Author: Imran Malik

Goldman Sachs’ top lawyer resigns after emails revealed ties to Jeffrey Epstein, the latest fallout as past connections continue to shake corporate leadership. WEBDESK – Act Global Media A senior Wall Street executive has stepped down after newly revealed correspondence tied her to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, marking the latest high-profile fallout linked to the financier’s network of associates. Kathy Ruemmler, chief legal officer and general counsel of Goldman Sachs and a former White House counsel, announced she will resign from the bank effective June 30. The decision followed the emergence of emails showing a close personal relationship with…

Unions and farmers across India staged a nationwide strike against the interim US trade deal, warning that cheaper imports could hurt local livelihoods as the government defends economic reforms. WEBDESK – Act Global Media Major labor unions and farmers’ organizations across India staged a nationwide strike on Thursday, protesting an interim trade agreement with the United States that they say threatens local livelihoods and domestic industry. The one-day shutdown disrupted transport services, factories, and some public offices in several states, exposing rising opposition to economic reforms pushed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government ahead of key regional elections later this…

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, 70, was reportedly seen with a 27-year-old German model and politician’s daughter at Davos, drawing widespread attention online. WEBDESK – Act Global Media Former Google chief executive Eric Schmidt is back in the spotlight after reports placed the 70-year-old tech billionaire alongside a 27-year-old German model and academic at the World Economic Forum in Davos. German newspaper Bild reported that Schmidt attended events with Gloria-Sophie Burkandt, the New York-based daughter of Bavaria’s minister-president. Photos from the gathering quickly circulated online, prompting widespread discussion in business and tech circles. Neither Schmidt nor Burkandt publicly addressed the…

The Chiefs are adding former NFL star DeMarco Murray to Patrick Mahomes’ coaching staff, a move aimed at strengthening the run game and boosting Kansas City’s offense for 2026. WEBDESK – MediaBites Editorial The Kansas City Chiefs are preparing a key coaching addition that could reshape their offense heading into the 2026 season, with reports indicating former NFL star running back DeMarco Murray will become the team’s running backs coach. Multiple league sources say the hiring has been finalized, though the franchise has not yet made a formal announcement. The move is seen as an effort to strengthen support around…

An ICU nurse says many patients share a final message of love moments before death, sparking debate over whether people can sense their last hours or seek emotional closure. WEBDESK – Act Global Media An intensive care unit nurse has sparked widespread discussion online after describing a pattern she says she has witnessed repeatedly at patients’ bedsides in their final moments. In a viral video, the nurse said many critically ill patients appear to sense their approaching death and often deliver a similar message shortly beforehand. According to her account, patients frequently ask caregivers to pass on love to their…

A wardrobe malfunction nearly cost Canada’s ice dance pair a points deduction at the 2026 Winter Olympics, but a split-second save kept them in medal position. WEBDESK – Act Global Media A dramatic costume mishap nearly changed the standings in the ice dance competition at the 2026 Winter Olympics after Canadian skaters Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier avoided a costly points deduction during their rhythm dance routine. Midway through the performance, part of Poirier’s arm cuff tore loose and became tangled in Gilles’ tights while she was lifted and spinning on his shoulder. Under Olympic figure skating rules, any clothing…

The world’s richest families are relocating at record speed, treating residency like an investment strategy. From tax havens to safe-haven cities, a new global map of wealth is quietly taking shape. WEBDESK – Act Global Media The world’s wealthiest families are relocating across borders at a pace experts say has never been seen before, reshaping global migration patterns and turning a handful of cities into exclusive hubs of private capital. Wealth advisers report a surge in demand for residency, citizenship and relocation planning services as ultra-high-net-worth individuals increasingly treat geography like an investment portfolio — something to diversify for safety,…

Nine killed in shootings at a British Columbia high school and a nearby home as police say the suspect died from a self-inflicted injury. Community mourns while investigators search for motive. WEBDESK – Act Global Media At least nine people were killed and dozens injured in a pair of shootings at a high school and a nearby residence in the small Canadian community of Tumbler Ridge, police in British Columbia said Tuesday. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) said officers responded around 1:20 p.m. local time to reports of gunfire at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School. Six victims were found dead…

Trump statement: Critics warn the move could hurt cross-border trade as the Canada-funded bridge promises faster supply chains and economic gains for both countries. WEBDESK – Act Global Media Online reaction intensified after President Donald Trump signaled he could block or delay the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, a major new crossing between the United States and Canada designed to ease trade congestion along the Detroit-Windsor corridor. The project, largely financed by Canada, is expected to significantly expand commercial traffic capacity between the two countries, which share one of the world’s busiest trade borders. Business groups and transportation…

US military strikes suspected drug-trafficking boat in eastern Pacific, killing two and leaving one survivor. Second operation in a week highlights expanding anti-narcotics campaign and growing debate in Washington. WEBDESK – Act Global Media The United States military carried out a lethal strike on a suspected drug-trafficking vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two people and leaving one survivor, according to US Southern Command. Military officials said intelligence identified the boat as being operated by a designated terrorist-linked trafficking network moving along known narcotics routes. After the strike, authorities alerted the US Coast Guard to launch a search-and-rescue mission…