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The consensus box of Santa Anita horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie Wilson, Kevin Modesti and Mark Ratzky. Here are the picks for thoroughbred races on Saturday, January 25, 2025. Trouble viewing on mobile device? See consensus picks Enjoy the consensus horse racing picks online? Subscribe ...

According to the terms of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, the Palestinian militant group is set to release four hostages currently being held in Gaza. This move comes in exchange for the release of approximately 200 Palestinian detainees. ...

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. ...

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. ...

Looking for the most recent regular Connections answers? Click here for today's Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Strands puzzles. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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Only days after his performance at Donald Trump‘s inauguration, Billy Ray Cyrus‘ son Trace Cyrus published an open letter on Instagram asserting that his father is someone “I barely recognize now.” ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: The opportunity to work remotely has offered many individuals the freedom to engage in work-related activities not only at home, but also in public places such as libraries and cafes -- basically anywhere that offers Wi-Fi and provides tables and chairs for patrons. This is the case at a coffee shop where I often go to enjoy a coffee and a pastry. ...

On Thursday at 2:41 a.m. a winter weather advisory was issued by the National Weather Service valid from 10 p.m. until Saturday 1 a.m. for Oswego County. The weather service adds, "TOTAL snow accumulations 6 to 12 inches will be possible through the three periods." ...

Jaylen Brown scored 25 points and Jayson Tatum added 24 as the visiting Boston Celtics pulled out a 117-113 overtime victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday at Inglewood, Calif., on a night when key players were missing from both sides. ...

DEAR ABBY: I recently realized that my sister-in-law has been kissing my boyfriend on the mouth every time she greets him. We all live in the same town and get together for dinners and events often. I love my SIL and don’t believe she would ever do anything to hurt me or my brother. Our families and my mom are all close. ...

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By MICHAEL R. BLOOD and KEVIN FREKING, Associated Press ...