A divided federal appeals court on Friday ordered President Donald Trump’s administration to halt construction of a planned $400 million White House ballroom, ruling that the project cannot proceed without congressional authorization.
Anne Hathaway described her upcoming supernatural film “The End of Oak Street” as a “wonderful but terrifying” experience, saying its family-centered story reminds her of classic Amblin films from the 1980s.
Palace press officer Claire Castro on Friday accused supporters of former President Rodrigo Duterte of using paid individuals to make false claims against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., citing the recantation of four of the 18 alleged “maleta boys.”
Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla said Friday that the recantation of four alleged former bodyguards of ex-Ako Bicol Rep. Zaldy Co would not weaken the plunder complaint against former Speaker Martin Romualdez, as both sides disputed the credibility and significance of the retractions.
The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) has rejected a proposal to ban films and television programs with violent themes as part of efforts to address crimes involving minors.
Lionel Messi scored twice in his return to Inter Miami’s starting lineup Wednesday, helping the club overcome an early deficit and beat Atlético San Luis, 4-2, in the Leagues Cup.
NLEX coach Jimmy Alapag will lead the Road Warriors into the second round of the PBA Governors’ Cup on Friday, seeking to maintain their unbeaten start after winning their first six games.
The city faces a projected $51 million budget gap for the next fiscal year while working to close a $30 million shortfall in the current budget, prompting questions about possible job cuts and other spending reductions, District 3 Council Member Zarin Gracey said.
Houston officials are investigating a lawsuit alleging that police detained a Honduran man for more than two hours before turning him over to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, the city’s legal department said.
Houston Methodist Hospital ranked as the top hospital in Texas in the 2026-2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings released Tuesday, with Houston hospitals taking seven of the state’s top 10 spots.