Author: Imran Malik
A passenger ferry carrying more than 300 people sank off the southern Philippines after midnight, killing at least 15 and prompting a major search and rescue operation near Basilan. WEBDESK – Act Global Media – January 26, 2026 A passenger ferry carrying more than 300 people sank off the southern Philippine province of Basilan shortly after midnight, killing at least 15 people and triggering a large-scale search and rescue operation, authorities said. The Philippine Coast Guard said the vessel, MV Trisha Kerstin 3, was traveling from Zamboanga City to Jolo in Sulu province when it capsized in waters near Basilan.…
Thousands march and businesses shut in Minnesota’s biggest protest yet against ICE enforcement
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Imran Malik
Imran MalikThousands of protesters marched through Minneapolis as hundreds of businesses shut down, marking Minnesota’s largest show of opposition yet to ICE operations under the Trump administration. WEBDESK – Act Global Media – Jan. 23, 2026 Thousands of Minnesotans marched through downtown Minneapolis on Friday, braving subzero temperatures in a sweeping protest against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations, as hundreds of businesses, schools, and cultural institutions closed in solidarity. The coordinated action, organized as part of a statewide “ICE Out!” strike, marked Minnesota’s largest show of opposition yet to the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement. Faith leaders, labor unions, and community…
Kentucky teacher Sydnee Graf, who taught at Smyrna Elementary School, was indicted this week on multiple felony counts, including unlawful transaction with a minor and drug possession. WEBDESK – Act Global Media – January 24, 2026 A former fifth-grade math teacher at Smyrna Elementary School, Kentucky, has been indicted on serious charges, including first-degree rape and sodomy of a child under 12, following allegations of sending explicit sexual messages to a young student. Sydnee Graf, 36, was indicted this week on charges of first-degree rape of a child under 12, first-degree sodomy of a child under 12, unlawful transaction with…
Green Bay Packers lineman Rasheed Walker was arrested at LaGuardia after a handgun was found in his luggage, underscoring New York’s strict gun laws. WEBDESK – Act Global Media – January 24, 2026 Green Bay Packers offensive lineman Rasheed Walker was arrested Friday morning at New York City’s LaGuardia Airport after authorities say a handgun and ammunition were found in his checked luggage, highlighting the sharp contrast between state gun laws and the legal risks facing travelers. Walker, 25, was taken into custody just before 11 a.m. at Terminal C after he informed a Delta Air Lines employee that his…
US–Canada tensions rise after President Trump withdraws Canada’s invitation to join his Board of Peace, days after Prime Minister Mark Carney warned against economic coercion in Davos. WEBDESK – Act Global Media – January 23, 2026 Tensions between the US and Canada flared again after President Donald Trump withdrew an invitation for Canada to join his proposed “Board of Peace,” a move that follows sharp remarks by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney warning against economic coercion by global superpowers. Trump announced the decision late Thursday on Truth Social, saying the board was rescinding its invitation to Canada just days after…
Bethenny Frankel says routine blood tests led to a stage 2 kidney disease diagnosis, prompting major lifestyle changes as she urges fans to prioritize regular checkups and early detection. WEBDESK – Act Global Media – January 23, 2026 Reality TV star and entrepreneur Bethenny Frankel has disclosed that she has been diagnosed with stage 2 chronic kidney disease, saying the condition was discovered after she proactively began monitoring her health through regular blood tests. Frankel, 55, shared the news in a candid TikTok video after returning from a doctor’s appointment, explaining that repeated tests showed her kidney function was consistently…
Gold prices hit record highs above $4,800 as tariff threats and global tensions spark a rush into safe havens, with analysts now eyeing a potential move toward $7,000. WEBDESK – Act Global Media – January 22, 2026 Gold prices surged to an all-time high on Wednesday, crossing $4,800 an ounce as investors piled into safe-haven assets amid escalating tariff threats from Washington and fresh fears of a widening global trade war. The rally comes after a blockbuster 2025 for bullion and signals that momentum has carried firmly into 2026. Market participants point to intensifying geopolitical risks, falling real interest rates,…
Leaked crime scene photos from the 2022 Idaho student murders briefly surfaced online, sparking outrage and renewed pain for the victims’ families. WEBDESK – Act Global Media – January 22, 2026 Moscow, Idaho, Jan. 21, 2026. Newly leaked crime scene photos from the brutal 2022 killings of four University of Idaho students have reignited national outrage and grief, after nearly 3,000 previously unseen images briefly appeared online before being abruptly removed. The images, quietly uploaded and then scrubbed from the Idaho State Police website, offer a chilling look inside the off-campus home where Xana Kernodle, Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, and…
Chris Noth says his friendship with Sarah Jessica Parker ended after her response to 2021 allegations, blurring fiction and real-life fallout. WEBDESK – Act Global Media – January 22, 2026 The breakup that stunned “Sex and the City” fans may not have been confined to the screen. Chris Noth has revealed that his longtime friendship with Sarah Jessica Parker has ended, saying her response to sexual assault allegations against him was “hurtful” and changed everything, marking what feels like a real-life echo of Carrie Bradshaw finally walking away from Mr. Big. Appearing on the Really Famous with Kara Mayer Robinson…
Mikie Sherrill is sworn in as New Jersey’s governor, slams President Trump in her inaugural address and signs early orders to curb soaring energy costs. WEBDESK – Act Global Media – January 21, 2026 Democrat Mikie Sherrill was sworn in Tuesday as New Jersey’s 57th governor, opening a new chapter in state politics with sharp criticism of President Donald Trump and an immediate push to tackle soaring living costs, particularly energy bills. Taking the oath at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, Sherrill positioned herself as a counterweight to Trump’s presidency, accusing him of abusing power and driving…