The American Express Times
Friday, July 10, 2026
U.S. and Iran trade escalating attacks; Tehran targets Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar
The United States carried out air strikes on around 90 Iranian targets in response to Iranian missile and drone attacks on U.S. military installations and allies in the Gulf, escalating tensions between the two countries. This surge in violence threatens the fragile ceasefire and heightens the risk of broader conflict in the strategically vital Middle…
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Loss plagues runners who have to quit
Several runners have been forced to quit running due to injury, illness, or aging, experiencing significant emotional and identity challenges as a result. Experts emphasize…
Karolina Muchova Defeats Coco Gauff to Reach Wimbledon Final
Karolina Muchova defeated Coco Gauff in a dramatic three-set match to reach the Wimbledon women's singles final. Muchova will face Linda Noskova in a final…
Madonna returns to the dance floor
Madonna has released her new album "Confessions II," which revisits the dance music styles of her early career while exploring personal themes including loss and…
Speechless at His Cheat Texts
A woman discovered that her husband of over ten years has been secretly involved in a three-year affair, revealing extensive evidence on his phone. This…
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Behind the bluster, NATO allies step up
NATO leaders wrapped up a summit in Ankara marked by President Trump’s sharp criticisms of several allies alongside agreements to boost defense spending and military…
Diverging paths after sexual assault claims
Allegations of sexual misconduct during the 2024 U.S. midterm elections have led to campaign withdrawals among Democratic candidates while many Republicans continue to support accused…
White House guts allocations for preventing gun violence
The Trump administration has drastically cut federal funding and support for gun violence prevention programs, shifting focus from public health approaches to law enforcement and…
The bitter dispute over Maradona’s legacy
Diego Maradona’s children and sisters are embroiled in a legal battle over the rights to the late footballer’s image and brand, with court rulings recognizing…
U.S. expectation of foreign investment is fading
Foreign direct investment in the U.S. rose to $232 billion in 2025, reversing a three-year decline, though net investment remained below the decade’s average due…
A social network finds its people
Meta’s social networking app Threads has reached 500 million monthly users, establishing itself as a significant rival to Elon Musk’s X platform. The app’s focus…
Wall Street has a new favorite acronym
Wall Street investors have adopted the term “MANGOS” to describe six influential AI-related companies—Meta, Anthropic, Nvidia, Google, OpenAI, and SpaceX—that are shaping the technology and…
Alibaba’s A.I. is popular, though not yet profitable
Alibaba has become a leading force in artificial intelligence through its open-source Qwen models, which have been downloaded over a million times daily, but the…
If only politics could be like the World Cup
Belgium defeated the United States 2-0 in a World Cup match marked by political controversy surrounding U.S. striker Folarin Balogun and contrasting challenges in team…
The Democrats simply can’t go on like this
Graham Plattner, a Marine veteran and Democratic Senate candidate in Maine, has ended his campaign amid sexual assault allegations he denies. His withdrawal complicates the…
America was being played. The Bessent doctrine says that’s over.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a new economic policy that integrates national security with economic strategy, signaling a shift away from traditional open trade…
A rupturing world order is no big deal
The United States is experiencing a decline in its global influence as allies express growing skepticism about its security commitments and seek to diversify economic…
The reasons you eat less as you age
Research shows that individuals over 60 consume 16 to 20 percent fewer calories due to hormonal changes, slower digestion, muscle loss, and diminished taste and…
Enter the era of meme couture
Duran Lantink debuted as the first permanent creative director of Jean Paul Gaultier with a couture collection blending the house’s traditional craftsmanship and his avant-garde…
The biggest stars are dominating. That’s unusual.
The 2022 FIFA World Cup featured standout performances from top players like Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, and Harry Kane, who consistently scored and influenced matches…
Scientists study health effects of fermented foods
Fermented foods like kimchi, yogurt, and sauerkraut have gained popularity in the U.S. due to their potential benefits for gut health and reduced inflammation, supported…
An influential French chef whose restaurant vaulted to fame
Bertrand Grébaut, the innovative French chef and co-founder of the Michelin-starred Septime in Paris, died at age 44 after a battle with cancer. His pioneering…
Opposition leader’s residence needs upgrades, though work plan still unclear
Canada’s Official Opposition leader’s residence, Stornoway, requires significant repairs and upgrades, but officials have yet to finalize a detailed plan or budget for the work.…
Letters to the Editor: Perspectives on Medicine Access, Corporate Profits, and Foreign Policy
Canadian experts and commentators have engaged in debates over patient access to experimental cancer drugs, the broader social responsibilities of corporations beyond profit, and the…
What staring at a painting for hours taught me
A visitor to the Art Gallery of Ontario spent nearly a year engaging deeply with Mark Rothko’s painting No. 1, White and Red, culminating in…
Aritzia’s first-quarter earnings more than double year-over-year
Aritzia Inc. more than doubled its first-quarter profits to $117.3 million, driven by strong spring and summer sales and a 43 percent increase in revenue.…
Bank of Canada likely to hold interest rates amid economic uncertainty
The Bank of Canada is expected to keep its benchmark interest rate at 2.25 percent in its upcoming meeting as it balances sluggish economic growth…
Spain Enters World Cup Quarter-Final with Defensive Strength
Spain reached the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a strong defensive performance and key victories over Portugal and Austria. They will face…
Bringing light into an Edwardian-era house
Mark McAdam and Vincz Lee purchased an Edwardian home in Toronto’s Riverdale without viewing it first and collaborated with Studio Lau architects to renovate the…
Americans Are Abandoning the Workforce
Around one million Americans have left the labor force over the past year, with the participation rate dropping to 61.5% in June—the lowest level since…
'Human Vapor' updates 1960s Japanese sci-fi to an anticapitalist parable
Director Yeon Sang-ho has transformed the 1960 Japanese film "The Human Vapor" into a darker, more violent Netflix series that deepens character backstories and explores…
Former Olympian pleads not guilty in Reflecting Pool damage case
David Hearn, a former Olympic canoeist, pleaded not guilty to felony charges of damaging the recently renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The case highlights ongoing…
Moana Live-Action Remake Lacks Freshness Despite Star Power
The live-action adaptation of "Moana," starring Catherine Laga’aia and Dwayne Johnson, premiered with a close, almost scene-by-scene remake of the 2016 animated film. While it…
U.S. airlines prioritize luxury travel
U.S. airlines such as Delta, American, and United are expanding their premium seating and luxury services to attract travelers willing to pay more for comfort…
The AI economy is sparking a $3.2-trillion dealmaking frenzy
Global dealmaking reached a ten-year high in the first half of 2026 with $3.2 trillion in transactions, driven by major mergers, acquisitions, and IPOs focused…
Norway's Erling Haaland becoming the biggest World Cup star
Norwegian striker Erling Haaland attracted intense media coverage after Norway's win in Dallas, notably when he visited a local western supply store and shared a…
I Remember Gerry Meehan: A Reflection on a Hockey Career and Mediation Efforts
Gerry Meehan, a former NHL player and executive vice-president of the Buffalo Sabres, played a key role in attempting to bring external mediation to the…
Roncesvalles Victorian Sells Over Asking to Single Bidder
A renovated Victorian home on Roncesvalles Avenue sold this spring for $150,000 above its asking price despite receiving only one offer. The sale highlights strong…
Case of Missing MS Teen Draws National Attention
The body of 18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells, who went missing after a July 4th trip to Horn Island, Mississippi, was found near the island, with…
His superpower: Elevating ‘X-Men’
Comic book artist John Byrne has returned to Marvel's X-Men with "X-Men: Elsewhen," a hardcover alternate-reality story that revisits the series from the early 1980s…
Three B.C. men arrested in joint U.S.-Canada gang investigation
Three men from British Columbia, including alleged drug trafficking leader Ravinder Dhanda, were arrested as part of a multinational crackdown on global drug cartels involved…
Eight men indicted in planned attack on White House UFC event
Eight men have been indicted for conspiring to carry out a drone and sniper attack at a UFC event near the White House in June,…