Reuters World News Trump-Obama video, Russia-Ukraine and Winter Olympics
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Feb 7, 2026 Marlene Casabier, Reuters reporter on the Milano Cortina Winter Games, explains ski mountaineering’s history and why sprint formats made the cut. Jarrett Renshaw, Reuters reporter traveling with the president, breaks down the fallout over a racist video post and White House social media practices. They also cover Russia’s attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure and a Wall Street rebound driven by AI chip stocks.
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Vetting Gaps In Presidential Social Media
- Donald Trump condemned the racist video of the Obamas but refused to apologize, saying he hadn't made a mistake.
- Journalists raised questions about how Truth Social posts are vetted and who has access to the account.
Winter Strikes Target Energy As Temperatures Plunge
- Russia launched a large overnight air assault hitting Ukraine's energy grid with hundreds of drones and missiles.
- President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of using cold weather as leverage and confirmed upcoming talks in Miami.
Follow Money Into AI Chipmakers
- Investors rotated back into AI chipmakers, pushing the Dow above 50,000 as confidence returned.
- Betting on core hardware suppliers can pay off amid renewed excitement about AI demand.