New Zealand has approved the medicinal use of psilocybin, allowing its prescription to treat certain depression types. Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour stated that while psilocybin remains unapproved, experienced psychiatrists can now prescribe it for treatment-resistant depression.
Israel has initiated Operation Safe Return to repatriate citizens stranded abroad due to flight cancellations amid the Iran conflict. The first flight successfully landed at Ben Gurion Airport on Wednesday, marking the start of the operation to bring Israelis home.
The Philippine Commission on Elections has canceled the registration of the Duterte Youth party-list due to a 2019 petition challenging its registration process.
Former Negros Oriental representative Arnolfo Teves Jr. is recovering after an appendectomy at the Philippine General Hospital. His lawyer confirms the successful surgery while Teves remains detained facing multiple charges. The Bureau of Jail Management ensures security and medical care during his recovery.
Ronnie Winter, lead singer of The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, has publicly banned Trump supporters from attending concerts during President Trump’s administration, emphasizing his disapproval of Christian voters supporting Trump.
Israeli airstrikes target Tehran amid growing instability. The strike, part of a broader campaign against Iran’s military and nuclear capabilities, has led to regional tensions and displacement of civilians.
A father and son in San Antonio are sentenced for running a drug trafficking operation near Harlandale High School. Their arrest highlights community safety efforts and law enforcement’s commitment to fighting drug crimes near schools.
Meta reportedly offered $100 million bonuses to OpenAI employees in a bid to recruit talent for its generative AI teams, according to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. The offers, which included substantial annual salaries, emphasize the competitive nature of the AI industry as companies vie for top talent in the rapidly advancing field.
The JW Marriott Houston Downtown is expanding into the historic Battelstein’s Building, transforming it into a luxury hotel destination with additional rooms and amenities. This project is part of Houston’s downtown revitalization, just in time for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
In a Decision written by Associate Justice Antonio T. Kho, Jr., the SC En Banc found a 68-year-old foreigner guilty of rape and qualified trafficking in persons for sexually exploiting a minor. The SC held that the foreigner forced the victim to go to his apartment to engage in sexual acts in exchange for money and under threat of uploading her nude photos online if she refused.