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[Philippines 18 dead 24 missing] In the early hours of today in the south Philippines, a vessel carrying an estimated 332 passengers and 27 crewmembers sent a distress signal roughly four hours before capsized which led to the deaths of 18 passengers with another 24 passengers missing. While the investigation into how and why the ferry capsized is still under investigation, Philippine authorities have ruled out foul play as the boat was cleared by the Philippine Coast Guard t

[American sex recession 2026] The United States is currently navigating a profound and unprecedented shift in human behavior that Sociologists have termed the "Great Sex Recession." Data from the most recent General Social Survey (GSS) and academic studies indicate that Americans across nearly all demographics are having significantly less sex than previous generations. This decline is not merely a statistical quirk but a reflection of a society reshaped by digital technology

[Minneapolis ICE Alex Jeffrey Pretti shooting] The fatal shooting of Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse and U.S. citizen, by federal agents in Minneapolis has pushed the United States to a dangerous precipice. Occurring just weeks after the killing of Renee Nicole Good by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, the death of Pretti is no longer being viewed as an isolated law enforcement incident. Instead, it has become the primary catalyst for a direct, hi

[Trump Canada deal China] After the Canadian Prime Minister's standing ovation at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland for not only revealing the true nature of America’s rules based international order and leading Canada’s economic pivot to India. American President Donald Trump has intensified his threats to impose a 100% tariff on Canadian goods, products, and services. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that Canada would be looking to strengthen both diplomati

[Erick Mann AMCORSORB] When it comes to the American oil and gas sector, one of the most dangerous things that can occur are oil and chemical spills. When oil and chemical spills occur, not only are there millions if not billions of dollars at stake, but both the integrity of the environment and the lives of people within the vicinity are at stake. In the modern world, when oil and chemical spills occur, one would think that there would be a push for modern methods to be depl

[Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney World Economic Forum] Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed the World Economic Forum yesterday in Davos, Switzerland. While other world leaders such as American President Donald trump were long winded, it can be said that Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's address was not only clear and concise, but “short and sweet”. Within his address Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney touched on the one thing that many around the world alrea

[Barbara Denson Texas State Board of Education District 6] Barbara Denson, Engineer and Republican Candidate for the Texas State Board of Education District 6 appears to be the Perfect Candidate to win this election cycle. Passionate about the future of Texas education and the fundamental long-lasting impact the educational system will have on millions of Texas youth, there appears to be no other Candidate that is up to the task of propelling the Texas educational system to t

[Donald Trump Davos World Economic Forum] Yesterday President Donald Trump spoke at the World Economic forum in Davos, Switzerland. While president Trump held the perspective that America is not only the best country in the world, with the uncanny ability to be the world police; through the applause of the crowd there was a significant amount of attendees that didn’t share his same perspective on the state of America and the notion that America should be the world police. Thr

[President Donald Trump second year anniversary briefing] Yesterday President Trump addressed the nation on the anniversary of his second year in office for his second term. During his briefing he discussed American trade and commerce, various social issues that have been gripping the nation. Among other things President Trump addressed his administration's crackdown on illegal aliens as well as presenting his plans on border security. Another topic that was touched on was ve

[EU India 2026 World Economic Forum] Serving as a ramification of the Trump Administration's quest to forcibly annex Greenland which has placed an insurmountable amount of strain on NATO members and allies, it was announced at this year's World Economic Forum by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen that the European Union is set to pivot and diversify it’s future by strategically aligning itself with India by negotiating MAD. Instead of negotiating the “Mother o

[Trump Greenland] with American President Donald Trump pushing to possibly annex the arctic island of Greenland by force, many European countries have responded by deploying various numbers of troops to the island. In retaliation for such moves by European countries, the Trump Administration has vowed to add an additional round of tariffs on all the European countries for not only deploying troops to Greenland; to apply economic pressure on European countries in hopes that th

[Tawain Tea B Brown Meochea "Me-Me" Money] It was an absolute pleasure to VEDA World News to speak with and witness the incredible musical talent of former American Military member, Songwriter and Guitarist Tawain Brown known musically as “Tea B”. VEDA World News Reporter Meochea Money takes somewhat of a deep dive into how Tawain Brown got started as a musician and where he draws inspiration when it comes to songwriting and music recording. What we like about Tawain Brown is

[2026 MLK Grande Unity Parade Houston Texas] The highlight of today in Houston, Texas was the 2026 MLK Grande Unity Parade. Thousands of Houston residents from all over to include the greater Houston area, came out to celebrate what many Houstonians thought would never be possible; and the combining of two MLK parades into one. From parents and children to high school bands and high school sports team, to Harris County Republican and Democrat parties and their respective poli

[2026 MLK GRANDE UNITY AWARDS GALA] Yesterday in Houston marked the night that the 2026 MLK Grande Unity Awards Gala celebrated the life, accomplishments, and legacy of black American civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. who, if not assassinated on April 4th, 1968, would have been 97 years old. Hosted by VEDA World News Partner and Entertainment Reporter Meochea "Me-Me" Money and Texas Representative Ron Reynolds, it was a night for the history books.

[Iowa Colony MLK Day 2026] Today in Iowa Colony Texas, they held their annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade in celebration of the legacy and accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. For many people not only in Iowa Colony Texas, but around the world, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. represents a constant reminder of what it means to not only stand for something, but to take a stand of social justice in a country where racism unfortunately is deeply embedded. In remembr

[EMPLOYMENT SITUATION DECEMBER 2025] Household Survey Data Both the unemployment rate, at 4.4 percent, and the number of unemployed people, at 7.5 million, changed little in December.

[Global Energy Outlook 2026] As the world enters 2026, the global energy landscape is undergoing a profound transformation. Market analysts and international agencies are increasingly labeling 2026 as a "year of recalibration," defined by a massive surge in fossil fuel supply—particularly in the Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) sector, contrasted against an intensifying strain on global power grids driven by the rapid expansion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and electrification.

[26th Annual 2026 Bruce Bolt College Classic] If you live in Houston, Texas and the surrounding areas and if you love college baseball, then you’ll love the 26th Annual 2026 BRUCE BOLT College Classic which is set to start Friday, February 27th – March 1st, 2026. This special series of college baseball games will be held at Daikin Park, which is located at 501 Crawford St, Houston, TX 77002. It has been announced that some of the biggest Division One college and university ba

[Iran Security Alert] Yesterday the U.S. State Department issued a Security Alert for all Americans that are currently visiting or residing in Iran to immediately leave. According to the US Virtual Embassy in Tehran the “US government cannot guarantee your safety if you choose to depart”. The reasoning for this is because of the fear that “US nationals are at significant risk of questioning, arrest, and detention”.

[Houston Dynamo AgustIn Bouzat] HOUSTON (Jan. 12, 2026) – Houston Dynamo FC signed midfielder Agustín Bouzat on a full transfer from Argentinian top-flight mainstay CA Vélez Sarsfield, both clubs announced today. The 31-year-old is signed to a contract through June 2028 with an option through June 2029. 

[December 2025 Consumer Index Report] Looking at December's Consumer Price Index (CPI), on the macro level it appears that all categories are up. With “All Items” showing a 2.7% growth, “Food” being up 3.1%, “Energy” up 2.3%, and "All Items Less Food and Energy” is also up 2.6%. drilling down into “Food”, Americans are still spending more on restaurants than they are eating at home with “Food Away From Home” leading in this category at 4.1% and “Food at Home” falling behind w

[Iran protests CIA Mossad] Over the past week Iran has been rocked by anti-Iranian government protests and now those same protests have spilled over into other countries around the world. The protests in Iran have claimed the lives of both civilian and Iranian law enforcement officers. Billions of dollars in damages brought on by protestors have been reported and even includes the burning down of a mosque's, private businesses, hospitals, and other public service institutions

[R. Kelly Chris Brown birthday remix It Depends] To all the R. Kelly fans out there please forgive us at VEDA World News for being late for wishing R. Kelly who is also known as the king of R&B a happy belated birthday. We at VEDA World News would like to say that you and the impact of your music is not forgotten and that we truly miss your presence in the music industry. It should be noted that if fans of the now 59-year-old musical genius haven’t heard by now, the King of R

[Robert Slater Congressional District 29] Robert Slater (D) can be considered a strong Candidate when it comes to Texas Democrats. In this segment, Robert Slater talked about what made him run and why he decided to switch from campaigning for the seat of the 18th Congressional District to the 29th Congressional District. During the course of our conversation, Robert Slater revealed that he was a highly experienced Chef that specializes in Italian cuisine and actually owned hi