The American Express Times
Friday, August 7, 2026
The battle that’s raging above Russia and Ukraine
Ukraine has escalated air strikes targeting Russian infrastructure deep within Russia, while Russia has increased missile attacks on Ukrainian cities, causing significant civilian casualties and disrupting key exports. This intensification of aerial warfare highlights the growing technological arms race and strains on air defenses on both sides, raising concerns about further civilian hardships and the…
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Flaco the celebrity bird and his followers
Filmmaker Penny Lane released “Wild Inside,” a documentary chronicling Flaco, the Eurasian eagle-owl who escaped from the Central Park Zoo in 2023 and lived freely…
Back to before
Fiona Mozley’s novel *Awake Awake* follows Mary Mooney, a young writer returning to her hometown to reconstruct her fragmented memories and understand how her adolescent…
Chelsea Gray’s Late 3-Pointers Lead Aces Over Fever in OT
Chelsea Gray hit two buzzer-beating three-pointers to lead the Las Vegas Aces to an 86-84 overtime victory over the Indiana Fever. The win showcased the…
Lou Koller, Frontman of Sick of It All, Dies at 61
Lou Koller, lead singer and cofounder of the New York City hard-core punk band Sick of It All, died at age 61 from esophageal cancer.…
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Meet the New Siri AI: Five Prompts to Try
Apple has launched an AI-enhanced version of Siri, enabling more natural interactions and deeper integration across its devices through voice, button, or typed input. The…
Going Out Is No Longer an Option
Director Louis Leterrier's film “The Last House” depicts a family trapped inside their home with no way to communicate or leave, forcing them to survive…
Earth’s budget in deficit early
Earth Overshoot Day fell on July 30 in 2024, indicating that humanity has used up all the natural resources the Earth can regenerate in one…
Clark is Off to The Hundred
Durham's batsman Graham Clark will miss the rest of the Metro Bank One Day Cup after joining Sunrisers Leeds as an injury replacement in The…
Cats raring to go for new season
Sunderland goalkeeper Robin Roefs returned to action in a pre-season match, keeping a clean sheet as the team prepares for the 2026/27 season. His positive…
Bruno's mind was made up, says boss
Newcastle United head coach Matthias Jaissle confirmed that Bruno Guimaraes chose to leave the club before their first meeting, completing a £75 million transfer. This…
The A.I. revolution is a hot mess
Julie Averill, former CIO of Lululemon, warns that many companies are hastily adopting AI without proper strategies, leading to wasted investments and unmet expectations. She…
Trapped in a painful limbo on Venezuela’s coast
A series of powerful earthquakes in La Guaira, Venezuela, destroyed hundreds of buildings and left around 24,000 people homeless, with a death toll exceeding 5,500.…
Move ahead with a Saudi nuclear deal
The United States and Saudi Arabia have proposed a civilian nuclear cooperation agreement aimed at developing Saudi Arabia’s nuclear energy sector under strict safeguards, but…
A daring escape from a ‘prison without bars’
In May 2023, brothers Kim Il-hyeok and Kim Yi-hyeok led their extended family on a perilous escape from North Korea to South Korea by sea,…
Professor, rock star, and now a government official
Jérôme Dupras, a Quebec natural sciences professor and bass guitarist for Les Cowboys Fringants, has been named Quebec’s new chief scientist, responsible for advising on…
His parties serve as a cultural oasis for young Cubans
David González has transformed his Havana home into El Proyecto, a cultural and political gathering space sustaining artistic expression amid Cuba's severe energy crisis and…
Two cities intertwined by family, trade and a tangled history
Around 72,000 migrants attempted to cross from Fnideq in Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta last week, overwhelming authorities and resulting in at least…
Attacks on U.S. water follow years of warnings
Federal and state authorities are investigating a series of cyberattacks on municipal water systems in at least a dozen U.S. states, believed to be linked…
In Michigan, a litmus test for progressives
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed won the Democratic nomination for Michigan’s U.S. Senate seat, defeating centrist Haley Stevens in a tightly contested primary. His progressive platform and…
Ousted in recall vote, officials in California city won’t leave
In Avenal, California, four recalled officials, including the mayor, are refusing to leave office amid legal challenges that question the legitimacy of an April recall…
Ex-Pc cleared of hitting autistic man with baton
Former Derbyshire Police constable Shaun Elliott was found not guilty of assault after striking an autistic man, Kian Green, with a baton during an incident…
Jason Arday is a symptom of the Left’s war on academic excellence
Jason Arday, a black autistic professor at the University of Cambridge, has faced allegations questioning the authenticity of his academic and personal achievements, sparking controversy.…
PZ Cussons Sees Sales and Profit Increase Through Cost Savings
PZ Cussons reported a 5.8% increase in sales to £541 million and a 22% rise in pre-tax profit to £50 million for the fiscal year…
How Uber fights sexual assault suits
Uber is facing over 4,000 lawsuits alleging negligence in protecting passengers from sexual violence, with the company increasingly contesting claims in court instead of settling…
Charities’ donors hit by software data breach
Several charities reported a data breach involving Beacon CRM, where unauthorized access through a compromised key allowed a third party to copy sensitive donor information.…
Why the US is running out of missiles
The United States is facing a significant depletion of its Tomahawk and JASSM missile inventories, which has reportedly caused internal tensions and influenced President Trump’s…
Time Out Plans to Open Food Market in London’s West End
Time Out will open its first UK food market at 10 Piccadilly in London’s West End, featuring 15 restaurants and bars and set to launch…
Dodging U.S. tax in tiny Malta offices
Many U.S. corporations, including Crocs and Victoria’s Secret, are increasingly using Malta’s tax system to shift profits and significantly lower their American tax bills through…
Heat health alerts issued for England next week
Health authorities have issued yellow heat health alerts across much of England ahead of temperatures reaching up to 33°C early next week. These warnings aim…
Afghan migrant charged with murder over suitcase body in Athens
An Afghan man, Sharif Ahmadzai, has been charged with the murder of Scottish aid worker Elisabeth-Jane Ross, whose body was found inside a suitcase in…
Restore Britain is beyond the pale
Rupert Lowe, leader of Restore Britain, faced backlash after refusing to confirm whether King Charles qualifies as a white Briton under the party's restrictive definition…
Car Boot Sales Exploited as Criminal Hotspots for Stolen Goods
Car boot sales in the UK are increasingly used to sell stolen and illicit household goods, with police raids uncovering large quantities of counterfeit and…
Trump seeks reprieve for hemp that would benefit aide’s family
The White House is lobbying Congress to delay a ban on certain intoxicating hemp products until December, a move that would benefit companies run by…
Council’s barmy bid to make patrons sit down to have a pint condemned by pubs as ‘anti-hospitality’
Westminster City Council has proposed a draft licensing policy to promote table service and fixed seating in West End pubs and bars while banning new…
Ukraine conducts large drone attack on Russian oil refineries
Ukraine launched a major overnight drone strike on two key Russian oil refineries far from the front lines, causing large fires and marking one of…
Miss Gertrude Ederle Becomes First Woman to Swim English Channel
Gertrude Ederle became the first woman to swim across the English Channel on August 6, 1926, completing the crossing in 14 hours and 39 minutes…
Why is the Met honoring fashion’s antisemitic provocateur?
The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute will feature a major exhibition titled "John Galliano: Horizons" on May 9, honoring the influential British designer despite…
A decade of comebacks might be over for Trump
Former President Donald Trump faces declining approval ratings and vulnerable Republican Senate seats ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, threatening his decade-long pattern of political…
Move forward with a Saudi nuclear deal
The United States is negotiating a civilian nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia that would establish peaceful nuclear energy capabilities under strict nonproliferation standards. This deal…
At the gym, finding spotters for sobriety
Kylie Corbitt overcame her methamphetamine addiction by joining the Phoenix, a sober community gym that emphasizes fitness and social connection rather than traditional 12-step programs.…
What to know about cervical cancer screening
New guidelines introduced in 2024 include approval of self-collection HPV testing kits for cervical cancer screening, with home use authorized starting in 2025 to improve…