Author: Imran Malik

Eli Lilly’s CEO says upcoming Medicare coverage of obesity drugs could transform the market, sharply lowering costs and accelerating the launch of the company’s closely watched weight loss pill. WEBDESK – Act Global Media A long-awaited shift in U.S. health policy could dramatically reshape the weight loss drug market, according to Eli Lilly and Company CEO Dave Ricks, who says upcoming Medicare coverage of obesity medicines may be a game changer for the company’s experimental pill, orforglipron. Speaking in an interview on Friday, Ricks said Lilly expects Medicare coverage to begin immediately after the drug’s anticipated launch later this year,…

Filmmaker Mira Nair, the mother of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, is named in newly released Epstein files, prompting questions about context, transparency, and why her name appears. WEBDESK | Act Global Media A newly released batch of records tied to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein has triggered political attention in New York after an email surfaced naming acclaimed filmmaker Mira Nair, the mother of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. The reference appears in documents released by the US Department of Justice, which made public more than three million pages of emails, images, and videos under the Epstein…

Arab allies are growing uneasy as President Donald Trump ramps up pressure on Iran, fearing U.S. military moves and tough rhetoric could push the region toward another dangerous confrontation. WEBDESK – Act Global Media Growing anxiety is spreading among Arab Gulf states as President Donald Trump steps up pressure on Iran, leaving key regional partners unsure whether the United States is edging closer to another military confrontation. Officials from several Gulf nations say they are urging restraint behind the scenes but are not convinced their message is getting through. According to people familiar with the discussions, Trump’s increasingly tough language…

Catherine O’Hara, the beloved comedy icon, died at 71 after a sudden breathing emergency, with 911 dispatch audio revealing her final moments as Hollywood mourns her lasting legacy. WEBDESK – Act Global Media – January 31, 2026 Catherine O’Hara, the beloved actress known for iconic roles in Schitt’s Creek, Home Alone, and Beetlejuice, died on January 30, 2026, at the age of 71, her representatives confirmed. The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a medical emergency at O’Hara’s Brentwood home in the early morning hours after a 911 caller reported she was having trouble breathing, according to authorities and dispatch…

Journalist Don Lemon has pleaded not guilty to federal civil rights charges over his live coverage of an anti-ICE protest at a Minnesota church, igniting a fierce First Amendment debate. WEBDESK – Act Global Media – January 31, 2026 Former CNN anchor Don Lemon has pleaded not guilty to federal civil rights charges stemming from his live coverage of an anti-immigration enforcement protest that disrupted a church service in Minnesota, a case now drawing sharp First Amendment debate in the U.S. Lemon, 58, was arrested in Los Angeles and later released from custody after a court appearance Friday. Prosecutors say…

Helena Bonham Carter and Chris Messina are joining HBO’s The White Lotus season 4, which heads to France for another week of luxury, secrets, and unpredictable drama. WEBDESK – Act Global Media – January 30, 2026 Helena Bonham Carter, Chris Messina, and newcomer Marissa Long are the latest stars to check in to season 4 of HBO’s hit series The White Lotus, creator Mike White’s acclaimed vacation satire. Entertainment Weekly confirmed the new cast additions on Thursday, expanding a lineup that already includes previously announced season 4 cast members Steve Coogan, Caleb Jonte Edwards, Alexander Ludwig, and AJ Michalka. The…

Trade buzz linking Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Warriors is forcing Golden State to reconsider its core, with Draymond Green no longer viewed as untouchable in a franchise-defining moment. WEBDESK – Act Global Media – January 30, 2026 The Golden State Warriors are confronting one of the most consequential decisions of the Stephen Curry era as the possible availability of Giannis Antetokounmpo forces the franchise to reassess even its most entrenched pillars, including Draymond Green. For years, the idea of pairing Stephen Curry with Antetokounmpo lived in fantasy. Now, league conversations suggest it is at least conceivable, prompting what sources describe…

Olympic gold medalist Sha’Carri Richardson was arrested near Orlando after deputies said she was driving 104 mph, adding to past legal troubles for the U.S. sprint star. WEBDESK – Act Global Media – January 30, 2026 Olympic gold medalist Sha’Carri Richardson was arrested and charged with speeding after authorities said she was clocked at 104 mph on a parkway near Orlando on Thursday. A spokesperson for the Orange County Sheriff’s Office said the 25-year-old sprinter was “dangerously tailgating and traveling across lanes of travel to pass other motorists” when deputies stopped her vehicle just outside the city. Richardson, one of…

Donald Trump says Vladimir Putin has agreed to pause attacks on Kyiv for one week, as Ukraine faces a brutal winter and renewed diplomatic efforts to ease the nearly four-year war. WEBDESK – Act Global Media – January 30, 2026 US President Donald Trump said Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to pause attacks on Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, for one week, as freezing temperatures grip the country and Russian strikes continue to batter energy infrastructure. Speaking at a cabinet meeting in Washington on Thursday, Trump said he personally asked Putin to refrain from firing on Kyiv and other towns during…

Elon Musk shared an AI-generated video using Sydney Sweeney’s likeness to promote X’s Grok tool, reigniting controversy weeks after backlash over his comments and amid ongoing U.S. and EU investigations. WEBDESK – Act Global Media – January 29, 2026 Elon Musk has shared an AI-generated video using the likeness of actor Sydney Sweeney to promote new video capabilities on X, weeks after drawing criticism for a controversial comment about the actress’s body. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO posted the clip on Wednesday to highlight advances in xAI’s Grok Imagine text-to-video feature. “Grok video is now 10 seconds, and the audio…