Daily Digest: NYRA announces 2026 schedule for Saratoga Race Course with 51 racing days

Also: Trump’s blockade of sanctioned Venezuelan oil raises new questions about legality • British baker’s criticism of Mexican ‘ugly’ bread triggers social media outrage

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Friday, December 19, 2025

Happy Friday! Happy sixth night of Hanukkah tonight for those who celebrate! Hope everyone is having a great week and has a great weekend. Before you head out or enjoy that morning cup of coffee or tea, check out some of the top stories on our website. Be safe and enjoy the day. — Ron Rosner, Senior Editor e-edition                            obituaries NYRA announces 2026 schedule for Saratoga Race Course with 51 racing days SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — The Spa City will see a total of 51 racing days this summer. Thursday morning, The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) announced that following this year’s third and f… Read more → Trump's blockade of sanctioned Venezuelan oil raises new questions about legality It's fueling fears that the U.S. could be edging closer to war. Read more → British baker's criticism of Mexican 'ugly' bread triggers social media outrage What began as a dispute over bread soon ignited a national debate over food identity. Read more → A mysterious fedora, a thieving cat and other stories that made us smile in 2025 These stories provided moments of brightness throughout 2025. Read more → Head of workplace rights agency urges white men to report discrimination Andrea Lucas posted on social media, encouraging affected individuals to contact the agency. Read more → Rain creates a crimson spectacle on Iran's Hormuz Island for the first time this year The phenomenon regularly attracts tourists, photographers and social media attention. Read more → Colorado River water negotiators appear no closer to long-term agreement If they don't reach consensus, the federal government will impose a plan. Read more → Kansas tribe ends nearly $30 million deal with ICE The outcry came as some Native Americans are swept up and detained in recent raids. Read more → US Justice Department sues 3 states, District of Columbia for voter data The latest lawsuits were filed against Wisconsin, Illinois, Georgia and the District of Columbia. Read more → TikTok signs deal to form new US unit with investors, including Oracle, Silver Lake The deal is expected to close on Jan. 22. Read more → Hubble Space Telescope spies dusty debris from two cosmic collisions The aftermath of two cosmic collisions helped scientists solve a decades-old mystery. Read more →

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