U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday that the United States would oppose any Iranian effort to impose tolls or fees on vessels using the Strait of Hormuz, as Washington and Tehran continued negotiations aimed at ending the Middle East conflict and resolving disputes over sanctions, nuclear inspections and regional security.
United Nations Special Rapporteur Irene Khan warned the UN Human Rights Council that freedom of expression faces growing threats worldwide as governments increasingly use laws, digital restrictions and emerging technologies to suppress dissent, citing the Philippines as an example in her final report submitted Wednesday.
Texas lawmakers on Tuesday questioned whether the state has enough information about data centers’ water consumption as they consider possible regulations and infrastructure policies tied to the growing industry.
The Williamson County and Cities Health District (WCCHD) has detected West Nile virus in mosquitoes collected through routine surveillance, prompting health officials to urge residents to take precautions against mosquito bites.
Federal authorities have seized 39 drones since June 11 for violating temporary flight restrictions over FIFA World Cup venues in North Texas, the FBI announced Monday.
Former Brennan High School standout Kingston Flemings was selected by the Atlanta Hawks with the eighth overall pick in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft on Tuesday night.
The impeachment court on Wednesday continued the fourth day of the pretrial conference in the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte, as both the House prosecution panel and the defense worked through thousands of documents related to the charges.
President Donald Trump will attend the FIFA World Cup final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium and will help present the trophy to the tournament winner, FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed Tuesday.
Cristiano Ronaldo made World Cup history on Tuesday after scoring for Portugal in a Group K match against Uzbekistan at Houston Stadium, becoming the first player to score in six different FIFA World Cup tournaments.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Monday that his office is investigating Carnival Corporation following an April 2026 data breach that exposed the personal information of an estimated 6 million individuals, including more than 800,000 Texans.