The Haribon Foundation has reported a concerning annual loss of 9,000 hectares of forest cover in Sierra Madre, Luzon, due to illegal logging and development. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources, along with environmental groups, is responding with initiatives to protect and restore this vital natural storm barrier and carbon sink.
Sabrina Carpenter is set to produce and star in a new movie musical adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland,” being developed by Universal Pictures. This ambitious project promises a fresh take on the beloved classic.
AJ Raval announced she has five children, three with partner Aljur Abrenica. The couple, both actors, revealed no further details about their children, sparking widespread discussion among fans and media.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announces new measures to simplify the foster care process, aiming to encourage more families to foster children. The reforms focus on reducing bureaucratic barriers, increasing kinship placements, and providing support to foster families. Family Protective Services supports the changes, hoping they will improve foster children’s self-esteem and connection to their roots. The reforms also emphasize training and support for foster parents, aiming to improve the overall experience for children in care.
President Donald Trump is hosting a private dinner at the White House with top Wall Street executives. This meeting is an effort to strengthen ties with the financial sector and discuss economic policies. The event reflects the administration’s strategy of direct engagement with business leaders.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog reveals ex-President Trump’s request for pardoning Prime Minister Netanyahu, facing corruption trials. Herzog emphasizes legal independence, stating pardons can’t arise from external solicitations, underscoring democracy’s legal integrity.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced changes to the foster care system, streamlining regulations to increase opportunities for kinship foster families. The reforms aim to strengthen protections for foster children by keeping them connected to their families.
Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick calls for a criminal investigation into Texas Southern University after an audit reveals financial irregularities and unauthorized invoices.
A San Antonio family offers a $100,000 reward to solve the 2018 murder of their son, Alan Thompson. The 25-year-old was shot while driving a friend home.
TxDOT has published a study advocating for a passenger rail project between Austin and San Antonio, aiming to reduce I-35’s traffic congestion by up to 25%. The proposal is part of a broader statewide plan for multimodal transit solutions, supported by Travis County’s recent feasibility study approval.