The American Express Times
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Video shows moment Secret Service fired at suspect
Surveillance footage of the April 29 shooting at the Washington Hilton shows Cole Tomas Allen running toward a security checkpoint before a Secret Service officer fired at him, though the video does not clearly confirm Allen discharged his shotgun or that the officer was hit. The incident, involving high-profile White House guests, remains under investigation…
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DRDO and Indian Navy conduct first salvo launch of naval anti-ship missile
DRDO and the Indian Navy successfully conducted the first simultaneous launch of two NASM-SR naval anti-ship missiles from a helicopter off Odisha’s coast. This test…
Indian Billionaire's Son Offers to Rehome Colombia's Hippos
Anant Ambani has proposed relocating 80 invasive hippos from Colombia to his animal center in India to help control their rapidly growing population. Colombian authorities…
Policymakers signal more policy support
China's policymakers announced plans to continue and strengthen economic support measures following a robust 5% GDP growth in the first quarter of 2024. The government…
Powell to remain on board after chair stint
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will remain on the Federal Reserve’s board as a governor after his chairmanship ends in mid-May, stepping down only once…
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Senate panel advances Trump’s nominee for Fed chair
The Senate Banking Committee approved Kevin Warsh’s nomination to become the next Federal Reserve chair by a 13-11 party-line vote, advancing him toward likely confirmation…
Moscow scales back military parade amid Ukrainian attacks
Russia is reducing the scale of its Victory Day military parade in Moscow, eliminating the traditional display of military hardware due to heightened security risks…
Universal sells half of equity stake in Spotify
Universal Music Group will sell half of its Spotify shares to fund an expanded share buyback program and distribute proceeds to artists according to its…
Coalition opposes proposed rail merger
A coalition of business groups, rival railroads, and labor organizations has opposed Union Pacific’s proposed $85 billion merger with Norfolk Southern, citing concerns over reduced…
Florida approves map favoring GOP amid nationwide redistricting battle
Florida lawmakers approved a new congressional map that is projected to increase Republican seats by four in the state’s U.S. House delegation, shifting several districts…
Prosecutions of Trump Foes Exacerbate GOP's Midterm Challenges
Federal prosecutors charged former FBI director James B. Comey and Anthony Fauci’s aide David M. Morens, while the FCC launched an investigation into Disney’s broadcast…
Wave of attacks on Jewish targets in U.K. probed for possible links to Iran
British authorities are investigating a series of attacks against Jewish communities in the UK, including a stabbing in north London, with suspicions of involvement by…
Musk in court paints himself as hero in OpenAI founding
Tesla CEO Elon Musk testified in a federal court trial over his lawsuit against OpenAI, disputing his role in the company's founding and the alleged…
The new Battle of Princeton, over history and a high-rise
Princeton Theological Seminary’s plan to build a 238-unit luxury apartment complex in a historic neighborhood is facing strong opposition due to concerns over its scale,…
The great Black GOP exit from Congress
The Republican Party saw its largest group of Black congressional members since Reconstruction elected in 2022, but the number is set to fall from five…
A Pitch Perfect Return to the Diamond
Tony-nominated actor Derek Klena has joined the Savannah Bananas baseball team, combining pitching with theatrical performances in their entertainment-focused games. His unique role highlights the…
Nationals eviscerate Mets in dominant victory
The Washington Nationals dominated the New York Mets with a strong offensive performance, highlighted by Keibert House's first career grand slam, leading to a lopsided…
Former Atlanta Hawks executive sentenced for embezzlement
Lester T. Jones Jr., a former accountant for the Atlanta Hawks, was sentenced to over three years in prison for embezzling nearly $3.7 million through…
Antiabortion center wins right to fight donor subpoena
The Supreme Court ruled unanimously that First Choice Women’s Resource Centers can challenge a New Jersey subpoena seeking its donor identities on First Amendment grounds.…
Comey’s 2025 Social Media Post Indicted as Threat to President Trump
Former FBI Director James B. Comey has been indicted by a federal grand jury in North Carolina on charges of making and transmitting threats against…
Walmart opens third milk processing site
Walmart has opened its third milk processing plant in Robinson, Texas, with an investment exceeding $350 million and plans to create over 400 jobs. This…
Trump ‘gold card’ visa is not as popular as advertised
The Trump administration’s “gold card” visa program has attracted only 338 applicants since its December launch, with just one individual approved and paid the $1…
DACA recipients face fresh onslaught
The Trump administration has escalated actions to weaken protections for DACA recipients, including a Justice Department ruling that threatens to overturn an activist's halted deportation…
An ingenious way to sidestep the dismal Senate filibuster
Harvard Law students Thomas Harvey and Thomas Koenig have revived a proposal to reform the Senate filibuster by allowing bills passing a simple majority to…
At 65, Donnie Baseball Gets Back in the Ring
Don Mattingly has been named interim manager of the Philadelphia Phillies after the team dismissed Rob Thomson following a poor start to the season. The…
Obituary: Vladimir Yurievich Soussov, Dedicated NIH Employee
Vladimir Yurievich Soussov, a longtime National Institutes of Health employee, died on April 28, 2026, at the age of 67. A memorial service will be…
House Passes Controversial Surveillance Bill After GOP Revolt Quelled
The House narrowly passed a bill extending a warrantless surveillance program under Section 702 of FISA for three more years after Speaker Mike Johnson quelled…
Man convicted of terrorism, but not tied to Kabul airport bombing
A federal jury convicted Mohammad Sharifullah of conspiracy to support ISIS-K but deadlocked on whether he was directly responsible for the 2021 Kabul airport bombing…
Oil prices keep spurting higher, but stocks stay resilient, hold near records
Brent crude oil prices surged past $110 a barrel due to escalating tensions in the Middle East and disruptions near the Strait of Hormuz, intensifying…
An Obama-era gift to hospital monopolies
Congress is considering bipartisan legislation to repeal Affordable Care Act restrictions on physician-owned hospitals, allowing new facilities to participate in Medicare and existing ones to…
Haruki Murakami to Publish First New Novel in 3 Years Featuring Female Protagonist
Haruki Murakami will release his new novel, “The Tale of KAHO,” on July 3, marking his first full-length work in three years and the first…
Mattingly inherits a tough task in struggling Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies have hired Don Mattingly as their new manager after a 10-game losing streak and a 10-19 start to the 2026 season under…
Dennis Schroder, Evan Mobley lead Cavaliers over Raptors in Game 5
Dennis Schroder scored 11 of his 19 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 110-103 win over the Toronto Raptors…
Obituary: Bruce Robert Rockwell Bruce, Telecommunications Law Expert
Bruce Robert Rockwell Bruce, a leading telecommunications lawyer and former FCC General Counsel, died at age 82 in Hanover, New Hampshire. He was instrumental in…
Obituary: Dr. Guillermo Higinio Gil-Montero, Urologist and Medical Mission Leader
Dr. Guillermo Higinio Gil-Montero, a pioneering urologist known for his leadership in medical outreach and advancements in prostate cancer treatment, passed away on April 18,…
Fed keeps interest rates unchanged amid inflation challenges
The Federal Reserve decided to keep interest rates steady amid inflation challenges and economic uncertainty caused by the Middle East conflict, with four officials dissenting—the…
Trump’s White House ballroom is about money — not security or state dinners
President Donald Trump is pushing to build a $400 million ballroom on the White House East Wing site, citing recent security threats as justification for…
House Finds Sweet Spot as Nationals Unleash the Fury
The Washington Nationals defeated the New York Mets 14-2 on Wednesday, led by Cade Cavalli’s six strong innings with 10 strikeouts and Brady House’s grand…
Canadiens take 3-2 series lead over Lightning
The Montreal Canadiens took a 3-2 lead in their first-round playoff series against the Tampa Bay Lightning with a 3-2 win in Tampa, highlighted by…
Virginia town vice mayor remains in office despite verdict
Purcellville Vice Mayor Carl “Ben” Nett was found guilty of conflict of interest by a Loudoun County jury but was allowed to keep his council…
Obituary: Evan Greenleigh, Talented Citadel Cadet and Tennis Player
Evan Andrew Greenleigh, a 19-year-old mechanical engineering cadet and Division 1 tennis player at The Citadel, died in a boating accident in Charleston on April…
The best ways to care for cords, khakis and beyond
Fabric care experts outlined specific washing frequencies and techniques for different types of pants to balance hygiene and fabric preservation. Their advice helps consumers avoid…