The American Express Times
Friday, March 27, 2026
Prez: we’re in
The United States and Iran are engaged in ongoing indirect peace negotiations amidst four weeks of heightened military tensions. President Trump recently extended a critical deadline for Iran to ensure open passage through the Strait of Hormuz until April 6, citing progress in talks and a perceived goodwill gesture from Tehran regarding oil vessel deliveries.…
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O say can you sing?!
Broadway star Christopher Jackson, known for "Hamilton," had a lyrical misstep while performing the national anthem at the New York Mets' Opening Day ceremonies on…
Harlem Mom Praises NYPD Gun Seizure Efforts
New York City police officials announced this week they have confiscated more than 1,000 firearms from city streets during the first three months of 2026.…
NY march for gals to vote
On October 23, 1915, New York City hosted a massive demonstration in favor of women's suffrage. Over 25,000 participants, including both women and men, marched…
Council OKs ‘veto-proof’ bill
On March 26, 2026, the New York City Council approved legislation authorizing the NYPD to establish buffer zones around houses of worship. Championed by Council…
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Hormuz schemer killed in strike
An Israeli airstrike killed two high-ranking commanders of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGC-N), including its leader Alireza Tangsiri, at their home port of…
Lindsey Vonn's hard-Vonn recovery
Lindsey Vonn, the celebrated Alpine skier, is featured on the latest Vanity Fair cover, weeks after suffering severe leg injuries during a crash at the…
Protests accompany former Venezuelan dictator's court appearance
Former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro appeared in a Manhattan court on Thursday morning, an event that sparked demonstrations outside the building. Both his supporters and…
Bronx Crash Driver Arrested for Attempted Murder
New York authorities have arrested 23-year-old Williejoe Delgado in connection with a July 2025 incident in the Bronx. Delgado now faces charges of attempted murder…
Kid Shot in Brooklyn Gang Crossfire
A nine-year-old boy sustained a gunshot wound to his leg Thursday evening in Brooklyn's Brownsville neighborhood. Police are investigating the incident, which occurred just before…
OpenAI shuts down Sora AI video generator
OpenAI has discontinued operations for its Sora AI video generator, a tool showcased last year for its ability to create realistic video content from text…
Philadelphia protesters cheer US military deaths
In Philadelphia, a recent protest outside City Hall featured a masked speaker who celebrated the deaths of U.S. military personnel. The individual also expressed strong…
NY pols’ antifraud ‘blues’
A group of Democratic senators, led by Kirsten Gillibrand and Chuck Schumer, is urging the Trump administration to stop threatening state Medicaid funding over fraud…
Global warning for US travelers
The U.S. Department of State has updated its travel advisories for American citizens, releasing new guidance for anticipated April journeys. These revisions reflect changes in…
And distill I rise
Veteran talk show host Arsenio Hall recently recounted a private pre-show ritual he shared with Maya Angelou during her guest appearances on his program. Hall…
Wall Street bonuses fall short of city budget projections
New York's Wall Street bonuses rose last year but significantly missed official city and state projections for their 2026 fiscal plans, as reported by State…
Arizona Cop Union Wants Sheriff Out
The Pima County Deputy's Organization has unanimously issued a vote of no confidence against Sheriff Chris Nanos, calling for his resignation in Arizona. The union,…
Spring Break Twerker Dies in Drunken Crash
A 22-year-old man, Michael Brown, passed away in Port Aransas, Texas, last Friday following a traffic accident. He suffered a fatal head injury when he…
DOJ sues NY-Presbyterian over high prices
The Department of Justice filed an antitrust lawsuit against the NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital system on March 27, 2026, in Manhattan federal court. The lawsuit alleges the…
Don: ‘Won’t be there’
President Trump on Thursday sharply criticized NATO allies for their perceived lack of support in recent military actions against Iran, suggesting the United States might…
2 teen boys shot in Bx.
Two 15-year-old boys sustained gunshot wounds in the Bronx on Thursday afternoon. One teenager was shot in the left hand and the other in the…
Maher gets Mark Twain Prize for Humor
Comedian and talk show host Bill Maher is set to receive the esteemed Mark Twain Prize for American Humor from the Trump Kennedy Center. This…
Pressure Builds in Rent War
New York City's Rent Guidelines Board (RGB) members have signaled their likely approval of a rent freeze, aligning with a key campaign pledge from Mayor…
Guthrie Fears Mother Kidnapped Due to Her Fame
Television personality Savannah Guthrie recently spoke out about her 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, who vanished from her Arizona home on February 1. Guthrie expressed profound…
The hidden dangers of social media addiction
A Los Angeles jury recently awarded $6 million to a plaintiff, Kaley GM, who alleged that Meta (Instagram's owner) and YouTube deliberately designed addictive products.…
Westchester detective busted in gun running scheme
A Westchester County detective, Kyren Braunskill, was arrested Thursday in Mount Vernon, accused of orchestrating a gun-running scheme. He is named in an 18-person indictment…
Iranian bigs off hit list
The United States and Israel have reportedly removed two senior Iranian officials, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Ghalibaf, from a list of…
ICE checking IDs at LaGuardia
Federal immigration officers from ICE began conducting passenger identification checks at LaGuardia Airport on Thursday. This deployment, authorized by the President, aims to alleviate extensive…
Repeat eating strategy for weight loss
New research suggests that for weight loss, a strategy of regularly consuming the same types of foods may be more effective than maintaining a highly…
Inmate Release Already Failed City Once
Mayor Mamdani recently announced plans to decrease the population in city jails, a move officials attribute to rising inmate numbers, a shortage of staff, and…
Deadly Blaze in Bronx Apartment Building
A five-alarm apartment fire in the Bronx on Thursday morning tragically killed one person and injured six firefighters. The intense blaze, reported around 5:30 a.m.…
Firm employing AI to speed up patient prescriptions
Health technology company Legion Health is set to launch an artificial intelligence program next month, beginning in Utah, to simplify the renewal of specific psychiatric…
Florida Rep. faces ethics trial over stolen funds
U.S. Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, a Florida Democrat, faced a rare public House Ethics Committee hearing on Thursday over allegations she misused federal funds. An investigation…
Large whale carcass washes ashore Rockaway Beach
A 40-foot Sei whale, estimated to be the length of a city bus, washed ashore on Rockaway Beach in Queens near Beach 95th Street on…
Assisted suicide in Spain
Noelia Castillo, a 25-year-old woman, ended her life through assisted suicide in Barcelona, Spain, on Thursday, concluding a years-long campaign for the right to choose…
‘Gunplay’ in courtroom
During an assault trial in a Massachusetts courtroom on Thursday, a prosecutor illustrated a key point by activating a police officer's firearm. Prosecutor James Gubitose…
Runaway Mom & Daughter Reunite After 24 Years
A North Carolina courthouse recently saw an emotional reunion between a mother and daughter after 24 years apart. Michele Lyn Hundley Smith, 62, met her…
The Week in Hoppers: A Diary of Disinformation and the Delusional
The past week featured several high-profile statements from public figures and government officials on domestic and international matters. On Tuesday, TV host Jimmy Kimmel quipped…
‘No Kings’ . . . but Dictators OK? A Critique of Bernie Sanders
Senator Bernie Sanders is scheduled for two notable appearances in late March 2026, co-headlining the "No Kings" festival in St. Paul, Minnesota, and subsequently attending…
Suspected insider trader nets millions on prediction market
A user on the prediction market platform Polymarket is believed to have earned over $2.14 million by accurately forecasting U.S. military operations in Iran and…
Don: Was told Mojtaba’s gay
Former President Donald Trump recently confirmed on Fox News's "The Five" that U.S. intelligence had briefed him regarding assertions that Mojtaba Khamenei, the anticipated successor…
‘I was stalked’ by China agents
Stanford University student Elsa Johnson recently testified before a House committee, sharing her personal experience with alleged foreign espionage within U.S. higher education. Johnson, an…