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Today: February 07, 2026
Today: February 07, 2026

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'I didn't make a mistake': Trump responds to racist video he posted of the Obamas

President Donald Trump refused to apologize Friday after posting and then deleting a racist video depicting former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama as apes in a jungle, insisting he hadn’t seen the final frames containing the offensive content and blaming a staffer for the mistake.

'I didn't make a mistake': Trump responds to racist video he posted of the Obamas
Business|Economy|Education|Health|World

South Korea finally sees birth rate rising, but can it last?

For more than a year now, South Korea has seen the monthly number of births rise year-on-year — sparking hope among some that it could be a sign of recovery from the country’s dire population crisis. But is it enough to reverse South Korea’s falling fertility — or is this a temporary bump?

South Korea finally sees birth rate rising, but can it last?
Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World

A Super Bowl starting at 12:30 a.m.? Welcome to an Olympic-sized problem for fans in Italy

USA Luge men's doubles slider Zack DiGregorio faces a dilemma as the Super Bowl collides with the Milan Cortina Games

A Super Bowl starting at 12:30 a.m.? Welcome to an Olympic-sized problem for fans in Italy
Entertainment|Europe|Political|Sports|US|World

JD Vance and Jake Paul watch U.S. women's hockey team together at the Winter Olympics

U.S. Vice President JD Vance sat with influencer and boxer Jake Paul as they watched the U.S. women’s hockey team ease to a 5-0 win over Finland at the Winter Olympics

JD Vance and Jake Paul watch U.S. women's hockey team together at the Winter Olympics
MidEast|Political|World

Kushner, Witkoff visit USS Abraham Lincoln carrier amid tension with Iran

Kushner, Witkoff visit USS Abraham Lincoln carrier amid tension with Iran

Kushner, Witkoff visit USS Abraham Lincoln carrier amid tension with Iran
Political|World

Republicans rarely criticize Trump in his second term. A racist post briefly changed that

President Donald Trump is facing rare criticism from his Republican Party over a racist video

Republicans rarely criticize Trump in his second term. A racist post briefly changed that
Economy|Political|US|World

Trump administration planning ‘Board of Peace’ meeting in DC on February 19

Trump administration planning ‘Board of Peace’ meeting in DC on February 19

Trump administration planning ‘Board of Peace’ meeting in DC on February 19
Europe|Sports|World

Mikaela Shiffrin arrives at her fourth Olympics hardly burdened by the ghosts of Beijing

Skiing star Mikaela Shiffrin is leaning into the challenge of her fourth Olympics

Mikaela Shiffrin arrives at her fourth Olympics hardly burdened by the ghosts of Beijing
Arts|Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|Sports|World

Italian police fire tear gas as protesters clash near Winter Olympics hockey venue

Italian police have used tear gas and a water cannon on protesters near a Winter Olympics venue

Italian police fire tear gas as protesters clash near Winter Olympics hockey venue
Crime|Political|US|World

Ohio man charged with threatening to kill Vice President JD Vance and possessing child abuse files

An Ohio man has been charged with threatening to kill Vice President JD Vance while he was visiting his home state last month

Ohio man charged with threatening to kill Vice President JD Vance and possessing child abuse files
Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World

Italians collect medals on a feel-good first day for the hosts at the Milan Cortina Olympics

Francesca Lollobrigida led a tricolor day for Italy at the Milan Cortina Olympics

Italians collect medals on a feel-good first day for the hosts at the Milan Cortina Olympics
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Israel says Netanyahu will meet with Trump on Wednesday about Iran talks

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on Wednesday about the U.S. talks with Iran

Israel says Netanyahu will meet with Trump on Wednesday about Iran talks
Arts|Europe|Political|Travel|World

Tourists stopped from seeing The Last Supper, while Olympic VIPs including Vance visit

Tourists in Milan during the Winter Olympics faced disappointment as access to Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper was closed for three and a half days

Tourists stopped from seeing The Last Supper, while Olympic VIPs including Vance visit
Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Olympic slopestyler shows some skin, skis down the mountain in a tank top

Finland slopestyle skier Kuura Koivisto ditched the ski suit and made his Olympic trip down the hill in a tank top

Olympic slopestyler shows some skin, skis down the mountain in a tank top
Europe|Sports|World

Man United wins again to make it four in a row for Carrick, Arsenal extends lead to 9 points

It’s four Premier League wins in a row for Manchester United under Michael Carrick and a season that was unraveling just weeks ago now looks full of promise

Man United wins again to make it four in a row for Carrick, Arsenal extends lead to 9 points
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Trump aims to hold the first meeting of his new Board of Peace in Washington this month

President Donald Trump plans to convene the first meeting of his Board of Peace this month in Washington to raise money for the reconstruction of Gaza

Trump aims to hold the first meeting of his new Board of Peace in Washington this month
Americas|Crime|Election|Political|World

Haiti's presidential council dissolves after rocky tenure as unelected US-backed ruler remains

Haiti’s presidential council has stepped down after almost two years of tumultuous rule alongside a U.S.-backed prime minister who is expected to remain in power as the country prepares for the first general elections in a decade

Haiti's presidential council dissolves after rocky tenure as unelected US-backed ruler remains
Europe|MidEast|Sports|World

Patrick Reed closes in on 2nd win of the year. He builds 2-shot lead in Qatar

Patrick Reed is on a tear in the Middle East

Patrick Reed closes in on 2nd win of the year. He builds 2-shot lead in Qatar
Europe|Sports|World

Speedskater Francesca Lollobrigida wins host Italy's first gold medal of the Milan Cortina Olympics

Speedskater Francesca Lollobrigida has won host Italy’s first gold medal of the Milan Cortina Games by taking the women’s 3,000 meters in an Olympics-record time

Speedskater Francesca Lollobrigida wins host Italy's first gold medal of the Milan Cortina Olympics
Business|Economy|World

Syria and Saudi Arabia sign multibillion-dollar investment deals to boost economy

Syria and Saudi Arabia have signed multibillion-dollar investment agreements, including a major telecommunications project and a low-cost joint airline

Syria and Saudi Arabia sign multibillion-dollar investment deals to boost economy
Crime|Interview|Political|US|Videos|World

Congressional Black Caucus chair says Trump's post on the Obamas shows a 'bigoted and racist regime'

The chair of the Congressional Black Caucus says the Trump administration has a chance to change after President Donald Trump posted a racist video depicting former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama as primates in the jungle

Congressional Black Caucus chair says Trump's post on the Obamas shows a 'bigoted and racist regime'
Sports|World

Franjo von Allmen of Switzerland wins men's downhill, first gold medal of Milan Cortina Olympics

Swiss racer Franjo von Allmen has taken home the first gold medal at the Milan Cortina Games by winning the downhill

Franjo von Allmen of Switzerland wins men's downhill, first gold medal of Milan Cortina Olympics
Business|Economy|World

Costco’s CEO is an unlikely risk taker

Costco’s CEO is an unlikely risk taker

Costco’s CEO is an unlikely risk taker
Health|Political|Travel|World

Confusion at reopening of Rafah crossing leaves Palestinians stranded

Confusion at reopening of Rafah crossing leaves Palestinians stranded

Confusion at reopening of Rafah crossing leaves Palestinians stranded