A Texas House committee voted Friday to impose nearly $422,000 in financial penalties on more than 50 Democratic lawmakers who left the state in August to block a congressional redistricting plan, enforcing fines and reimbursement costs after determining the members were absent without leave.
The Gilas Pilipinas women’s 3×3 basketball team will compete in the FIBA 3×3 World Cup Qualifier this weekend after winning a silver medal at the FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced on Thursday a fuel subsidy program for public utility vehicles (PUVs), providing P10 per liter for up to 150 liters per week over a three-month period to offset rising fuel costs linked to tensions in the Middle East.
Lena Headey has joined the cast of Netflix series “Wednesday” for its upcoming third season, Netflix confirmed on Friday.
Singer Rico Blanco will star alongside actress Sue Ramirez in the romantic comedy film “Project B,” marking Blanco’s first lead acting role, according to Regal Entertainment.
Aryna Sabalenka withdrew from next week’s Stuttgart Open on Thursday, citing an injury sustained after the Miami Open in March.
Joel Embiid underwent an appendectomy in Houston on Thursday after being diagnosed with appendicitis overnight, the Philadelphia 76ers said.
Melania Trump said on Thursday that she has no connection to Jeffrey Epstein and denied being a victim of abuse by the convicted sex offender, making rare public remarks from the White House.
U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran on Thursday against imposing fees on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz after reports emerged that Tehran may be charging tankers using the route.
Chinese President Xi Jinping met Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun in Beijing on Friday and said he has “full confidence” that people in Taiwan and China will move toward unification, according to statements reported by Taiwanese media.