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ARIES (March 21-April 19). Whatever you need -- whether it’s a break, a challenge or a treat -- you will give it to yourself. Design it as you would any event you were throwing for a loved one -- with care and attention to detail. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You’ll be good at creating subtle changes that help people think differently. You also teach without giving formal instruction. Your presence is making the difference today, even when it’s not immediately obvious. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Negotiations will ensue. Just remember that often the value of things is what people ...

Today in History

Today is Monday, Jan. 20, the 20th day of 2025. There are 345 days left in the year. Today in history: On Jan. 20, 1981, Iran released 52 Americans it had held hostage for 444 days, minutes after the presidency had passed from Jimmy Carter to Ronald Reagan. Also on this date: In 1841, the island of Hong Kong was ceded by China to Great Britain. It returned to Chinese control in July 1997. In 1936, Britain’s King George V died after his physician injected the mortally ill monarch with morphine and cocaine to hasten his death. The king was succeeded by his eldest son, Edward ...

Street finishes its best week since Trump’s election

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes closed their best week in two months with a flourish on Friday. The S&P 500 climbed 1% to clinch its first winning week in the last three. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 334 points, or 0.8%, and the Nasdaq composite rallied 1.5%. SLB helped lead the market after the provider of services to oilfields delivered bigger profit and revenue for the end of 2024 than analysts expected. It jumped 6.1% after it also raised its dividend by 3.6% and said it’s returning $2.3 billion to its investors by buying back its own stock. The most ...

Sunday’s History

Today is Sunday, Jan. 19, the 19th day of 2025. There are 346 days left in the year. Today in history: On Jan. 19, 1937, Howard Hughes set a new transcontinental air speed record in his H-1 Racer aircraft, flying from Los Angeles to Newark, New Jersey, in seven hours, 28 minutes and 25 seconds. Also on this date: In 1853, Giuseppe Verdi’s opera “Il Trovatore” premiered in Rome. In 1861, Georgia became the fifth state to secede from the Union; it would join the Confederacy the following month. In 1942, a German submarine sank the Canadian liner RMS Lady Hawkins off Cape ...

Horoscope

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Your thoughts matter, and processing them is important. No matter how trifling some of your worries seem to you, air them to figure out what kind of connection and support you need. Today you will share in safety -- no judgment, only care. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Gentle but clear accountability is missing from your plan. You don’t have to give up dreaming; it’s part of what makes you unique and vibrant. Instead, ask yourself: What one thing can I do to give this dream a foothold in reality? GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Plan an exciting event about 90 ...

Reader reacts to Mother’s Dementia

Dear Annie: I just wanted to say thank you for keeping an open mind. I’ve noticed that, on different occasions, readers sometimes challenge you or want to “add to” some of your answers based on their education or personal experiences. You are willing to keep an open mind and welcome the input. For that, I say, BRAVO! Of course, not all of the input is valid, and some is downright silly, but for the most part, it is good advice and, along with your answers, helps me step out of my comfort zone and rethink issues I can apply to my own life. Great job! Keep up the good work! ...