The Obama Presidential Center opens on Chicago’s South Side with an eight-story museum, public library branch, basketball court, gardens and public art. The nearly 20-acre campus opens on Juneteenth, with museum tickets sold out for opening weekend.
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Bulgaria wins its first Eurovision Song Contest with Dara's "Bangaranga" amid protests and boycotts over Israel's participation. The contest in Vienna featured 25 countries and was marked by political tensions and demonstrations.
On Tuesday, a tribute service will be held in honor of the late former first lady Rosalynn Carter at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and all the living former first ladies will be in attendance. Rosalynn Carter was a humanitarian and a beloved first lady who was known for her commitment to mental health and her work with the Carter Center, as well as her advocacy for women’s rights and the elderly and disabled. The service will be an opportunity to honor her life and legacy.
After 19 years of engagement, Academy Award-winning actress Michelle Yeoh and former Ferrari executive Jean Todt have tied the knot in Geneva, Switzerland. The news was first shared by Formula 1 driver Felipe Massa, who posted photos of the couple and a pamphlet with details of the occasion on Instagram. The couple confirmed the union with a message on Twitter, marking the start of a new chapter in their lives.
Michelle Obama Shades President Trump During “Tonight Show” Appearance, Discusses Marriage Struggles
Michelle Obama Shades President Trump During “Tonight Show” Appearance, Discusses Marriage Struggles
Michelle Obama appeared on the "Tonight Show" and threw shade at President Donald Trump for not inviting the Obamas back to the White House for the unveiling of their official portraits. She also discussed her marriage struggles, emphasizing the importance of compromise and commitment in successful marriages.
The LSU Tigers women's basketball team have won their first national championship, prompting star player Angel Reese to declare that neither she nor her team will be visiting the White House. Reese suggested that the two teams should share the spotlight, and that Iowa should be invited to the White House as part of the tradition. It remains to be seen if Iowa will be invited to the White House.
In her new podcast, Michelle Obama candidly shares her emotional experience leaving the White House after eight years in office, noting that she cried for 30 minutes straight. The podcast audio is from her recent book tour for her third book, “The Light We Carry,” and Obama has been actively encouraging people to prioritize their mental health and vote in the upcoming election.
Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman has checked himself into Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to receive treatment for clinical depression. Fetterman is the latest in a string of high-profile politicians to seek treatment for depression, including former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama. It is important to seek help if you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, and the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 at 988 to connect with a trained counselor or visit 988lifeline.org.