Los Angeles Times
Peru-Colombia clash hits home
A remote island on the Amazon River — now the subject of a territorial dispute between Peru and Colombia - has a single paved road for a main street, which is home to more nightclubs and evangelical churches than any other businesses.
2 min |
August 21, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Target picks insider as next CEO to lead turnaround
Target Corp. named veteran Michael Fiddelke as its next chief executive, betting that the insider will revive the storied retailer struggling with weak sales.
3 min |
August 21, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Vance, Hegseth visit troops amid D.C. protests
Bringing prominent White House support to the streets of Washington, Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday visited with National Guard troops at the city’s main train station as protesters chanted “free D.C.” — the latest tense interlude from President Trump’s crackdown in the nation’s capital. “We brought some law and order back,” the vice president asserted.
2 min |
August 21, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Rebels are accused of mass killing in Congo
Rwanda-backed rebels killed at least 140 people in farming communities in eastern Congo in July, a human rights group said in a report Wednesday, describing the killings as \"summary executions.
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August 21, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Ex-fire chief claims unjust removal
Kristin Crowley says in a legal filing that she was defamed by Mayor Karen Bass.
4 min |
August 21, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Israel to mobilize 60,000 reservists
Call-up is part of plan for expanded Gaza City operation, which could be days away.
5 min |
August 21, 2025
Los Angeles Times
'Grinding, joyless labor' for teens
In Bakersfield during the summer of 1966, most teenage jobs were tied to agriculture, and mine was no exception.
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August 21, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Tik Tok preys on children, Minnesota lawsuit alleges
Minnesota joined a wave of states suing TikTok, alleging the social media giant preys on young people with addictive algorithms that trap them into becoming compulsive consumers of its short videos.
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August 21, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Foothill League commands regionwide respect
Talent thrives on all seven campuses, while the coaches and staffs display commitment.
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August 21, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Clipse are paving a ‘new frontier’ in rap
Pusha T and Malice go for longevity with quality. Hear it on ‘Let God Sort Em Out.’
6 min |
August 21, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Armenians deserve more than a transactional peace deal with Azerbaijan
Trump’s incomplete deal with the two countries carries only a slim hope of resolution for a deep-rooted conflict
4 min |
August 21, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Immigration enforcement needs oversight. ICE can't just ban lawmakers.
The public has a right to know how people in the government's custody are being treated
3 min |
August 21, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Jansen gives up two runs in ninth as Reds take down reeling Angels
Friedl’s run-scoring fly ball and Lux’s RBI double off the veteran closer lift Cincinnati to a triumph.
1 min |
August 21, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Assistant coaches boost Bruins talent via friendly rivalry
UCLA's recruiting class, ranked No. 22 nationally, on pace to be its best since 2018.
6 min |
August 21, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Redistricting push advances in Texas
Texas Republicans on Wednesday took the first step toward approving new congressional maps that would give their party as many as five new seats in the House of Representatives, sparking what's likely to be a national battle over redistricting.
4 min |
August 21, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Dodgers much better — by a mile
They look right at home at Coors as Call leads an 18-hit attack
3 min |
August 21, 2025
Los Angeles Times
SUVs take CHP undercover
Patrol’s stealthy fleet looks just like civilian vehicles. Their target: reckless drivers.
3 min |
August 21, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Plague is detected in South Lake Tahoe resident; flea blamed
A South Lake Tahoe resident has tested positive for the plague — yes, the same pest-transmitted disease estimated to have killed 25 million Europeans in the Middle Ages.
2 min |
August 21, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Guess Inc. brand to go private in $1.4-billion deal
Guess Inc., the Los Angeles-based fashion brand that specializes in denim, is going private in a $1.4-billion deal with Authentic Brands Group.
2 min |
August 21, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Storm season poses new fear for immigrants
Deportations make residents wary of using public shelters in natural disasters.
4 min |
August 21, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Brave a pirate's life in Long Beach
It's the final weekend to immerse yourself in Last Call Theatre's campy production.
4 min |
August 21, 2025
Los Angeles Times
A DANGEROUS UPTICK FOR DOGS
More canines are testing positive for a lesser-known tick-borne disease. It could be an early warning sign for humans.
4 min |
August 21, 2025
Los Angeles Times
WIELDING MORE THAN HIS GUITAR
Ty Myers brings soulful sound and youthful energy to country
6 min |
August 21, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
Blackwater founder to deploy nearly 200 personnel to Haiti as gang violence soars
The security firm of former U.S. Navy SEAL Erik Prince will soon deploy nearly 200 personnel from various countries to Haiti as part of a one-year deal to quell gang violence there, a person with knowledge of the plans said.
3 min |
August 21, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
The PWHL and Barbie collaborate to promote diversity in women's hockey
Barbie, Tim Hortons (the iconic Canadian restaurant chain known for its donuts) and the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) have teamed up on a new set of hockey dolls in collaboration with PWHL stars Sarah Nurse and Marie-Philip Poulin.
2 min |
August 21, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
Mamdani's safety platform beats “tough-on- crime” and builds a big tent
In the aftermath of the New York City Democratic primary, much has been written about Zohran Mamdani's remarkable win across a diverse group of voters — including some Trump voters and many who stayed home in previous elections.
3 min |
August 21, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
Summer COVID cases not increasing significantly, but measles sees a comeback, experts say
Concerns over a potential increase in COVID-19 cases have been consistent during the last few summers, but summer 2025 also brought a renewed focus on measles outbreaks. The American Medical Association (AMA) recently highlighted the newest COVID-19 variant and measles in their AMA Update Series.
2 min |
August 21, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
Miss Harlem Shake 2025 donates winnings to the Schomburg Center
Summertime in Harlem serves as the perfect time to enjoy a shake— and appreciate and support Black research and culture.
2 min |
August 21, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
Thoughts on Lloyd Williams, Harlem's visionary force
Upon hearing of the August 6 transition of Lloyd Williams, president and CEO of the Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce and co-founder of Harlem Week, it was obvious obituaries would appear in all the major publications, as well as television and radio acknowledgements.
5 min |
August 21, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
The Brooklyn College Bulldogs Esports team is building a contender
Over the past decade, collegiate esports has vaulted from niche LAN rooms — dedicated spaces where players connect to a local network for low-latency, face-to-face competition — to elaborate recruiting lists and budget lines, complete with national conferences, travel weekends, and streamed playoffs that draw live audiences. Brooklyn College is an institution squarely in that surge. Under Director of Esports Alexander Raff, the Bulldogs aren't just chasing trophies; they're building a program that doubles as a campus commons for a commuter school, where students stay because they’ve found a team and a community.
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