unclear if Trump plans to be there, though he has made appearing in person at major sporting events a significant part of his second term in the White House.

    Trump in an interview on conservative news network Newsmax said he had “never heard of” Bad Bunny.

    “I don’t know who he is,” Trump said. “I don’t know why they’re doing it. It’s, like, crazy. And then they blame it on some promoter they hired to pick up entertainment. I think it’s absolutely ridiculous.”

    Goodell defended the decision on Wednesday, explaining it was made because of Bad Bunny’s immense popularity.

    “He’s one of the leading and most popular entertainers in the world,” Goodell said. “That’s what we try to achieve. It’s an important stage for us. It’s an important element to the entertainment value.”

    Echoing what senior VP of football operations Troy Vincent said Tuesday, Goodell said there has not been much discussion about the tush push quarterback sneak since an effort to ban it narrowly failed to pass in the spring.

    Vincent said the primary concern is how tough it is to officiate the maneuver that the Philadelphia Eagles have successfully executed so often. It was not on the formal agenda at this meeting, though owners did get an update on penalties and other football matters.

    “It’s something we will continue to monitor on all phases, just like we do every other aspect of the game,” Goodell said. “We don’t have any proposals to bring it back up. It wouldn’t surprise me if something does evolve. But it’s not something we’re really focused on during the season.”

    Asked about replay reviews and the length of time they are taking, Goodell said game times are actually down through the first seven weeks compared to last season, despite a surge in kick returns after an adjustment was made to the so-called dynamic kickoff.

    “That’s quite remarkable when you add the number of kickoffs,” Goodell said. “You’re going to get more fouls. You’re going to get different sets of fouls. You’re going to have a little bit (more) length of the game.”

    Goodell said he had breakfast with interim Players Association executive director David White before one of the league’s international games this season but expects any talk about a move to an 18-game regular season and other collective bargaining discussions to wait until the union chooses its long-term leader.

    The current CBA runs through the 2031 league year. White told The Associated Press last month that an 18-game season was not inevitable.

    “The negotiations will be a lot more than just simply the 18 and two (exhibition games),” Goodell said. “There are a lot of issues that we are going to raise and I’m certain that the players will raise, and that’s what it should be. That’s what collective bargaining is all about. They’re going to need time to make sure that they’re prepared, that they’re ready for the negotiations (and) they have their priorities straight, and then we can begin negotiations.”

    Goodell said work is being done to choose sites for the Super Bowl to cap the 2028 and ’29 seasons and expects an announcement on those next year.

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  • Tropical Storm Melissa brings heavy rain and a flood risk to Haiti, Dominican Republic and Jamaica

    Tropical Storm Melissa began dumping heavy rain on Hispaniola on Tuesday as forecasters warned of a significant flood risk in parts of the Caribbean region later this week.The rains snarled traffic in the Dominican Republic’s capital, Santo Domingo, and at least one traffic light was downed as winds whipped around the city. Games in the country’s professional baseball league were canceled.People in Haiti grew concerned over the possibility of heavy flooding, which has devastated the country during past storms, given widespread erosion.Melissa was about 325 miles south-southwest of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph as of Tuesday night, the U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami said. It was moving west at 13 mph.A hurricane watch was issued for southern Haiti, while a tropical storm watch was in effect for Jamaica.Five to 10 inches (12-25 centimeters) of rain was possible in southern Haiti and the southern Dominican Republic through Friday, with several inches also expected in Jamaica. Heavy rain was also forecast for northern areas of Hispaniola, Aruba and Puerto Rico.More heavy rain was possible past Friday, and there was a significant risk of flash flooding and landslides. Melissa was forecast to gain strength gradually, but the U.S. forecasters warned that its track and forward movement were uncertain, and people in the region should remain alert.

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    Tropical Storm Melissa began dumping heavy rain on Hispaniola on Tuesday as forecasters warned of a significant flood risk in parts of the Caribbean region later this week.

    The rains snarled traffic in the Dominican Republic’s capital, Santo Domingo, and at least one traffic light was downed as winds whipped around the city. Games in the country’s professional baseball league were canceled.

    People in Haiti grew concerned over the possibility of heavy flooding, which has devastated the country during past storms, given widespread erosion.

    Melissa was about 325 miles south-southwest of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph as of Tuesday night, the U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami said. It was moving west at 13 mph.

    A hurricane watch was issued for southern Haiti, while a tropical storm watch was in effect for Jamaica.

    Five to 10 inches (12-25 centimeters) of rain was possible in southern Haiti and the southern Dominican Republic through Friday, with several inches also expected in Jamaica. Heavy rain was also forecast for northern areas of Hispaniola, Aruba and Puerto Rico.

    More heavy rain was possible past Friday, and there was a significant risk of flash flooding and landslides. Melissa was forecast to gain strength gradually, but the U.S. forecasters warned that its track and forward movement were uncertain, and people in the region should remain alert.

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  • Bad Bunny to headline Super Bowl LX halftime show

    (CNN) — Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny is taking the biggest stage in football.

    The musician, who recently wrapped a residency in Puerto Rico, was announced as the Super Bowl LX halftime show performer on Sunday.

    “What I’m feeling goes beyond myself. It’s for those who came before me and ran countless yards so I could come in and score a touchdown… this is for my people, my culture, and our history,” Bad Bunny said in an NFL statement announcing the halftime show.

    The Super Bowl is scheduled to take place at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Sunday, February 8, 2026.

    The choice is significant. The three-time Grammy winner is having arguably the biggest moment of his career, recently wrapping a two-month residency at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot in San Juan – a series that wrapped with a concert streamed on Amazon.

    Since his concerts began in July, Bad Bunny – whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio – has helped generate hundreds of millions of dollars in tourist revenue for his home island.

    “What Benito has done and continues to do for Puerto Rico is truly inspiring. We are honored to have him on the world’s biggest stage,” said Jay-Z, whose Roc Nation is partnering with the NFL and Apple Music to produce the halftime show.

    Oliver Schusser, Apple’s Vice President of Music, Sports and Beats, described Bad Bunny’s rise in the industry as “meteoric” and praised his broader impact on Latin culture.

    “His music has not only broken records but has elevated Latin music to the center of pop-culture,” Schusser said in the NFL statement.

    Headlining the Super Bowl will only expand the artist’s reach. The big game’s last halftime performance by Kendrick Lamar was the most-watched Super Bowl halftime in history and received four Emmy nominations and a win for Outstanding Music Direction, according to the NFL release.

    Bad Bunny is expected to kick off a world tour in November with stops in Latin America, Europe, Asia and Oceania.

    The singer has been vocal about foregoing tour stops in the US, citing fears that US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) would raid the concert venues.

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  • Humberto expected to remain a ‘powerful’ major hurricane, NHC says

    Humberto was upgraded to a hurricane on Friday, according to the National Hurricane Center.As of the 5 a.m. advisory on Saturday, the NHC said Humberto is expected to remain a powerful major hurricane for the next several days. Humberto is located 375 miles northeast of the northern Leeward Islands. Humberto is moving toward the northwest at 6 mph. The NHC said the system has maximum sustained winds of nearly 145 mph, with higher gusts and a minimum central pressure of 938 mb. There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.Swells generated by Humberto will begin affecting portions of the northern Leeward Islands, the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and Bermuda this weekend and early next week. PTC9Meanwhile, a second system continues to move toward the southeastern United States. Hurricane season 2025The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. Stay with WESH 2 online and on-air for the most accurate Central Florida weather forecast.>> More: 2025 Hurricane Survival GuideThe First Warning Weather team includes First Warning Chief Meteorologist Tony Mainolfi, Eric Burris, Kellianne Klass, Marquise Meda and Cam Tran.>> 2025 hurricane season | WESH long-range forecast>> Download Very Local | Stream Central Florida news and weather from WESH 2

    Humberto was upgraded to a hurricane on Friday, according to the National Hurricane Center.

    As of the 5 a.m. advisory on Saturday, the NHC said Humberto is expected to remain a powerful major hurricane for the next several days.

    Humberto is located 375 miles northeast of the northern Leeward Islands.

    Humberto is moving toward the northwest at 6 mph.

    The NHC said the system has maximum sustained winds of nearly 145 mph, with higher gusts and a minimum central pressure of 938 mb.

    There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.

    Swells generated by Humberto will begin affecting portions of the northern Leeward Islands, the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and Bermuda this weekend and early next week.

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    Meanwhile, a second system continues to move toward the southeastern United States.

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  • Humberto intensifies to a major hurricane and is expected to get stronger, forecasters say

    Humberto roared to a major Category 3 hurricane on Friday and was expected to gain even more strength over the next couple of days.The National Hurricane Center in Miami said Hurricane Humberto had maximum sustained winds of 115 mph. It was centered about 430 miles northeast of the northern Leeward Islands.Humberto could produce life-threatening surf and rip currents for the northern Leeward Islands, the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and Bermuda over the weekend, forecasters said. Meanwhile, the center of Gabrielle, now a post-tropical cyclone, moved away from the Azores, and the hurricane warning for the entire Portuguese archipelago was discontinued by the Azores Meteorological Service. On Friday afternoon, the storm was about 245 miles east-northeast of Lajes Air Base in the Azores.Maximum sustained winds were near 65 mph with higher gusts. One observatory reported sustained winds of 78 mph, which would be hurricane-level.Some strengthening was forecast through Friday night, with weakening expected over the weekend, and Gabrielle was expected to approach the Portugal’s coast by early Sunday. Swells expected to produce life-threatening surf and rip currents were expected to reach Portugal, northwestern Spain and northern Morocco on Saturday.In the Pacific Ocean, Hurricane Narda was churning about 880 miles west-southwest of the southern tip of Baja California and heading west-northwest at 15 mph. The Category 1 storm was expected to maintain its strength on Friday before weakening over the weekend.Swells generated by Narda were affecting southwestern and west central Mexico and Baja California Sur, forecasters said. The swells that could bring life-threatening surf and rip current conditions were expected to reach southern California over the weekend.

    Humberto roared to a major Category 3 hurricane on Friday and was expected to gain even more strength over the next couple of days.

    The National Hurricane Center in Miami said Hurricane Humberto had maximum sustained winds of 115 mph. It was centered about 430 miles northeast of the northern Leeward Islands.

    Humberto could produce life-threatening surf and rip currents for the northern Leeward Islands, the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and Bermuda over the weekend, forecasters said.

    Meanwhile, the center of Gabrielle, now a post-tropical cyclone, moved away from the Azores, and the hurricane warning for the entire Portuguese archipelago was discontinued by the Azores Meteorological Service. On Friday afternoon, the storm was about 245 miles east-northeast of Lajes Air Base in the Azores.

    Maximum sustained winds were near 65 mph with higher gusts. One observatory reported sustained winds of 78 mph, which would be hurricane-level.

    Some strengthening was forecast through Friday night, with weakening expected over the weekend, and Gabrielle was expected to approach the Portugal’s coast by early Sunday. Swells expected to produce life-threatening surf and rip currents were expected to reach Portugal, northwestern Spain and northern Morocco on Saturday.

    In the Pacific Ocean, Hurricane Narda was churning about 880 miles west-southwest of the southern tip of Baja California and heading west-northwest at 15 mph. The Category 1 storm was expected to maintain its strength on Friday before weakening over the weekend.

    Swells generated by Narda were affecting southwestern and west central Mexico and Baja California Sur, forecasters said. The swells that could bring life-threatening surf and rip current conditions were expected to reach southern California over the weekend.

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  • National Hurricane Center monitoring Invest 94-L in the Atlantic for development

    The National Hurricane Center is monitoring a large tropical wave in the Atlantic. Invest 94-L is producing disorganized showers, thunderstorms and gusty winds for most of the Windward and Leeward Islands. This wave is forecast to move west-northwestward at 15 to 20 mph. Heavy rainfall and gusty winds are expected in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands tonight and on Wednesday, according to NHC. The system is expected to slow down and shift northwest when it arrives in the southwestern Atlantic near the Bahamas later this week.A tropical depression could develop in that area. The NHC advised that the following regions should keep an eye on the system: the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, the Turks and Caicos Islands, and the Bahamas. Formation chance through the next 48 hours: 30%Formation chance through the next 7 days: 70%Hurricane season 2025The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. Stay with WESH 2 online and on air for the most accurate Central Florida weather forecast.>> More: 2025 Hurricane Survival GuideThe First Warning Weather team includes First Warning Chief Meteorologist Tony Mainolfi, Eric Burris, Kellianne Klass, Marquise Meda and Cam Tran.>> 2025 hurricane season | WESH long-range forecast

    The National Hurricane Center is monitoring a large tropical wave in the Atlantic.

    Invest 94-L is producing disorganized showers, thunderstorms and gusty winds for most of the Windward and Leeward Islands.

    This wave is forecast to move west-northwestward at 15 to 20 mph.

    Heavy rainfall and gusty winds are expected in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands tonight and on Wednesday, according to NHC.

    The system is expected to slow down and shift northwest when it arrives in the southwestern Atlantic near the Bahamas later this week.

    A tropical depression could develop in that area.

    The NHC advised that the following regions should keep an eye on the system: the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, the Turks and Caicos Islands, and the Bahamas.

    Formation chance through the next 48 hours: 30%

    Formation chance through the next 7 days: 70%

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  • Today in History: September 20, hurricane plunges Puerto Rico into darkness

    Today is Saturday, Sept. 20, the 263rd day of 2025. There are 102 days left in the year.

    Today in history:

    On Sept. 20, 2017, Hurricane Maria, the strongest storm to hit Puerto Rico in more than 80 years, struck the island, wiping out as much as 75 percent of power distribution lines and causing an island-wide blackout.

    Also on this date:

    In 1519, Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan and his crew set out from Spain on five ships to find a western passage to the Spice Islands. (Magellan was killed en route, but one of his ships completed the first circumnavigation of the globe three years later.)

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  • US Powerball prize soars to $1.7 billion after 41 draws without winner

    DES MOINES, Iowa: The Powerball jackpot has soared to a staggering US$1.7 billion after no one won the top prize in the September 3 drawing.

    The winning numbers drawn that night were 3, 16, 29, 61, 69, and the Powerball number 22. But once again, no ticket matched them all. This marks the 41st consecutive drawing without a jackpot winner since May 31.

    The next drawing will take place on the night of September 6, and the prize is now projected to be the third-largest lottery jackpot in U.S. history.

    Powerball is known for its incredibly tough odds — just 1 in 292.2 million for the jackpot. Those odds are intentional, designed to keep rolling the prize higher and higher until someone finally wins. While the top prize is difficult to hit, lottery officials point out that the chances are much better for the game’s smaller prizes, which are awarded regularly. Drawings are held three times a week.

    For the draw on September 4, the jackpot was estimated at $1.4 billion for a winner who chose the annuity option, which pays out in 30 installments over 29 years. Most winners, however, pick the cash option, which would have been worth about $634.3 million.

    Powerball tickets cost $2 each and are sold in 45 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

     

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  • 2 California Powerball winners each win more than $1.5 million

    LOT RICHER TONIGHT. THERE WERE TWO WINNING TICKETS IN TONIGHT’S $1.8 BILLION POWERBALL JACKPOT. ONE IN TEXAS AND THE OTHER IN MISSOURI. WINNING NUMBERS FOR TONIGHT’S POWERBALL DRAWING WERE 11 23, 44, 61, 62. POWERBALL WAS 17. THE WINNERS WILL SPLIT THE SECOND LARGEST PRIZE IN POWERBALL HISTORY. WELL, THERE WEREN’T ANY JACKPOT WINNERS IN CALIFORNIA. TWO TICKETS WERE SOLD IN THE STATE, MATCHING THE FIRST FIVE NUMBERS, EACH WORTH MORE THAN 1.5 MILLION. THOS

    2 California Powerball winners each win more than $1.5 million

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    California didn’t have a $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot winner after Saturday’s drawing, but two tickets worth more than $1.5 million each were sold in the Golden State.One of the tickets matching five numbers was sold at Love’s Travel Stop at 2000 East Tehachapi Boulevard in Tehachapi, the California Lottery said. The other was sold at a Circle K at 7850 Amador Valley Boulevard in Dublin. The tickets are each worth $1,564,348 before federal taxes. California does not have a state tax on lottery winnings. Here were the winning numbers in Saturday’s drawing: 11-23-44-61-62 Powerball 17.Jackpot-winning tickets were sold in Texas and Missouri. It was the second-largest prize in the game’s history. Those winners can split an annuitized prize estimated at $1.8 billion or a lump sum payment estimated at $826.4 million.Powerball tickets are sold in 45 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel

    DUBLIN, Calif. —

    California didn’t have a $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot winner after Saturday’s drawing, but two tickets worth more than $1.5 million each were sold in the Golden State.

    One of the tickets matching five numbers was sold at Love’s Travel Stop at 2000 East Tehachapi Boulevard in Tehachapi, the California Lottery said. The other was sold at a Circle K at 7850 Amador Valley Boulevard in Dublin.

    The tickets are each worth $1,564,348 before federal taxes. California does not have a state tax on lottery winnings.

    Here were the winning numbers in Saturday’s drawing: 11-23-44-61-62 Powerball 17.

    Jackpot-winning tickets were sold in Texas and Missouri. It was the second-largest prize in the game’s history.

    Those winners can split an annuitized prize estimated at $1.8 billion or a lump sum payment estimated at $826.4 million.

    Powerball tickets are sold in 45 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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    A Powerball drawing will be held Saturday for what would be second highest lottery jackpot on record: an estimated $1.8 billion.

    The prize ballooned after the lottery held more than 40 consecutive drawings without anyone matching all of the game’s six numbers. Whenever a drawing fails to get a winner, the lottery rolls over the winnings.

    The game’s terrible odds of 1 in 292.2 million are designed to generate big jackpots and ever-larger prizes. There are three drawings each week.

    The largest jackpot on record, $2.04 billion, was drawn in 2022 and went to a California ticket buyer.

    No one has won the grand prize since May 31.

    The $1.8 billion jackpot is for a winner who opts to receive 30 payments over 29 years through an annuity. Winners almost always choose the game’s cash option, which for this drawing would be an estimated $826.4 million.

    Powerball tickets cost $2, and the game is offered in 45 states plus Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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