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Abu Dhabi, January 18, 2026 — Abu Dhabi-based renewable energy leader Masdar is accelerating plans to expand its footprint in the United States as demand for electricity from major data centres continues to surge, driven by advances in artificial intelligence and cloud computing. WEBDESK | ACT GLOBAL MEDIA | JANUARY 18, 2026 With the United States now accounting for more than 40 % of global data centre capacity, Masdar sees a growing market for clean power solutions that can meet the exponential energy needs of hyperscale facilities being built by tech giants such as Google, Microsoft and Meta. Strategic Growth…

Comedian, writer, and actor Joel Kim Booster and his longtime partner John-Michael Sudsina have tied the knot, marking a joyful milestone in their relationship that began over four years ago. WEBDESK | ACT GLOBAL MEDIA | JANUARY 18, 2026 The couple exchanged vows on December 30 in San Francisco, choosing the Exploratorium — an interactive science museum known for its playful atmosphere — as the setting for their celebration. Surrounded by close friends and family, Booster called the day “the best day of my life,” adding that he had “never felt so certain and so loved” in comments shared alongside…

A mobile application in China with a notably stark name has become a sensation across the country, rapidly climbing the download charts and sparking conversation online. The app, originally called Sileme, literally translates in English to “Are you dead?” — a phrase intended to grab attention but also serve a purpose. Webdesk | Act Global Media | January 18, 2026 Designed for people who live alone — including students, young professionals, and others choosing an independent lifestyle — the app functions as a simple safety check-in tool. Users designate an emergency contact and are prompted to regularly confirm they’re okay;…

Global pop icon Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce are reportedly facing what insiders describe as their first major challenge together, as looming decisions about Kelce’s professional future and paused wedding planning place new pressure on the high‑profile couple. Webdesk | Act Global Media | January 17, 2026 The pair, who announced their engagement in August 2025, had been anticipated to tie the knot in the summer of 2026 — potentially in Rhode Island, a location long discussed by fans and entertainment outlets. However, according to multiple reports, wedding preparations have now taken a back seat amid…

Tragedy struck in Brooklyn, New York, on Friday morning when Kianna Underwood, a 33-year-old former child actress known for her work on Nickelodeon, was killed in a hit-and-run collision, authorities and media reports confirm. Webdesk | Act Global Media | January 17, 2026 According to the New York Police Department, Underwood was crossing an intersection in the Brownsville neighborhood when she was first struck by a black Ford Explorer SUV. Moments later, a second vehicle — described as a black and gray sedan — ran over her as she lay in the street. Both drivers fled the scene and have…

The U.S. government has issued a rare apology in federal court for the wrongful deportation of a 19-year-old Massachusetts college student — even as officials argue her removal should still stand. The move has triggered fresh debate over immigration enforcement and courtroom authority. Webdesk | Act Global Media | January 15, 2026 Error Occurred Despite Court Order Any Lucia Lopez Belloza, a freshman at Babson College, was detained at Boston’s Logan International Airport last November while planning to surprise her family for Thanksgiving, then deported to Honduras despite an emergency court directive designed to delay her removal for at least…

A 47-year-old Florida woman has been arrested and charged with attempted first-degree murder after she allegedly fired a handgun through a bedroom wall during a domestic dispute with her boyfriend, authorities said. Webdesk | Act Global Media | January 17, 2026 The incident unfolded early Thursday morning in Pinellas County, Florida, when deputies responded to a disturbance at a home and found that a couple had been arguing. According to police reports from the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, the argument began over a backpack and escalated when the boyfriend retreated to a bedroom and locked the door to defuse the…

Ashley St. Clair, the 27-year-old mother of one of Elon Musk’s children, has filed a high-profile lawsuit against Musk’s artificial intelligence firm xAI, alleging that its AI chatbot Grok enabled users to create and circulate sexually explicit deepfake images of her without consent. The lawsuit was filed this week in New York and has intensified scrutiny of generative AI and platform accountability. Webdesk | Act Global Media | January 17, 2026 According to the complaint, Grok generated “countless sexually abusive, intimate, and degrading deepfake content” of St. Clair in response to user prompts — including manipulated photos from her childhood…

OpenAI has announced plans to begin testing advertisements inside its ChatGPT platform, a move that marks a significant departure from the company’s long-standing ad-free approach to its hugely popular AI assistant. Webdesk | Act Global Media | January 17, 2026 The rollout will start with users in the United States on the free tier and the newly expanded low-cost “Go” plan, with ads clearly labeled and separated from chatbot responses. Paid subscribers on higher tiers such as Plus, Pro, Business, and Enterprise will continue to enjoy an ad-free experience. Why the Change? Revenue and Accessibility The company’s shift toward advertising…

A deepening legal battle over abortion access is unfolding in the United States as conservative states escalate efforts to challenge abortion “shield laws” enacted in Democratic-led states like California and New York. Webdesk | Act Global Media | January 17, 2026 A deepening legal battle over abortion access is unfolding in the United States as conservative states escalate efforts to challenge abortion “shield laws” enacted in Democratic-led states like California and New York. At the center of the conflict is a legal standoff over whether states that protect abortion providers from out-of-state prosecutions can be forced to comply with extradition…