A series of legal and social developments are making headlines, including a lawsuit against the Trump administration over climate change policies, a high-profile rape case in Norway, and revelations about drug use in a wealthy coastal community. Additionally, a new television series about John F. Kennedy Jr. has drawn criticism, and a former Democratic donor has warned of a growing split within the Democratic Party.
A coalition of 17 health and environmental organizations filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration in a Washington, D.C., appellate court, challenging the reversal of a key climate finding. The lawsuit specifically names the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and its administrator, Lee Zeldin, as defendants, according to CBS News. The petition seeks a review of the EPA's decision to roll back steps taken to curb fossil fuel pollution.
In Norway, a fourth woman testified in an Oslo court against Marius Borg Hoiby, the son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, in a rape case. The alleged rape occurred in 2024, and Hoiby faces 38 charges, including raping four women, according to CBS News. He has pleaded guilty to some minor offenses but denies the rape charges. If convicted, he faces up to 16 years in prison. The court heard testimony from a woman who recounted an alleged rape on the night of November 1-2, 2024. Hoiby is accused of engaging in sexual acts while she was asleep and filming the acts without her knowledge.
Meanwhile, wastewater surveillance on Nantucket Island, Massachusetts, revealed elevated cocaine levels, according to Fox News. Data showed that cocaine levels in sewer water were well above the national average from July 2025 to February 2026. In October, levels spiked to 2,948.70 nanograms per liter, while the national average remained under 1,000.
In political news, former Democratic megadonor John Morgan warned of a split within the Democratic Party, according to Fox News. Morgan stated that the party is divided between "socialist" and "Bill Clinton" factions, with candidates like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez gaining prominence. He suggested that economic insecurity is making many Americans vulnerable to socialist messaging.
Finally, the creators of a new FX series about John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy responded to criticism from the Kennedy family. Jack Schlossberg, the grandson of former President John F. Kennedy, publicly denounced the show, calling it "grotesque," according to Fox News. The nine-part series, titled "Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette," premiered on Hulu Thursday and details the couple's relationship.
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