Los Angeles Times
Trump challenges anyone to stop him
Congress is stymied as the president acts with apparent impunity at home and abroad.
5 min |
January 08, 2026
New York Amsterdam News
Nigel Sylvester, Fat Joe, Jim Jones, and more to appear at New York Got Sole Sneaker Expo Jan. 10
Sneakerhead’s rejoice!The New York Got Sole sneaker show and expo will return to the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus on Jan. 10 from 12-6 p.m.
1 min |
January 08, 2026
Los Angeles Times
The Golden Globes still have an ethics problem, and no one seems to care
The awards show may have changed hands, but its new steward is engaging in questionable practices too. However, Hollywood is still angling for a trophy.
4 min |
January 08, 2026
Los Angeles Times
9 hot spots to browse for books and sip on coffee
Curious and thirsty? These buzzy indie bookstores also sell or welcome beverages.
9 min |
January 08, 2026
Los Angeles Times
"I'M NOT DONE YET"
With ‘Jay Kelly,’ 64-year-old George Clooney looks back — and ahead — on his life and career.
8 min |
January 08, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Time for an encore?
With her breakthrough role in \"Almost Famous,\" Kate Hudson received her first Oscar nomination.
1 min |
January 08, 2026
New York Amsterdam News
Remembering Daily Challenge publisher Thomas Watkins, a media pioneer in the tradition of Samuel Cornish and John Russwurm
Thomas Watkins, founder of the Daily Challenge, like his customary hat, was well-balanced and easily identified in a crowd.
2 min |
January 08, 2026
New York Amsterdam News
George Conway, persistent Trump critic, joins large field in run for Nadler's House seat
George Conway, who was once married to a former adviser to the president before becoming a prominent anti-Trump voice, announced on Tuesday that he is running for a U.S. House seat in New York City, testing whether he can turn his strong social media following into votes in a crowded Democratic primary.
2 min |
January 08, 2026
New York Amsterdam News
The Knicks look to reset ahead of a four-game Western Conference road trip
The gratifying feeling shared by countless Knicks fans after the team won the NBA Cup just three weeks ago was short-lived.
2 min |
January 08, 2026
New York Amsterdam News
The Nets cultivate a culture of accountability in taking steps forward
By most estimates, the Brooklyn Nets have played better than expected.
2 min |
January 08, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Greg Kwedar and Clint Bentley discuss making 'Train Dreams' and their inspirational trip to the Idaho panhandle
WITH DIRECTOR CLINT BENTLEY ON THE road promoting “Train Dreams” and his co-writer Greg Kwedar on set shooting his next film, the pair decided to pass reflections on writing the script back and forth.
3 min |
January 08, 2026
Los Angeles Times
How savvy TV marketing keeps fans hooked in between seasons
Following up a successful debut is a tall order. Series producers are turning to clever tactics to sustain the hype and make audiences hungry for more.
3 min |
January 08, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Nick Reiner's lawyer withdraws from case; a plea is postponed
The suspect in his parents’ killings will now be represented by a public defender.
4 min |
January 08, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Mt. Baldy hiker was an old soul who loved adventure
Recent deaths of three men draw attention to mountain's double-sided nature
6 min |
January 08, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Docs highlight power of investigative journalism
These Oscar-shortlisted films showcase how reporting can effect change and draw the ire of governments
3 min |
January 08, 2026
Los Angeles Times
These celebs want all men to look camera-ready
Stars like Dwayne Johnson and John Legend are proving skincare is macho with their own lines of beauty products
3 min |
January 08, 2026
Los Angeles Times
L.A. homicides drop to lowest level in decades
Decline mirrors other cities'. Experts credit first responders, social services, other factors.
5 min |
January 08, 2026
Los Angeles Times
‘Sentimental' star speaks from the heart
Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas on how an improvised line was rooted in a ‘genuine feeling’
3 min |
January 08, 2026
Sports Illustrated US
CAL RALEIGH BREAKOUT STAR of the YEAR
With his 60-home run explosion in 2025, the Mariners catcher joined one of the most exclusive clubs in sports.
9 min |
February 2026
Sports Illustrated US
Winter Wonders
Milan and Cortina will be the FIRST COHOST CITIES IN OLYMPIC HISTORY, setting the stage for a diverse 2026 Games that will showcase 116 events and myriad cultures across nearly 8,500 square miles of northern Italy
5 min |
February 2026
Sports Illustrated US
STAY THE COURSE
GOLF HASN'T slowed yet on its post-pandemic heater.
2 min |
February 2026
Sports Illustrated US
BREANNA STEWART NAPHEESA COLLIER
Wanting to change the conversation around women's basketball, the UNRIVALED FOUNDERS created a model for any league to build a sustainable business that benefits players and fans alike
8 min |
February 2026
Sports Illustrated US
FIRST IMPRESSION
The 2026 Games will feature just one new sport in the program: SKI MOUNTAINEERING. The IOC's tradition of experimentation has brought us several mainstays, as well as a few oddballs
6 min |
February 2026
Sports Illustrated US
SIMPLY Sublime
A two-time world champion who has gone undefeated for two-plus years, the history-making 21-year-old is REDEFINING THE LIMITS of his sport, perfecting nearly impossible skills no one else can complete and paving his way towards Olympic gold
10 min |
February 2026
Sports Illustrated US
RE-RISING STAR
THE U.S. OLYMPIC Alpine ski team won't be set until mid-January. But as 2025 drew to a close, the potential lineup got a lot more interesting.
1 min |
February 2026
Sports Illustrated US
MICHAEL PHELPS MUHAMMAD ALI LEGACY AWARD
A decade ago, the Olympic hero shared the story of his painful mental health journey with the world. He has since traveled the globe as a beacon of ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT for those whose struggles he understands all too well.
10+ min |
February 2026
Sports Illustrated US
SPORTSPERSON of the YEAR
Raised outside of Toronto, SHAI GILGEOUS-ALEXANDER has found the perfect home: Oklahoma City, where he's leading the Thunder to unprecedented heights, forging a bond with the community and showing that anything is possible in a place where hoops is the only game in town
10+ min |
February 2026
New York Amsterdam News
Cut FEMA in half? Black folks know how this goes
The agency regularly fails Black communities. Now the Trump administration wants to make it smaller.
2 min |
January 08, 2026
New York Amsterdam News
Use of force by NYPD officers surged 20% last year
Use of force by members of the New York Police Department (NYPD) surged 20% last year to 11,746 incidents — a record high since the department began detailed record-keeping about the issue in 2016, according to a police department report quietly posted online in recent days.
2 min |
January 08, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Their screen time was brief, but they made the most of it
These actors from 'Hamnet,' 'One Battle After Another' and 'The History of Sound' delivered some of the year's most memorable performances in just a few scenes
3 min |