The American Express Times
Saturday, April 25, 2026
Vt. courts give new chance to repeat offenders
Vermont has launched an accountability court program that diverts repeat offenders like Dillon Wortman from jail by connecting them with addiction treatment and housing services. This approach aims to reduce recidivism, ease court backlogs, and improve community safety amid rising crime linked to addiction and homelessness.
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New hope for talks to end Middle East war
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi visited Islamabad to resume talks aimed at resolving the Middle East conflict, following engagement by U.S. envoys in Pakistan. The…
FBI seeks ties among missing scientists
Federal investigators are examining possible links among the deaths and disappearances of at least 10 U.S. scientists, many of whom had access to sensitive nuclear…
Iran-backed militias in Iraq attack Kuwait with drones
Iran-backed militias operating in Iraq launched two drones that struck Kuwait’s northern border, causing material damage but no casualties. The attack highlights ongoing instability in…
Freddy Peralta Aiming to Last Six Innings for Mets
Freddy Peralta allowed the go-ahead double in the sixth inning, leading to a 4-3 loss for the Mets against the Rockies and marking his third…
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Al-Rashed claims Gold Tour title in Hathab round 11
Kuwait’s Fawaz al-Rashed won the Gold Tour 140cm class at the 11th round of the Qatar Equestrian Tour – Longines Hathab, while Team Wathnan secured…
PSG’s Enrique ‘couldn’t care less’ about World Cup
Paris Saint-Germain head coach Luis Enrique affirmed he will prioritize the club’s domestic and European campaigns without altering his management style ahead of the World…
Elephants trample big game hunter to death
Ernie Dosio, a 75-year-old American big game hunter, was fatally trampled by elephants while hunting in Gabon’s Lopé-Okanda forest on April 17. His death highlights…
Annabel’s managers gorge on staff tips
Managers at Annabel’s private members’ club in London allocated over £70,000 from staff tips to pay their own bonuses, leading to protests from employees and…
Van driver escapes jail for motorway death
Barry O’Sullivan, a van driver involved in a fatal collision on a malfunctioning smart motorway, received a six-month prison sentence suspended for 12 months, avoiding…
Response to nude performance is revealing
The Museum of Fine Arts in Boston sparked debate after sharing images of Xandra Ibarra’s partially nude performance "nude Laughing," which critiques female nudity and…
Justice Dept. drops Powell investigation; Move smooths way to confirm new Fed chair
The Justice Department has closed its criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell concerning the renovation costs of the Fed’s headquarters, finding no evidence…
Conflict depletes US supplies of critical weapons; Stockpiles of costly missiles dwindling
The U.S. military has rapidly depleted much of its strategic missile inventory in the conflict with Iran, firing over 1,100 long-range stealth cruise missiles and…
Visually impaired athletes turn to tech for marathon
Visually impaired runners preparing for the London Marathon are using AI-powered smart glasses that provide hands-free audio descriptions of their surroundings to enhance independence during…
White House Sued Over Text Retention
Two government watchdog groups have sued President Trump and the White House, challenging internal rules that allow deletion of certain official text messages, arguing this…
Appeal Focuses on Use of Rap Lyrics at Trial
James Broadnax, a Texas death row inmate convicted of a 2008 double murder, faces execution on April 30 amid appeals challenging the use of his…
Camp Mystic’s opening is in doubt after safety review
Texas state health officials may deny Camp Mystic’s license to reopen this summer after finding its emergency plans inadequate under new safety laws enacted following…
US war on Iran shifts to a test of wills
Iran and the United States continue a tense standoff in the Strait of Hormuz despite an indefinite cease-fire, with Iran positioning forces in sea caves…
Trump’s Battleship Dream Led to Phelan’s Ouster
President Trump fired Navy Secretary John Phelan due to disagreements over his handling of the administration’s plan to build a new fleet of advanced battleships…
Expansion of White House Honey Program Before King Charles Visit
First Lady Melania Trump expanded the White House honey program by adding a new beehive shaped like the White House to the existing two hives…
Opinion: Psychedelic Therapies Promise and Peril
President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing $50 million toward research and expanded access to psychedelic therapies, especially for military veterans with mental health…
Keeping it real in the AI age: Humanity in writing
Educators and writers in Massachusetts are debating the role of AI in writing, emphasizing that human creativity and critical thinking remain essential despite technological advancements.…
Little Joe the gorilla to leave Franklin Park Zoo for family life
Little Joe, a 33-year-old western lowland gorilla, is being relocated from Franklin Park Zoo to another AZA-accredited facility to participate in a breeding program aimed…
Maine Governor Janet Mills vetoes bill pausing new data centers
Maine Governor Janet Mills vetoed a bill that would have paused new data center projects until 2027, opposing its lack of exemptions for a planned…
Randolph ‘Street Takeover’ Participants Face Charges
Seventeen people from across New England have been charged following a coordinated street takeover event in Randolph, Massachusetts, where participants performed dangerous stunts, blocked traffic,…
Buses collide near Pentagon stop, injuring 23
Two buses collided head-on near a Pentagon bus stop on Friday morning, injuring 23 people, including 10 Defense Department members. The crash led to the…
Court clears path to US for asylum seekers
A federal appeals court ruled that President Trump’s proclamation barring asylum seekers at the U.S.-Mexico border was unlawful, potentially allowing the United States to resume…
France probes large payouts on Polymarket as temperature spikes coincide with big bets
French authorities are investigating suspicious temperature spikes at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport that coincided with unusually large bets on the online prediction market Polymarket,…
FDA to Speed Review of Psychedelic Drugs
The FDA will speed up the review process for three psychedelic drugs aimed at treating depression and PTSD, following an executive order from President Trump…
Trump Boosts Death Penalty, OK’s Injections and Firing Squads
The Justice Department has reauthorized the use of pentobarbital for federal executions and approved firing squads as an additional method to carry out the death…
Doonesbury and the Evolution—and Erosion—of Satire’s Power
In 1974, cartoonist Garry Trudeau gained widespread attention for a “Doonesbury” strip suggesting President Nixon might resign due to ill health amid Watergate, a satire…
Roxbury Community College inaugurates 18th president Jonathan Jefferson
Jonathan Jefferson was officially inaugurated as the 18th president of Roxbury Community College after leading the institution for nearly two years and overseeing significant accomplishments…
Two plead guilty to causing 2025 blast at Harvard Medical School
Two men pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges for causing a small explosion at Harvard Medical School’s Goldenson building last fall. The incident resulted in no…
N.H. Attorney General Warns of Scam Texts About Courts
New Hampshire Attorney General John M. Formella warned residents about a rise in fraudulent texts falsely claiming to be from the state court system and…
Readers debate DIY plumbing risks and insurance
Experts and tradespeople are debating whether homeowners should be allowed to perform their own plumbing work, citing concerns about safety, insurance coverage, and regulatory compliance.…
Ocasio-Cortez, Pressley, and Wu promote early education investment
Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ayanna Pressley, along with Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, visited a Roxbury early education center to advocate for increased federal funding for…
US Postal Service won’t build branch in Allston after reversing plans
The U.S. Postal Service has decided not to reopen a post office branch in the new retail and housing development at 25-39 Harvard Avenue in…
Massachusetts GOP to Focus on State Issues, Not Trump, at Weekend Convention
The Massachusetts Republican Party will hold its convention in Worcester this weekend, focusing on local issues and featuring three gubernatorial candidates aiming to unseat Governor…
Historian Megan Kate Nelson Challenges Western Frontier Myths
Historian Megan Kate Nelson's new book, "The Westerners," challenges traditional narratives of the American West by highlighting the diverse individuals who shaped frontier life beyond…
Celtics refuse to fold, turn back Sixers in the fourth quarter
The Boston Celtics defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 108-100 in Game 3 of their NBA playoff series, regaining the series lead at 2-1 with key contributions…
Bruins’ Sturm is mulling lineup changes for Game 4
Boston Bruins head coach Marco Sturm is contemplating lineup changes for Game 4 against the Buffalo Sabres, particularly regarding the "kid line" due to limited…
Yankees’ streak up seven games after win in Houston
The New York Yankees won their seventh consecutive game with a 12-4 victory over the Houston Astros, powered by home runs from Jazz Chisholm Jr.,…