A Houston-based surrogacy escrow company, SEAM, collapsed, leaving families without funds. A judge ordered over $1 million in restitution. An ongoing FBI investigation examines claims of funds misappropriated by the company’s owner, Dominique Side.
Texas lawmakers introduce SB-2, a bill to fund flood sirens in Kerr County, enhancing flood warning systems. Led by Senator Bettencourt, the legislation aims to improve safety and emergency alerts.
Law enforcement impersonation scams are spreading across Texas and beyond, with recent arrests made in Collin County. Authorities urge vigilance and reporting of suspicious calls, as scammers demand money by posing as officials, using manipulated caller IDs.
Tokyo’s Nikkei index surged as Japan and the U.S. finalized a trade deal. The agreement, affecting the car sector, boosted investor optimism, anticipating other nations may follow suit to circumvent U.S. tariffs.
The United States and the Philippines plan to establish a large ammunition manufacturing facility at Subic Bay, aiming for the world’s largest stockpile. The initiative, announced by President Donald Trump, seeks to strengthen defense collaboration between the two countries. Further details on the project timeline and production capacities are yet to be confirmed.
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee has announced a policy barring transgender women from women’s sports following an executive order by former President Trump. The policy requires compliance from national sport governing bodies to ensure fair competition and aligns with similar changes by the NCAA. This decision impacts the eligibility of transgender athletes in upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Chris Paul will reclaim his No. 3 jersey upon returning to the Los Angeles Clippers, thanks to newly acquired Bradley Beal’s gesture of offering his number. Bradley Beal willingly gave up the number he wore throughout his NBA career, as announced by Lawrence Frank, the Clippers’ president of basketball operations.
Actors Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson reunite for the “Happy Hours” film trilogy. Holmes takes on multiple roles, including acting, writing, and directing.
A Hong Kong court ruled against parts of a law that penalized people for using public toilets not matching their ID-registered gender. The decision came after a lawsuit by a transgender man, “K”, advised to use men’s restrooms for gender dysphoria treatment, challenging fines under existing regulations.
Filipino tennis player Alex Eala has dropped to No. 69 in the latest WTA world rankings following her participation in Wimbledon and Eastbourne Open, as she prepares for her next competition in Canada.