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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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Being one of the few Nobel Peace Prize winners is one of the most prestigious honours out there, one that most of us can only dream of achieving and a height that only the best and brightest from our society climb to. Officially awarded to individuals and institutions that, “have done…
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It's a depressing but true fact that the aftermath almost every mass shooting in America follows a familiar script. People around the world send thoughts and prayers to the families of those involved, law enforcement officials admit that they failed to act on the warning signs, politicians bicker about whether or…
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This summer roughly a million superhero movies will be released, and one of the most anticipated is Deadpool 2. More than any other actor, Ryan embodies his character, because they're both hideously ugly. Just kidding. Ryan's not grossly disfigured with burn-like scars like Wade Wilson, but he share's the same…
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Today the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery unveiled the official portraits of Barack and Michelle Obama. (And it's only a matter of time before Donald Trump paints mustaches on them.) The paintings are part of the "America's Presidents" exhibit, which displays portraits of every United States president. It's a routine ceremony,…
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While there's no doubt that literally everyone wants an invite to the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, unfortunately, the numbers are limited. It's believed that the likes of Barack Obama and Serena Williams will be receiving an invite to the event, but some members of the family will…
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It's been over a year since Donald Trump's inauguration, which saw the introduction of a new U.S. President to the world stage as the old one departed. In the 365 days since then, Trump has made the headlines time and time again, for reasons both serious and ridiculous, but the…
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When it comes to presidential scandals, there's normally only one name that comes to mind: Donald Trump. Just in the last few weeks, he's been accused of lying about his height and weight on his medical test, has been exposed for various embarrassing and unprofessional habits in the Fire and…
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Some people grow up wanting to become astronauts. Others cast themselves as supreme athletes, or pop stars, or business people making high pressure deals in their minds' eye. When we were kids, we all had dreams of what the future would hold, each more romantic and idealistic than the last,…
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Seeing as they're one of the most renowned and well-known intelligence agencies in the world, you would think that the CIA would have a pretty advanced security system when it comes to gaining access to classified files relating to military operations, right? Well, it turns out, not really. According to the…
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It doesn't seem like Donald Trump is in good physical health. Sure, he doesn't drink alcohol or doesn't smoke cigarettes. But he's 71 years old, his favorite exercise is golf, and he loves fast food. According to his former campaign manager, his regular order at McDonald's is two Big Macs,…
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Now, I don't know about you, but I don't understand anyone who doesn't love Barack Obama. Sure, every political leader has made their fair share of questionable decisions, but Barack Obama's stay in the White House was dignified and largely successful. Aside from being the first black President of the…
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After Donald Trump reportedly referred to some African, Central American and Caribbean nations as "s**thole countries" during a White House meeting last week, many of us began to question his mental health. I mean, it's hardly diplomatic for one of the leaders of the western world to make comments that…
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Donald Trump has come under fire once again for reportedly making offensive comments. The 45th President of the United States is accused of referring to Haiti, El Salvador and certain nations in Africa as "s**thole countries" during a White House meeting last week. Now, forced to defend himself amidst international outrage and…
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As Barack Obama said a fond farewell to his staff and cracked one last joke before walking out of the White House for the final time, America knew that it would never quite be the same again. Although he certainly wasn't perfect, Obama was the man who had broken down…
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Unless you've been living under a rock for the last year, you'll be well acquainted with figures such as Donald Trump, Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. But while we're used to seeing such political leaders as grey-haired 50-somethings, they were once children too, and wholly unaware that one day they'd…
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Donald Trump is no friend of foreigners, unless you're a dictator from Russia, or a supermodel from Slovenia. I mean, remember when he peddled that idiotic conspiracy theory that Barack Obama was born in Kenya, not Hawaii? How about when he launched his presidential campaign by calling Mexican immigrants rapists…
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Are you excited about the new year? Maybe you're looking forward to an exotic vacation, or starting a new exercise routine, or planning to pop the question to the person you love. Well, you better stop that nonsense right now. A new year is nothing to be happy about. You…
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You think your friend's wedding had a bunch of rules? That's nothing compared to The Royal Wedding. In May, American actress Meghan Markle will tie the knot with Prince Harry, and they're supposed to follow several strict traditions: The bride must carry a sprig of myrtle, all female guests must wear…
