Former President Barack Obama responded to a racist video shared by President Donald Trump on social media earlier this month, calling the behavior "deeply troubling," according to NPR News. The video, which depicted Obama as an ape, prompted the former president's remarks during an interview with YouTuber Brian Tyler Cohen.
The incident comes amidst a flurry of other news, including Jennifer Aniston celebrating her first Valentine's Day with boyfriend Jim Curtis, as reported by Fox News. Aniston shared a photo of a Valentine's-themed candy box with Curtis visible in the background, a gesture that followed a PDA-filled moment on her birthday.
Meanwhile, a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein's trafficking ring shared her experience with Sky News, detailing the psychological bondage that kept victims ensnared. The woman, who was trafficked from Cape Town to Epstein's private island, said her recruiters "laughed" as she was sexually assaulted.
In other news, Euronews reported on the latest news bulletin from February 15th, 2026, covering world, business, entertainment, politics, culture, and travel. A rally in Munich saw over 200,000 people demonstrating for Reza Pahlavi and regime change in Iran.
Obama's response, as detailed by NPR News, highlighted a perceived lack of decorum and respect for the office of the presidency. "There doesn't seem to be any shame about this among people who used to feel like you had to have some sort of decorum and a sense of propriety and respect for the office," Obama stated in the interview.
Beyond the political sphere, Ars Technica offered a Valentine's Day homage to the film "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon," celebrating its "beautifully heartbreaking love stories" and stunning cinematography. The film, adapted from a 1940s novel, provides an alternative to traditional romantic comedies for the holiday.
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