Gold sale boosts dollar in early trading
AP reports that U S moves to raise its monthly gold sales to 758000 ounces starting November pressured gold below 280 an ounce for the first time in months. The dollar strengthened in Tokyo and Europe after the announcements and rose to about 18 yen before easing to 182.05 yen by day’s end, a touch above the prior close.
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U.S
Washington
Tokyo
Europe
Crown Prince Fahd
Saudi Arabia
New York Dog Waste Law Improves City Cleanliness
Three weeks after New York City adopted a sweeping dog waste cleanup rule, sanitation officials report cleaner streets and parks. Violators may face up to 100 dollars in fines, while initial enforcement shows 7 summonses issued and 887 walkers complying. ASPCA notes a spike in dog surrenders, sparking debate on the law’s impact and ongoing legislative amendments.
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New York
New York City
Anthony Vaccarello
Vaccarello
Sanitation Department
American Society For Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
Caroline Thompson
Aspca Con
Weeds as Future Rubber and Oil Source
Peoria, IL AP reports chemist Russell Buchanan at a USDA lab envisions turning milkweeds into rubber and quackgrass into golf ball covers. He says weeds could supply natural rubber and hydrocarbons, reducing dependence on imported petroleum.
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Department of Agriculture
Buchanan
USDA
Louisville abortion ordinance faces multiple legal challenges
A strict Jefferson County abortion ordinance, set to become law with County Judge Mitch McConnell's signature, would require 24 hour printed fetal literature, parental or spousal notification, licensing of clinics, and abortions limited to the first three months. Only commissioner Sylvia Watson voted against it, deeming parts unconstitutional.
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Louisville, Ky
Jefferson County
Mitch McConnell
McConnell
Jefferson County Commission
Carter hits white water in rough river raft trip
The article describes the first family's raft breaking camp and navigating rough water on the river. The party includes members named Resalyem and their ees, along with Jack and Chip, moving through mid river in a five-raft formation amid a rugged cove setting.
Mail strike threat grows after union rejects contract
Washington AP reports the second largest postal union rejected a three year contract by 4 to 3, potentially forcing other unions to ignore ratification votes. If unresolved, Fed mediation and arbitration could follow under federal law.
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Washington
National Letter Carriers Association
James T. Schaefer
Letter Carriers National
Letter Carriers Union
American Postal Workers Union
Laborers' International Union
APWU
Wales
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
U.S. Postal Service
William F. Bolger
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