New York Amsterdam News
Neo-soul icon D'Angelo dead at age 51
Born Michael Eugene Archer on February 11, 1974 in Richmond, Virginia, neo-soul icon D'Angelo passed away on October 14 at Sloan Kettering Hospital on the Upper East Side in New York City after a battle with pancreatic cancer.
2 min |
October 16, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
Spring / Summer '26 Fashion Report
For Spring/Summer '26, fashion presentations have changed, though there are still some designers putting on shows throughout the city. Designers & Agencies (D&A) changed their format from presenting designer runway shows to an international designer and manufacturer showcase at 601 W. 26th St. (Think: an event in the Jacob Javitt's Center).
2 min |
October 16, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
$1.6M Harlem brownstone fraud, Solny cases show housing scams targeting Black New Yorkers
An apparent swindle centering on ownership of a home in Harlem has resulted in charges against three people who allegedly stole a property deed from an individual who owned the house for nearly 40 years.
4 min |
October 16, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
In Benin, women are waging a fight for dignity and equality
COTONOU, BENIN — In the Republic of Benin, the fight for women's rights and dignity is gaining momentum. Dahoun Nondjinon Landros Biova, a sociologist and anthropologist who leads the Association des Femmes Leaders Sitsope le Refuge-Benin (AFSLR-Benin), is one of the leaders of the movement and is building a reputation as a champion for women's rights.
2 min |
October 16, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
Candidates split on future of NYC's gifted and talented program
Educators are concerned about where the future of New York City schools' long-debated gifted and talented (G&T) program stands in the mayoral election. But the top three candidates don't agree on the issue.
3 min |
October 16, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
NYU students celebrate cancellation of NSA at campus career fair
Despite a protest that could have escalated, the New York University Chapter of Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) got their wish for the National Security Agency (NSA) to cancel its appearance at a recent career fair at the school's engineering campus in Brooklyn.
1 min |
October 16, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
'Once There Were Giants' illuminates towering era in heavyweight boxing
Part 2 of a two-part story. Part 1 was published in the October 9 issue.
2 min |
October 16, 2025
Popular Mechanics US
WARP SPEED
THE TOTALLY INSANE, HIGHLY IMPROBABLE, BUT NOT AT ALL IMPOSSIBLE QUEST TO BUILD A WARP DRIVE.
10+ min |
November/December 2025
Popular Mechanics US
LIFE IS SHORT.GET THE GOOD STUFF.
There's a giddy excitement that hangs in the air around the PopMech offices when it comes to gear, especially during our annual awards season.
10+ min |
November/December 2025
Mac Life
RapidWeaver Elements
A website builder made for pros that's surprisingly accessible
3 min |
November 2025
Mac Life
Apple Watch Series 11
Improved battery life and tougher front glass lead the way
3 min |
November 2025
Mac Life
watchOS 26 tips & tricks
Apple's latest, greatest watchOS is a glass act
7 min |
November 2025
Popular Mechanics US
A Lifesaving CRISPR Treatment
LIFE'S ABILITY TO COPY billions of distinct letters in a genome is an absolute biological wonder—but mistakes are made. Genetic disorders and birth defects occur in one in every 33 babies in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
1 min |
November/December 2025
Sports Illustrated US
BACK with BIGGER BITE
Barely 48 hours after celebrating a national title, the Gators were back at work, navigating NIL deals, NBA draft decisions and transfer portal targets. Hungry for more, Florida is already chasing another run at glory
8 min |
November 2025
Popular Mechanics US
GIVE YOUR OLD WOODEN WINDOWS A SECOND LIFE
WITH A LITTLE DIY MAINTENANCE, YOU CAN EXTEND THE LIFE OF YOUR EXISTING WINDOWS WITHOUT SPENDING THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS ON REPLACEMENTS.
5 min |
November/December 2025
Popular Mechanics US
A Wall Full of Skeletons
WHEN THE WALLS OF a 15th-century Portuguese church collapsed during poor weather, they revealed more than just dust and debris—they exposed at least 12 skeletons stashed inside the walls.
1 min |
November/December 2025
Popular Mechanics US
Kei Trucks
REGON IS VYING TO ALLOW JAPANESE Kei trucks on public roads.
2 min |
November/December 2025
Popular Mechanics US
Why Orange Cats Exist
GARFIELD MIGHT BE THE MOST ICONIC orange tabby cat around, but he has so far refused to give up orange tabbies' most guarded beauty secret-how do they get their auburn coats? Hiroyuki Sasaki, a cat enthusiast and geneticist at Kyushu University in Japan, was determined to identify the elusive gene that carries the orange mutation in Felis silvestris catus (the domesticated cat).
1 min |
November/December 2025
Popular Mechanics US
A New Type of Magnetism
MAGNETISM CAN BE A STRANGE FORCE.
1 min |
November/December 2025
Popular Mechanics US
The Identity of the Dragon Man
FINALLY, AFTER YEARS OF STUDY, THE REAL identity of the Dragon Man has been discovered.
3 min |
November/December 2025
Mac Life
Supercharge YOUR MAC
Unlock your Mac's full potential and take your experience to new heights with the best gadgets and devices
9 min |
November 2025
Popular Mechanics US
The Earth's Core Leaking Gold
GOLD ISN'T AS RARE AS YOU MAY think—it's just hard to reach.
1 min |
November/December 2025
Sports Illustrated US
GETTING AN EARLY START
The thriving Unrivaled league is increasing its influence by connecting with players who are still in college
6 min |
November 2025
New York Amsterdam News
Advocates continue pressure to reform prison conditions, seek action from Gov. Hochul
Decarceration advocates are continuing to seek solutions toward the state's prison conditions in lieu of legislation and Gov. Kathy Hochul's reluctance to use her clemency powers toward currently incarcerated individuals this year.
3 min |
October 16, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
MTA President Demetrius addresses transit fare hike: 'We are doing our best'
Facing serious backlash over the upcoming fare hike in 2026, Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) President Demetrius Crichlow attempted to address commuter concerns directly last week.
6 min |
October 16, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
Andrew Cuomo wants to keep Rikers Island for jails despite opposition to the idea
Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently proposed abandoning the borough-based jail plan in favor of rebuilding new facilities on Rikers Island during the Crain's Business Mayoral Forum last Wednesday, Oct. 8.
4 min |
October 16, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
'Temples of Hope, Rituals of Survival: Gordon Parks and Black Religious Life' now on view at Howard U.
A new exhibition on view at Howard University explores an underexamined chapter of famed photographer Gordon Parks' documentation of religion in Black communities during the 20th Century. Coinciding with this, a supplemental exhibition showcases Howard University students' response to Parks' legacy.
4 min |
October 16, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
Changes are necessary and imminent for the Jets to course correct
Something has to change. The Jets are 0-6, the only winless team in the NFL after a 13-11 loss to the Denver Broncos on Sunday in London, UK. Many Jets fans probably found it difficult to digest their breakfast watching their team lose another winnable game, which kicked off a little after 9:30 a.m.EST.
2 min |
October 16, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
The Knicks approach the start of the regular season with outsized expectations
Tomorrow at Madison Square Garden is the last of the 3-1 Knicks' five preseason games. When the buzzer sounds to conclude the matchup with the Charlotte Hornets and everyone hopefully emerges uninjured, it won't matter if they are 4-1 or 3-2.
2 min |
October 16, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
Paralympics champion Brianna Clark uses her platform to educate about autism
As the saying goes, \"not all heroes wear capes,\" and Brianna Clark's speed wasn't just meant to win races. It was meant to lift her community while breaking through barriers.
2 min |