US federal debt surpasses $40 trillion
The U.S. national debt surpassed $40 trillion Wednesday, reaching a record level as federal spending continues to exceed government revenue by more than $2 trillion annually.
The U.S. national debt surpassed $40 trillion Wednesday, reaching a record level as federal spending continues to exceed government revenue by more than $2 trillion annually.
Gov. Greg Abbott said Tuesday he will seek legislation to prohibit H-1B visa holders from working in Texas K-12 public schools as part of a broader proposal to restrict foreign influence in the state’s education system.
Veteran broadcaster Noli de Castro has not retired from ABS-CBN and remains on medical leave following surgery last year, the network’s head of news said Wednesday.
Comedian and television host Vice Ganda urged Filipinos to vote wisely and support good governance as heavy rains and flooding continued to affect communities across the country.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said Wednesday he will push legislation that would lower Texas public schools’ annual performance ratings if they fail to remove books containing graphic sexual content from their libraries.
Thousands of dogs and cats in Texas shelters face longer waits for adoption as restrictions on animal movement aimed at containing the New World screwworm prevent shelters from sending animals to other states.
Gov. Greg Abbott has proposed legislation that would bar Texas public schools from sponsoring H-1B visas for foreign workers, seeking to eliminate H-1B employment in the state’s public school system.
Two Texas-based oil companies have signed agreements with Venezuela’s state-owned oil company, PDVSA, marking an early step toward renewed U.S. energy investment in the country after the United States captured President Nicolás Maduro earlier this year.
FIFA Vice President Sandor Csanyi has withdrawn his support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino, saying the “unexpected dismissal” of former chief operating officer Kevin Lamour was the final straw in a series of decisions that weakened his confidence in the football governing body’s leadership.
Strong Group Athletics-Philippines defeated South Korea’s Wonju DB Promy, 113-87, on Wednesday for its fourth straight win in the 2026 William Jones Cup, but the 26-point victory left its semifinal hopes uncertain.