Former Dallas Cowboys player Kelvin Joseph Jr., 25, arrested and charged in a fatal crash on U.S. Highway 75. Joseph faces charges of driving while intoxicated and collision involving personal injury or death. Investigation ongoing.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott activated emergency resources as severe weather threatened North Texas. The measures included mobilizing personnel and equipment to address potential flooding and other storm-related impacts.
A bus crash involving university students and a minivan in northern Malaysia resulted in at least 15 fatalities. The incident occurred near Gerik on the East-West Highway, marking the deadliest road accident in Malaysia in over a decade.
Israel retrieved the body of a Thai hostage from Gaza as military operations continue, resulting in 95 deaths in the past 24 hours. The Thai national, taken during an attack led by Hamas, was working in agriculture. The search for two other Thai citizen bodies continues.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. pledges to revitalize historic districts along the Pasig River, emphasizing cultural preservation during a ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of bilateral ties with another nation. The initiative aims to enhance Manila’s landscape and boost tourism and economic activity through sustainable development practices.
U.S. immigration officials detained Khaby Lame, the most-followed TikToker, at the Las Vegas airport for visa overstay. He was released the same day with a voluntary departure order.
Texas LGBTQ+ advocates oppose a gender definition bill, termed the “Women’s Bill of Rights,” fearing discrimination against transgender individuals. With the bill on Governor Abbott’s desk, tensions rise over gender identity rights, sparking a statewide and national debate.
Director Dolly Dulu’s rejected film script has been adapted into a digital series titled “Si Sol at si Luna,” streaming on YouTube. Starring Jane Oineza and Zaijian Jaranilla, the series explores a May-September romance and the creative journey of a film student.
A bill proposing restrictions on protests at Texas public universities is pending Governor Greg Abbott’s approval. The legislation asserts it does not limit First Amendment rights, though critics express concerns over potential constitutional implications.
Texas lawmakers have passed new legislation targeting water conservation, energy policies, and environmental hazards. Subject to approval by Governor Greg Abbott, these new laws are poised to take effect, impacting various sectors across the state.