EntertainmentYahoo TV'Stranger Things,' Chadwick Boseman, Selena Gomez and Dave Chappelle: 2022 Emmy nominations snubs, surprises and head-scratchers
While 'Squid Game' made history as expected, there were plenty of shockers — for better (Barack Obama, Quinta Brunson, Lizzo) or worse (Julia Roberts, Sean Penn, 'Star Wars' TV) — as Emmy nominations were announced.
CelebrityYahoo Celebrity UKO-T Fagbenle stuns fans as he shows off 'spot on' Barack Obama impression
The actor plays the former US President in a TV series.
NewsYahoo News VideoObama to teens: 'Get the vaccine as soon as you can'
In a new PSA first appearing on Yahoo News' TikTok, former President Barack Obama urges teens to seek out a COVID-19 vaccine. "It's the only way we're going to get back to all the things we love," says Obama, "from safely spending time with grandparents, to going to concerts and watching live sports."
PoliticsYahoo CelebritySean Penn blames America's obsession with celebrity for putting 'failed businessman turned fake billionaire' Trump in office
Sean Penn says there’s “an awful lot to be optimistic about” with Donald Trump out of the White House, but he still worries about the culture which led to “this failed businessman turned fake billionaire on a TV show” becoming the president.
CelebrityYahoo CelebrityBarack Obama pays tribute to 'my love, my partner and my best friend' on Michelle's 57th birthday
The former first lady is celebrating her birthday on Jan. 17.
EntertainmentPA Media: EntertainmentBarack Obama to speak at Booker Prize ceremony
He will address the awards ceremony in a pre-recorded message.
NewsYahoo News VideoThe future of college tuition in the age of the coronavirus: Yahoo News Explains
As college campuses across the country remain closed amid social distancing orders, graduating high school seniors and their families are stuck with a difficult question: Is college worth the price if classes are online? In turn, the American Council on Education predicts that fall enrollment could decrease by 15 percent or more, leaving colleges and universities with an estimated $23 billion in lost tuition. David Klein, CEO and co-founder of CommonBond, a finance company that specializes in affordable student loans, explains that there may, in fact, be a silver lining here — pressure to enroll students could force universities to address the college tuition crisis that existed long before the coronavirus.
NewsYahoo News UKCoronavirus: Barack Obama says cancelling major events will slow spread of virus
Former US President Barack Obama shared a graph that he said showed why cancelling major events would help slow the spread of coronavirus.
PoliticsYahoo News VideoClyburn: Obama should endorse Biden 'to bring this party together'
United States House of Representatives Majority Whip and longtime party leader Jim Clyburn joins joins Yahoo News Editor in Chief Daniel Klaidman and Chief Investigative Correspondent Michael Isikoff to discuss his recent endorsement of Former Vice President Joe Biden for the Democratic Nomination. During the podcast interview, Clyburn called on former President Barack Obama to join him in endorsing Biden "at the proper time" — before July's Democratic National Convention in Milwaukee.
NewsYahoo Celebrity UKJason Manford: Cultural appropriation is a load of b****cks
The comedian hit out at the term after seeing Molly-Mae Hague's Cleopatra outfit criticised.
PoliticsYahoo News UK'It didn’t work, I’m sorry': David Cameron phoned European leaders and Barack Obama to apologise for Brexit
The former prime minister has also taken aim at Boris Johnson and Michael Gove in his memoir.
EntertainmentYahoo News UKThe world's most admired people are Michelle Obama and Bill Gates - and Donald Trump doesn't make top 10
Most admired on the planet: Bill Gates and Michelle Obama (AP) Michelle Obama and Bill Gates are the most admired people in the world, according to a new poll. The former US First Lady and Microsoft founder topped a YouGov survey of the most admired women and men on the planet. The top 10 women also featured Oprah Winfrey and Angelina Jolie in second and third places respectively. Last year, Jolie topped the poll with Michele Obama in second place.
EntertainmentYahoo Celebrity UKPool drama at the Clooneys' ahead of the Obamas' Italian visit
The A-lister was in a fluster over a malfunctioning pool.
NewsMashableBarack Obama tweets inspiring thread to celebrate International Women's Day
International Women's Day is here, and to mark the annual celebration of women around the world, Barack Obama tweeted an inspiring thread."On International Women's Day, I'm reflecting on the future we all want for our daughters: one where they can live out their aspirations without limits," the former president tweeted before most people had their morning coffee.Obama went on to say that he'd be celebrating today by highlighting "some of the women who are building that future for all of us today," and started a thread to highlight three women in particular.> On International Women's Day, I'm reflecting on the future we all want for our daughters: one where they can live out their aspirations without limits. And I'm celebrating some of the women who are building that future for all of us today.> > -- Barack Obama (@BarackObama) March 8, 2019SEE ALSO: Obama advises men to avoid toxic masculine behaviorFirst up, Obama Foundation Fellow and head of the Change.org Foundation, Preethi Herman. According to Obama, Herman is "helping women unleash their power to change their societies" and "leading an initiative that combines online tools with in-person organizing, giving women a voice in her native India--and beyond."> .@preethiherman is helping women unleash their power to change their societies. As head of the https://t.co/3RwHe5Razz Foundation, she's leading an initiative that combines online tools with in-person organizing, giving women a voice in her native India--and beyond. pic.twitter.com/TKuAKVL5Y1> > -- Barack Obama (@BarackObama) March 8, 2019He then highlighted the work of Alice Barbe, Obama Foundation Scholar and co-founder of Signa France, for embracing a shared humanity and "helping refugees resettle into welcoming communities in France, offering them job training and language immersion, as well as a place to stay."> .@BarbeAlice is helping refugees resettle into welcoming communities in France, offering them job training and language immersion, as well as a place to stay. More importantly, she's fighting a narrative that suggests our differences are more important than our shared humanity. pic.twitter.com/jNIiKIAZaO> > -- Barack Obama (@BarackObama) March 8, 2019Lastly, the Obama celebrated Sefora Kodjo and her efforts to help women leaders in Africa thrive. "Her organization is training and mentoring young women across the continent to adopt a new model of leadership, one that puts gender equality at the heart of economic development," he wrote.> And @SeforaKodjo is helping the next generation of women leaders in Africa rise up. Her organization is training and mentoring young women across the continent to adopt a new model of leadership, one that puts gender equality at the heart of economic development. pic.twitter.com/cRb4EKcrvv> > -- Barack Obama (@BarackObama) March 8, 2019Obama closed the thread by reiterating that these three women remind him what International Women's Day is all about: "Imagining a world free of artificial ceilings for the next generation -- and doing the hard work to get us there."> Preethi, Alice, and Sefora are just three of many @ObamaFoundation leaders who remind us what International Women's Day is all about: imagining a world free of artificial ceilings for the next generation--and doing the hard work to get us there.> > -- Barack Obama (@BarackObama) March 8, 2019Meanwhile, President Trump spent his morning tweeting about the wall, the media, immigration, "presidential harassment," a "witch hunt", and other topics unrelated to women. But after switching gears to tweet a statistic about women's unemployment, the president released a statement on International Women's Day.> On International Women's Day, we honor women worldwide for their vital role in shaping and strengthening our communities, families, governments, and businesses...https://t.co/VVnkuBPmhA> > -- Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 8, 2019While Trump did begin his statement by honoring women worldwide "for their vital role in shaping and strengthening our communities, families, governments, and businesses,"in the paragraphs that followed, he was sure to call attention to all the efforts he has made to help women.Maybe we can just let women have this one day. WATCH: 16 countries that have 'shattered that highest and hardest glass ceiling'
EntertainmentYahoo News UKPalace denies Prince William and Prince Charles snubbed Donald Trump during his visit to the UK
The first and second in line to the throne were reported to have ‘refused to attend’ a meeting with the President.
PoliticsYahoo News UKObama: Boris Johnson's comment over race makes him 'British version of Trump'
Barack Obama reportedly said Boris Johnson's comment referring to his race made him the UK's version of Donald Trump.
NewsYahoo News UKBarack Obama's first retrospective approval ratings reveal most Americans think he did a good job
Some 63% of United Stated citizens believe Barack Obama did a good job as President.
NewsYahoo News UK‘White powder’ sent to Barack Obama’s office - just 24 hours after similar package sent to Donald Trump Jr
The substance is thought to have been baby powder and sent in a letter from Hong Kong.
NewsYahoo News UKHistory will judge President Trump badly, say Americans, and 44% think he is 'racist'
History will judge President Donald Trump badly, according to a majority of Americans in a new opinion poll
NewsYahoo News UKDavid Cameron thought Barack Obama was a 'self-obsessed narcissist'
The claims were made by former Cameron aide Steve Hilton.
NewsYahoo News UKBarack Obama says more women need to be elected to office because 'men are having problems’
The former President called on more women being elected to public office after a string of sexual harassment claims made against high-profile men.
NewsYahoo News UKClever sheep can actually recognise celebrities - including Barack Obama and Emma Watson
Sheep were already known to respond to familiar faces, both of other members of their own species and humans.
NewsMashableBarack Obama just explained why he hates taking selfies
Barack Obama is a good sport, so naturally he's spent years putting up with fans who wanted to take selfies with him.
NewsYahoo News UKU.S. officials ‘mocked Britain in secret and treated idea of special relationship as a joke’
Former presidential adviser Jeremy Shapiro claimed the friendship between the two countries was “unrequited” - and was mocked when the cameras were turned off.
NewsYahoo Celebrity UKOops. Barack Obama accidently reveals sex of Beyoncé and Jay Z's twins...
Hold up… did Barack Obama just reveal the sex of Beyoncé and Jay Z’s twins? Twitter believes he did.
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