By PHILIP MARCELO

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders rallied with nurses Tuesday in Manhattan during the ninth day of the largest strike of its kind that the city has seen in decades.

The democratic socialists, speaking to a boisterous crowd of nurses in front of Mount Sinai West on the Upper West Side, called on hospital executives to return to the negotiating table to resolve the contract impasse that prompted some 15,000 nurses to walk off the job last week.

“The people of this country are sick and tired of the greed in this health care industry,” said Sanders, the long-serving Vermont senator and a native of Brooklyn, as he rattled off the multimillion-dollar salaries of the CEOs of the three hospital systems affected by the strike.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT), speak in front of members of the New York State Nurses Association union during a picket outside Mount Sinai West Hospital, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Ryan Murphy)

“Now is your time of need, when we can assure that this is a city you don’t just work in, but a city you can also live in,” Mamdani added.

The nurses union says it has held one bargaining session with each of the three hospital systems impacted — Mount Sinai, Montefiore and NewYork-Presbyterian — since the strike began on Jan. 12.

But the sides say those hourslong meetings have ended with little progress, and there are no plans so far this week to resume talks.

“They offered us nothing. It was all performative,” said Jonathan Hunter, a registered nurse at Mount Sinai and a member of the negotiating team.

The New York State Nurses Association met Sunday evening with officials from Montefiore after holding negotiations Friday with Mount Sinai administrators and Thursday with NewYork-Presbyterian officials.

Hospital administrators say they’ll follow the lead of contract mediators on when to meet again with their union counterparts. Each affected hospital is negotiating with the union independently.

Members of the New York State Nurses Association union picket outside Mount Sinai West Hospital, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Ryan Murphy)

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The hospitals say the union is proposing pay raises that amount to a 25% salary increase over three years. They maintain the request is unreasonable, as their nurses are already among the highest paid in the city.

“NYSNA’s demands ignore the economic realities of healthcare in New York City and the country,” NewYork-Presbyterian said in a statement Tuesday, citing federal cuts to Medicaid, as well as rising overall costs.

Outside Mount Sinai West on Tuesday morning, nurses and their supporters marched in the frigid cold, chanting “one day longer, one day stronger” as a caravan of New York City taxi drivers honked their horns in support.

Nicole Rodriguez, a nurse at Mount Sinai West, said her biggest concern in the contract dispute is preserving her health care benefits.

Members of the New York State Nurses Association union picket outside Mount Sinai West Hospital, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Ryan Murphy)

She said she has an autoimmune disease that causes her to get sick often and pass along illnesses to her child.

“If my son is not well, I’m not well, and I can’t be at the bedside and be the nurse I want to be,” she said. “I hope management opens their eyes to how much support we have out here, and they see that they need to reach into their pockets and give the nurses their health care.”

The union says the hospitals are seeking to reduce nurses benefits but the hospitals say they’ve proposed maintaining their current employer-funded benefits, which they say exceed what most private employees receive.

Members of the New York State Nurses Association union listen to Mayor Zohran Mamdani speak during.a picket outside Mount Sinai West Hospital, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Ryan Murphy)

The hospitals, meanwhile, say their medical operations are running normally despite the walkout. They have brought on thousands of temporary nurses to fill shifts and say they’ve made financial commitments to extend their employment.

“Everyone who has come to work — including many who have gone above and beyond to support the operational response — is helping to save lives,” Brendan Carr, CEO of Mount Sinai, said in a statement to staff Monday.

The 2026 Winter Olympics next month should be a fun experience for Czechia’s women’s ice hockey team. It will be only the country’s second appearance in the Winter Games after making their debut in Beijing in 2022, and those games came with limitations.

Klára Hymlárová and Denisa Křížová, both forwards on the Minnesota Frost, were a part of that team, and while they were proud to represent the Czech Republic, they felt the limitations around the 2022 games due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tereza Vanisova of Czech Republic, left, celebrates with Denisa Krizova of Czech Republic after scoring her sides third goal during the quarterfinal match between Czech Republic and Switzerland at the Women’s Ice Hockey Championships in Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic, Thursday, April 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

“We didn’t really do much because of COVID, but yeah, I’m super excited,” Hymlárová said, “and it’s going to be nice to see how the real Olympics are.”

Hymlárová and Křížová are looking for a more traditional Olympics experience. Their families will be making the comparatively short journey from the Czech Republic to Milano, Italy, to be a part of much larger crowds than were able to attend in Beijing.

Team Czechia made a decent Olympics debut, going 2-1-1 in the Group B Pool, second to Japan. They advanced into the quarterfinals against the U.S. and played against some of their future Frost teammates. Current teammates, such as Kendall Coyne Schofield and Lee Stecklin, made a strong impression as Team USA won, 4-1.

Last time Team Czechia and Team USA faced off, only 636 fans were allowed to watch in a 19,000-seat arena. Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena has a capacity of 14,000, but it will feel every bit more electric with a full crowd on hand and reinvigorating the stakes that come with every Olympic event.

While they have bonded in St. Paul over the past few years, Hymlárová and Křížová are looking forward to facing six of their current teammates in the preliminary round on Feb. 5.

“Hopefully we’ll surprise them,” Křížová said.

In all, the PWHL is sending 40 players from seven nations to the Milano Cortina Games, scheduled for Feb. 5–19. In addition to Coyne Schofield and Stecklein, the Frost are sending Taylor Heise, Grace Zumwinkle, Kelly Pannek and Britta Curl-Salemme to play in Italy for the U.S.

The preponderance of Frost players shouldn’t be a surprise. Minnesota won the PWHL’s first two championships in a small, stacked league, and sat third overall heading into Wednesday’s game against Montreal at Grand Casino Arena.

Puck drop is set for 6 p.m.

“It’s like half of them are playing with me (in Minnesota),” Křížová said. “It’s the first game (this year) in the Olympics, too, so everyone is going to be pumped and ready to play. It’s going to be a good game, I’m very much looking forward to it.”

PWHL OLYMPIANS

By nation, with number and PWHL team in parentheses:

United States (16): Forwards: Hannah Bilka (SEA), Alex Carpenter (SEA), Kendall Coyne Schofield (MIN), Britta Curl-Salemme (MIN), Taylor Heise (MIN), Hilary Knight (SEA), Kelly Pannek (MIN), Hayley Scamurra (MTL), Grace Zumwinkle (MIN); Defenders: Cayla Barnes (SEA), Rory Guilday (OTT), Megan Keller (BOS), Lee Stecklein (MIN), Haley Winn (BOS); Goaltenders: Aerin Frankel (BOS), Gwyneth Philips (OTT).

Czechia (8): Forwards: Klára Hymlárová (MIN), Kristýna Kaltounková (NY), Denisa Křížová (MIN), Natálie Mlýnková (MTL), Kateřina Mrázová (OTT), Tereza Vanišová (VAN); Defenders: Daniela Pejšová (BOS), Aneta Tejralová (SEA).

Finland (4): Forwards: Michelle Karvinen (VAN), Susanna Tapani (BOS); Defender: Ronja Savolainen (OTT) Goaltender: Sanni Ahola (OTT).

Germany (3): Forward: Laura Kluge (BOS); Defender: Nina Jobst-Smith (VAN); Goaltender: Sandra Abstreiter (MTL).

Italy (1): Forward: Kristin Della Rovere (TOR).

Switzerland (2): Forward: Alina Müller (BOS); Defender: Nicole Vallario (NY).

Sweden (4): Forwards: Sara Hjalmarsson (TOR), Lina Ljungblom (MTL); Defenders: Anna Kjellbin (TOR), Maja Nylén-Persson (NY).

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By MARIA SHERMAN, Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — The 68th annual Grammy Awards will take place Feb. 1 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. This year marks a return to normalcy after the 2025 award show was altered to focus on supporting relief efforts following the devastating Los Angeles-area wildfires.

“I think we will see some history-making moments,” Recording Academy CEO and President Harvey Mason jr. told The Associated Press. “With artists being nominated in categories they haven’t been previously nominated in, and a new crop of talent coming through the system this year — I think we’re going to see some really exciting results.”

Here’s what you need to know about the 2026 Grammys, including how to stream and where you can see music’s biggest stars walking the red carpet.

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When are the Grammys and how can I watch or stream the show?

The main show will air live on CBS beginning at 8 p.m. Eastern on Feb. 1.

The Grammys can also be watched through live TV streaming services that include CBS in their lineup, like Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV and FuboTV.

Paramount+ premium plan subscribers will be able to stream the Grammys live; Paramount+ essential subscribers will have on-demand access the next day.

The premiere ceremony will take place just ahead of the Grammys’ ceremony at 3:30 p.m. Eastern, 12:30 p.m. Pacific at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. It can be streamed at the Recording Academy’s YouTube channel and on live.GRAMMY.com.

Who is performing at the Grammys?

On Tuesday, the Recording Academy announced Sabrina Carpenter will perform at the Grammys. She’s the first of many. Others will be revealed in the coming days.

Carpenter is a leading nominee at this year’s ceremony, with six nods for record, album and song of the year as well as pop solo performance, pop vocal album and music video.

Who is hosting the Grammys?

Comedian Trevor Noah will host the show for the sixth consecutive time — and it will be his last.

“I am beyond thrilled to welcome Trevor Noah back to host the Grammys for his sixth, and sadly, final time,” Grammys’ executive producer Ben Winston said in a statement. “He’s been the most phenomenal host of the show. He’s so smart, so funny, and such a true fan of the artists and music. His impact on the show has been truly spectacular, and we can’t wait to do it together one last time.”

FILE – Trevor Noah appears at the 63rd annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on March 14, 2021. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)

The only other people to host six or more Grammy telecasts were musical artists: Andy Williams hosted seven shows, followed by John Denver with six. Noah previously tied LL Cool J, with five.

Noah himself is a four-time Grammy nominee and is up this year in the audio book, narration, and storytelling recording category for “Into The Uncut Grass,” a children’s story.

“He’s a special host. He really finds the right balance between being funny and smart and knowledgeable but also being a fan of music. And I love that. It’s so hard to find that combination,” Mason jr. said.

As for his departure? “Every person at some point in their career, they decide they want to do something else,” Mason jr. said. “And we’re so appreciative of the years that we got from Trevor. He’s really helped define the show and make the show what it’s become over the last six years.”

How can I watch the red carpet?

The Associated Press will stream a four-hour red carpet show with interviews and fashion footage. It will be streamed on YouTube and APNews.com.

Who is nominated for the Grammys?

Kendrick Lamar leads the nominations with nine total. He’s up for record, song and album of the year — marking the third time he’s had simultaneous nominations in those big categories — as well as pop duo/group performance, melodic rap performance, rap song and rap album. He’s also nominated twice in the rap performance category.

Lady Gaga, Jack Antonoff and Canadian record producer/songwriter Cirkut follow Lamar with seven nominations each.

Bad Bunny, Leon Thomas, Serban Ghenea and the aforementioned Carpenter all boast six nominations. Andrew Watt, Clipse, Doechii, Sounwave, SZA, Turnstile and Tyler, the Creator have five each.

And in the best new artist category, Thomas, global girl group Katseye, Olivia Dean, The Marías, Addison Rae, sombr, Alex Warren and Lola Young will go head-to-head.

There are a number of first-time nominees as well this year, including Tate McRae, Zara Larsson, PinkPantheress, JID and … Timothée Chalamet. You read that correctly.

MONTREAL — John Hynes is a realistic guy. The Minnesota Wild coach knows that all the call-ups from Iowa he can employ aren’t going to take the place of missing second line, or the presence of two of his more veteran defensemen.

Heading into Tuesday night’s game against the Canadiens at Centre Bell Arena, the Wild were without five key veterans: Marcus Johansson, Matt Boldy, Joel Eriksson Ek, Zach Bogosian and Jonas Brodin. The best hope, Hynes said, is that there be good news waiting when the team returns to St. Paul for a Thursday night meeting with Detroit.

In the meantime, Hynes made it clear that no amount of reserves could replace everyone missing amid a rash of injuries among key contributors but added that healthy players still needed to fill their roles, and in a lopsided win in Toronto on Monday, a national TV audience in Canada saw what secondary scoring looks like.

Minnesota Wild left wing Marcus Foligno (17) greets right wing Mats Zuccarello (36) after Zuccarello made the game-winning goal in overtime against the Seattle Kraken in an NHL hockey game Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, in Seattle. (Lindsey Wasson / Associated Press)

Marcus Foligno scored three for his first career hat trick, and Vladimir Tarasenko added two goals to make the difference in a 6-3 victory in the first game of back-to-backs in Ontario.

“When we had the guys out, we talked to the team that you’re not gonna replace individual guys, but there’s gonna be parts of their game and situations that … other guys are gonna get opportunities to (fill),” Hynes said after Monday’s win. “And I think that, Foligno and and Vladdy tonight, are two good examples.”

The Wild have won the first two of this three-game road trip and went into Tuesday’s game second in the West and 65 points, second to only Central Division rival Colorado in the NHL.

For Foligno, playing in front of his father and other relatives a few hours from his hometown of Sudbury, the timing could not have been better for the first three-goal night after more than 900 games in the NHL. The last hat trick, he said, came when he was playing major junior for the Sudbury Wolves of the OHL.

“I’ve gotten two goals many games and I’ve been snakebit,” Foligno said. “It was in the back of my mind. I was getting negative: ‘It’s never going to happen.’ But empty net, Vladdy Tarasenko with a great, unselfish (assist) — and he’s got two, as well. So, I was just like, ‘He’s got a couple hat tricks, so he can give me this one.’ ”

With the Toronto goalie on the bench, Tarasenko took a long-range shot at the empty net, trying for his first hat trick with the Wild. He missed, and when he got another chance a short time later, he passed to Foligno, who ended it.

“He was in a better spot. I took my chance before, missed the net, and, I mean, he was wide open, so …” Tarasenko said. “I learned after (that) this is his first career hat trick, and very happy for him. He’s awesome person. He invited me over for dinner when I came by myself, my first couple of weeks in Minnesota. So, I get the chance to know him, his wife, his kids, and he’s a very nice person.”

And then it was on to Montreal having already secured a winning road trip, and another chance for new heroes to step up while five players sit home in Minnesota, getting healthier for what they hope is a post-Olympics stretch run.

“Going on this trip, when you get on the plane and you see (five) seats empty, and you realize that it’s Bolds, Jojo, Eriksson Ek and (Brodin) and Bogosian, you just look at yourself in the mirror and you’ve got to stop up for the team,” Foligno said. “I’m fortunate right now, two games where I’ve stepped up, and we’ve collected wins.

“That’s what happens with this team: Guys go down but we seem always to have guys fill the void and fill the hole, and it’s special. It’s a special group, and I’m just happy I’m able to help as part of the leadership group and collect some wins when we have certain guys out.”

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