New York Amsterdam News
Ron Carter celebrates 89th, Five Spot, Jazzcultural
It’s no coincidence that NEA Jazz Master Ron Carter's 89th birthday is the same day he began his five-day engagement May 4-8, at the historic Blue Note jazz club (131 West 3rd Street), where he has performed on many occasions.
5 min |
May 07, 2026
New York Amsterdam News
The Knicks try to maintain peak performance in the East semifinals
After the Knicks’ 137-98 demolition of the Philadelphia 76ers Monday night at Madison Square Garden in game one of their best-of-seven Eastern Conference semifinals pairing, the Knicks entered game two at the Garden on Wednesday night as the betting favorite to represent the East in the NBA Finals.
2 min |
May 07, 2026
New York Amsterdam News
Columbia Athletics deepens its commitment to Team IMPACT
Over the past few years, Columbia University Athletics has welcomed more than 15 children through Team IMPACT, a national organization that connects children facing serious illness or disability with college athletic teams.
1 min |
May 07, 2026
Los Angeles Times
A riveting snapshot of life before 'The Bear'
In a surprise episode of FX series, 'cousins' Mikey and Richie hit the road for Gary, Ind.
3 min |
May 07, 2026
Los Angeles Times
South Carolina joins Southern redistricting push
An election-year redistricting movement has spread to South Carolina as Republicans attempt to redraw majority-Black congressional districts that have suddenly become susceptible because of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling upending protections for minority voters.
4 min |
May 07, 2026
Los Angeles Times
U.N. court hears border dispute
Venezuela says the Essequibo region was 'fraudulently' given to Guyana in late 1800s.
1 min |
May 07, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Judicial nominees show they're unfit by echoing Trump's lies
Indulging the president's delusions on the 2020 election and the Jan. 6 insurrection should be disqualifying
4 min |
May 07, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Trump blockade doesn't end war. It is war.
PRESIDENT TRUMP recently described the U.S. naval blockade of Iran as \"a very friendly blockade.\"
3 min |
May 07, 2026
New York Amsterdam News
Basketball great DeLisha Milton-Jones to receive another high honor
Throughout her professional playing career, DeLisha Milton-Jones always put the team first.
2 min |
May 07, 2026
New York Amsterdam News
LIU rugby players use sports as a vehicle to future legal careers
The women’s rugby team at Long Island University (LIU) is just seven years old, but it has attracted tenacious and determined players.
2 min |
May 07, 2026
New York Amsterdam News
David Benavidez dominates Ramírez in first bout at cruiserweight
Before Saturday night, Mexican-American boxer David Benavidez had won titles at super middleweight (168 pounds) and light heavyweight (175 pounds), mowing down his opponents without taking a loss.
2 min |
May 07, 2026
New York Amsterdam News
Harlem's Kahlil Gordon wins the Ring Masters Championship
Harlem's Kahlil Gordon keeps stacking titles.
2 min |
May 07, 2026
New York Amsterdam News
Webby-nominated series ‘Darkroom MCs’ puts well-deserved focus on Black and Brown photographers
For many, the pandemic afforded time and space to think critically and creatively about what they wanted their lives to look and feel like.
4 min |
May 07, 2026
New York Amsterdam News
'Data heat islands' add new burden to Black America
The rush to build gigantic data centers to power the nation’s AI boom, such as Elon Musk’s massive Colossus facility near Memphis, Tennessee usually draws community pushback because they generate dangerous levels of air pollution.
2 min |
May 07, 2026
New York Amsterdam News
The rise of The People’s Ball in Brooklyn
At Brooklyn’s iconic Central Library, The People’s Ball gave a center stage to real haute couture and creativity.
2 min |
May 07, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Angels beaten, own MLB’s worst record
Soriano struggles again, giving up five runs and eight hits in four innings. Murakami hits 14th homer.
1 min |
May 06, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Federal inquiry targets LAUSD 'reassignment'
The workplace (e.g., ‘temporary pull,’ ‘housing’ an employee, relocation of worksite for investigation into allegations, issuing a ‘stay-away’ notice, suspension pending dismissal).’\"
4 min |
May 06, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Driver is accused of attempting to kill sheriff’s deputy
Uber operator also held a hostage in a chain of events across L.A. area, officials say.
2 min |
May 06, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Law limiting bail is clear. Will judges still ignore it?
Pretrial liberty is meant to be the norm. Let's ensure the presumption of innocence means something.
3 min |
May 06, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Tribes sue to halt drilling near Black Hills sacred site
Nine Native American tribes in South Dakota, North Dakota and Nebraska are suing the federal government in a bid to stop exploratory drilling for graphite near a sacred site in the Black Hills.
3 min |
May 06, 2026
Los Angeles Times
City closer to OKing potbellied pigs as pets
Hank Clemmons, a proud owner of two potbellied pigs, received a letter from Garden Grove last year that instructed him to remove the animals from his home within two weeks.
2 min |
May 06, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Fireworks blast kills 26 in China
An explosion at a fireworks plant in a central Chinese province killed at least 26 people and injured 61 others, state media reported Tuesday, prompting the halt of all fireworks manufacturing near the site.
2 min |
May 06, 2026
Los Angeles Times
He's the hero bus driver and so much more at this tiny school
Perrin Turney of mountain town Kneeland is named the state's transportation services employee of year
3 min |
May 06, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Gridlock grips Yosemite after end to reservations
People face long lines even before summer crush
4 min |
May 06, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Training differed for ICE, Marines in L.A.
Troops ordered to use force as 'last resort' — in contrast to agents' conduct at protests.
6 min |
May 06, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Watch parties on tap tenfold for World Cup
Officials announce details on designated fan zones
3 min |
May 06, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Wallstedt benched in wake of Wild loss
The Minnesota Wild made a switch in net for Game 2, going with Filip Gustavsson on Tuesday night after Jesper Wallstedt gave up eight goals in a 9-6 loss to Colorado.
1 min |
May 06, 2026
Los Angeles Times
AI bubble? Not so, money manager says
The world’s largest asset manager dismissed worries of an AI bubble and instead said that the industry is providing unrivaled opportunities to investors, in remarks Tuesday at the Milken Institute Global Conference.
3 min |
May 06, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Armenia hosts landmark summit with EU
The country in the Caucasus Mountains is charting a course away from Russia.
4 min |
May 06, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Hammer Museum Gala pays tribute to Betye Saar, Darren Star
The salute to L.A.’s creative community draws artists and entertainers alike.
3 min |