Victor Wembanyama shaves his head at a Shaolin temple in China, embracing monastic life during the offseason. Meanwhile, the San Antonio Spurs express interest in Dallas Mavericks assistant coach Sean Sweeney as they aim to strengthen their coaching staff.
Karl Eldrew Yulo, a rising gymnastics star, secured a silver medal in the Asian Artistic Gymnastics Championships. Despite his success, Gymnastics Association of the Philippines President Cynthia Carrion emphasized the need for refinement in his routines.
Kendrick Lamar leads the 2025 BET Awards with 10 nominations, including Album of the Year. The awards will honor top talent across various entertainment categories.
Louie Ramirez shines in Alas Pilipinas’ victory against Jakarta Bhayangkara Presisi in the Alas Pilipinas Invitationals, scoring 25 points as a surprise starter at Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Kyle Kashuv, a Parkland shooting survivor, advocates for gun rights in the U.S., emphasizing the balance between the Second Amendment and effective school safety reforms. His views contribute a significant perspective to the national discourse, highlighting diversity among opinions of Parkland survivors.
Texas will eliminate temporary paper license plates starting July 2025, replacing them with metal tags to prevent fraud and enhance road safety.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick faces backlash for pushing a THC ban in Texas, impacting the hemp industry. Senate Bill 3 awaits Governor Abbott’s decision, sparking debate within the GOP.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signaled the deployment of state troopers as immigration protests in Austin have intensified. With over a dozen arrests made, law enforcement utilized measures like pepper spray and tear gas. Protests in other Texas cities remained peaceful.
The City of Houston will hold public meetings to discuss the allocation of $315 million in federal disaster recovery funds. The current spending plan does not include provisions for nearly 4,000 homes affected by 2024 storms. The meetings aim to address concerns and gather community input on fund distribution.
South Korean President Moon Jae-in and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un hold a surprising meeting, focusing on the critical issue of denuclearization. Kim Jong Un reaffirms his pledge to a nuclear-free Korean Peninsula, signaling a potential for peace and stability.