The European Union has enacted a groundbreaking ban on the destruction of unsold textiles and footwear, a critical step to combat overproduction and the 5.6 million tons of CO2 emissions generated annually by discarded goods. This pioneering regulation, part of the EU's push for a circular economy, mandates large companies to comply by July 2026, encouraging sustainable alternatives like resale and reuse.
World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul has electrified the Honda LPGA Thailand tournament, securing a two-stroke lead heading into the final round in her home country. Her dominant position was cemented by an incredible 6-under 66 in the third round, highlighted by birdies on her final three holes.
Mark Gurman has revealed Apple's plans for three new AI wearables, including smart glasses, a pendant, and camera-equipped AirPods, with the glasses positioned as a groundbreaking "all-day AI companion." These innovative smart glasses will utilize built-in cameras to understand the user's real-time environment, offering contextual information and a hands-free experience through integrated Siri, microphones, and speakers.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has controversially repealed the 2024 Mercury and Air Toxics Standards, allowing coal and oil power plants to emit more harmful pollutants like mercury and soot. This decision, which critics warn will significantly increase public health risks by avoiding critical safety standards, is projected by the EPA to save $670 million, though opponents argue it disregards crucial health benefits.
Scientists at Stanford University have achieved a significant breakthrough by creating the first global map of rare earthquakes occurring deep within Earth's mantle, a phenomenon long debated and difficult to confirm. This groundbreaking research, which identified 459 such events since 1990, offers crucial insights into the crust-mantle boundary and the upper mantle's role in seismic activity, particularly in regions like the Himalayas.
In a landmark decision on February 20, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down former President Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs, which were originally implemented under a law typically reserved for national emergencies. This ruling, marking a major setback for a key aspect of Trump's economic policy with significant global implications, surprisingly saw U.S. stocks remain relatively steady despite broader economic concerns.
