The American Express Times
Saturday, May 31, 2025
US Boat-Strike Campaign Has Now Killed More Than 200
The U.S. military’s campaign against suspected drug trafficking boats in the eastern Pacific has killed over 200 people across more than 60 strikes, including a recent missile attack authorized by General Francis Donovan. Despite the operation’s intent to disrupt narcotics routes off Colombia and Ecuador, its legality, impact on drug flow, and severe consequences for…
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Wu Mulls Tax Breaks to Spur Housing
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is reconsidering short-term property tax abatements to incentivize new housing construction amid a slowdown in residential development. This shift could help…
Local Firms at Vanguard of a Transplant Revolution
A patient in North Carolina received a donor heart transported over 2,000 miles from California using advanced preservation technology that maintained the organ's viability for…
A Year to the Day After ICE Arrest, Milford Teen Graduates From High School
Marcelo Gomes da Silva graduated from Milford High School one year after being detained by ICE despite having no criminal record. His experience highlights ongoing…
Settlement Reached in Bridge Collapse Lawsuits
Survivors and families of six workers killed in the March 2024 collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge have reached confidential settlements with the owner…
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South Africa Men’s Soccer Team Postpones Travel to Mexico for World Cup Preparations
South Africa’s men's soccer team has postponed its trip to Mexico due to visa problems less than two weeks before the World Cup begins. This…
Blast at Building Storing Explosives in Myanmar Kills 46
An explosion at a building storing explosives in Kaungtup village, northeastern Myanmar, killed at least 45 people and injured around 70, according to rescue workers.…
Israeli Army Seizes Strategic Castle in Lebanon
Israeli forces have taken control of Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, marking their deepest incursion into the country in over 25 years amid ongoing clashes…
Cepeda Contests Result After Trailing De La Espriella in Colombia Election
Colombian senator Iván Cepeda has contested the preliminary presidential election results after trailing conservative candidate Aberaldo De La Espriella, with both heading to a runoff…
The Cost Cure: America’s Health Care Boom of Administrators
The U.S. health care sector has seen a dramatic increase in administrative roles, outpacing the growth of clinical staff and contributing to rising costs without…
Cardinals Defeat Cubs 5-1 Behind Liberatore
Jordan Liberatore pitched five scoreless innings as the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Chicago Cubs 5-1 at Busch Stadium. The victory showcased the Cardinals' balanced…
Finland Wins Ice Hockey World Championship with Overtime Goal
Finland won its fifth ice hockey world championship by defeating Switzerland 1-0 in overtime, with Konsta Helenius scoring the decisive goal and Justus Annunen earning…
MIAA High School Sports Tournament Results and Summaries
The Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association has launched its spring high school sports tournaments, featuring competitions in baseball, boys’ lacrosse, softball, tennis, volleyball, and track across…
Lexington Repeats as Girls’ Division 1 Track Champions
Lexington won its second straight MIAA Girls’ Division 1 Track Championship with 118 points, led by standout performances from Ainsley Cuthbertson and the 4x800-meter relay…
Dang Van Phuoc, 91, was Vietnam War photographer
Vietnamese-born photographer Dang Van Phuoc, known for his courageous frontline coverage of the Vietnam War with the Associated Press, died at age 90 in Newport…
Nicaraguan Indigenous Leader Dies in Prison
Indigenous leader Brooklyn Rivera died in Nicaraguan government custody from complications related to COVID-19 after being imprisoned since September 2023 amid tensions between indigenous groups…
US Military Quietly Guiding Ships Through Strait of Hormuz
U.S. military forces have quietly coordinated the passage of about 70 commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz in the past three weeks amid heightened…
Ukraine’s Advocate for Soldiers’ Rights Calls Out Abuses
Olha Reshetylova has been appointed as Ukraine’s first military ombudsman to investigate and address abuses within the armed forces during the ongoing conflict with Russia.…
Victim Advocates Push Bill to Tackle AI-Generated Child Abuse Photos
Massachusetts lawmakers are considering two bills to criminalize the creation and distribution of AI-generated sexually explicit images of children, addressing a legal gap that currently…
Mourners Pay Their Respects to Firefighter Robert T. Kilduff Jr.
Boston firefighter Robert T. Kilduff Jr., a third-generation firefighter with 24 years of service, died after falling from the third floor while responding to a…
Role of ICE during the World Cup Stirs Concern
As the FIFA World Cup begins at Gillette Stadium on June 13, ICE officials have stated they do not plan sweeping immigration raids but have…
Quincy Finally Adopts Lunar New Year Holiday Approved After Five Years of Rejections
Quincy school officials unanimously approved adding Lunar New Year as an official school holiday, making it one of the few Massachusetts districts to close schools…
Powell, Minnesota Leaders Accept JFK Profile in Courage Award
Jerome Powell received the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award for defending the Federal Reserve’s independence during political pressure from former President Trump. His…
Meteor Explosion Produces Sonic Boom Felt Across New England
A meteor about three feet wide exploded over New England on Saturday afternoon, creating a sonic boom heard as far as Delaware and Montreal and…
ICE’s Security Role at World Cup Events Causes Concerns
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's involvement in World Cup security remains undecided amid concerns from officials like Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey, who opposes ICE’s presence…
Seventh-inning surge gives Red Sox new life
The Boston Red Sox scored six runs in the seventh inning to defeat the Cleveland Guardians 9-4, earning their first series win since May 20…
Maye’s celebrity softball game draws sellout crowd
Patriots quarterback Drake Maye hosted a charity softball game at Polar Park through his MayeDay Family Foundation, drawing nearly 10,000 fans and featuring teammates and…
Crochet has tight lat, will have MRI
Red Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet will undergo an MRI after experiencing tightness in his left lat during rehab from a shoulder injury, delaying his return…
Bradish and Orioles Defeat Blue Jays
Kyle Bradish pitched seven strong innings to lead the Baltimore Orioles to a 9-5 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays, supported by a five-run third…
Pirates’ Ashcraft Fans 11 in Victory Over Twins
Braxton Ashcraft struck out 11 batters over six innings to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 9-3 win over the Minnesota Twins. This victory improved…
A Record Trek Up Everest: Teamwork, With Touch of Magic
Tyler Andrews, a 36-year-old endurance athlete and aplastic anemia survivor, set a new speed record for ascending Mount Everest by reaching the summit in 9…
Actor and Harvard Undergrad Mattea Conforti on Coming of Age Through Hulu’s ‘The Testaments’
Actress and Harvard student Mattea Conforti stars as Becka in Hulu’s “The Testaments,” portraying a young woman struggling with oppression and forbidden love in the…
Popovich maintains boss presence for Spurs
Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs secured their place in the NBA Finals, preparing to face the New York Knicks while drawing on the…
Boston College, Northeastern eliminated in NCAA baseball regionals
Boston College and Northeastern were both eliminated from the 2024 NCAA Division I baseball tournament in regional losses, while top-seeded UCLA was upset by Saint…
Yankees Score 13 in Third Inning to Defeat Athletics
The New York Yankees scored 13 runs in the third inning to defeat the Oakland Athletics 13-8, marking their highest run total in a single…
Mets Sweep Marlins with Dominant Win
The New York Mets swept the Miami Marlins with a 10-1 win, highlighted by Juan Soto's grand slam and rookie Carson Benge's first career leadoff…
Suárez and Lodolo Lead Reds to Win Over Braves
Eugenio Suárez hit his first home run since April to help the Cincinnati Reds defeat the Atlanta Braves 6-4, with Nick Lodolo pitching six solid…
SJC Justice Was a ‘Judge’s Judge’ and a Pioneering LGBT Jurist
Justice Barbara Ann Lenk, the first openly gay associate justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, passed away at age 75 after nearly 30 years…
Americans’ strong show offers some Cup insights
The United States men's national soccer team defeated Senegal 3-2 in a pre-World Cup friendly, with key contributions from Christian Pulisic and veteran defender Tim…
Kostyuk pulls off major upset, she tops Swiatek at French Open
Marta Kostyuk upset four-time champion Iga Swiatek 7-5, 6-1 to reach her first French Open quarterfinal, continuing her undefeated clay-court season. Her upcoming match against…
Old-school approaches work for Cup finalists Brind’Amour, Tortorella
Rod Brind’Amour and John Tortorella, coaches of the Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights, will face each other in the Stanley Cup Final, bringing contrasting…
Misiorowski Shines as Brewers Shut Out Astros
Jacob Misiorowski pitched seven strong innings with eight strikeouts and no walks, leading the Milwaukee Brewers to a 2-0 win over the Houston Astros. This…