California sues oil giants, saying they downplayed climate change. Here’s what to know California accuses oil companies of misleading the public on the dangers of fossil fuels for decades. The state demands they help fund recovery efforts after climate change-fueled disasters. Read more on NPR

British media report rape and emotional abuse allegations against Russell Brand The British entertainer denies the allegations, put forward in a join investigation by the the U.K.’s Sunday Times, The Times and Channel 4. Read more on NPR

Texas Senate acquits state Attorney General Ken Paxton in impeachment trial Paxton, who has been suspended, faced 16 articles of impeachment tied to allegations that he abused his office to protect a political donor. The Senate vote reinstates Paxton as attorney general. Read more on NPR

Republicans run a big risk with impeachment So far there’s been no evidence that President Biden benefited financially from his son’s business dealings. And as prior impeachments have shown, Republicans risk a backlash from perceived overreach. Read more on NPR

Mexico extradites son of former Sinaloa cartel leader ‘El Chapo’ to the U.S. Ovidio Guzmán López, a son of Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzmán, faces drug trafficking, money laundering and other charges in the United States. Mexican security forces captured Guzmán López in January. Read more on NPR