5 things to know on November 6, 2022: Start your week smart: Ukraine, Powerball,
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Did you wake up somewhat confused this morning? You’re not alone. While you were sleeping, Daylight Saving Time in the US came to an end, which explains why your smartphone and microwave can’t seem to agree on what time it is. Earlier this year, the Senate voted unanimously to put a stop to the whole changing the clocks thing, but the House has yet to pick up the measure. Perhaps its members lost track of the time.
Here’s what else you need to know to Start Your Week Smart.
• Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law to conscript citizens with unexpunged or outstanding convictions for murder, robbery, larceny, drug trafficking and other serious crimes under the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation to be called up for military service to mobilize for the war in Ukraine.
• The Powerball jackpot has now grown to an estimated $1.9 billion after no winning tickets were sold in Saturday night’s drawing, according to the California Lottery Association. The next drawing is set for Monday.
• At least three people died today after a commercial flight operated by Precision Air crashed into Lake Victoria in Tanzania.
• The Houston Astros won the franchise’s second World Series title on Saturday after defeating the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 in Game 6 at Minute Maid Park.
• Aaron Carter, a former child pop singer and younger brother of Backstreet Boys’ Nick Carter, has died, a source close to the family told CNN. He was 34.
Tuesday
It’s Election Day, and all 435 House seats and 35 of the 100 Senate seats are on the ballot. Additionally, 36 out of 50 states will elect governors. Follow CNN’s special coverage of the 2022 midterms here, including the six states to watch, and the 10 Senate seats most likely to flip in 2022.
The stakes are high this election season with crucial contests across the country to determine control of Congress and state governments. Follow the races that matter to you and build a custom dashboard with CNN’s My Election tool. Log in or create your free CNN account to get started.
The US and Taiwan will also begin in-person trade talks in New York under a new joint initiative announced in June – one which China strongly opposes.
And if you happen to be up extra early on November 8, you might be able to catch a glimpse of the the second and final lunar eclipse of 2022 – which will also be the first Election Day total lunar eclipse in US history.
Thursday
November 10 is the 247th Birthday of the United States Marine Corps. Semper Fidelis!
Friday
November 11 is Veterans Day, a holiday honoring all the men and women who have served in the US armed forces.
Take an audio tour of the states that could swing the midterm
In this week’s One Thing podcast, five CNN correspondents stop by to share their reporting from the key states that could decide the midterms. We explore the key issues, hear how voters are feeling, and examine why election deniers continue to pose an active threat to democracy. Listen here.
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