Global temperatures are pushing Earth closer to a hothouse state where warming feeds itself even if emissions drop. Forecasts point to 2026 as one of the hottest years on record amid rising gases and falling pollution.

Attorney General Pam Bondi defended the Justice Department’s release of Epstein files during a combative House Judiciary Committee hearing. Lawmakers from both sides pressed her on incomplete disclosures and victim privacy failures.

An activist investor group has bought a large stake in Warner Bros. Discovery and come out against its plan to join forces with Netflix. The group wants shareholders to back a deal with Paramount instead.

The NBA suspended Detroit Pistons forward Isaiah Stewart for seven games and three other players for their roles in a heated brawl that erupted during Monday’s game between the Pistons and Charlotte Hornets.

Major health reviews show blockbuster weight loss medications work, but experts say more independent research is needed to understand long-term risks and benefits.

Model Ashley Graham and Danny Epstien released Lucci Lambrusco, a dry sparkling red wine, on Wednesday. The 11% ABV bottle from Italy’s Emilia-Romagna sells for $19.99 at stores like Total Wine.

House Republican leaders could not stop a vote on President Trump’s Canada tariffs after three GOP members joined Democrats to reject a blocking rule. The chamber now faces a vote on the tariff reversal resolution this afternoon.

A mass shooting in British Columbia has put Canada’s gun laws in the spotlight as the government opens a compensation program for assault-style firearms. Owners must comply by October 2026 or face penalties.

All flights to and from El Paso are grounded until late February 20 for security reasons, the FAA says. The airport advises travelers to check with airlines for updates.

Samsung has confirmed its Galaxy Unpacked event for February 25 in San Francisco, where it will launch the Galaxy S26 series. The phones promise better AI integration and new privacy features.