The American Express Times
Friday, May 29, 2026
Outrage erupts over Trump’s $1.8 billion fund for Jan. 6 rioters and allies
The Department of Justice under the Trump administration has created a $1.776 billion fund to compensate individuals it labels victims of Biden-era “lawfare” and barred the IRS from pursuing tax claims against Trump and his family. This fund, tied to a settlement of Trump’s lawsuit over leaked tax returns, has sparked bipartisan criticism over its…
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Trump administration drops fraud charges against Gautam Adani
The Trump administration has dropped fraud charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani following his promise to invest $10 billion in the United States. This decision…
Congress demands answers on Iran conflict
The U.S. Senate passed a bipartisan resolution requiring President Trump to obtain congressional approval before continuing military actions against Iran, reflecting growing legislative concerns over…
Democratic setbacks in redistricting battles
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to block Virginia’s state court decision that struck down a Democratic-backed congressional map due to procedural issues, maintaining the invalidation…
Hantavirus quarantine orders issued to American passengers
U.S. health officials have issued quarantine orders to two American passengers exposed to hantavirus during an April cruise on the MV Hondius, where 11 of…
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Editor’s letter on erasing Black history in Trump’s America
Fifty years after the miniseries *Roots* aired, efforts are intensifying to reduce the visibility of Black history through actions like banning the series, removing commemorative…
Trump in China: American ‘decline’ on display?
President Donald Trump completed a 43-hour visit to Beijing, offering extensive praise to President Xi Jinping but achieving only tentative commercial agreements and no breakthroughs…
Weinstein mistrial declared in rape retrial
A judge declared a mistrial in Harvey Weinstein’s retrial on charges related to the alleged 2013 rape of Jessica Mann after the jury could not…
Synagogue attack thwarted by federal authorities
Federal authorities charged Iraqi commander Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi with plotting attacks against Jewish institutions in the U.S., Canada, and Europe, including a synagogue…
Far right tastes power in Spain’s Andalusia elections
The far-right Vox party gained significant influence in Andalusia's regional elections, becoming a necessary coalition partner for the conservative People's Party to form a government.…
U.S. cancels deployment of brigade to Poland, angering allies
The U.S. Department of Defense has canceled the planned deployment of around 4,000 troops to Poland intended to strengthen NATO’s eastern defenses. This abrupt decision…
German Chancellor warns against U.S. visit amid Trump climate
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned students against traveling to the United States due to its polarized social climate and challenging job market. Despite these concerns,…
Russian missile attack kills at least 24 in Kyiv
A Russian missile strike destroyed a nine-story apartment building in Kyiv, killing at least 24 people as part of a larger drone and missile offensive…
Iran war worsens hunger crisis in Somalia and beyond
The conflict involving Iran has caused a spike in fuel, food, and fertilizer prices by disrupting shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, worsening hunger in…
Celebrities and media changes at CBS News
British model Elsie Hewitt refuted claims that she is parenting alone after splitting from comedian Pete Davidson, with a source stating Davidson remains financially supportive…
Trump administration’s controversial third-country deportation policy
The Trump administration has expanded a policy deporting migrants to third countries where they have no ties, often with little notice and despite potential harm.…
Self-driving cars disrupt Atlanta neighborhood with endless looping
Waymo’s self-driving cars have been repeatedly circling dead-end streets and cul-de-sacs in a Buckhead neighborhood, causing traffic and navigation issues as many as 50 vehicles…
Opinion: Supreme Court ignores democratic will in gutting Voting Rights Act
The Supreme Court’s conservative majority ruled in *Louisiana v. Callais*, weakening key protections of the Voting Rights Act aimed at preventing minority voter suppression. This…
Cuba: Barely Holding On as Trump Turns Out the Lights
Cuba is facing a severe economic and humanitarian crisis characterized by fuel shortages, widespread blackouts, and deteriorating infrastructure, exacerbated by U.S. sanctions and government mismanagement.…
Religion: Christian Nationalism on the National Mall
Thousands attended Rededicate 250, a government-supported prayer rally on the National Mall marking America's 250th anniversary and emphasizing a Christian interpretation of the nation’s founding.…
WHO declares Ebola outbreak a global health emergency
The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a global health emergency due to its rapid…
Peter Frampton battles muscle disease while continuing music
Peter Frampton has been living with inclusion body myositis since 2014 but continues to create music, recently collaborating with his son and adapting his guitar…
Japan’s robot wolves help scare off dangerous bears
Japanese company Ohta Seiki has experienced a surge in orders for its Monster Wolf robotic deterrents, designed to repel bears amid rising wildlife encounters. This…
Opinion: Trump indifferent to Americans’ economic struggles
Former President Donald Trump stated that Americans' economic struggles did not influence his decision-making regarding a deal with Iran, a comment that has sparked criticism…
No Refuge Here for Russians in Kazakhstan
Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, about three million Russians have fled to Kazakhstan to avoid conscription and repression, but recent political shifts have led…
A Nazi Scar That Still Feels Sore in Czech Republic
Descendants of the Sudeten Germans plan to hold a meeting in Brno, prompting the Czech parliament to urge cancellation amid ongoing tensions over the ethnic…
Trump’s Escalating Pressure on Cuba Amid Economic Collapse
The Trump administration has increased pressure on Cuba through diplomatic engagement, economic aid conditional on political reforms, and exploring military options amid Cuba’s deepening economic…
Georgia Data Center Drains Water Amid Severe Drought Concerns
A large data center under construction in Fayetteville, Georgia, used nearly 30 million gallons of water without paying, accruing about $150,000 in unpaid bills. This…
Ouster Unveils First Color Lidar Giving Machines Humanlike Vision
Ouster has launched the Rev8 sensor family, a lidar system that integrates color perception into 3D mapping without relying on separate cameras. This innovation promises…
Jon Krakauer reflects on Everest tragedy and guilt
Jon Krakauer has revealed ongoing remorse and PTSD stemming from the deadly 1996 Mount Everest disaster he chronicled in *Into Thin Air*, expressing guilt over…
Controversial sushi restaurant charges 'vomit fee' in Spain
Sushi Toro, an all-you-can-eat restaurant in Gelves, Spain, has introduced a fee for customers who vomit on the premises after overeating. The policy aims to…
Opinion: Education’s reckless AI experiment threatens learning
Schools across the U.S. are increasingly allowing students to use AI tools for assignments, sparking concerns about negative effects on critical thinking and literacy skills.…
Indisputable Evidence of Hamas Rapes
An independent commission has confirmed that Hamas militants systematically used sexual violence as a deliberate tactic during the October 7 attack, based on extensive testimonies…
Eurovision: A Spectacle of Camp That Can’t Shake Politics
Five countries boycotted the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna to protest Israel's participation amid its military actions in Gaza and allegations of voting manipulation.…
Abortion: The Battle Over Mifepristone
A conservative panel of the 5th Circuit Court temporarily blocked the mailing of the abortion drug mifepristone nationwide, following a lawsuit from Louisiana challenging federal…
AI-Generated Music Flooding Streaming Platforms and Industry Concerns
Spotify has introduced a verification badge to help listeners identify trustworthy artist pages amid the rise of AI-generated music flooding streaming platforms. This move highlights…
Princeton Revises Honor Code Amid Growing AI Cheating Concerns
Princeton University will require proctoring for all in-person exams starting this summer, overturning its century-old policy of unsupervised testing to address rising academic dishonesty linked…
Scientists Identify Source of Luminous Fast Blue Optical Transients
Astronomers from Harvard University have proposed that Luminous Fast Blue Optical Transients (LFBOTs) originate from collisions between compact stellar remnants and Wolf-Rayet stars in binary…
Contested Reports of Sexual Abuse Against Palestinians in Israeli Prisons
New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof reported on alleged systematic sexual abuse of Palestinian prisoners by Israeli guards, including accounts of torture and sexual violence.…
DOJ Demands User Data From Car App in Emissions Controls Case
The U.S. Department of Justice has subpoenaed Apple, Google, Walmart, and Amazon for user data tied to an app linked to EZ Lynk, a company…
The Underfunded Fight Against Hantavirus
At least three passengers aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius have died from a hantavirus outbreak, with eight more cases confirmed and numbers expected to…
Human Brain Processes Language Under Anesthesia
Researchers discovered that the human brain continues to process and classify language-related sounds during general anesthesia, as shown by neuronal activity in epilepsy patients undergoing…