Fed chair says US economy is in ‘solid shape,’ gradual rate cuts coming

Ketut Nita Wahyuni, an 11-year-old girl in Bali, prepares to perform the sacred Rejang Dewa dance during the Ngusaba Goreng festival, a thanksgiving celebration for a bountiful harvest. The festival includes traditional rituals led by a priest and involves gathering at the temple. The event showcases the rich cultural heritage of Bali through dance and prayer. Full Article

Two Kansas women, Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley, were found dead after disappearing on a road trip to pick up Butler's children. Autopsy reports revealed that both women suffered multiple sharp force injuries, with Butler sustaining 30 stab wounds and Kelley with nine stab wounds. Five suspects, including Paul Grice, were arrested in connection to the murders, with Grice facing charges of first-degree murder, kidnapping, and conspiracy to commit murder. The suspects belonged to an...

Utah's governor demands Denver to stop sending illegal immigrants to his state, as Denver Mayor Mike Johnston vows to resist Trump's proposed immigration policies, citing a potential "Tiananmen Square moment" if federal agents intervene. Other Democratic officials, like Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, have also pledged to uphold sanctuary city status and protect immigrants, despite Trump's plans for mass deportations and border closures with the appointment of Tom Homan as...

Jeffrey Arthur Moynihan Jr. of Florida was arrested for impersonating Elon Musk and scamming an elderly woman out of at least $250,000. Claiming to be Musk, he befriended the victim on Facebook, promising a $55 million return on investment and convincing her to transfer money to his accounts. Moynihan was charged with grand theft and claimed the money was for an online girlfriend, while authorities continue to investigate the case. Full Article

Today's Connections puzzle demonstrates how some words can belong to multiple categories, urging players to carefully choose categories to avoid running out of guesses. Wyna Liu, the game's editor, advises against hastily inputting guesses and recommends waiting before making a selection to prevent wasting a turn. Players must group words into categories based on common characteristics, ranging in difficulty from yellow to purple, with each color representing a different level of challenge. Newsweek offers clues...

Despite resigning from the current Congress, Matt Gaetz cannot return to the 118th Congress as his resignation is final. While he initially stated he did not intend to take the oath for the 119th Congress, the possibility of him reversing his decision remains uncertain. The Ethics Committee could still extend its investigation if Gaetz returns, but if he does not, the committee may conclude its probe following his withdrawal from consideration for attorney general. Full...