Los Angeles Times
A hit song turned novel now turns movie
Hayley Kiyoko’s ‘Girls Like Girls’ is a story of self-doubt evolving into self-acceptance.
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June 25, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Senators can save us from Todd Blanche
Trump has alienated a small caucus of Republicans who now might do the right thing and reject his nominee
4 min |
June 25, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Lakers obtain Carr in draft-night trade
A swap with Knicks lands athletic Baylor guard with 7-foot-2 wingspan, big vertical.
2 min |
June 25, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Protect government transparency
LEGISLATION THAT would dramatically undermine Californians’ right to know — and therefore undermine local democracy — could be on the threshold of becoming law if enough legislators and members of the public don’t stand up to stop it.
3 min |
June 25, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Make it a hot literary summer with our guide
Get your to-do and to-be-read lists to align with 13 events across the area.
6 min |
June 25, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Rowdy hero follows a tame plotline
‘Supergirl’ thrives on chaos but settles for convention. Let star Milly Alcock truly fly.
4 min |
June 25, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Homegrown star needs to earn his keep
He's no longer a cute little kid. He's a $185-million man.
3 min |
June 25, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Pride in a ‘Twink Death’ rebirth
Comic Zach Noe Towers marks his debut special with honest appraisal.
5 min |
June 25, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Lakers right on the money
Reaves to re-sign for four years and $185 million
2 min |
June 25, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Google to lose 2 top AI researchers to Anthropic
Two leading artificial intelligence researchers at Alphabet Inc.’s Google are planning to leave for rival Anthropic PBC, according to people familiar with the matter, adding to a series of high-profile departures that risk undercutting the search giant's position in AI.
3 min |
June 25, 2026
Los Angeles Times
How AI-linked IPOs could burst the bubble
There’s an old gambler’s aphorism beloved by wise souls from Amarillo Slim to Warren Buffett that warns: “If you look around the poker table and can’t identify the mark, it’s you.”
5 min |
June 25, 2026
Los Angeles Times
South Africa on edge ahead of immigrant ‘deadline’
Thousands of African immigrants are leaving South Africa because of a rise in anti-migration anger that sparked attacks against foreigners.
3 min |
June 25, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Judge bars proof of citizenship order by Trump
A federal judge on Wednesday permanently barred President Trump’s administration from implementing most of his first executive order on elections, part of which sought to require people to show documentary proof of citizenship when they register to vote.
2 min |
June 25, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Army general suddenly leaving his post
Christopher Donahue serves as commander of American forces in Europe and Africa.
2 min |
June 25, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Coach proud of U.S. gains: ‘Now is not a coincidence’
Pochettino’s approach to building roster and training it is paying off in World Cup wins.
6 min |
June 25, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Clippers high on top pick Wagler
They draft Illinois guard at No. 5, their highest selection since Blake Griffin in 2009.
3 min |
June 25, 2026
Los Angeles Times
A WORTHY ENDEAVOUR
California Science Center aims to have space shuttle ready to view in launch position by Nov. 13
4 min |
June 25, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Ukraine strikes Russian natural gas plant, key satellite centers
Ukrainian forces struck a major natural gas processing plant and two key satellite communications centers in their latest nighttime attacks on Russia, Ukraine’s General Staff said Wednesday.
3 min |
June 25, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Report accuses Israel of targeting children in Gaza
A team of independent experts commissioned by the United Nations accused Israel of deliberately shooting children in Gaza and repeated its accusation that Israel has committed genocide in the territory.
2 min |
June 25, 2026
New York Amsterdam News
WHY KNICKS CHAMPIONSHIP MEANS NYC IS ABOUT TO HAVE ONE HELL OF A SUMMER
New Yorkers have hungrily yearned for the sweetness of an NBA Finals victory since 1973.
4 min |
June 18, 2026
New York Amsterdam News
THE JOY OF A FAN FINALLY EXPERIENCING A KNICKS CHAMPIONSHIP
The New York Knicks are NBA champions!
3 min |
June 18, 2026
New York Amsterdam News
Black men: 'Manning up' isn't a mental health flex
Black men are dying from a mental health crisis that too often goes unseen.
3 min |
June 18, 2026
New York Amsterdam News
NYC school budgets won't face cuts next year (for now) despite falling enrollment
Despite shrinking enrollment, New York City schools will not see their initial budgets take a hit next school year.
2 min |
June 18, 2026
New York Amsterdam News
Choreographer Jeremy Nedd explores viral dance at Lincoln Center
Although dancer and choreographer Jeremy Nedd’s heart belonged to classical ballet when he entered the Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts, the guidance and encouragement of his instructors opened up a whole new world for him.
4 min |
June 18, 2026
New York Amsterdam News
Looking ahead to the 33rd Annual Harlem Juneteenth Celebration
While there will be several Juneteenth celebrations across the city, the oldest and longest-running will once again take place in Harlem.
2 min |
June 18, 2026
New York Amsterdam News
From Go Knicks to Go Harlem: Harlem Shake’s annual contest returns!
During this championship run, I have replaced all salutations — “hello” and “goodbye” — and expressions of gratitude — “thank you” and “appreciate you” — with a simple “Go Knicks!”
2 min |
June 18, 2026
New York Amsterdam News
Questlove's love letter to Earth, Wind & Fire airs on HBO Max
To understand what my favorite band of all time meant to me, read my high school yearbook quote.
5 min |
June 18, 2026
New York Amsterdam News
Juneteenth is here — let’s celebrate with these events!
Know your history: Juneteenth, which became a federal holiday in 2021, originated on June 19, 1865, in Galveston Bay, Texas, when about 2,000 Union troops announced that ’more than 250,000 enslaved Black people in the state [were] free by executive decree.’
3 min |
June 18, 2026
New York Amsterdam News
How Cuba recognizes Blackness through laws and science
According to Anayansi Rodríguez Camejo, Cuba’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, any talk about race in Cuba has to look at the work done by Color Cubano.
5 min |
June 18, 2026
New York Amsterdam News
Take 6, Jazztopad Festival, Five Spot, CBJC Gala
“I was 17 years old when this group started, wow that was 46 years ago and it’s still fun,” said Claude V. McKnight III, founder and member of Take 6.
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