Haiti's Future Uncertain; Epstein Files Rock Britain

A massive sewage leak into the Potomac River, the dissolution of Haiti's transition government, and the fallout from the release of Jeffrey Epstein files dominated headlines this week, while preparations for the Super Bowl and a controversial social media post also drew attention.

A broken sewer pipe near the White House released approximately 243 million gallons of wastewater into the Potomac River, according to NPR News. The leak, which occurred about eight miles from the White House, has prompted concerns about potential overflow until repairs are completed. DC Water, the local authority operating the pipe, reported that the damage was worse than initially thought after discovering a massive blockage.

Meanwhile, Haiti faces uncertainty following the dissolution of its transition government. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe spoke with journalist Widlore Merancourt in Port-au-Prince about the situation. The transition government's dissolution comes amid ongoing political instability in the country, according to NPR Politics.

Across the Atlantic, the release of files related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation continued to generate controversy. The disclosures have already impacted the British monarchy, with Prince Andrew stripped of his royal title late last year, according to Time. The latest release of files has led to renewed calls for accountability, and the fallout has spread to 10 Downing Street, the official residence of Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer, according to Time.

In other news, the upcoming Super Bowl halftime show will feature Bad Bunny, the first Latin solo artist to headline the event. The selection of the artist, who, along with other celebrities, took jabs at President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown at the Grammy Awards, was backed by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. "Bad Bunny is, and I think that was demonstrated last night, one of the great artists in the world, and that's one of the reasons we chose him," Goodell told reporters, according to Time.

Finally, a controversial social media post by Donald Trump, depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes, sparked criticism. The White House initially blamed the post on an unnamed staffer, according to Time. The post was made during Black History Month.