The Republican Party of Texas is considering a proposal to make regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) and large-scale data centers a top legislative priority for the 2027 Texas Legislature, as delegates gathered in Houston on Thursday for the party’s biennial statewide convention.
Actor and former professional wrestler Tyler Mane announced that he has been diagnosed with breast cancer and has begun chemotherapy treatment, using his social media platform to raise awareness about the disease among men.
Vice Ganda and Zeinab Harake denied allegations that they obtained dozens of tickets through special access for BTS’ upcoming two-night concert at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan, following accusations circulated on social media during ticket sales for the event.
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) filed criminal tax charges against former Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo on Thursday over an alleged tax deficiency of more than P1 billion, accusing her of tax evasion and failure to file income tax returns from 2019 to 2023 after an investigation into her assets, expenditures, and financial transactions.
Former Ilocos Sur governor Luis ‘Chavit’ Singson declined to identify the complainant in the cyberlibel case filed against him, saying only that the individual had previously sought his assistance but later filed a complaint against him.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. called on Filipinos to protect truth from distortion and help strengthen national unity as the country marked the 128th anniversary of Philippine Independence on Friday.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott directed state energy regulators on Wednesday to develop measures aimed at shielding residential electricity customers from costs associated with the rapid expansion of data centers across the state.
Actor Kaley Cuoco announced on Wednesday that she is pregnant with her second child with partner Tom Pelphrey, confirming the news in an Instagram post that included photos from a gender reveal and pregnancy updates.
A new climate analysis warned that extreme heat could affect matches, players, and spectators during the 2026 FIFA World Cup across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, with several host cities expected to experience hazardous playing conditions during the tournament.
Nick Reiner, the son of filmmaker Rob Reiner, filed a petition in Los Angeles County Superior Court on Monday seeking access to funds from a family trust, saying he needs the money for his legal defense in a murder case involving the deaths of his parents.