Elon Musk departs the Trump administration after his tenure as a Special Government Employee, during which he aimed for efficiency measures to cut federal spending but fell short of his $2 trillion target.
The FBI is investigating an incident involving the impersonation of White House chief of staff Susie Wiles. Unknown individuals accessed her personal cellphone, using her contacts to reach out to top officials under the guise of being Wiles. Security protocols are under review amid concerns of potential breaches at high government levels.
President Trump is set to visit a U.S. Steel mill in Pennsylvania as a deal with Nippon Steel is finalized. The agreement is seen as an investment controlled by the U.S., highlighting Trump’s focus on revitalizing the steel industry and bolstering American manufacturing.
Texas Governor Abbott signs ‘Audrii’s Law,’ closing a loophole in sex offender registration. The law, inspired by the tragic case of Audrii Cunningham, strengthens protections for children and mandates registration for grooming offenses. Effective September 1, 2025.
Former NBA player Shawn Kemp pleaded guilty to second-degree assault for a March 2023 shooting incident in Tacoma, Washington. The plea agreement reduced the original first-degree charge after Kemp fired at two men in a mall parking lot, causing vehicle damage but no injuries.
HBO Max announces Dominic McLaughlin, Arabella Stanton, and Alastair Stout as lead actors for the ‘Harry Potter’ reboot series. The show promises to faithfully adapt J.K. Rowling’s books.
Authorities search for Grant Hardin, former police chief convicted of murder and rape, who escaped Arkansas prison. Public urged to report sightings.
Billy Joel cancels all upcoming concerts due to a diagnosis of normal pressure hydrocephalus, a brain disorder affecting hearing, vision, and balance.
Actress Nadia Montenegro confirms that she and Baron Geisler have reconciled, paving the way for an improved relationship between the actor and their daughter, Sophia. Montenegro shared the news during a vlog interview with broadcaster Karen Davila.
Krishnah Gravidez, representing the Philippines, will wear a bird-inspired blue jumpsuit in the 72nd Miss World Festival in India. Designed by Rian Fernandez, the outfit draws inspiration from the Palawan Peacock-Pheasant and is encrusted with iridescent crystals.