The Cleveland Cavaliers continued their winning streak with a 114-106 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell led the team to its 13th consecutive win, maintaining their perfect record in the current NBA season.
A Guadalupe County deputy fatally shot 77-year-old Kenneth Grimm, a man with Alzheimer’s, in a brief confrontation in Seguin. The incident, lasting just over a minute, raises questions and concerns among local residents and authorities alike.
A north-side shooting in Houston leaves one dead and two injured. Authorities investigate the incident, urging public cooperation as community concerns about safety grow.
Four individuals were arrested in Giddings, Texas, for allegedly stealing thousands from an ATM and leading law enforcement on a multi-agency car chase that crossed county lines.
The Philippines approaches 4 million metric tons in rice imports for 2023, driven by reduced local production due to typhoons and El Niño. Vietnam supplies 80%, highlighting agricultural and economic challenges.
Senators criticized PhilHealth for not lowering medical costs despite the Universal Health Care Act. The Senate scrutiny of PhilHealth’s PHP 68.7 billion budget highlights ongoing issues with healthcare affordability in the Philippines.
The Philippine government has ordered the fast-tracked deportation of 42 foreigners arrested in a raid on an illegal offshore gaming operation in Bataan. The move aims to eliminate unregulated gambling activities and is part of a broader crackdown on illegal POGOs in the region.
A 19-year-old man was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a student at Horn High School in Mesquite. The suspect, not a student, reportedly gained unauthorized entry.
Vice President Sara Duterte advocates for the restoration of her office’s budget cut by P1.3 billion amid allegations of fund misuse. The Senate approved a reduced P733-million budget, sparking concerns over potential job losses and service disruptions. Allies in the Senate vow to pursue budget restoration to maintain public service efficiency.
An Alvin woman, Abigail Jo Shry, pleaded guilty to threatening a federal judge and Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee. Shry confessed to making threats despite no intent to act, leading to a possible five-year prison sentence.