The American Express Times
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
US-Iran peace talks could resume in next two days, Trump says
President Trump announced that peace talks between the U.S. and Iran may resume soon in Islamabad, with Pakistan playing a key mediating role following a recent ceasefire agreement. The negotiations face critical challenges over Iran’s nuclear program and require swift progress before the ceasefire expires on April 22, amid rising regional tensions and economic impacts…
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Paddington Returns to Cinemas With Fourth Movie
Studiocanal has announced a fourth Paddington Bear film following the 2024 release of "Paddington in Peru." The continued development of the series underscores its strong…
Threats vs. Kirk widow
Erika Kirk, CEO of Turning Point USA, withdrew from a scheduled event with Vice President JD Vance in Athens, Georgia, after receiving serious threats, leading…
A Picasso for $117
A Parisian man won Pablo Picasso's 1941 gouache portrait "Head of a Woman," valued at around $1 million, after buying a raffle ticket for 117…
Bad stretch, but Yanks ain’t Mets
The New York Yankees are currently on a five-game losing streak but still hold a tie for first place in their division, outperforming the struggling…
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House Democrats propose commission led by JD Vance to oust Trump
House Democrats introduced a bill to create a bipartisan commission that would evaluate former President Donald Trump’s fitness to serve and potentially initiate his removal…
California man shot by ICE arrested, charged with assault
Federal authorities arrested Carlos Ivan Mendoza Hernandez, who was shot multiple times by ICE agents during a stop in California and now faces federal charges…
‘An incalculable loss’: Hampshire College to close doors after fall semester
Hampshire College announced it will close permanently after the fall 2026 semester due to financial challenges and declining enrollment despite efforts to stabilize its finances.…
NAACP lawsuit accuses Elon Musk’s xAI of polluting Black neighborhoods near Memphis
The NAACP has sued Elon Musk’s AI company xAI in federal court for allegedly operating unpermitted methane gas turbines that emit harmful pollutants in predominantly…
White supremacist pleads guilty to Tennessee civil rights center arson
Regan Prater, linked to white supremacist groups, pleaded guilty to the 2019 arson that destroyed the Highlander Research and Education Center, a historic civil rights…
‘A pope who uses his brain’: Vatican locals and visitors take sides in Leo v Trump spat
Pope Leo and former President Donald Trump have clashed publicly over the U.S.-Iran crisis, with the pope advocating for diplomacy and Trump responding with sharp…
Ukraine war briefing: Orbán’s defeat in Hungary could unlock €90bn loan for Ukraine, says EU official
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s electoral defeat may unlock a previously blocked €90 billion EU loan package to support Ukraine’s economy and boost its EU…
Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales resign from Congress amid sexual misconduct allegations
Representatives Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales resigned amid multiple sexual misconduct allegations, with Swalwell stepping down after accusations of assault and unwanted messages and Gonzales…
ICE Detention of US Citizen in Minnesota Investigated as Kidnapping
Federal immigration officers detained U.S. citizen Chong Ly “Scott” Thao in January during a warrant-based operation that is now under investigation for possible kidnapping and…
Too Far? Trump Threatens To Nuke Used Car Dealership
Former President Donald Trump reportedly threatened a used car dealership owner to lower prices by $500 before 8 p.m., warning of severe consequences if his…
New accuser alleges sexual assault by Eric Swalwell in 2018
California Representative Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress following a new sexual assault allegation made by Lonna Drewes, who accused him of drugging and raping her…
Air New Zealand launches economy bunk bed pods for ultra-long-haul flights
Air New Zealand will introduce six lie-flat economy-class sleeping pods called "Skynest" on its Auckland to New York flights starting in late 2026, allowing passengers…
Florida surgeon indicted after removing liver instead of spleen
A Florida surgeon, Thomas Shakovsky, has been indicted on manslaughter charges after mistakenly removing a patient’s liver instead of his spleen during surgery, resulting in…
Severe storms damage the Plains and midwest as forecasts warn of tornadoes
Severe storms across the Plains and Midwest on Monday caused property damage, minor injuries, and power outages while spawning multiple tornadoes in Kansas, Minnesota, and…
Amazon to buy satellite firm Globalstar for $11.57bn in challenge to Musk’s Starlink
Amazon announced plans to acquire satellite communications company Globalstar for about $11.57 billion to strengthen its position in the satellite internet market and compete with…
Secretive Bilderberg group just met - but who knows what global elite said?
The 72nd Bilderberg Group meeting convened prominent political, military, and corporate leaders in Washington, D.C., to discuss transatlantic defense and economic relations amid NATO tensions.…
US military says it killed four more people in a boat strike in the eastern Pacific
The U.S. military killed four individuals in a boat strike in the eastern Pacific on April 14 as part of an ongoing campaign targeting suspected…
UCLA Gynecologist Pleads Guilty, Sentenced to 11 Years
Former UCLA gynecologist James Heaps pleaded guilty to 13 felony sexual abuse charges and was sentenced to 11 years in prison, avoiding a new trial…
Swalwell’s Exit Throws California Governor Race Into Disarray
Congressman Eric Swalwell withdrew from California’s governor’s race and resigned from Congress amid multiple sexual assault allegations, including a recent rape accusation from 2018. His…
Trump accuses ally Meloni of lacking courage for not joining attacks on Iran
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and former U.S. President Donald Trump have clashed publicly over their differing approaches to the Iran-Israel conflict, with Meloni adopting…
Inside a jubilant DC conference where ‘the climate deniers are in charge now’
The Heartland Institute hosted a conference in Washington, D.C., promoting climate change skepticism despite scientific consensus and record-high U.S. temperatures in March 2026. The event…
Kremlin plays down loss of ally following Orbán’s election defeat
Hungary elected Péter Magyar as its new prime minister, ending Viktor Orbán's pro-Russian tenure. Magyar's pragmatic stance, especially on energy dependence and Ukraine, signals a…
Israeli ambassador to Germany condemns Bezalel Smotrich’s tirade against chancellor
Israel’s ambassador to Germany condemned Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich’s inflammatory remarks against German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, calling them a distortion of Holocaust memory amid rising…
Carney says it’s Canada’s ‘time to come together’ after Liberals secure majority
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party secured a parliamentary majority after winning three by-elections in Ontario and Quebec, increasing their seats to 174 in the…
Kanye West postpones Marseille concert amid ban considerations
Kanye West has postponed his June 11 concert in Marseille following French authorities’ efforts to block the event due to his recent antisemitic comments. This…
NFL reporter Russini resigns amid speculation over photos with Patriots’ Vrabel
Dianna Russini, an NFL reporter for The Athletic, resigned following controversy and an internal investigation triggered by photos showing her with New England Patriots coach…
Return trip from NYC to World Cup final stadium could cost $100 during tournament
NJ Transit plans to increase round-trip train fares from New York City to MetLife Stadium to over $100 during the World Cup, a steep rise…
Arne Slot fears ‘really bad’ Ekitiké injury and laments missed Liverpool chances
Liverpool were eliminated from the Champions League quarter-finals after a 4-0 aggregate defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, amid frustration over missed scoring chances and a serious…
Trump has turned Title X upside down: from a contraception program into a pronatalist machine
The Trump administration has issued new guidelines for Title X, shifting the program’s focus from contraception to fertility promotion and reducing support for comprehensive reproductive…
Behold, another second coming. But this one is Donald Trump - WAY BETTER than that Jesus guy
Former President Donald Trump posted an AI-generated image of himself dressed as Jesus Christ healing a figure resembling Lazarus, sparking backlash from Christian conservatives and…
Why aren’t Republicans thrilled by the fall in teen pregnancies?
Teen birth rates in the United States fell by 7 percent in 2025, continuing a nearly 70 percent decline over the past 20 years. While…
In a joyful Budapest, with the populists routed, I saw the chance of an unprecedented transition
Hungary’s opposition Tisza party, led by Péter Magyar, won a two-thirds majority in the April 2026 parliamentary election, ending over a decade of Viktor Orbán’s…
The value of intrinsic goods versus instrumentalisation
Philosophers and cultural critics are renewing discussions on the importance of intrinsic goods—valued for their own sake—versus their instrumental use for practical outcomes. This debate…
About 250 missing after boat carrying Rohingya refugees capsizes in Andaman Sea
A boat carrying over 250 Rohingya refugees and Bangladeshi nationals capsized in the Andaman Sea, leaving about 250 people missing after severe weather and overcrowding…
Sheinbaum vows to ‘defend Mexicans at every level’ amid anger at Trump over migrant deaths
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has adopted a tougher stance against the U.S. following the deaths of 15 Mexican nationals in ICE detention centers over the…
Bahamas police release Michigan man questioned after wife disappeared from their boat
Brian Hooker, a Michigan man held in the Bahamas in connection with the disappearance of his wife Lynette from their sailboat, was released without charges…
Why are Democratic leaders still ignoring voters on Israel?
The Democratic National Committee faced backlash after rejecting resolutions critical of Israel and delaying action on Middle East policy despite shifting attitudes among its base.…