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AmEx reaches 190 million merchants, doubles overseas footprint — Sep 28, 2026American Express says its cards are now accepted at more than 190 million merchant locations worldwide, with acceptance outside the U.S. more than doubling in four years. The company is targeting travel destinations, major-event cities and spending categories such as restaurants to narrow its acceptance gap with Visa and Mastercard and encourage more card use.

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Maya Lindstrom They are targeting the right spots like restaurants and events but still lag behind Visa and Mastercard in too many places.

Venezuelan Oil Could Make America ‘Master Of The Hemisphere’ If Trump’s Domination Continues — Jan 6, 2026After President Donald Trump’s removal of Venezuelan socialist dictator Nicolás Maduro, the U.S. has emerged as the “master of the hemisphere” and is positioned to leverage the Latin American nation’s resources to…

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American Student Stays in Israel to Run Humanitarian OrganizationReporting — Oct 26, 2023Student Ari Spielman traveled to Israel to study for his master’s degree in environmental science just days before Hamas attacked Israel; now he is the co-founder of a student-run humanitarian organization providing…

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Report: Former White House Doctor Calls Biden’s Situation ‘Assisted Living’Opinion — Oct 24, 2022Nobody knows for sure if gaffe-master President Joe Biden, 79, is dealing with some level of cognitive decline. The White House says he’s fine, and his top people have assured Americans that Biden has no problems in…

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IJRMore Than 170 Candidates Sign Pledge To Remove COVID Shots From MarketLibby Bandelin · 4 min · 1h

EXCLUSIVE: GOP Group Unveils New Video Blasting Dems’ ‘Master Plan’ To Win Back Voters — Apr 8, 2025The Republican State Leadership Committee (RSLC) unveiled a new video Tuesday criticizing Democrats for being out of touch with everyday Americans as their party’s approval rating nears record lows, the Daily Caller…

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

‘They Buy Into It’: Charlamagne Says Trump Masterfully Sold Abortion As States’ Rights Issue — Nov 20, 2024Radio host Charlamagne Tha God on Wednesday marveled at how President-elect Donald Trump allegedly convinced Americans to “buy into” the idea that abortion is a states’ rights issue. Vice President Kamala Harris opposed…

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Elizabeth Smart Finishes Last in Bodybuilding Contest but Calls It a Win — Sep 6, 2026Elizabeth Smart competed in a North American Championships bodybuilding event and other shows, placing bottom in both the Masters 35+ and Open Class D categories, yet she emphasized that stepping on stage and the experience itself are wins and a sign of her growth and discipline. She credits her coach, supportive friends, and ongoing advocacy work for survivors as she continues to pursue fitness goals and body confidence.

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Dana Whitfield The mindset shift here is the real story. She's not competing against other people, she's proving something to herself after what she survived.

EXCLUSIVE: Newsom’s China Whisperer Is The Daughter Of Mastermind Building Chinese-American Database For Beijing — Sep 4, 2025California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s liaison to China is the daughter of a computer scientist building a genealogical database for the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) who has considerable ties to Chinese intelligence and…

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Florida Issues Forceful Threat Against 'Credit Card Companies Who Target the 2nd Amendment'Reporting — Sep 23, 2022Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis is responding to the decision some credit card companies have made to use a special sales code for gun and ammunition sales. Visa, Mastercard and American Express…

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BooksEducation means earning the right to interpret your own lifeAnyone torn between family loyalty and a newly independent mind will feel the real price of that split.37m · 5 reads