Did you wake up a little confused this morning? You are not alone. While you were sleeping, daylight saving time came to an end in the US, which explains why your smartphone and microwave don’t seem to agree on the time. Earlier this year, the Senate voted unanimously to stop the clock change, but the House has yet to take up the measure. Perhaps its members lost track of time.
Here’s what else you need to know to start your week smart.
• Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law to draft citizens with unclear or pending convictions for murder, robbery, theft, drug trafficking and other serious crimes under the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation to be called up for military service to mobilize for war in Ukraine.
• The Powerball jackpot has now grown to about $1.9 billion after no winning tickets were sold in Saturday’s drawing, according to the California Lottery Association. The next draw is set for Monday.
• At least three people died today when a commercial flight operated by Precision Air crashed into Lake Victoria in Tanzania.
• The Houston Astros won the franchise’s second World Series title 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 Nick Carter of the Backstreet Boys, has died, a family source 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 of the 50 states will elect governors. Follow CNN’s special coverage of the 2022 midterm elections here, including the six states to watch and the 10 Senate seats most likely to flip in 2022.
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The US and Taiwan will also begin one-on-one trade talks in New York under a new joint initiative announced in June – which China strongly opposes.
And if you happen to wake up extra early on November 8, you might be able to catch a glimpse of the second and final lunar eclipse of 2022 – which will also be the first election-day total lunar eclipse in US history.
Thursday
November 10th is the 247th birthday of the United States Marine Corps. Seber Fidelis!
Friday
November 11th is Veterans Day, a holiday honoring all men and women who have served in the US armed forces.
Take an audio tour of the states that could swing the midterms
On this week’s One Thing podcast, five CNN correspondents stop by to share their reports from key states that could decide the midterms. We explore the key issues, hear how voters feel and examine why suffragettes continue to pose an active threat to democracy. Listen here.
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TV and streaming
The fifth season of the hit drama “The Crown” premieres Wednesday on Netflix, but not without some controversy. The show, which won Outstanding Drama Series at last year’s Emmy Awards, has faced some criticism for its portrayal of the royal family – particularly following the death of Queen Elizabeth II in September.
In theaters
One of the most anticipated sequels hits theaters on Friday with the arrival of “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” Chadwick Boseman, who starred in 2018’s “Black Panther,” died in 2020 at the age of 43 after a battle with colon cancer. Fans of the film have long speculated how the actor’s death would be handled in the sequel, and the trailer offers some clues.
Run
If you were up early enough this morning, you might have caught the start of the 51st New York City Marathon, which started at 8am. ET. There is still time to see the winners cross the finish line. Last year, Kenya’s Albert Korir won the men’s race in 2:08:22. Peres Jepchirchir – also from Kenya – took the women’s crown with a time of 2:22:39.
NASCAR
The NASCAR Cup Series makes its final stop of the 2022 season at Phoenix Raceway later today with four drivers competing to be crowned champions. The format is simple: whoever takes the checkered flag before the others takes the title.
Football
The two most recent Super Bowl winners square off today when the Los Angeles Rams (3-4) play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-5). It will be just the eighth time in the last 20 seasons that the two most recent Super Bowl champions will meet in the regular season.
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‘Watches’
As the owner of a few wristwatches, some older kitchen appliances, and a handful of analog clocks, I will spend my morning…
