The White House press secretary had dismissed criticism of the clip’s racist content as “fake outrage.” But later Friday, the clip disappeared from the president’s social media feed. By Erica L.

February 7, 2026 • The policy change orders the removal of any post made by official State Department accounts on X before President Trump returned to office in 2025.

Feb. 6, 2026 Inspired by the shape-shifting skin of octopuses, Penn State researchers developed a smart hydrogel that can change appearance, texture, and shape on command. The material is programmed ...