The American Express Times
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Trump approves $2.8 billion arms sale to Israel
The Trump administration has approved a $2.8 billion arms sale to Israel, including 40,000 heavy bombs and bunker-busting warheads. This deal marks one of the largest recent U.S. munitions shipments to Israel amid rising regional tensions and faces opposition from Democratic lawmakers concerned about civilian casualties.
★ Featured Stories
Drew Doughty named Kings’ new captain
Drew Doughty has been named the new captain of the Los Angeles Kings, succeeding Anze Kopitar after his retirement. As the franchise’s all-time leading defenseman…
Where Movies and Business Mix
The Toronto International Film Festival has launched TIFF: The Market, a new dedicated space at the Metro Toronto Convention Center for promoting international filming locations…
Warning on a common Rx drug
A global analysis of over 22,000 patients found that the antibiotic cefepime is associated with a higher risk of all-cause mortality compared to other beta-lactam…
The rule of law
Recent legislative proposals aim to restrict Reform UK’s access to £72 million in political donations by applying new rules retroactively to funds received from cryptocurrency…
★ All Stories
Copter crash leaves industry on edge
A Los Angeles Metro bus collided with an SUV in Chatsworth, killing at least two people, and later that evening, a news helicopter covering the…
Son pleads in D.C. for Lai’s release
Sebastien Lai urged the U.S. Congressional-Executive Commission on China to advocate for the release of his father, Jimmy Lai, a jailed pro-democracy activist sentenced under…
EU proposes social media age limits
The European Commission has proposed new regulations to ban children under 13 from using social media and impose restrictions on teens aged 13 to 18…
Houthis escalate their fighting with Saudi Arabia
The Iran-aligned Houthi militia claimed to have shot down a Saudi F-15 fighter jet over Yemen, while Saudi forces intercepted a Houthi drone near Mecca,…
At least 21 dead in Gaza after building collapse
A six-story residential building in Gaza City collapsed early Wednesday, killing at least 20 people and trapping many others under rubble in a structure previously…
Holtec loses nuclear plant appeal
Massachusetts state regulators denied Holtec Decommissioning International's appeal to discharge treated waste water from the former Pilgrim nuclear plant into Cape Cod Bay, citing legal…
Malden school worker arrested on child exploitation charges
Anthony Fowlkes, a Malden after-school program employee, was arrested on multiple federal child exploitation charges involving two teenage girls in Michigan. His arrest follows allegations…
Car hits scooter in Mission Hill
A scooter rider was injured after a collision with a motor vehicle at Tremont Street and Parker Street in Boston, near the site of a…
Film critic reviews highlights from Toronto International Film Festival
At this year’s Toronto International Film Festival, Werner Herzog premiered the surreal drama “Bucking Fastard,” which explores the intense relationship between two sisters entangled in…
Defensive takeaway: a need to create turnovers
The New England Patriots defense is focusing on generating turnovers after failing to force any in their season-opening loss to the Seattle Seahawks. This emphasis…
Fencing goes up around main Kennedy Center building after board vote
The Kennedy Center in Washington closed most of its main building for extensive renovations following a board vote amid a legal battle over adding former…
Hague court convicts Kosovo’s ex-president of war crimes
Former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci was sentenced to 25 years in prison by the Kosovo Specialist Chambers for war crimes committed during the 1998-1999 conflict,…
Japan has over 100,000 centenarians
Japan has recorded a total of 107,677 centenarians, surpassing 100,000 for the first time according to the Health Ministry. This milestone highlights the country’s aging…
Businessman deported from Myanmar after months in jail, state media says
Myanmar’s military government deported Adam Castillo, a U.S. businessman detained for three months on unclear charges related to alleged financial impropriety. His release, facilitated by…
NASA spacecraft discovers huge new crater on the moon
Scientists discovered a new large crater on the moon’s near side formed by an asteroid or comet impact in May 2024, measuring about 728 feet…
T. rex was nearly as warm as humans
Scientists have estimated that Tyrannosaurus rex maintained a body temperature around 97 degrees Fahrenheit (36 degrees Celsius) by analyzing the atomic structure of its fossilized…
Macklemore, Kraft pledge millions for humanitarian aid for Palestinians
Rapper Macklemore pledged over $1 million from his earnings on Ed Sheeran’s tour to Palestinian humanitarian organizations after being removed from the tour, challenging Patriots…
Residents mull proposed White Stadium parking plan
Boston officials will put proposed parking restrictions around White Stadium to a community vote, aiming to limit general parking on Boston Legacy FC game days…
Salem man arraigned in girlfriend’s slaying
Paul A. Morey, 50, was arraigned on first-degree murder charges for the death of his girlfriend, Patricia Donaldson, who was found stabbed and strangled at…
Legs McNeil, the Connecticut native who gave punk music its name, releases a new memoir
Legs McNeil, credited with coining the term "punk," has released his memoir "Resident Punk," detailing his firsthand experiences in shaping the 1970s punk rock scene.…
Europe and Canada cozy up as US ties fray
The European Union has proposed granting Canada the status of its first "associate member" to enhance cooperation across sectors like technology, defense, and energy amid…
House Approves Broad Sanctions on Russia Targeting Economy and Officials
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a sanctions package targeting Russian officials, banks, and energy exports to weaken President Putin’s war efforts in Ukraine. The…
Kamala Harris to Campaign in Michigan with Abdul El-Sayed
Former Vice President Kamala Harris will campaign with Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed next week, marking their first joint public event since her endorsement. Their…
Students Fear Speaking Honestly on College Campuses, Study Finds
A nationwide survey by FIRE found that nearly half of college students feel uncomfortable expressing opinions on controversial political topics in class, with many admitting…
How long do we have to wait for a solution to overcrowded emergency rooms?
Emergency departments in Massachusetts face overcrowding largely due to patient boarding and elective admissions limiting bed availability. Adjusting the scheduling of elective procedures, a strategy…
BSo is expecting its next music director to be some kind of rock star
The Boston Symphony Orchestra is searching for a new music director who will take on an expanded role involving active community engagement and outreach beyond…
Tom Menino knew when to bury a grudge. Will Michelle Wu?
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has adopted a confrontational approach toward Massachusetts state senators, particularly opposing Senate President Karen Spilka, to advance her proposal shifting Boston’s…
Shooting suspect Jason Eaton was ill, cites psychotic disorder
A forensic psychiatrist testified that Jason Eaton, charged with shooting three Palestinian students, was experiencing a psychotic disorder at the time and could not understand…
MBTA drops its restrictive RIDE rules after outcry, agency gives elderly and disabled more leeway on belongings
The MBTA has revised its paratransit service rules to allow elderly and disabled riders to use foldable carts and vehicle trunks for their belongings, reversing…
Hackers steal student, staff information in Springfield schools cyberattack
Springfield Public Schools experienced a cyberattack last week that disrupted operations for four days and exposed personal information of students and staff. Authorities, including the…
Staffing Issues Stall Cases for Missing and Murdered Native Americans
A federal audit reveals that staffing shortages at the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs’ Missing and Murdered Unit are delaying investigations into cases involving missing…
Trump’s Third Surgeon General Pick Faces Senate Questions on Vaccines
Dr. Nicole Saphier, nominated as surgeon general, affirmed her support for childhood vaccines and denied any link between vaccines and autism during her Senate confirmation…
Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates Amid Inflation Concerns Despite Trump’s Objections
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates to combat ongoing inflation, marking the first increase under Chair Kevin Warsh and signaling further hikes may follow despite…
Supreme Court Immunity Ruling Empowers Trump’s Election Interference Efforts
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that a sitting president cannot face criminal prosecution for official actions, halting special counsel charges against Donald Trump related to…
A problem with many causes calls for many stakeholders to work together
Massachusetts hospitals are experiencing persistent capacity challenges, with around 2,000 patients daily unable to move to the next stage of care, causing bed shortages and…
Carney’s pitch to world’s money managers is sound strategy for Canada
Prime Minister Mark Carney has promoted Canada as a stable and promising destination for long-term global investment during a presentation to international money managers. His…
The missing safeguard for Flock cameras
Flock Safety has lost contracts with over 25 Massachusetts municipalities amid concerns about privacy and potential misuse of its license plate reader cameras. This backlash,…