Houston Mayor John Whitmire on Tuesday proposed a set of structural budget changes, including new fees and departmental restructuring, to address a projected general fund deficit of more than $200 million in the 2027 fiscal year.
Texas has allocated $4 million to develop a real-time flood warning system for the Hill Country region following the July 4, 2025 flooding that killed more than 130 people, including nearly 30 children, state officials and researchers said.
Pop singer Britney Spears pleaded guilty on Monday to reckless driving involving alcohol under a plea agreement in Ventura County, California, resolving a driving under the influence case and allowing her to avoid jail time, according to court officials and her attorney.
Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto warned the public on Tuesday about the spread of AI-generated videos that use his face and voice to promote investment and romance scams, urging residents to verify online content and avoid fraudulent schemes.
LONDON — Arsenal F.C. will host Atlético Madrid at Emirates Stadium on Tuesday in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League semifinal, with a place in the final at stake after a 1-1 draw in the first leg in Madrid.
Filipino tennis player Alex Eala will face Poland’s Magdalena Frech in the round of 128 of the Italian Open on Wednesday (Manila time) as she begins her campaign in the Rome-based tournament.
The Philippines will host four days of 3×3 basketball competitions starting Thursday at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall to earn ranking points and strengthen its bid for qualification to the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, organizers said.
Animal welfare groups removed 300 beagles on Friday from Ridglan Farms after reaching an agreement to purchase about 1,500 dogs from the breeding and research facility, with the transfer carried out in phases to relocate the animals for care and adoption.
Panfilo Lacson on Tuesday presented partial findings of a Senate inquiry into alleged irregularities in flood control projects and recommended that several current and former lawmakers undergo preliminary investigation for possible criminal charges.
The House of Representatives of the Philippines may secure at least 106 votes to impeach Sara Duterte, with lawmakers indicating support could reach up to 215 signatures, officials and sources said Monday following the approval of the impeachment report by the House justice committee.