Olympic champ Zheng Qinwen withdraws from Australian Open
Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen announced Thursday that she will withdraw from the 2026 Australian Open later this month due to insufficient physical conditioning.
Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen announced Thursday that she will withdraw from the 2026 Australian Open later this month due to insufficient physical conditioning.
Japan criticized China’s new restrictions on exporting dual-use goods to the country, calling the measures “absolutely unacceptable” after tensions rose over Chinese military drills near Taiwan.
The African American Museum in Dallas received a $250,000 grant from the Communities Foundation of Texas to begin a multi-year project preserving thousands of archival materials documenting Black history.
Hays County residents are calling for more transparency from the PAWS Shelter of Central Texas after the nonprofit nearly closed last fall due to financial troubles.
Dozens of parents attended a Houston ISD information session Tuesday to discuss the district’s plan to close several on-campus magnet programs across 10 high schools.
The Texas Dow Employees Credit Union (TDECU) branch at the University of Houston student center was robbed at gunpoint Wednesday afternoon, marking the second incident at the location in less than three months.
A recent change in U.S. Postal Service procedures could delay postmark dates by several days, raising concerns that date-sensitive mail for health care and state assistance programs may be considered late, advocates said.
U.S. President Donald Trump outlines a strategy for Venezuela’s oil sector following the capture of ex-leader Nicolás Maduro in an overnight operation. As the administration defends the legality of U.S. involvement, Democrats and a Republican push War Powers resolutions to curb future strikes without congressional authorization. Lawmakers debate executive authority, energy security and the impact on global oil markets. Regional governments and human rights groups respond as analysts assess how the war powers vote may shape U.S. policy, sanctions, and control of Venezuelan oil resources.
U.S. President Donald Trump held a phone call with Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Wednesday amid rising tensions between the two leaders. The discussion followed months of growing strain over policy differences on security, drug trafficking, and regional influence. Officials did not release a detailed account of the conversation, but people familiar with the call said it addressed recent disagreements and the broader state of U.S.–Colombia ties. The contact came at a sensitive moment for bilateral relations and drew close attention from diplomats, analysts, and regional governments.
The U.S. House of Representatives is preparing to vote on a three-year extension of expired health care tax credits that help reduce insurance premiums. The measure is drawing support from many Democrats and a growing number of Republicans, who describe it as a temporary step to stabilize coverage and costs while broader health policy debates continue.