Kayla Thompson
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Kayla Thompson is a dedicated journalist and writer with a passion for capturing the essence of New York. Her work spans a diverse range of topics, from the state’s vibrant cultural scene to its complex social and environmental issues. Based in Manhattan, Kayla has become known for her in-depth reporting and engaging storytelling that bring the many facets of New York to life.
Readers sound off on an American demagogue, NATO and the Giants’ new coach
The doomsaying about Trump 2.0 is coming true Stamford, Conn.: When historians examine President Trump, they will inevitably…
January 20, 2026
Indiana completes undefeated season and wins first national title, beating Miami in CFP final
By EDDIE PELLS MIAMI GARDENS — Fernando Mendoza bulldozed his way into the end zone and Indiana bullied…
January 19, 2026
Officer involved-shooting leaves 1 dead, 1 wounded in Newark
A police shooting in New Jersey left one man dead and another hospitalized Monday. The killing occurred when…
January 19, 2026
Nets torched from deep again in 126-117 loss to Suns
The Nets didn’t have time to recover from Sunday night’s 20 3-pointers in Chicago before the same problem…
January 19, 2026
China’s population falls again as births drop to lowest rate since 1949 communist revolution
By HUIZHONG WU BANGKOK (AP) — How do you persuade a population to have more babies after generations…
January 19, 2026
Dolly Parton celebrates her 80th birthday with friends
Country music superstar Dolly Parton celebrated her 80th birthday Monday with new music and greetings from friends. The…
January 19, 2026
Boos rain down at Madison Square Garden as Knicks slump takes new turn
The general consensus is in from both the Knicks and their head coach: If they were at Madison…
January 19, 2026
Two men slashed in separate attacks at subway stations in Brooklyn, the Bronx
Two men suffered horrific knife wounds in separate attacks that occurred within an hour of each other at…
January 19, 2026
Cursive writing classes mandatory for New Jersey grades 3-5
New Jersey public school students in the third, fourth and fifth grades will be taught cursive writing. That…
January 19, 2026
Hackers target Iran state TV’s satellite transmission to broadcast exiled crown prince
By JON GAMBRELL DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Hackers disrupted Iranian state television satellite transmissions to air…
January 19, 2026