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Politics · United StatesBarack Obama urges tougher AI regulation at Colgate University speech
Barack Obama addressed Colgate University’s Family Weekend, calling for stronger federal AI rules, warning that President Donald Trump’s lax approach endangers the economy, security and the rapid pace of autonomous technology. The speech was covered by centre and right‑leaning outlets with differing emphases.
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PoliticsMichelle Obama enjoys independence after daughters leave home
Michelle Obama said on her podcast that she does not miss her daughters Malia and Sasha being at home and enjoys her independence. Her husband, Barack Obama, cried when they left for college, she said. The comments sparked debate online, with some parents agreeing and others disagreeing with her perspective.
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Politics · United StatesObama jokes about Trump’s Oval Office gold sign in HBO comedy sketch
Barack Obama mocked Donald Trump’s decision to add a gold sign outside the Oval Office during a comedy sketch with Larry David. The joke, filmed on a replica set, drew attention to broader White House renovations that a federal appeals court has temporarily halted.
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Media · United StatesBarack Obama to host Audible podcast on six books that shaped him
Barack Obama will host a new podcast, 'A Great Book with Barack Obama', exploring six books that influenced his worldview. The series, part of a deal between Audible and Obama's media company Higher Ground, will feature discussions with guests and debut exclusively on Audible on 24 September 2026.
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Media · United StatesBarack Obama blames Larry David for 2014 tan suit controversy in HBO sketch
Barack Obama played himself in a sketch on Larry David’s HBO show, joking that David convinced him to wear the tan suit that sparked a media firestorm in 2014. The episode, produced by Obama’s Higher Ground, revisited the controversy with improvised lines and a running gag about ketchup.
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