Federal Aviation Administration records show the aircraft is registered to a corporation that shares the same Houston address as Arnold & Itkin LLP, a prominent personal injury law firm.
Minnesota’s Governor Tim Walz issues a statement following the shooting of Alex Pretti by federal immigration agents, questioning President Trump’s policies and their impact on state residents.
The investigation into the shooting of Alex Pretti is being led by Homeland Security Investigations, a decision that raises questions among law enforcement officials.
Quincy, Massachusetts officials used fake parking tickets on vehicles during a winter storm to warn drivers about snow emergency rules and discourage street parking on key routes. The tickets carried no fines and served as visual notices to move cars for plowing and emergency access. The city coordinated the effort through police and public works as part of its winter operations plan and monitored driver response to the warnings while considering possible future enforcement actions, including real citations and towing, if noncompliance persisted on restricted streets.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard warns the United States as U.S. warships move toward the Middle East, amid high tension following a deadly crackdown on protests in Iran. Iranian commanders describe the U.S. naval deployment as a threat to regional security, while the Pentagon says its forces operate under international law and aim to deter potential attacks. Human rights groups report heavy casualties from recent demonstrations, and regional governments watch the situation for signs of escalation or maritime incidents in key waterways near Iran.
A new resiliency hub in Northeast Houston’s Robins Landing neighborhood will provide charging stations, portable power units, ice, and cold storage during emergencies. Developed by Houston Habitat for Humanity with a $50,000 donation from Reliant Energy, the facility at 8811 Robins Landing serves residents in ZIP code 77078, an area heavily impacted by Hurricane Harvey. The hub uses solar panels and backup power to support essential medical devices and preserve food when outages occur.
The Department of Health (DOH) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the Philippines issued a nationwide warning against unregistered and counterfeit health products, including medicines, supplements, cosmetics, and medical devices. FDA Director General Atty. Paolo Teston said unregistered products have not undergone government evaluation, making their safety and effectiveness uncertain. Under Republic Act No. 9711, all health products sold in the country must be registered with the FDA. The agencies urged consumers to verify FDA registration numbers, buy only from licensed outlets, and report suspected illegal products and adverse reactions through official FDA and DOH channels.
Novak Djokovic became the first player to record 400 Grand Slam match wins after defeating Botic van de Zandschulp in straight sets at the Australian Open in Melbourne. The 38-year-old Serbian advanced to the last 16 with a 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (7/4) victory at Rod Laver Arena, extending his all-time record for Grand Slam match wins. Djokovic now stands ahead of Roger Federer’s 369 and Serena Williams’ 365 on the career majors match-win list as he continues his title defense and pushes deeper into the tournament’s second week.
A pre-dawn landslide triggered by heavy rainfall killed at least eight people and left more than 80 missing on Indonesia’s main island of Java, according to disaster officials. The incident struck villages in West Bandung, burying homes and forcing emergency teams to launch large-scale search and rescue operations. Local and national authorities deployed rescue workers, medical teams, and heavy equipment while warning of continued rain and potential further landslides during Indonesia’s October-to-March rainy season.
Rep. Brian Poe presented the Philippine House of Representatives’ artificial intelligence and digital policy agenda at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, detailing a proactive, legislative-led approach to AI governance. Speaking at the panel “AI in Youth Education as Development Drivers,” Poe outlined how Congress works to regulate emerging technologies, protect workers, and support long-term economic growth. He highlighted initiatives on digital infrastructure, education, workforce upskilling, and responsible AI use, as well as ongoing consultations with industry, academe, and civil society to shape AI legislation.