Houston city officials and advocacy groups launched a public awareness campaign on Thursday aimed at preventing human trafficking ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will bring thousands of visitors to the city.
Taylor Swift released a new track titled “I Knew It, I Knew You” on Friday as part of the official soundtrack for Toy Story 5, according to posts on her social media accounts.
Ellen Adarna expressed appreciation for artist Isabel Santos, the partner of actor John Lloyd Cruz, describing her as the “best stepmom” to Adarna’s son Elias.
Sandara Park has been appointed public relations ambassador for the Overseas Koreans Agency, a government body under South Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, according to the agency.
Texas school districts said they cannot afford the costs required under a new state law that mandates three-point seat belts on all school buses by September 2029, according to district statements and interviews with ABC13.
Barangay Ginebra import Justin Brownlee is positioned as the leading candidate for the Philippine Basketball Association Commissioner’s Cup Best Import award following the semifinals, with four players remaining eligible for the honor.
Filipino import Carl Tamayo said he has moved on from Changwon LG Sakers’ semifinal exit in the Korean Basketball League (KBL) but remains focused on winning a championship in the next season following his contract extension with the team.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed a second case of New World screwworm in Zavala County on Friday, hours after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott expanded a statewide disaster declaration in response to the pest’s detection in the state.
Melinda French Gates has pledged $215 million in new funding to expand women’s health initiatives focused on contraceptive access, maternal care, and menopause-related research, according to an announcement Thursday.
Employers in the United States added 172,000 jobs in May, exceeding economists’ expectations, while the unemployment rate remained at 4.3%, according to the latest labor market data.