Donald Trump refused to apologize for a since-deleted social media post depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as primates, sparking widespread criticism, according to Euronews. The post, which appeared on Trump's Truth Social platform, was removed after a backlash from both Republicans and Democrats. This incident occurred on Friday, February 7, 2026.
Meanwhile, in other news, the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) enforcement of environmental laws plummeted during the first year of Trump's second term, according to a report by the Environmental Integrity Project, as reported by Ars Technica. Civil lawsuits filed by the Department of Justice in cases referred by the EPA dropped to just 16 in the first 12 months after Trump's inauguration on January 20, 2025. This represents a 76 percent decrease compared to the first year of the Biden administration.
Also, the Washington Post has a new acting CEO. Former Tumblr head Jeff D’Onofrio stepped in as acting CEO and publisher after Will Lewis's departure following mass layoffs earlier in the week, as reported by The Verge. D'Onofrio had been the CFO at the Post since June of the previous year.
In other news, an AI startup founder is planning a "March for Billionaires" in San Francisco to protest California's proposed wealth tax, according to TechCrunch. The event, scheduled for this coming Saturday, has generated considerable controversy and skepticism. The website advertising the event uses the tagline: "Vilifying billionaires is popular. Losing them is expensive."
Finally, the 2026 Olympic Winter Games began with a controversy surrounding male ski jumpers allegedly injecting their penises with fillers to gain a flight advantage, according to Ars Technica. The rumor suggests that a larger bulge could provide extra material in their jumpsuits, offering more surface area for gliding. A 2025 study indicated that every 2 cm of extra fabric could increase jump distance.
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