The Texas House passed a bill defining gender based on birth-assigned sex, affecting transgender rights by excluding them from state records. Senate Bill requiring insurers to cover detransitioning costs also advances.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is considering terminating deportation protections for Afghans, potentially affecting thousands. With possible changes coming by July, ongoing conflict in Afghanistan raises questions about this policy shift. Community advocates stress the importance of legal rights awareness ahead of any definitive government action.
San Antonio faces record-high temperatures, prompting shelters and officials to remind pet owners of legal requirements for animal safety. Adequate water, shade, and shelter are mandatory to protect pets during this extreme heatwave, with legal consequences for non-compliance.
At the Cannes Film Festival on May 13, 2025, Halle Berry adapted her red carpet wardrobe due to the festival’s new dress code banning extravagant dresses. The regulation shift allowed for flat shoes and aimed to maintain decorum, impacting the event’s fashion standards.
Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum will miss the rest of the NBA playoffs following a ruptured right Achilles tendon and subsequent surgery. Tatum’s injury, sustained during Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the New York Knicks, leaves the Celtics without a key player as they continue their postseason journey.
Texas Senate Bill 17 restricts land ownership by nationals from select countries, affecting Chinese AI developers on work visas in North Texas. The bill aims to enhance national security but raises concerns about its impact on international tech workers and researchers, prompting potential relocations.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky plans to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Ankara for face-to-face discussions on the ongoing conflict, amid international pressure for resolution.
Thomas Markle Sr., father of Meghan Markle, has relocated to Cebu City, Philippines, as part of efforts toward family reconciliation. Living in a high-rise apartment and supported by his son, Thomas Markle Jr., this move is accompanied by media attention due to ongoing family dynamics with the Duchess of Sussex.
Teo Briones and Kaitlyn Santa Juana star in “Final Destination Bloodlines,” a new film exploring a family’s battle against fate. The movie, part of the “Final Destination” series, continues the franchise’s tradition of suspense and supernatural themes, featuring a diverse cast led by actors of Filipino descent.
The Supreme Court (SC) has launched the Court Management Office (CMO) Data Hub, a centralized online platform to simplify and expedite the submission of reports by trial courts to the Office of the Court Administrator (OCA) – Court Management Office (CMO).