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The consensus box of Santa Anita picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie Wilson, Kevin Modesti and Mark Ratzky. Here are the picks for thoroughbred races on Friday, January 17, 2025. Trouble viewing on mobile device? See consensus picks Enjoy the consensus horse racing picks online? Subscribe ...

Blake Lively's legal team is pushing back against recent allegations made by Mr. Baldoni and Wayfarer Productions. They are accusing Lively of seizing creative control and alienating the cast, but her team is refuting these claims. ...

David Lynch, the visionary director known for his surreal and offbeat films, as well as the cult-favorite TV series "Twin Peaks," has passed away at the age of 78. His unique storytelling and distinctive style captured the hearts of audiences around the world. ...

The U.S. Supreme Court may issue decisions on Jan. 17 in pending cases, which could include TikTok’s request to block a law forcing it to change owners or shut down on Jan. 19. ...

The actor Justin Baldoni filed a defamation lawsuit against the Hollywood stars Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds on Thursday, claiming that they tried to destroy him by accusing him of sexual harassment against the actress and then retaliation against her through a smear campaign. ...

Labels on wine, distilled spirits, and malt beverages in the U.S. would be required to list alcohol content and nutritional information per serving, plus notification of potential allergens, under two new rules proposed Thursday by the Treasury Department. ...

The Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights released guidance on Thursday regarding name, image and likeness (NIL) pay and its compliance under federal Title IX rules. The office put out its guidelines in a nine-page memo stating that athletic programs must offer equal opportunity regardless of sex. ...

Some of music's biggest stars, including Los Angeles native Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas, will headline the FireAid benefit concert to help Southern California recover from the devastating wildfires. ...

According to Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier, Sony has cancelled two unannounced live service PlayStation games developed by Bend Studio and Bluepoint Games. It is believed that one of the cancelled games was a God of War title. ...

The Middle East faced uncertainty on Thursday as the world waits to see if a long-awaited ceasefire deal to end the war in Gaza can make it across the finish line. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports. Then, Senior Vice President and Director of the Middle East program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies Jon Alterman joins "The Daily Report" to analyze. ...

Mayor Eric Adams will sit down with President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago on Friday — as rumors swirl of the indicted mayor angling for a pardon. Adams was traveling to Florida on Thursday evening ahead of the meeting, which will take place just days before Trump’s inauguration. ...

Strands is the NYT's latest word game, offering a fun challenge for word enthusiasts. If you enjoy word-based games like Wordle and Connections, then Strands is a must-try. However, it can be tricky, so here are some hints to help you out. Today's Theme Unlock the in-game hints by playing these words: GREEN, MORE, BOOT, TREAT, MOOT, NINE. ...

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. ...

The Miami Dolphins will head to Madrid this fall for the NFL's first ever regular season game in Spain. The NFL announced the Dolphins as the designated home team for the historic matchup, which will be held at the iconic Bernabéu Stadium, home to Spanish soccer powerhouse Real Madrid. ...

His career accelerated in the 1980s when Lynch released "The Elephant Man" and "Dune" before "Blue Velvet" -- the neo-noir thriller starring Isabella Rossellini and Kyle MacLachlan, the latter of whom would become a frequent collaborator with Lynch. ...

A house in Bend that sold for $2.8 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in central Oregon in the past week. In total, 62 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $767,217, or $419 per square foot. ...

Sunkissed water dances along the shore. Watching over it – in full pirate regalia – is the iconic Goro Majima, the titular character of Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii. As I step into his sandy boots, I'm in awe. ...

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Bob Uecker, the voice of his hometown Milwaukee Brewers who after a short playing career earned the moniker “Mr. Baseball” and honors from the Hall of Fame, has died. He was 90. ...

Justin Baldoni, star and director of “It Ends With Us,” sued his co-star Blake Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds and Lively’s publicist Leslie Sloane in New York federal court Thursday, accusing them of defamation and extortion—weeks after Lively filed her own lawsuit against Baldoni in a sprawling legal battle between the film’s stars. ...

Along with Reform UK’s Nigel Farage and French right-wing extremist Éric Zemmour, they’re the latest addition to the EuroMAGA groupies that will attend Trump’s swearing in. Publish Date: Jan. 16, 2025 11:52AM EST sean.craig@thedailybeast.com ...

LIV Golf has reached a multiyear broadcast agreement with Fox Sports, which will show each of the three rounds of the events live in the U.S. on one of its network's channels and streaming app starting this season. ...

MILWAUKEE -- Bob Uecker, the voice of his hometown Milwaukee Brewers who after a short playing career earned the moniker "Mr. Baseball" and honors from the Hall of Fame, has died. He was 90. In a statement released by the Brewers, Uecker's family said he had battled small cell lung cancer since early 2023. ...

Washington — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday that Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody will replace Marco Rubio, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of state, in the Senate. "Today I am proud to announce that I am selecting our attorney general, Ashley Moody, to serve as our next U.S. ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- One of NASA's two stuck astronauts got a much welcomed change of scenery Thursday, stepping out on her first spacewalk since arriving at the International Space Station more than seven months ago. ...

Lee Zeldin, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, faced his Senate confirmation hearing on Thursday. Zeldin, a staunch supporter of Trump's environmental policies, delivered a powerful opening statement that outlined his vision for the EPA under his leadership. ...