The American Express Times
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Hayden Panettiere, Starred in ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville,’ at 36
Actress Hayden Panettiere, known for her roles in "Heroes" and "Nashville," was found dead at age 36 in Greenville, South Carolina, with no immediate signs of foul play, and authorities are awaiting autopsy results. Her passing highlights ongoing conversations around mental health and substance abuse, issues she openly addressed during her life and career.
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N.H. woman dies after son shot her, two others, then himself, says AG
A New Hampshire woman was fatally shot by her son, who then took his own life in a shooting that also wounded two other family…
‘Fox’ Head Bought for £50 Is From Extinct Tiger
A mounted animal head bought for £50 was auctioned for £60,000 after being identified as a rare taxidermy of the extinct thylacine, or Tasmanian tiger.…
Veteran DE Marcus Davenport Signs with Bears
The Chicago Bears have signed veteran defensive end Marcus Davenport to a one-year deal in hopes of strengthening their pass rush. This move reunites Davenport…
Swimmer’s paths connect dark history with Boston’s seascape
Jacques Tuset, a veteran marathon swimmer, completed a series of challenging open-water swims connecting former prison islands in Boston Harbor, despite battling tendinitis and difficult…
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Advice on long-distance love from Meredith Goldstein’s column
A Canadian intern in New York asked advice on maintaining a new romantic relationship despite an upcoming long-distance separation and time difference. The columnist recommended…
Durden talking up and at defense
Cory Durden has established himself as a key communicator and contributor on the New England Patriots’ defensive line entering his second season with the team.…
Red Sox need boost from injured starters
The Boston Red Sox are close to activating shortstop Trevor Story from the injured list after he completed a minor league rehab stint following sports…
Yankees Place Max Fried on Injured List; Carlos Rodón to Return
The New York Yankees have placed pitcher Max Fried on the 15-day injured list due to a bone bruise in his left elbow and activated…
Buss Family Conflict Emerges Over Lakers Ownership Sale
Jeanie Buss is opposing her siblings' plan to sell the Buss family trust’s 17.8 percent ownership stake in the Los Angeles Lakers to Josh Kushner…
Stanley ‘Skip’ Bertman, Legendary LSU Baseball Coach, Dies at 88
Former LSU baseball coach and athletic director Stanley “Skip” Bertman died at age 88, having led the Tigers to five national championships and solidified the…
Pauline Clayden, Dancer in 1949’s ‘Sleeping Beauty’
Pauline Clayden, the last surviving soloist from the 1949 Sadler’s Wells Ballet performance of "The Sleeping Beauty" in New York, died at age 103. Her…
Hometown Financial Aims for More Growth
Hometown Financial Group has merged its three Massachusetts banks into a single entity called TruNorth Bank, completing system integration and awaiting new signage by late…
O’s bid for T.B. sweep falls short
The Baltimore Orioles lost 7-6 to the Tampa Bay Rays, failing to complete a four-game series sweep after late-inning pitching struggles allowed Tampa Bay to…
There’s clear middle ground that makes sense for all on Gonzalez
The New England Patriots are close to finalizing a contract extension for cornerback Christian Gonzalez following Seattle Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon’s record-breaking $132 million deal,…
Bello comes up big again in relief
Brayan Bello pitched 4⅔ strong innings of relief as the Boston Red Sox defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 11-1, extending their homestand and maintaining his league-leading…
Phillies’ Cristopher Sánchez Becomes First 16-Game Winner in MLB
Cristopher Sánchez struck out six batters over six innings, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 6-5 win against the Miami Marlins and becoming the first…
Sports Notebook: WNBA Expansion Discussed with Boston as Potential Future Market
The WNBA plans to add three new teams by 2030, with Boston emerging as a promising candidate for future expansion supported by Celtics owner Bill…
Owner of Via Cannuccia to Open Bottega Cannuccia Bakery and Wine Bar
Chef-owner Stefano Quaresima of Via Cannuccia is opening Bottega Cannuccia, a 30-seat bakery, coffee shop, and wine bar in Fields Corner expected to launch by…
A Pizza Box and Ghosts of Route 128: Flashback to 1991 Minicomputer Predictions
In the early 1990s, key Massachusetts minicomputer companies like Data General, Digital Equipment Corporation, Wang Laboratories, and Prime Computer faced decline due to the rise…
Updating Boston’s wealth inequity report underscores homeownership gap
The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston released an updated report confirming that Massachusetts’s Black households have a median net wealth of $7,800 compared to $549,000…
Paramount seeks $1.88 billion bond to cover costs amid merger lawsuit
Paramount Pictures has asked a federal court to require opponents of its Warner Bros. Discovery merger to post a $1.88 billion bond to cover costs…
Rams’ Nacua and Garrett to miss a week
Los Angeles Rams receivers Puka Nacua and defensive end Myles Garrett will miss at least a week of practice due to soreness and knee swelling…
Major League Baseball Owners Approve Padres Sale to Billionaire Couple
Major League Baseball’s owners have unanimously approved the sale of the San Diego Padres to investor José E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones for a record…
Padres Sale Approved; Mets' Carson Benge Shows Defensive Prowess
Major League Baseball owners have approved the sale of the San Diego Padres to a billionaire couple, finalizing a major change in the team’s ownership…
John Niland, All-Pro Guard Who Helped Cowboys Win First Super Bowl, Dies at 82
John Niland, a three-time All-Pro guard who played a key role in the Dallas Cowboys' Super Bowl VI win, has died at age 82 in…
Bou Meng, Rare Survivor of Khmer Rouge Torture House
Bou Meng, one of the few survivors of the Khmer Rouge’s Tuol Sleng prison, died at age 85 from complications following a stroke. His survival…
Mass. Hospital CEOs See Pay Rise Amid Financial Challenges
Top executives at major Massachusetts health care systems received significant pay increases in 2024 despite ongoing financial challenges and workforce tensions. This disparity amid rising…
Sanofi to Lay Off 229 Employees in Massachusetts Following Biotech Acquisition
Sanofi announced it will cut 229 jobs in Massachusetts between October 2026 and June 2027 as part of restructuring after acquiring Cambridge-based Blueprint Medicines in…
‘Buy now, pay later’ loans now financing essential bills like rent and utilities
Buy now, pay later (BNPL) loans are increasingly being used by consumers to cover essential household expenses such as rent, utilities, and insurance, rather than…
Children ‘fixated by violence’ due to social media exposure
The children’s commissioner for England reported a rising exposure of children to violent extremism on social media, urging stricter regulations such as curfews, advertising bans,…
Oil Prices Continue to Zigzag Amid War Uncertainty
U.S. stock markets fell on Monday as Brent crude oil prices rose 2.7 percent to $90.87 per barrel amid tensions around Iran affecting global oil…
NWN renews ALS fight with event featuring Pete Frates film reading
Boston-based IT company NWN has renewed its support for ALS awareness by sponsoring events commemorating Pete Frates, including a Fenway Park anniversary and a live…
Google bid to buy Spirit Airlines data for AI development sparks bankruptcy court review
Google has proposed a $10 million purchase of Spirit Airlines’ internal business data as part of the airline’s bankruptcy asset liquidation process. The data, which…
Eyepoint’s experimental eye drug fails primary endpoint in Phase 3 study
Eyepoint Pharmaceuticals announced that its experimental drug duravyu did not meet the primary endpoint in a Phase 3 trial for wet age-related macular degeneration, failing…
Virgin Trains approved to compete with Eurostar on Channel Tunnel rail services
The UK’s rail regulator has approved Virgin Trains to operate up to 20 daily high-speed return journeys through the Channel Tunnel starting in 2030, ending…
Stag shot dead after injuring man in Richmond Park amid rising visitor incidents
A stag in Richmond Park was euthanized after injuring a man who was picnicking nearby when the animal approached the group seeking food. The incident…
Half of women don’t regularly check breasts for signs of cancer, new survey finds
Breast cancer cases in the UK are predicted to rise by nearly 20 percent by 2038, increasing from 59,000 to about 70,300 annual diagnoses. Despite…
Complex Legacy of Jason Arday's Rise and Fall
Jason Arday, once celebrated as Cambridge’s youngest Black professor, died amid growing investigations into alleged fabrications in his academic and personal claims. His death has…
Labour MP Suspended Amid Covid Loan Repayment Questions
Labour MP Bayo Alaba has been suspended from the party while under investigation for the repayment of £100,000 in taxpayer-backed Covid-19 bounceback loans linked to…
Woman Who Tried to Kill Toddler Jailed
Laura Docherty was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum of six years for repeatedly giving a toddler harmful adult medications, resulting in serious medical…
Form Energy expands leadership with $750 million funding round
Form Energy secured $750 million in equity funding to expand its battery manufacturing facility in West Virginia amid growing demand for its long-duration energy storage…