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President Trump signed a pair of executive actions on Friday aimed at preventing taxpayer money from being used on abortions. Trump, 78, issued a presidential memorandum reinstating the so-called Mexico City Policy, which prevents the federal government from funding groups that finance abortion procedures in foreign countries. ...

Fed up with their alcoholic husbands, two women here left their homes and married each other. Kavita and Gunja alias Bablu tied the knot at the Shiva Temple, also called Choti Kashi, in Deoria Thursday evening. ...

MUMBAI: A digital facial recognition test (FRT) will be performed on Shariful Fakir, arrested for attacking actor Saif Ali Khan at his Bandra residence on Jan 16. Cops will take him to FSL, Kalina to resolve uncertainties about the suspect's identity. ...

Two French tourists cycling from Delhi to Kathmandu got lost and reached near Churaili Dam here, police said on Friday. The two were spotted by some villagers cycling at night and taken to Churaili police outpost. Police lodged the cyclists at the village Pradhan's house for the night and sent them on their way on Friday with route instructions. ...

The young collector who scored a one-of-a-kind baseball card featuring National League Rookie of the Year Paul Skenes has turned down a trade offer from the Pittsburgh Pirates. ...

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has again extended the last date to apply for single girl child scholarship till February 8, 2025. Eligible and interested candidates can apply for the scholarships and renewal on the official website: cbse.gov.in. It is advised to not wait till the last moment to register as candidates may face server issues and miss the deadline. ...

A German aerospace engineer celebrated setting a world record Friday for the longest time living underwater without depressurization -- 120 days in a submerged capsule off the coast of Panama. Rudiger Koch, 59, emerged from his 30-square-meter (320-square-foot) home under the sea in the presence of Guinness World Records adjudicator Susana Reyes. ...

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DJ Unk, the Atlanta rapper best known for his hits “Walk It Out” and “2 Step,” has died at the age of 43. Born Anthony Leonard Platt, Unk passed away on Friday, according to a statement from Korey “Big Oomp” Roberson, founder of Big Oomp Records, which signed Unk in 2000. ...

WASHINGTON — In a sign that the barrier between church and state could be further weakened, the Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear a bid by Oklahoma officials to approve the nation’s first publicly funded religious charter school. ...

Fans are gearing up for an exciting showdown as Aryna Sabalenka goes head-to-head with Madison Keys in the Australian Open final on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Victoria. How to Watch Viewers can catch the action live via DirecTV Stream, fuboTV, or Sling TV. Select windows of the tournament will also be available on ESPN+. ...

Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's clever word game that challenges you to group answers in various categories. It can be tough, so read on if you need clues. ...

President Donald Trump’s mass pardons and commutations for Jan. 6 seditionists, terrorists, obstructionists, and hundreds of other felons dealt a stark blow against the rule of law. The executive action has done what Trump has long accused other countries of doing — flooded America’s streets with dangerous criminals. ...

Amid tensions between the United States and China, Dr Reddy's Laboratories CEO expressed optimism about the Donald Trump administration. Erez Israeli stated that the company's products are positioned favorably in the US market as they are cheaper than current alternatives. He believes this aligns with the goals of the US administration. ...

Karla Sofía Gascón has made history by becoming the first openly transgender actor to receive a nomination for an Academy Award. The Spanish star's outstanding performance in the lead role of Jacques Audiard's musical crime film "Emilia Pérez" has garnered critical acclaim and recognition. ...

The nominations for the 97th Academy Awards are finally here. Postponed from Jan. 17 due to the Los Angeles wildfires, the announcement of this year’s crop of Oscar nominees will take place on Thursday at 5:30 a.m. PT/8:30 a.m. ET. ...

Rachel Sennott and Bowen Yang are set to announce this year’s nominees live at 530 a.m. PT from the Film Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater. ...

The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor announced on Thursday that he is seeking arrest warrants against senior Taliban leaders in Afghanistan for the persecution of women, which is considered a crime against humanity. ...

The external affairs ministry announced on Monday that foreign secretary Vikram Misri will be traveling to Beijing to attend a meeting under the foreign secretary-vice minister mechanism between India and China. ...

Car market leader Maruti Suzuki India announced on Thursday that it will be raising prices across various models by up to Rs 32,500 starting February 1. The decision comes as a response to the increase in input costs affecting the company's operations. ...

Aryna Sabalenka secured her spot in the final of the Australian Open 2025 after defeating Paula Badosa in a thrilling semi-final match at the Rod Laver Arena. The 26-year-old Belarussian showcased her skill and determination as she claimed a 6-4, 6-2 victory over her Spanish opponent. ...

A first-year student at a college in Andhra Pradesh tragically died by suicide after jumping from the third floor of the building. The shocking incident was captured on a surveillance camera, sending shockwaves through the community. ...

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New Delhi: Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued notice to cab companies Ola and Uber over alleged differences in prices for similar cab rides on mobile operating system — Android and iOS, consumer affairs minister Prahlad Joshi informed on Thursday. ...