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Barack Obama served as the 44th President of the United States from 2009 to 2017. The first African American president, he's known for the Affordable Care Act, climate change initiatives, and his eloquent speaking style.
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Roseanne Barr has undoubtedly courted controversy with her tweets for several years now, but it all came to a head in May this year, when she compared a black former Barack Obama adviser to an ape in a tweet that sparked outrage. The classic sitcom Roseanne made its return to the…
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A mere five years ago, if you'd told me that a meeting between a rapper who hadn't been good for eight years and the President of the United States made headline news, I'd respond by asking: "why would anyone care that Barack Obama met Eminem in the Oval Office?" But…
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Presidents are supposed to be respected, but every so often they make a hilarious gaffe. While trying to escape reporters, George W. Bush awkwardly tugged on a locked door. During a 2008 campaign stop, Barack Obama claimed he visited "57 states." And during a banquet, George H.W. Bush vomited on…
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When he was running for president, Donald Trump boasted that he would "hire the best people." Well, apparently the best person he can find for a Supreme Court Justice is Brett Kavanaugh, a man credibly accused by three women of sexual misconduct. Dr. Christine Blasey Ford alleges that Kavanaugh tried to sexually…
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Christopher Robin, the 70-million-dollar family movie of the year, follows the protagonist of Winnie the Pooh as he grows up and moves to boarding school. However, while the film is currently showing all over the world, it is notably absent from the world’s biggest country. China is known for its…
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In 2014, Donald Trump tweeted, "We need a President who isn't a laughing stock to the entire World. We need a truly great leader, a genius at strategy and winning. Respect!" It is unclear what he was talking about, since Barack Obama was president at the time, and was widely…
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In 2006, Donald Trump allegedly had an affair with porn star Stormy Daniels, just months after his third wife, Melania, gave birth to Barron. And today the man is president, restoring honor and dignity to the White House! It's nice to have a commander-in-chief with some family values. How many…
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This week marked the 17th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. 19 Al-Queda militants hijacked four planes to carry out suicide missions, killing nearly 3,000 Americans. Two planes crashed into the World Trade Center, one plane crashed into the Pentagon, and a fourth plane, Flight 193, crashed into a field in…
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When we imagine US presidents in their youth, most of us picture young worker bees who spend the majority of their time studying and ensuring their record is as clean as a whistle. However, not all American leaders have unblemished pasts. Namely, former President Barack Obama. At a recent campaign rally…
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On September 11, 2001, the world came to a standstill as America suffered its worst ever terror attack. Two planes ploughed into the World Trade Center in New York City, one hit the Pentagon, and a fourth was heroically steered away from its target by passengers on board the flight.…
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It's rare to see funerals in the news so often, but there have been two major ones recently. John McCain, former Arizona state Senator and Republican nominee for President of the United States in the 2008 election, passed away on August 25. A mere week or so earlier, 'queen of soul'…
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Being the President of the United States is an experience that's sure to irreversibly change your life, for better or worse.Since the country was founded back in 1776, we've had 45 of the men (so far) acting as the figurehead of the United States, going from George Washington, all the…
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On August 16, music icon and 'queen of soul' Aretha Franklin passed away at the age of 76. Franklin was the first woman to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, won 18 Grammy Awards and sold a stunning 75 million records worldwide. After battling pancreatic cancer since 2010,…
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Yesterday, on Saturday August 25th, Senator John McCain passed away surrounded by his family at the age of 81. The renowned Vietnam veteran and presidential candidate succumbed to an aggressive brain tumour just a day after announcing that he would be ceasing treatment for the condition. "My heart is broken,"…
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We all know celebrities like Chris Hemsworth, Ryan Gosling and Idris Elba are ridiculously, ridiculously good-looking. Don't you just wish you should clone them? Well, you can't. Not yet, anyway. Stupid government. Anyway, if you're thirsty to look at more luscious man-meat - and I know you are - I've…
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Donald Trump's presidency has been mired in scandals, most notably, the alleged Stormi Daniels affair and the accusations of treasonous collusion with Russia during the 2016 election. However, the man is surprisingly resilient, like Super Mario after an invincibility star. The scandals appear to cause no damage. His base still…
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On Thursday morning, music icon Aretha Franklin passed away at the age of 76. The legendary singer, who won 18 Grammy Awards and sold 75 million records worldwide, had been battling pancreatic cancer since 2010. She died in her hometown of Detroit, Michigan, surrounded by friends and family. On social…
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After a long battle with pancreatic cancer, Aretha Franklin, the 'Queen of Soul,' died at the age of 76. The Detroit icon had one of the greatest voices in musical history, and was the first woman to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Over the course…
