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☆ The Obamas' net worth: How Michelle and Barack Obama make their money
  + stars: | 2023-02-22 | by ( Hillary Hoffower | Joshua Zitser | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +2 min
Barack Obama makes his money from a six-figure pension, public speaking, and his best-selling books. makes his money from a six-figure His latest memoir, "A Promised Land," sold nearly 890,000 copies within a day of its 2020 release. Michelle Obama has also penned bestsellers, while the couple give generously to charity. For her part, Michelle Obama's first memoir, "Becoming," was published in November 2018 and became that year's No. From philanthropic efforts, to vacationing where the sun shines and making long-term investments in their daughters' education, here's how the Obamas make and spend their money.
☆ U.S. first lady Jill Biden to present at Grammy Awards
  + stars: | 2023-02-01 | by ( Kanishka Singh | ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +2 min
Feb 1 (Reuters) - U.S. first lady Jill Biden will attend this year's Grammy Awards as a presenter, the White House said on Wednesday. Biden is not the only first lady to appear at the Grammy Awards, the music industry's top honors. Hillary Clinton won a Grammy in 1997 while she was first lady for best spoken word album for her book "It Takes a Village." Nominations for the Grammy Awards, which take place on Sunday, were announced in November at the Grammy Museum. Beyonce and Jay-Z both have 88 nominations in total for the peer-voted music awards.
☆ Meet Thom Browne, the stripe-obsessed designer who took on Adidas and won
  + stars: | 2023-01-26 | by ( Danni Santana | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +6 min
Thom Browne defeated Adidas in court this month over its right to use its four stripe design. Adidas sought roughly $7.8 million in damages — equivalent to the amount Adidas believed it would have earned through a licensing agreement with Thom Browne and profits Thom Browne made off the parallel stripe designs. Fashion Designer Thom Browne arrives at Manhattan Federal Court on January 03, 2023. Thom Browne made $285 million in 2021 revenue compared to $23 billion for Adidas, according to the New York Times report. By then, Thom Browne was dressing sports teams like the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers and European soccer club FC Barcelona for pregame appearances.
☆ Prince Harry’s ‘Spare’ Sells Well in U.S., but Not as Well as the Obamas’ Memoirs
  + stars: | 2023-01-19 | by ( Jeffrey A. Trachtenberg | ) www.wsj.com   time to read: 1 min
Prince Harry ‘s memoir sold 629,300 hardcover copies in the U.S. in its first week, trailing only two titles by the Obamas on the list of top first-week U.S. adult-nonfiction hardcover sales. According to NPD BookScan, which started releasing first-week U.S. sales numbers in 2004, Prince Harry’s “Spare” sold more hardcover copies than all but two adult-nonfiction books in the U.S. in their first week: former President Barack Obama ‘s memoir “A Promised Land” and former first lady Michelle Obama ‘s memoir “Becoming.”
☆ Factbox: The 10 biggest U.S. retail bankruptcies in 5 years
  + stars: | 2023-01-09 | by ( ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +4 min
J.C. PenneyAssets: $7.99 billionLiabilities: $7.16 billionStores: 846After more than a century in business, the department store chain filed for bankruptcy protection in May 2020, weighed down by mounting debt. At the time, its bankruptcy was the biggest collapse of a U.S. retailer by assets since Kmart in 2002. It soon emerged from bankruptcy with much of its store base intact and $400 million in fresh financial aid. Tailored BrandsAssets: $2.48 billionLiabilities: $2.84 billionStores: Over 1,400The owner of tuxedo and business suit chain Men's Wearhouse filed for bankruptcy in August 2020. It emerged from bankruptcy just days short of a year since it filed for bankruptcy under a new name, Premier Brands.
☆ Missing Chibok girls sculpted in clay in Nigeria art project
  + stars: | 2022-12-07 | by ( Angela Ukomadu Seun Sanni | Angela Ukomadu | Seun Sanni | ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +3 min
[1/3] A man walks across a set up of terra cotta heads, a French woman collection representing the remaining Chibok school girls in captivity in Lagos, Nigeria, November 29, 2022. The artwork, titled "Statues Also Breathe" and conceived by French artist Prune Nourry, consists of 108 life-size clay heads, made by 108 students from all over Nigeria, and now on display at an art gallery in Lagos. Boko Haram militants abducted around 270 teenage girls from a school in the northeastern town of Chibok in 2014. A small group of women who were among the abducted girls and were later released took part, as did some parents of the missing women. "These girls have been in distress for eight years," said Habiba Balogun, coordinator of the Bring Back Our Girls campaign in Lagos.
☆ Fact Check-Video falsely reports the arrests and executions of multiple notable figures
  + stars: | 2022-12-05 | by ( Reuters Fact Check | ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +3 min
Reuters Fact Check previously debunked similar narratives of “mass arrests” targeting political officials ( nKBN29R1ZA ). Some users seemed to believe the video’s claims that there have been mass arrests and executions. A Reuters review of Obama’s social media accounts show she maintains an active social media presence on Twitter ( twitter.com/MichelleObama ), and an official Instagram ( here ). An official and active social media account on Twitter for McConnell is also observable ( twitter.com/LeaderMcConnell ). Reuters found no credible reporting to support the claims made in this video of supposed executions or arrests.
☆ Michelle Obama says she straightened her hair because Americans weren't ready for a First Lady with braids
  + stars: | 2022-11-18 | by ( Cheryl Teh | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +2 min
Michelle Obama said she straightened her hair so the US could adjust to a Black family in the White House. "Nope, they're not ready for it," Obama said while recalling her decision, per The Washington Post. "Let me keep my hair straight," Obama said. "We deal with it, the whole thing about, 'Do you show up with your natural hair?'" "They tripped out when Barack wore a tan suit," Michelle Obama said.
☆ Virginia McLaurin, who famously danced with the Obamas in White House visit, dies at 113
  + stars: | 2022-11-16 | by ( The Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com   time to read: +3 min
— Virginia McLaurin, the centenarian who danced excitedly with President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama during a 2016 White House visit, has died. “We know you’re up there dancing.”McLaurin visited the White House for a Black History Month reception in February 2016, when she was 106. “I thought I would never live to get in the White House,” she said. Shortly after the White House visit, Menkart suggested they contact the mayor’s office and the Washington Post, which interviewed her and published a story. According to the Obama White House archives, she was a foster grandparent and a mentor to special-needs students, helping children with reading and social skills.
☆ John Fetterman wins Pennsylvania Senate race, defeating TV doctor Mehmet Oz and flipping key state for Democrats
  + stars: | 2022-11-09 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms | Allan Smith | ) www.nbcnews.com   time to read: +4 min
The barrage helped Oz climb back into a race that Fetterman had led all summer — by double digits, according to at least two polls. Fetterman, whose speech and auditory processing were affected by his stroke, agreed to only one debate, on Oct. 25. His struggles were apparent, stoking alarm the next day among Democrats who worried the performance would scare away voters. Mehmet Oz takes part in a forum for Pennsylvania Republican Senate candidates in Camp Hill, Pa. on Apr. “My wife wants some vegetables for crudité,” Oz said, picking out broccoli, asparagus, carrots, guacamole and salsa for the platter of raw vegetables and dips.
☆ Michelle Obama, Mike Pence Books Square Off as Publishers Hope for a Holiday Jolt
  + stars: | 2022-11-06 | by ( Jeffrey A. Trachtenberg | ) www.wsj.com   time to read: 1 min
New books from former first lady Michelle Obama and former Vice President Mike Pence, each set for release on Nov. 15, are among the high-profile titles publishers are hoping will boost sales this holiday season after a sluggish year. Mrs. Obama and Mr. Pence will square off in bookstores a week after the midterm elections, with books tackling very different topics. Mrs. Obama’s book, “The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times,” is a follow-up to her bestseller “Becoming,” which has sold more than 17 million copies globally. It offers advice and strategies for dealing with the challenges of daily life.
☆ Jill Biden holds the key to the nation's political future as her husband weighs re-election in 2024
  + stars: | 2022-10-27 | by ( Nicole Gaudiano | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +16 min
"Joe Biden wouldn't have run in '20 if Jill Biden had not wanted him to run and he won't run in '24 if Jill Biden doesn't want him to run," he told Insider. President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden watch fireworks go off on national mall from the White House on July 4, 2022, in Washington, DC. Jill Biden divorced her first husband after five years and married Joe Biden two years later. First lady Jill Biden tours a classroom at the James Rushton Early Learning Center in Birmingham, Alabama, on April 9, 2021. President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden arrive at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on May 18, 2022.
☆ Fact Check-Altered photo of Michelle Obama next to a Christmas tree
  + stars: | 2022-10-11 | by ( Reuters Fact Check | ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +1 min
Social media users have shared an altered photograph of former U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama and U.S. President Barack Obama posing next to a Christmas tree. An iteration on Twitter has garnered over 5,200 retweets as of the writing of this article (bit.ly/3MmGOZZ). CNN has said the original photo was captured in Hawaii in 1989 (here) Other articles featuring this image are viewable (here here)Reuters previously addressed two other digitally altered photographs of Michelle Obama (here) (here). This image depicting Barack and Michelle Obama has been digitally edited. This article was produced by the Reuters Fact Check team.
☆ How to listen to audiobooks and where to buy them
  + stars: | 2022-09-20 | by ( Catherine Renton | Barbara Booth | Barbara Booth Is A Former Cnbc Reporter Whose Work Spans A Wide Range Of Business | ) www.nbcnews.com   time to read: +10 min
Where to get audiobooksMost audiobooks are available to listen to on your smartphone, tablet, smartwatch and desktop or laptop — how to listen to audiobooks depends mostly on which device you have and which apps can be downloaded on it. Getting started: Audible offers two main types of memberships — Audible Plus and Audible Premium Plus — each with a 30-day trial membership. During those 30 days, you can listen to podcasts, meditation programs, sleep tracks and audiobooks, plus access Audible Original content. An Audible Premium Plus membership also gives you 30% off any additional premium titles you may want to buy. Find other audiobooks optionsBest audiobooks for getting startedIf you’re on the hunt for your next audiobook or on the fence about joining the world of audiobooks, it’s a good idea to start off with audiobooks that are much more satisfying in their spoken iteration.
☆ Former senior Obama advisor guides lobbying and policy strategy of London cryptocurrency firm
  + stars: | 2022-09-19 | by ( Brian Schwartz | ) www.cnbc.com   time to read: +4 min
The crypto industry has been ramping up lobbying around the world with potentially strict regulations on the horizon. The Biden administration released its framework on potential U.S. crypto regulations earlier this month, including ways that could help fight fraud. Kasselman described Messina as a critical guide to the company's lobbying and overall policy efforts. He noted that Messina is not a registered lobbyist, yet often advises their team on lobbying strategy. Kasselman credits Messina with the company hiring Ian Mair as Blockchain.com's head of U.S. policy and Giles Swan to run its European policy.
☆ Barack Obama is now halfway to an EGOT after winning an Emmy for narrating a Netflix documentary series
  + stars: | 2022-09-04 | by ( Joshua Zitser | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +2 min
Barack Obama won an Emmy on Saturday for his narration on Netflix's "Our Great National Parks." The award makes Obama the second US president in history to win an Emmy. The award makes Obama the second US president in history to win an Emmy, and the first to win in a competitive category. The former president beat out David Attenborough, Lupita Nyong'o, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and W. Kamau Bell to win the Emmy for "Our Great National Parks." The series was produced by Higher Ground, the production company founded by Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama.
☆ King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud Fast Facts
  + stars: | 2015-02-27 | by ( Cnn Editorial Research | ) edition.cnn.com   time to read: +4 min
CNN —Here is a look at the life of Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, who succeeded his half brother King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz on January 22, 2015. October 16, 2018 - US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo visits King Salman and Prince bin Salman in Riyadh to talk about Khashoggi’s death. Saudi officials maintain that King Salman and Prince bin Salman had no involvement. July 15, 2022 - US President Joe Biden visits King Salman and Prince bin Salman in Jeddah. Biden indicates to Prince bin Salman that he believes bin Salman was to blame for the killing of Khashoggi.
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