Los Angeles Times
Dodgers starting pitchers make the opposing crowd a nonfactor
First things first: The fans in an outdoor stadium in Philadelphia are louder than the fans in an indoor stadium in Milwaukee. No contest.
3 min |
October 16, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Mitt Romney's sister-in-law is found dead in Santa Clarita
The sister-in-law of former Utah Sen. Mitt Romney, Carrie Elizabeth Romney, was found dead near a Santa Clarita shopping mall on Friday.
1 min |
October 16, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Cuts to aid, insurance will push ERs past the brink
The 33 million people losing coverage will overwhelm hospitals
5 min |
October 16, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Headphones stay on at this L.A. meetup
Fleuria Audiobook Walking Club invites romance readers to bond at the beach.
4 min |
October 16, 2025
Los Angeles Times
NBC News issues layoff notices to 150
The reductions come amid drops in ratings and spinoff of group’s cable TV networks.
2 min |
October 16, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Rare October rains may delay Southland fire season — a bit
October is typically the peak of Southern California’s fire season, when Santa Ana winds paired with dry conditions after summer allow flames to explode into major brush fires.
2 min |
October 16, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Controversial plan aims to reduce future wildfire risk
Animals and machines are part of prevention effort
5 min |
October 16, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Reporters exit Pentagon over Hegseth’s restrictions
Dozens of reporters turned in access badges and exited the Pentagon on Wednesday rather than agree to government-imposed restrictions on their work, pushing journalists who cover the American military further from the seat of its power.
3 min |
October 16, 2025
Los Angeles Times
No call to arms as Dodgers can forgo bullpen
Technically, Roki Sasaki was available to pitch in relief for the Dodgers on Tuesday night.
3 min |
October 16, 2025
Los Angeles Times
An unlikely but very vocal immigrant advocate
Until recently, no one would have mistaken Arianna Barrios for a wokosa.
5 min |
October 16, 2025
Los Angeles Times
District to close Echo Park charter school
LAUSD board votes to end lease with 400-student campus specializing in dance.
5 min |
October 16, 2025
Los Angeles Times
The secrets behind S. Korea's cosmetics boom
Thanks to K-pop nods and rapid product development, nation is now top makeup exporter to U.S.
5 min |
October 16, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Porter regrets actions seen in videos
The Democratic gubernatorial candidate expresses remorse for behavior.
3 min |
October 16, 2025
Los Angeles Times
LAWYERS TARGET TRUMP OFFICIAL
L.A. public defenders say Bill Essayli’s role as acting U.S. attorney circumvented rules.
4 min |
October 16, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Del Toro's most marvelous creature
'Frankenstein,' the director's best film, considers monstrous men past and present.
6 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
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
Advancing Peace: a new book offers new solution to old problem of gun violence
In the summer of 2005, Richmond, Calif., was at a turning point.
6 min |
October 16, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
30 years on: We were there — we remember the Million Man March
One million deep. One million strong. One million proud.
6 min |
October 16, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
Spotlight on Dr. Ainsley A.Reynolds and the gift of life
Guided by unwavering determination, natural curiosity, and an enduring desire for progress, Ainsley A. Reynolds began envisioning his life while growing up in the Bronx, New York.
4 min |
October 16, 2025
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
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
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
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.
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