Scoop USA Newspaper
White House deletes racist post about Obamas after backlash
President Donald Trump’s racist social media post featuring former President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle Obama, as primates in a jungle was deleted Friday after a backlash from both Republicans and Democrats who criticized the video as offensive.
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ScoopUSA Media, Volume 66 - Number 8
Los Angeles Times
Mexican officials feared El Paso airspace closure signaled U.S. strike
Members of Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum’s Cabinet woke up Wednesday morning to news that U.S. aviation officials had shut down airspace over El Paso, the Texas city opposite the border metropolis of Ciudad Juárez.
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February 14, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Anthropic pledges $20 million to candidates who favor AI safety
The donation aims to help fight lighter regulation of the technology.
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February 14, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Trump considers exiting trade deal he signed
Mexico's leader voices skepticism that U.S. will withdraw from North American pact.
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February 14, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Britain's High Court says the outlawing of protest group was illegal
Britain's High Court ruled Friday that the government's decision to outlaw the protest group Palestine Action as a terrorist organization was unlawful, but it kept the ban in place pending another hearing while the government prepares an appeal.
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February 14, 2026
Los Angeles Times
German leader urges U.S., Europe to revive trust
The chancellor argues at talks that being part of NATO is also to America’s advantage.
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February 14, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Roberts says this Dodgers team is 'probably the best' on paper
[Plaschke, from D6]
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February 14, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Bar is set high with Ohtani in full bloom
On the day Kiké Hernández came home, meaning the whole gang was returning for a run at a third consecutive World Series championship, I asked Dodgers manager Dave Roberts an obvious question. Could this be his best team ever?
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February 14, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Shiffrin bent on a course correction
Ski star resolves to put Beijing struggles behind her as she tries to snap Olympic spell.
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February 14, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Not the same, old story for James
He again defies his age (41) with NBA-record triple-double as the Lakers win at break.
4 min |
February 14, 2026
Techlife News
2.5 Billion ACTIVE DEVICES DRIVE RECORD PERFORMANCE ACROSS THE HARDWARE LINEUP
Apple is rewriting benchmarks. Revenue hit an all-time high of $143.8 billion in its latest quarter, up 16% year-over-year and surpassing Wall Street estimates by roughly $5 billion.
4 min |
February 14, 2026
Techlife News
SOFTBANK VISION FUND REPORTS $2.4 BILLION QUARTERLY GAIN DRIVEN BY OPENAI VALUATION SURGE
SoftBank Group reported a strong quarterly performance as gains in artificial-intelligence investments, particularly its stake in OpenAI, helped lift the Vision Fund back into profitability.
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February 14, 2026
Techlife News
APPLE CARPLAY MAY OPEN TO THIRD-PARTY AI ASSISTANTS IN MAJOR PLATFORM SHIFT
Apple is reportedly preparing a significant update to CarPlay that could allow third-party artificial intelligence assistants such as ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and other voice-driven apps to operate within the in-vehicle interface. The planned change, expected to arrive in upcoming platform updates, would mark one of the most notable shifts in CarPlay's evolution since its launch, expanding the system beyond exclusive reliance on Siri for voice interaction.
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February 14, 2026
Techlife News
SPACEX SEEKS APPROVAL FOR ONE MILLION-SATELLITE ORBITAL DATA CENTER NETWORK
SpaceX has filed an application with U.S. federal regulators requesting authorization to deploy what could become the largest satellite constellation ever proposed, a system designed not only for communications but also for orbital data processing infrastructure.
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February 14, 2026
Techlife News
APPLE TO RETIRE ITUNES WISH LISTS, ENCOURAGES USERS TO TRANSFER SAVED TITLES
Apple is preparing to discontinue the longstanding iTunes Wish List feature, signaling another step in the gradual transition away from the legacy iTunes ecosystem toward unified media services centered on Apple TV and the broader Apple media platform.
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February 14, 2026
Techlife News
SPACEX-XAI MERGER TARGETS ORBITAL DATA CENTERS POWERED BY SOLAR ENERGY
Elon Musk’s decision to merge aerospace company SpaceX with artificial intelligence firm xAI marks one of the most ambitious technology consolidations in recent years, creating a combined enterprise reportedly valued at about $1.25 trillion.
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February 14, 2026
Techlife News
APPLE ADJUSTS AI HEALTH COACH STRATEGY, SHIFTING FEATURES INTO HEALTH APP
Apple is reassessing its long-term roadmap for an artificial-intelligence-powered health coaching platform, choosing to scale back an earlier plan for a standalone subscription-style wellness service while continuing to integrate key technologies into its existing health ecosystem.
3 min |
February 14, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Mayor Bass behind damage control amid Palisades fire, email shows
A day after federal prosecutors announced that the catastrophic Palisades fire was caused by the rekindling of a smaller arson fire days earlier, Los Angeles city officials were in damage control mode.
5 min |
February 14, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Naming Epstein's fellow abusers is not a partisan issue
When the elite shield sex traffickers, the nation is in crisis
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February 14, 2026
Los Angeles Times
L.A. opens door to turning empty offices into housing
New rules fast-track conversions. Vacant towers, malls, garages in play.
4 min |
February 14, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Enjoy the tranquility — another storm is coming
Strong system is set to hit Southern California starting Sunday, bringing potential thunderstorms, wind gusts and perilous surf
2 min |
February 14, 2026
Los Angeles Times
U.S. aid cuts cripple Mideast healthcare
In the cramped examination room of this tiny village clinic, Rania Moussa lay on her side and covered her eyes with a pillow, her slight, childlike frame belying the fact she is 13 years old.
7 min |
February 14, 2026
Techlife News
IPHONE 17 PRO COSMIC ORANGE DRIVES SALES SURGE IN CHINA AS LUXURY COLOR ASSOCIATIONS RESONATE WITH BUYERS
Apple's decision to introduce the Cosmic Orange finish for the iPhone 17 Pro lineup has delivered an unexpected commercial boost in China, where the color quickly became one of the most sought-after variants of the device.
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February 14, 2026
Techlife News
BAD BUNNY'S SUPER BOWL PERFORMANCE DRIVES GLOBAL STREAMING SURGE ACROSS APPLE MUSIC
Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime performance delivered an immediate worldwide spike in music streaming activity, according to new platform data showing dramatic growth in listening numbers, chart placements, and song recognition metrics across Apple Music and Shazam.
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February 14, 2026
Techlife News
CADENCE LAUNCHES CHIPSTACK AI SUPER AGENT TO TRANSFORM SEMICONDUCTOR DESIGN
Cadence has introduced the ChipStack Al Super Agent, a new agentic artificial-intelligence platform designed to automate complex semiconductor design workflows at a time when global demand for advanced processors is accelerating across artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and edge-device markets.
2 min |
February 14, 2026
Techlife News
DOCTORS WARN AI HEALTH ADVICE COULD INCREASE RISKS FOR PATIENTS
Artificial intelligence tools are rapidly becoming a common source of health information for millions of people, but medical organizations are increasingly raising alarms about the dangers of relying on AI-generated treatment advice.
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February 14, 2026
Techlife News
APPLE AND GOOGLE AGREE TO UK APP STORE REFORMS UNDER REGULATORY PRESSURE
Apple and Google have agreed to a series of commitments aimed at making their app marketplaces more transparent and competitive, following sustained scrutiny from the United Kingdom's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
4 min |
February 14, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Ukrainian Olympian loses appeal over helmet
The skeleton racer had wanted to honor his country’s war dead while competing.
4 min |
February 14, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Rivian shines in EV market with stronger-than-expected earnings
Rivian shocked the market with strong earnings results, proving itself an outlier in the electric vehicle market, which has been struggling with the end of government subsidies and cooling consumer excitement.
2 min |
February 14, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Marine keeps Afghan orphan after court ruling
Virginia justices say relatives’ challenges came too late. Order ends a lengthy battle.
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