The Louisiana v. Callais ruling on Wednesday weakened enforcement of the Voting Rights Act and set new limits on how courts evaluate racial discrimination claims in redistricting, with potential effects on Texas and other states.
A legal dispute before the Travis County 261st Civil District Court could determine whether hemp-derived cannabis products remain available in Texas, as businesses challenge new state regulations and seek to extend a temporary court order set to expire Friday at 5 p.m.
Bexar County Commissioners Court this week proclaimed April 30 as National Therapy Animal Day to recognize volunteers and therapy animals providing services in the community.
The National Bureau of Investigation said Wednesday that Sara Duterte attempted to visit detainee Ramil Madriaga at a Bureau of Jail Management and Penology facility in Taguig City, based on its investigation presented during a House hearing.
Ariana Grande will release her eighth studio album, Petal, on July 31, as she begins a new music project following a two-year gap since her last record.
The film The Devil Wears Prada 2 revisits the fashion publishing industry nearly two decades after the original movie, focusing on changes in media and the evolving roles of its central characters, according to production details released ahead of its debut.
On April 30, 2026, Leila de Lima said allegations of grave threats and inciting to sedition against Vice President Sara Duterte are among the most significant issues in her impeachment case, during a hearing by the House Committee on Justice to determine probable cause.
Actor Enrique Gil said he and former partner Liza Soberano are no longer in frequent contact but remain in communication on occasion, in an interview aired April 27, 2026.
A 21-year-old man pleaded guilty on April 28, 2026, in a court in Wiener Neustadt, Austria, to multiple terror-related charges linked to a planned attack on a Taylor Swift concert in 2024 that led to the cancellation of three shows in Vienna, according to court proceedings.
Actress Kaila Estrada posted photos on April 28, 2026 showing her hugging actor Daniel Padilla during his 31st birthday celebration, as the two continued to draw public attention over reports of a possible romantic relationship.