Former President Donald Trump sparked controversy with a racist social media post depicting Barack and Michelle Obama's faces superimposed on apes, according to Vox. The post, a 62-second video shared on Trump's personal Truth Social feed, has since been deleted. The incident has caused unease within his own party, according to the same source.
The post, which appeared overnight, immediately drew criticism. While the exact date of the post is not explicitly stated in the provided sources, the Vox article was published on February 6, 2026. The nature of the post has led some to draw historical parallels. Sources suggest that Trump's actions "feel a little too familiar" and "remind us of some other historically horrible things."
This incident comes amidst a flurry of other news developments. Reports from Time and Hacker News highlight a range of issues, including a cryptocurrency exploit targeting the dYdX exchange, potentially leading to wallet compromise and theft. The UK government is also facing a political crisis due to the release of Epstein-related files, implicating former ambassador Peter Mandelson and potentially threatening Prime Minister Keir Starmer's leadership, according to Time.
Other news includes advancements in AI, a surf academy supporting girls' education, public housing improvements, and declining U.S. birth rates, according to Hacker News. New driving regulations in Britain requiring eye tests for drivers over 70 and growing concerns about ageism in the white-collar job market were also reported.
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