"Record-breaking Powerball Jackpot Nears $1 Billion in Upcoming Draw"

The Powerball jackpot has reached an estimated $960 million, making it the fourth-largest Powerball jackpot ever and the ninth-largest lottery jackpot overall. This is the second-largest Powerball jackpot of the year, and there have been 30 consecutive drawings without a grand prize winner. The jackpot has an estimated cash value of $441.4 million, and the next drawing is scheduled for Saturday night.