Former couple Katrina Halili and Kris Lawrence said on April 24, 2026, that they are both single and have not resumed a romantic relationship, following recent public speculation about their status.
The Court of Appeals ordered the freezing of assets belonging to former House Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez in connection with an alleged flood control fund scandal, Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla said Saturday.
The Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday allowed a 2023 Texas immigration law to take effect by lifting a lower court injunction, ruling that the plaintiffs challenging the measure lacked legal standing.
National Bureau of Investigation Director Melvin Matibag said Saturday that the agency is prepared to testify at the April 29 House Committee on Justice hearing on impeachment complaints against Sara Duterte, including its investigation into her alleged threats against Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., Liza Araneta Marcos, and Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez.
Researchers at Texas A&M University at Galveston announced on April 9, 2026, the discovery of a new species of moon jellyfish, Aurelia profunda, in the Gulf of Mexico, following years of laboratory study and field research.
The Houston Police Department on Friday fired officer Ashley Gonzalez after a video circulated online showing her making racist comments about Black people, prompting an internal investigation and public backlash.
The Texas Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a lawsuit challenging state investigations into families with transgender children, ruling that the cases no longer present an active dispute because most investigations have ended and the children involved are no longer minors.
Michael Jackson released the song Smooth Criminal in 1988 as part of his album Bad, showcasing a shift in his musical style through a narrative-driven pop composition and an accompanying music video that introduced new visual techniques.
Director Takashi Yamazaki said in April 2026 at CinemaCon that the upcoming film Godzilla Minus Zero will bring audiences closer to the character Godzilla through enhanced sound and visual effects in theaters.
Attorney Michael Lyons said in April 2026 that residents should prioritize safety and investigators should determine the cause of two home explosions that injured five people on Preston Hollow Drive in San Antonio on Tuesday night, as federal authorities prepare to lead the investigation.