Puzzle solutions for Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023

Reuters
New Zealand keeps rates on hold but warns hikes may not be over
New Zealand's central bank held the cash rate steady at 5.5% on Wednesday, but noted inflation remained too high and that further policy tightening might be needed if price pressures did not ease. The decision to hold the cash rate was in line with expectations from 28 economists in a Reuters poll, all of whom forecast the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) to leave the cash rate at a near 15-year high for the fourth consecutive meeting. "However, ongoing excess demand and inflationary pressures are of concern, given the elevated level of core inflation."
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Associated Press
Heavy winds knock over Christmas tree in front of White House, but it's back upright
The National Christmas Tree in front of the White House fell down Tuesday afternoon amid high winter winds. The tree, a 40-foot Norway spruce from West Virginia's Monongahela National Forest, had been planted just two weeks ago on the White House Ellipse, an area known as President's Park. According to the National Park Service, it fell over around 1 p.m. Tuesday amid heavy wind gusts that reached as high at 46 mph at nearby Reagan National Airport.
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Reuters
FOREX-Dollar slides on Fed cut bets; kiwi jumps after RBNZ strikes hawkish tone
The kiwi jumped more than 1% to hit a four-month peak of $0.6203 after the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) kept interest rates steady, as expected, but revised its official cash rate (OCR) track higher for 2024 and 2025, pointing to further tightening ahead. "Whilst the RBNZ were expected to hold, their statement struck a hawkish tone by stating that inflation remains too high," said Matt Simpson, senior market analyst at City Index. The Australian dollar similarly scaled a four-month top of $0.6670, unfazed by domestic data showing inflation eased by more than expected in October as goods prices fell, while core inflation also edged down.
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Idaho Statesman
Attorney General Raúl Labrador wants court to let Idaho enforce abortion ‘trafficking’ law
Idaho’s Attorney General asked a federal judge to rescind her temporary ban on enforcing an abortion law while he appeals her decision.
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The Canadian Press
AP source: Mavs' Cuban working on $3.5B sale to family that runs Las Vegas Sands casino
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is working on a deal to sell a majority stake in the NBA franchise to the family that runs the Las Vegas Sands casino, a person with knowledge of the talks said Tuesday night. The agreement would be in the valuation range of $3.5 billion and take weeks for the league to process, according to the person, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because details weren't being made public. Cuban would retain control of basketball operations in the
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HuffPost
Chris Evans Addresses Rumors Of 'Avengers' Team Reuniting For New Marvel Project
The gossip surged after Variety reported that the super-powered group were teaming up again.
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PA Media: UK News
Scotland, northern England warned to brace for ice and snow as temperatures drop
There are two yellow weather warnings in place for the United Kingdom.
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KNXV - Phoenix Scripps
See the 10 most dangerous intersections in the Phoenix area, according to new data
The Maricopa Association of Governments has released a new analysis of data showing the most dangerous intersections around the Valley. The data, from Arizona Department of Transportation numbers from 2018-2022, showed the most dangerous intersections were largely in the West Valley, especially the Phoenix and Glendale areas.
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Reuters
Russia's Ryabkov warns US against entering new arms race
If the United States expects to win the next arms race then Washington is mistaken, a senior Russian diplomat said in remarks published on Wednesday, adding that a military conflict between Moscow and NATO cannot be ruled out. Sergei Ryabkov, Russia's deputy foreign minister in charge of ties with the U.S., non-proliferation and arms control, told the Izvestia daily that present circumstances were not "conducive" to arms talks with Washington. "If the United States expects to win the next arms race, repeating to some extent the experience of the presidency of Ronald Reagan ... then the Americans are mistaken," Izvestia cited Ryabkov as saying.
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Associated Press
NFL sets Thanksgiving Day audience record for second straight year, averaging 34.1 million
The NFL set a Thanksgiving Day viewership record for the second straight year, with the three games averaging 34.1 million viewers on TV and digital platforms. The late afternoon game between the Washington Commanders and Dallas Cowboys averaged 41.8 million, making it the second-most watched regular-season game on record behind last year's game on Thanksgiving between the Cowboys and New York Giants (42.06 million). The matchup between the Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions was the most-watched early Thanksgiving game on record, averaging 33.7 million on Fox.
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The Independent
VAR the villain as late penalty call denies Newcastle rearguard win in Paris
Paris Saint-Germain 1-1 Newcastle: A late penalty from Kylian Mbappe robbed Eddie Howe’s men of two crucial points
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Sacramento Bee
Man convicted of murdering Sacramento casino security guard during 2022 robbery, shooting
A Sacramento County jury handed down the verdict Monday.
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KCRA - Sacramento Videos
Pilot injured after small plane crashes in Modesto, officials say
A pilot was injured Tuesday afternoon after their plane crashed at the Modesto City-County Airport, police said. The Modesto Police Department said it got calls around 3:39 p.m. about a small plane crashing near the runway. It is believed that the pilot was the only person on board, police said. The pilot is expected to survive their injuries.
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Simply Wall St.
Sunway Berhad's (KLSE:SUNWAY) investors will be pleased with their notable 47% return over the last three years
By buying an index fund, you can roughly match the market return with ease. But if you buy good businesses at...
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ABC News
Police release internal investigation results in Jayland Walker's death
The Akron Police Department has finished an internal investigation into the fatal police killing of Jayland Walker, following a car and foot chase by police on June 27, 2022. Akron Chief of Police Stephen Mylett said the findings showed that "the use of deadly force was in compliance with the policies of the City of Akron Police Department" and officers did not violate department protocol in the fatal chase. Walker's death sparked protests and outrage from civil rights leaders nationwide.
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Entertainment Weekly
Cynthia Nixon goes on hunger strike to call for cease-fire in Gaza
The "And Just Like That" actress said in a speech that she is "sick and tired of people explaining this away by saying that civilian casualties are a routine toll of war."
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GuruFocus.com
Insider Sell: Chief Supply Chain Officer Joseph Hurley Sells Shares of Sprouts Farmers Market ...
In the realm of stock market movements, insider trading activity is often a significant indicator that investors keep a close eye on.
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Yahoo Esports SEA
Dota 2: LGD Gaming revamp roster with Emo, Pyw while planet goes inactive
Chinese Dota 2 powerhouse LGD Gaming has revealed its new roster for the upcoming 2024 season will include two new players in midlaner Emo and position 4 support player Pyw.
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KCRA - Sacramento Videos
Native California tribes find healing in cultural burning practices
During the fire season, flames can mean danger for communities in harm's way. But for thousands of years, native California tribes have been harnessing the power of "good fire" to keep their land productive. "It's really important to set up those cycles and maintain them with the cultural objective of procuring something from that plant or from that ecosystem," said Ali Meders-Knight, an enrolled tribal member of the Mechoopda Indian Tribe.
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Business Insider
Here's why China's weak economy is good news for the US stock market
"China's economy is in a property-led and fertility-led depression," Ed Yardeni said, adding that China is "the world's largest nursing home."
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