Los Angeles Times
He jumped at opportunities — and out of planes
Anyone who has jumped out of a plane with a parachute deserves respect, but to do it 36 times, that’s worthy of a salute.
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April 16, 2026
Los Angeles Times
The irony in Swalwell fallout
Re “Swalwell is accused of sexual assaults,” April 11
4 min |
April 16, 2026
New York Amsterdam News
Court blocks Trump admin's attempt to end TPS for South Sudanese
A federal judge in Massachusetts blocked the Trump administration's attempt to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for South Sudanese immigrants.
3 min |
April 16, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Ukraine seeks more weapons from allies
Zelensky visits three European capitals in 48 hours. ‘Russia continues its strikes,’ he says.
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April 16, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Snowstorm extends the ski season in High Sierra
A spring storm dropped up to 3.5 feet of snow in California’s Sierra Nevada, prompting Mammoth Mountain to announce it would remain open until at least Memorial Day.
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April 16, 2026
Los Angeles Times
U.S. aid returns for defense startups
President restores federal funding for companies in and beyond California.
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April 16, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Angels back Detmers with homers
Mike Trout homered for the third time in two games, combining with Jo Adell and Jorge Soler for back-to-back-to-back blasts in a five-pitch span of the first inning, and the Angels beat the New York Yankees 7-1 on Tuesday night.
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April 16, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Vance gets cool rally reception
Turning Point USA attendees ask him about Trump, Iran and Pope Leo
3 min |
April 16, 2026
Los Angeles Times
COMEDY THAT FEELS 'PURPLE'
That's the vibe Sheng Wang thinks his new special gives off, with jokes about a stuck drawer and choosing a toothbrush
10 min |
April 16, 2026
Los Angeles Times
What a tangle of cables under L.A.'s streets can tell us about the city
Existing fiber-optic lines can detect the movements of civic life, infrastructure health and even earthquake risk
4 min |
April 16, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Corvette crashes into car dealership
A driver behind the wheel of a Corvette veered off the 60 Freeway on Wednesday morning and crashed into a car dealership in City of Industry — and it was all caught on video.
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April 16, 2026
Los Angeles Times
These messy families are easy to love
Crises, comedy mix well in 'Big Mistakes' and 'Margo's Got Money Problems.'
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April 16, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Spotify embraces indie music venues
Spotify wants to give historic venues such as the Troubadour and the Paramount — and the independent musicians who play there — a boost.
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April 16, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Kings lose to Canucks in OT but extend point streak
Jake DeBrusk scored his second goal of the game in overtime and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Kings 4-3 on Tuesday night.
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April 16, 2026
Los Angeles Times
With a majority, Canada’s Carney suspends fuel tax
The prime minister’s Liberal Party now has full control of the House of Commons.
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April 16, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Climber soared but also struggled
A new documentary examines the heights and profound depths of legend Dean Potter.
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April 16, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Trail Blazers rally for No. 7 seed
Deni Avdija scored 41 points, including a go-ahead three-point play with 16.1 seconds left, and the Portland Trail Blazers clawed back from an 11-point deficit in the fourth quarter to beat the Suns 114-110 in Phoenix in the NBA's play-in tournament on Tuesday night.
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April 16, 2026
New York Amsterdam News
Pratt's Black Dress Talks highlight the creativity and realities of the fashion industry
Over a decade ago, Adrienne Jones, an artist, fashion designer, and professor at the Brooklyn-based Pratt Institute, received several scrapbooks from her godmother, Clara Branch.
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April 16, 2026
New York Amsterdam News
Rev. Al Sharpton says killing of Brooklyn toddler is a 'wake-up' call
Grieving family members and mourners packed a funeral home in Bedford-Stuyvesant on April 14 at the memorial service for a seven-month-old baby who was slain in Brooklyn, the victim of a stray bullet.
2 min |
April 16, 2026
New York Amsterdam News
'CATS: The Jellicle Ball' will have you purring with pleasure
\"CATS: The Jellicle Ball\" will have everyone purrrfectly satisfied at the Broadhurst Theatre.
3 min |
April 16, 2026
New York Amsterdam News
Talking SCHOP! Black food, an interdisciplinary experience
For me, food continues to be a great connector in so many ways, with people both new and old.
2 min |
April 16, 2026
New York Amsterdam News
Is the new Muhammad Ali legislation worse for boxing?
Once in a while, some brainiac figures they have to save boxing, improve boxing, and maybe just cheat boxing.
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April 16, 2026
New York Amsterdam News
Gateways Festival Orchestra, Record Store Day
The Gateways Festival Orchestra, the festival’s flagship ensemble comprised of 58 Black professional classical musicians drawn from leading symphony orchestras, conservatory faculties, and the international freelance community, will perform Igor Stravinsky's iconic score for \"Firebird” live for the Dance Theatre of Harlem (DTH)’s acclaimed production, April 16-19 at New York City Center.
4 min |
April 16, 2026
New York Amsterdam News
Aaliyah Guillory Nickens is making a difference for young people in Harlem and everywhere else
Harlemite Aaliyah Guillory Nickens has gone from being arrested on and off for fighting as a teenager to being a fighter on behalf of young people who deal with the same struggles she did.
4 min |
April 16, 2026
New York Amsterdam News
L. Kasimu Harris' images of vanishing New Orleans now part of MoMA's permanent collection
Open for business.
3 min |
April 16, 2026
New York Amsterdam News
Union Matters
Leadership from 32BJ SEIU, the union that represents more than 34,000 NYC residential building workers, attended meetings in Manhattan, Queens, and Downtown Brooklyn last week. They came together to coordinate efforts for an upcoming rally on April 15, and a possible full-blown strike set to start on April 20.
3 min |
April 16, 2026
New York Amsterdam News
Recognizing service, scholarship, and community excellence in Essex County
It is with gratitude that the office of Vice President A'Dorian Murray-Thomas, within the Essex County Board of Commissioners, hosted the second annual Essex County Divine Nine Day on March 18 at the Essex County Hall of Records in Newark, New Jersey. During the event, we reaffirmed a powerful truth that the Divine Nine did not simply participate in history, they helped shape it.
3 min |
April 16, 2026
New York Amsterdam News
Knicks' quest for title must first go through the Hawks
On Jan. 5, James Dolan, executive chair and CEO of Madison Square Garden Sports and Madison Square Garden Entertainment, issued what can plausibly be construed as an implicit edict.
2 min |
April 16, 2026
New York Amsterdam News
Closing the Gap: Local leaders tackle Black maternal health crisis
Black parents across the U.S. continue to face stark racial disparities when it comes to maternal health.
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April 16, 2026
New York Amsterdam News
The church where MLK gave his final speech is getting a $1.2 million renovation
Mason Temple, a church in Memphis where the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his final speech, will be upgraded with a $1.2 million federal grant to preserve a treasured piece of the Civil Rights Movement, officials are expected to announce Monday.
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