Voters in Pearland, Texas elected Quentin Wiltz as mayor on May 2, 2026, making him the city’s first Black mayor, according to unofficial election results, after he defeated Tony Carbone with 51.1% of more than 11,700 votes cast.
The Supreme Court of the United States on Monday temporarily blocked a lower court ruling that would limit nationwide access to the abortion drug mifepristone, as Justice Samuel Alito issued an order to allow more time for review of the case.
The Supreme Court of the United States on Monday temporarily blocked a lower court ruling that would limit nationwide access to the abortion drug mifepristone, as Justice Samuel Alito issued an order to allow more time for review of the case.
The House of Representatives of the Philippines may secure at least 106 votes to impeach Sara Duterte by the second week of May 2026, and could reach up to 215 signatures, according to lawmakers and sources on Monday, after the chamber’s justice panel approved the committee report containing the articles of impeachment.
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick in March directed state senators to examine ways to close what he called “gambling loopholes” that allow online prediction markets to operate in Texas, as state and federal officials debate how the platforms should be regulated.
The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), in partnership with the National Golf Association of the Philippines (NGAP), will launch a nationwide grassroots program on May 18 to expand access to golf and develop young players.
Houston ISD has expanded its “Future 2” pilot program to seven additional elementary and middle schools, bringing the total number of campuses in the artificial intelligence-focused initiative to nine, the district said Tuesday.
The Pasay Regional Trial Court (RTC) has corrected its earlier order and set bail at P10,000 for former broadcaster Jay Sonza following his arrest on cyberlibel charges, according to a May 2 court order.
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) prepositioned more than 300,000 family food packs and other relief supplies in the Bicol region on Sunday, May 3, to support residents in Albay affected by ongoing ashfall from Mayon Volcano.
Houston city officials missed a 30-day deadline this week to take a final vote on an ordinance that would regulate problematic apartment complexes, but the proposal is now scheduled for consideration at the City Council meeting on May 6.