The American Express Times
Friday, May 22, 2026
SpaceX IPO shoots for stars and puts Musk on course to be first trillionaire
SpaceX has filed for an IPO aiming for a $1.75 trillion valuation, outlining plans focused on satellite internet, advanced rockets, AI, and space colonization. The offering highlights a profitable satellite business amid overall losses driven by AI investments, while enabling Elon Musk to maintain tight control and pursue ambitious goals like lunar bases and Mars…
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UK Prepares for Record-Breaking 33C Heatwave Over Bank Holiday
The UK is set to experience an unprecedented heatwave over the bank holiday weekend, with temperatures reaching up to 33 degrees Celsius in southern England…
New Record Highs in UK Melanoma Diagnoses
The United Kingdom recorded a new high of 20,980 melanoma cases in 2022, the deadliest form of skin cancer. This surge highlights the urgent need…
Vanessa Trump Diagnosed with Breast Cancer
Vanessa Trump, former daughter-in-law of President Donald Trump, announced she has been diagnosed with breast cancer and is working with her medical team on a…
Andy Burnham May Not Launch Immediate Leadership Bid
Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, is launching his campaign for the Makerfield by-election with a focus on local issues while signaling cautious leadership ambitions…
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Harry Kane Confident England Squad Among World Cup Favourites
England captain Harry Kane has expressed strong confidence in the squad, calling it one of the best ever as they prepare for the upcoming World…
Emmerdale Challenges Perceptions With Homelessness Storyline
Emmerdale will explore the issue of "hidden homelessness" through a new storyline centered on the character Kammy Hadiq, played by Shebz Miah. The show, created…
Deep Sea Creature Funisia First to Have Sex
Researchers have identified Funisia, a tube-shaped organism from around 567 million years ago, as the earliest known creature to reproduce sexually based on fossil evidence…
Readers Critique Political Coverage and Current Issues
Readers expressed a variety of opinions on political reporting, UK-Russia relations, and domestic issues, including concerns over media influence, Russian military provocations, and government spending…
Springtime Free Entry to English Heritage Sites
English Heritage is providing free admission to hundreds of historic sites across England through a family pass valid until June 14, 2026. This initiative encourages…
Spotify and Universal strike deal for AI covers and remixes
Spotify has partnered with Universal Music Group to let subscribers create AI-generated covers and remixes from selected artists through a paid feature within its app.…
Stellantis to invest €60bn and launch 60 new models in revival plan
Stellantis NV announced a €60 billion investment plan to launch 60 new vehicle models by 2030, concentrating on four core brands and expanding affordable electric…
Harvey Barron Back in Action After Ankle Trouble
Harvey Barron has returned to Hull FC’s lineup after missing eight games due to a complicated ankle injury and a prolonged rehabilitation. His comeback is…
Nvidia strategy receives ‘apathetic’ response
Nvidia reported $81.6 billion in revenue for the quarter ending in April, an 85% increase year-over-year, and announced an $80 billion share buyback along with…
Fergus McCormack to Seize Leeds Full-Back Opportunity
Leeds Rhinos will give 20-year-old Fergus McCormack the full-back role following Lachie Miller’s three-match suspension, which stands after an unsuccessful appeal. This move highlights Leeds’…
Middlesbrough Boss Kim Hellberg Praises Chairman After Expulsion Verdict
Middlesbrough advanced to the Championship play-off final after Southampton was expelled for spying, a decision credited to club chairman Steve Gibson's role in exposing the…
Molly Gunn Suspended for Six Months After Failed Drugs Test
Jockey Molly Gunn has been suspended for six months after testing positive for cocaine in a drug test following a race at Wolverhampton in December.…
Starform Expert Steve Curry Highlights Top Racing Contenders
Starform expert Steve Curry highlights several horses to watch in today’s UK races, including St Mawes at Goodwood, Jojo Rabbit at Pontefract, Callisto Dream returning…
Saudi Arabia curbs consultancy work and delays payments as Iran war bites
Saudi Arabia has reduced contracts with Western consultancy firms and delayed some payments amid regional tensions linked to the Iran conflict and its impact on…
D.N.C. Issues, But Undercuts, Its ’24 Autopsy
The Democratic National Committee released a nearly 200-page draft report analyzing the failures of Kamala Harris’s 2024 presidential campaign, highlighting strategic missteps and ineffective messaging…
‘Era of Indifference’: Scarce Aid as Calamity Unfolds in Somalia
Tens of thousands of families in southern Somalia are facing severe hunger and drought amid drastically reduced humanitarian aid, as U.S. funding has been cut…
How the $1.8 Billion Trump Fund May Violate Past Practice and Policy
The Trump administration created a $1.8 billion fund to compensate individuals alleging mistreatment by the Biden Justice Department and Democrats, while also granting immunity to…
Behind the Bar, a Symbol of Chicago’s Character
Sam Sianis, longtime owner of Chicago’s iconic Billy Goat Tavern, passed away at age 91, with his sons now managing the well-known establishment. His death…
Balking at Trump Fund, G.O.P. Hits the Brakes on the Budget
Senate Republicans postponed a vote on a filibuster-proof bill intended to fund President Trump’s immigration enforcement due to objections over provisions supporting a federal program…
‘We Are All Modern Chicks, You Know, Getting What You Want’: Filmmaker Mira Nair on Her New Film and Son the NYC Mayor
Filmmaker Mira Nair is directing a new film titled “Amri” in Amritsar, based on the life of early 20th-century painter Amrita Sher-Gil, with a release…
Sidestepping the Rules, Trump Serves Himself A Once-Unthinkable Move on His Taxes
President Donald Trump has used his authority to prevent the IRS from auditing his past tax returns by settling a lawsuit, effectively granting himself immunity…
Why Our Travel Writers Turn Down Freebies
The Times Travel desk refuses all sponsored trips and covers their own travel expenses to ensure unbiased and authentic reporting. This policy, upheld since 2018,…
Uganda Shuts Its Border With Congo to Stem Virus
Ugandan authorities have imposed strict travel bans and suspended cross-border transportation with the Democratic Republic of Congo to curb the spread of a worsening Ebola…
In Victory for Trump, Exxon Is Nearing Deal to Pump Oil in Venezuela
Exxon Mobil is close to reaching a deal to resume oil production in Venezuela, potentially developing up to six oil fields after nearly 20 years…
Rubio Closer To Achieving Big Changes In Havana
Senator Marco Rubio has intensified his efforts to pressure Cuba’s Communist government by dismissing U.S. sanctions as the cause of the island’s economic crisis and…
College Republicans Face a Dilemma: Avoid or Embrace the Far Right
Salisbury University in Maryland hosted Jared Taylor, a controversial figure known for white nationalist views, sparking backlash and intensifying divisions within college Republican groups over…
Ebola Response May Have Been Hindered by Lack of U.S. Involvement
The Ebola outbreak in East Africa has spread to major cities in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, with over 600 cases and 139…
Hard-Line Military ‘Band of Brothers’ Runs Iran
Iran’s leadership is now firmly controlled by a close group of senior Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps commanders who oversee the country’s military, intelligence, security, and…
Cuba Welcomes Talks, Envoy Says, but Doubts U.S. Motives
Cuba has signaled readiness to continue negotiations with the United States on economic and governmental issues while expressing skepticism about American intentions amid escalating tensions…
Where Protests Ran Hot, a Toasty Farewell
Columbia University conferred degrees to approximately 18,000 graduates during its 2024 commencement amid extreme heat and campus tensions related to recent political unrest and administrative…
Supreme Court Allows Lawsuit Over U.S. Assets Seized by Cuba in 1960
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 8-1 in favor of Havana Docks Corporation, allowing the company to sue cruise lines that used its dock in Havana,…
G.O.P. Maneuvers To Avoid a Filibuster
Senate Republicans are pursuing immigration enforcement funding of over $70 billion through the budget reconciliation process to bypass Democratic opposition and the filibuster. This tactic…
Reality Star Gets Boost From Fans’ A.I. Videos In Race for L.A. Mayor
Reality TV personality Spencer Pratt has gained increased visibility in the Los Angeles mayoral race largely due to a surge of supporter-created AI-generated videos circulating…
Contentious Berlin Issue: Right to Drive in the City
Environmental advocates in Berlin pushed a petition to limit private car use in the city center to reduce congestion and promote sustainability, but it fell…
Secretive Military Conglomerate Spins Web Inside Cuba’s Economy
Cuba’s military-run conglomerate GAESA controls up to 70 percent of the country’s economy, encompassing key sectors like tourism, banking, and internet services, while operating without…
In Cuba, News of Castro’s American Indictment Spreads Slowly
The U.S. has indicted former Cuban president Raúl Castro for his alleged role in the 1996 downing of two planes operated by Brothers to the…
What College Speakers Told the Class of 2026
Graduation ceremonies across the U.S. featured addresses from diverse speakers who urged the class of 2026 to persevere amid economic uncertainties, technological shifts like AI,…