Comedian Bill Maher fiercely criticized the Trump administration on 'Real Time' for their 'lame' defense of a racist post shared on Truth Social, which depicted Barack and Michelle Obama as apes. Trump, who later deleted the video, refused to apologize, claiming he only watched part of it and blaming his staff, sparking widespread condemnation and comparisons to Roseanne Barr's past controversy.
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Donald Trump refused to apologize for a racist video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes, briefly posted on his Truth Social, blaming staff and claiming he didn't see the offensive content.
The disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, mother of 'Today' co-host Savannah Guthrie, from her Arizona home has escalated into a complex investigation involving ransom demands, a $50,000 FBI reward, and a new message under scrutiny. Authorities face challenges, including a lack of video footage and the FBI's acknowledgment that AI is complicating the search efforts.
The NFL's choice of Bad Bunny for the Super Bowl halftime show has sparked a culture war, prompting conservative group Turning Point USA to launch a counter-programming event. This echoes a legendary 1992 broadcast by 'In Living Color' that famously diverted millions of viewers from the Super Bowl, forever changing its halftime show format.
A majority of children taken into immigration custody by ICE are detained inside the U.S., not at borders, tearing families apart and causing severe emotional and financial distress. This practice starkly contradicts the 'family values' rhetoric of the administration responsible.
The United States figure skating team, boasting unprecedented depth and a roster of world champions and trailblazers, is poised to defend its Olympic title in Milano. This 'Dream Team' aims not only for a historic medal haul but also to propel figure skating into the mainstream, showcasing a blend of technical innovation, personal reinvention, and collective strength that challenges traditional notions of individual brilliance in the sport.
Global stock markets were mixed, with Wall Street extending losses due to a tech stock sell-off fueled by AI investment concerns. Bitcoin stabilized after a plunge, while Asian markets mostly declined, except for Tokyo, and commodity prices showed volatility.
