New York Amsterdam News
No progress in strike talks as New York State nurses walk the picket line for a second week
Striking members of the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) reached their second week on the picket line in below-freezing temperatures.
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January 22, 2026
New York Amsterdam News
Trump administration says it is ending deportation protections for some Somali migrants
Donald Trump's administration said Jan. 20 that it will end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for immigrants from Somalia, the latest move in the president's mass deportation agenda.
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January 22, 2026
New York Amsterdam News
Rep.Adriano Espaillat endorsed by Congressional Black Caucus PAC in reelection bid
Incumbent Congressmember Adriano Espaillat, in a fight to keep his seat in New York's 13th Congressional district race, recently got a boost in the form of an endorsement by the Congressional Black Caucus Political Action Committee.
2 min |
January 22, 2026
New York Amsterdam News
Black students are the fastest growing group of college applicants
At a moment when higher education in the United States is under political and cultural siege, Black or African American students are continuing to apply to college at rates faster than anyone else.
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January 22, 2026
New York Amsterdam News
New Yorker and former boxing champ Jamel Herring wins BKFC debut at Mohegan Sun
This past Saturday, former WBO junior lightweight champion Jamel Herring made his Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) debut at BKFC 86 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., winning a unanimous 50-45 decision over Matt Guymon.
1 min |
January 22, 2026
New York Amsterdam News
Saxophonist Venna to make Jan. 30 Brooklyn stop in support of debut album
On the heels of his debut full-length record, London-based saxophonist Venna Malik, better known as Venna, will stop at Warsaw in Brooklyn for a performance in support of his debut album \"Malik,\" which was released in the fall of 2025.
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January 22, 2026
New York Amsterdam News
Seattle Seahawks and Sam Darnold look to prove doubters wrong
Once upon a time, Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold was anointed as the man who would join the legendary Joe Namath in New York Jets quarterback lore.
2 min |
January 22, 2026
New York Amsterdam News
“BUG” — a Broadway thriller like you’ve never experienced
Broadway has a superb psychological thriller in “BUG,” making an extraordinary premiere at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (W. 47th Street).
2 min |
January 22, 2026
New York Amsterdam News
As insurance prices rise, families puzzle over options
New York-based performer Cyndi Freeman, 61, has been trying to figure out how to keep the Affordable Care Act (ACA) health plan that she and her husband depend on.
3 min |
January 22, 2026
New York Amsterdam News
Slow-Cooked Beef Short Rib Ragu
Yields 4 - 6 servings
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January 22, 2026
New York Amsterdam News
Bobsledder Jasmine Jones makes her first Olympic team after World Cup win
It became official on Monday when USA Bobsled & Skeleton announced the U.S. Olympic team for the upcoming Winter Games, but brakeman Jasmine Jones effectively secured her spot earlier, earning silver with pilot Kaillie Armbruster Humphries in Altenberg, Germany, at the final World Cup race before the Games.
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January 22, 2026
New York Amsterdam News
PSAL hoop product Ashton "Takeoff" Reynolds finds a new home at CCSU
For Central Connecticut State University freshman guard Ashton “Takeoff” Reynolds, the will to win has been at the core of becoming a Division I player.
2 min |
January 22, 2026
New York Amsterdam News
Michael Porter Jr. makes All-Star case in the midst of Nets' struggles
After closing out 2025 winning an impressive seven of their last 11 games, the Nets have conversely opened 2026 by losing nine of 11 games before facing the Knicks last night (Wednesday) at Madison Square Garden.
2 min |
January 22, 2026
New York Amsterdam News
Jaida Patrick forges success in her post- Columbia basketball days
When Jaida Patrick decided to transfer from Duke to Columbia University in 2021, she didn’t know what lay ahead.
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January 22, 2026
New York Amsterdam News
Former NYC Public Housing Liaison Tony Herbert facing numerous corruption charges
Anthony ‘Tony’ Herbert, the former Citywide Public Housing Liaison at the New York City Mayor's Office under Eric Adams, was formally indicted last week with federal charges of committing bribery, kickback, and fraud offenses.
2 min |
January 22, 2026
Los Angeles Times
President touts what he calls his second-term successes
President Trump took command of a White House press briefing on Tuesday to tell reporters directly why he believes his first year back in office has been a success — though his showcase at times included false claims and a lack of clarity on his foreign policy agenda.
3 min |
January 21, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Sinner hardly sweats to start his title defense in Australia
He advances when Gaston retires while defending women’s champion guts it out.
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January 21, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Patterson a top pick to lead USC defense
Ex-Texas Christian coach is a leading candidate to be next Trojans coordinator.
4 min |
January 21, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Gauthier keeps the Ducks rolling
He scores twice on his birthday and Viel gets first goal as Anaheim wins fourth straight.
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January 21, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Newsom urges global leaders to resist Trump
At World Economic Forum, the governor accuses attendees of ‘complicity.’
2 min |
January 21, 2026
Los Angeles Times
California exceeds its clean vehicle goal
Sales of 2.5 million zero-emission cars beat the target by a million, Newsom says.
2 min |
January 21, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Sherrill sworn in as N.J. governor
Mikie Sherrill, the four-term congresswoman and former Navy helicopter pilot who cast her November election in New Jersey as a victory over President Trump’s vision for the country, was inaugurated Tuesday as the state’s 57th governor.
2 min |
January 21, 2026
Los Angeles Times
After unseasonably warm days, temps to cool down this week
The new year’s streak of unseasonably warm weather in Southern California is about to take a break.
1 min |
January 21, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Newsom to withhold funding from newsrooms
Budget proposal ignores a pledge by the state, Google to aid local journalism.
4 min |
January 21, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Fannie Mae ad uses AI Trump voice
President signed off on the clone amid a push to respond to housing concerns.
2 min |
January 21, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Lakers still are seeking identity
Despite injuries and recent struggles, there is optimism at outset of 'Grammys trip.'
4 min |
January 21, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Fear-based behavior of a bully
Re “Trump threatens Insurrection Act against protesters,” Jan. 16
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January 21, 2026
Los Angeles Times
San Diego’s Chicano Kennedys reveal a 1970s time capsule
A box of undeveloped film shot by Nick Inzunza is now a coffee-table book chronicling Chicano activism and barrio life
4 min |
January 21, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Many Latino adults are smartphone dependent
Nearly a third of Latino adults without home broadband rely on their smartphone for internet access.
4 min |
January 21, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Netflix Is a Joke reveals 2026 lineup
The festival returns to L.A. on May 4-10 with some of stand-up's biggest names.
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