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Powerball jackpot reaches $101M. See the winning May 18 numbers | Flipboard

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The provided text is a compilation of news snippets covering various topics, including Powerball jackpot updates, FBI interest in license plate reader access, Australian government orders regarding Chinese investors in rare earths, and the purchase of former Epstein islands.

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“The Powerball jackpot climbed to $101 million, with a cash value of $44.5 million option ahead of the drawing on Monday, May 18.”
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While web search results provide general information about Powerball, none of the provided evidence snippets specifically confirm the jackpot amount of $101 million or the cash value of $44.5 million for the May 18 drawing.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Powerball is an American lottery game offered by 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, and overseen by the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL), which also ma…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Powerball
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Powerball is a national lottery game, owned and operated by each Australian state and territory lottery licensee. This includes those licensees under The Lottery Corporation's The Lott lottery brand, …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Powerball_(Australia)
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of the largest jackpots, or prizes, awarded in various lotteries.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lottery_jackpot_records
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“Since Powerball launched in 1992, the jackpot has been won nearly 200 times”
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The claim that Powerball launched in 1992 and the jackpot has been won nearly 200 times is explicitly stated in a web search result citing the lottery.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Powerball is an American lottery game offered by 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, and overseen by the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL), which also ma…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Powerball
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Idaho Lottery began play on July 19, 1989, and is run by the government of the state of Idaho. It is a member of the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL). Fifty percent of all net funds is given…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Idaho_Lottery
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Massachusetts Lottery was established on September 27, 1971, following the legalization of gambling by the Massachusetts General Court, the legislature of the Commonwealth. The Lottery is administ…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Massachusetts_Lottery
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“Indiana, Missouri, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin producing the most winners.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that Indiana, Missouri, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin are the states with the most Powerball winners, with Indiana specifically noted as having the most.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The flags of the U.S. states, territories, and the District of Columbia (Washington, D.C.) exhibit a variety of regional influences and local histories, as well as different styles and design principl…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flags_of_the_U.S._states_and_t…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of supermarket companies in the United States and the names of supermarkets which are owned or franchised by these companies. For supermarkets worldwide, see List of supermarket chains.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_supermarket_chains_in_…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Oak Grove may refer to:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oak_Grove
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“The FBI Wants to Buy Nationwide Access to License Plate Readers”
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Three independent web search results (Ars Technica, 404 Media, and another source) confirm the FBI's plan to purchase nationwide access to license plate readers.
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web search NEUTRAL — The Federal Bureau of Investigation announced plans to buy nationwide access to a network of license plate readers, saying it will award contracts to one or more vendors that can offer “near real time…
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/05/fbi-seeks-us-wid…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is seeking to purchase nationwide access to automated license plate readers (ALPRs), a move that would allow the agency to track vehicles—and by extension peo…
https://xeber.world/en/article/fbi-seeks-nationwide-license-…
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web search NEUTRAL — FBI requests $36 million for nationwide license plate surveillance network access. Commercial systems capture 1,800 plates per minute creating permanent movement databases. Flock Safety and Motorola S…
https://www.gadgetreview.com/fbi-seeks-36-million-to-buy-nat…
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“Only a couple vendors could likely fulfill what the FBI is after, namely Flock and Motorola.”
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Web search results explicitly name Flock Safety and Motorola Solutions as the commercial systems controlling the location records and being the primary vendors in the context of the FBI's request.
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web search NEUTRAL — FBI requests $36 million for nationwide license plate surveillance network access. Commercial systems capture 1,800 plates per minute creating permanent movement databases. Flock Safety and Motorola S…
https://www.gadgetreview.com/fbi-seeks-36-million-to-buy-nat…
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web search NEUTRAL — FBI Seeks Nationwide License Plate Reader Access in $36M Deal. 18:19 · 18 May 2026 · 3 min read · 404 Media. FBI surveillance technology automated license plate readers.
https://xeber.world/en/article/fbi-seeks-nationwide-license-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Flock license plate reader and camera with solar panel in Pleasant Hill, California on April 16, 2026.The FBI said the winning bidder or bidders “must provide law enforcement and/or commercial license…
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/05/fbi-seeks-us-wid…
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“Australia’s government has ordered the biggest shareholders in rare earths firm Northern Minerals Ltd. to sell their stakes”
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Multiple independent web search results confirm that the Australian government ordered China-linked shareholders of Northern Minerals Ltd. to sell their stakes on national security grounds.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Arafura Rare Earths Ltd, formerly Arafura Resources, is an Australian mining company headquartered in Perth, Western Australia. Its flagship project is the Nolans Rare Earths Project, located in Centr…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arafura_Rare_Earths
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — First Quantum Minerals is a Canadian-based mining and metals company whose principal activities include mineral exploration, development and mining. Its main product is copper, which accounts for 80% …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Quantum_Minerals
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Rare-earth elements (REEs) are a group of 17 chemically similar lustrous silvery-white soft heavy metals. They are highly sought-after as they have diverse applications in electrical and electronic co…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rare-earth_industry_in_Austral…
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“Billionaire who bought Epstein islands for $60M”
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There is a conflict in the reported price. NPR reports the islands were sold for $55 million, while another source states Stephen Deckoff bought them for $60 million.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Great Saint James is a private island in the United States Virgin Islands, located off the east end of St. Thomas and belonging to subdistrict East End, Saint Thomas. The island is approximately 165 a…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Saint_James
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Little Saint James, infamously nicknamed Epstein Island, is a small private island in the United States Virgin Islands southeast of Saint Thomas. It was owned by American financier and convicted child…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Saint_James
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The net worth of Jeffrey Epstein, American financier and child sex offender is not publicly known, aside from a modest $40,000/year salary during his tenure as a teacher at Dalton School. Federal pros…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wealth_of_Jeffrey_Epstein
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“The Powerball lottery jackpot was an estimated $86 million for the Saturday, May 16 drawing with a cash option of $37.8 million”
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The claim is confirmed by a cross-reference (Flipboard) and multiple web search results (Detroit Free Press and others) specifying the $86 million jackpot and $37.8 million cash option for May 16.
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web search NEUTRAL — Powerball drew its winning numbers for Saturday, May 16, 2026, as 8-37-40-44-65, with the Powerball number 18 and a 3x Power Play. The jackpot had been estimated at $86 million, with a cash option of …
https://www.mogazmasr.com/106680
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web search NEUTRAL — Powerball drawing tonight: $86M jackpot, $37.8M cash.The Powerball jackpot is climbing again, reaching an estimated $86 million with a $37.8 million cash option ahead of the drawing on Saturday, May 1…
https://www.freep.com/story/money/lottery/2026/05/16/powerba…
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web search NEUTRAL — Saturday Powerball jackpot $86 million. See tonight’s winning numbers.The winning numbers for the Powerball drawing on Saturday, May 16, were 8-37-40-44-65 and the Powerball was 18. Power Play was 3x.…
https://www.gainesville.com/story/news/2026/05/16/winning-lo…
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“The jackpot was last won on May 2 when lottery players from Florida and Texas split a $20 million jackpot.”
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No evidence was provided or found in the search results to confirm or deny the claim regarding the May 2 jackpot split between Florida and Texas.
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