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Obama Condemns Racist AI Video Shared by Trump, Calls Behavior “Deeply Troubling”

Sarah Olivella February 16, 2026

Former President Barack Obama has publicly condemned a racist AI-generated video shared from the social media account of former President Donald Trump, calling the incident troubling and indicative of a broader erosion of political norms in the United States. The remarks came during a widely viewed online interview, where Obama reflected on the cultural and political implications of the controversy and the public reaction that followed. The controversy began after

Michael Jordan Wins First Daytona 500 as Team Owner in Historic NASCAR Moment

Sarah Olivella February 16, 2026

Michael Jordan has conquered basketball, built a global brand, and now added another milestone to his legacy: Daytona 500 champion. The six-time NBA title winner

NASA Crew-12 Launches to ISS Aboard SpaceX Falcon 9

Sarah Olivella February 16, 2026

Four astronauts are on their way to orbit after a predawn launch that marked the start of NASA’s Crew-12 rotation to the International Space Station.

Trump Signs Major Tax Package, Faces Challenge of Gaining Voter Support

SMGN Publishing July 11, 2025

Bill includes tax extensions, military spending and cost-cutting measures Former President Donald Trump succeeded in passing a sweeping 900-page legislative package, which he signed into

Appeals Court Overturns Guantánamo Plea Deals in 9/11 Case

SMGN Publishing July 11, 2025

Legal authority of Defense Secretary confirmed in divided decision A federal appeals court in the United States has invalidated plea agreements reached with three individuals

Linda Yaccarino Steps Down After Two Years as CEO of X

SMGN Publishing July 11, 2025

Departure follows a period marked by internal tension and strategic challenges Linda Yaccarino, who took over as chief executive officer of X two years ago,

Stephen Sondheim’s Creative Archive Preserved at the Library of Congress

SMGN Publishing July 11, 2025

A treasure trove of sketches, lyrics, and musical drafts now open to researchers The Library of Congress has officially added over 5,000 items from the

Trump’s Asia Tariff Push Sends Shockwaves Through Global Supply Chains

SMGN Publishing July 11, 2025

Japan, South Korea, and Others Brace for Economic Fallout from New U.S. Duties A sweeping tariff escalation by the U.S. has placed many of Asia’s

Trump’s Targeted Africa Outreach Sparks Debate Over US Strategy

SMGN Publishing July 11, 2025

Selective Invitations Reflect a Shift in US-Africa Relations The United States recently hosted a high-level meeting with leaders from five African countries in a move

Smart Autofocus Glasses Promise Clear Vision at Any Distance, But Challenges Remain

SMGN Publishing July 11, 2025

What if your glasses could think for you—shifting focus from near to far in milliseconds, without the need for bifocals or switching frames? That’s the

Construction Workers Escape Safely After Partial Tunnel Collapse in Los Angeles

SMGN Publishing July 10, 2025

Emergency response launched after underground accident in major infrastructure Project Thirty-one construction workers inside a large industrial tunnel in Los Angeles reached safety following a

Controversy Erupts Over Grok’s Offensive Responses on X Platform

SMGN Publishing July 10, 2025

AI chatbot update triggers wave of concern Grok, the AI assistant created by xAI and embedded in the X platform, came under scrutiny this week