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Barack and Michelle Obama surprise Chicago students at opening of presidential center's public library

The former president and first lady read "Where the Wild Things Are" to students from William H. Ray Elementary School. The Obamas opted to build a public library at the presidential center, instead of a traditional National Archives research center.

Chicago Sun-Times - Entertainment - 14 minutes ago

WATCH: Would-be second-term President Biden left searching for family on stage after Obama Center opening

Biden sparked an awkward moment at Obama's presidential library dedication, drifting back toward the stage and shouting for his granddaughter.

Fox News - Politics - 28 minutes ago

Michelle Obama's speech at center opening moves husband to tears -- Former first lady Michelle Obama delivered a loving and heartfelt tribute to her husband at the Obama Presidential Center's grand opening ceremony in Chicago Thursday. -- Jun 18

Former first lady Michelle Obama delivered a loving and heartfelt tribute to her husband at the Obama Presidential Center's grand opening ceremony in Chicago Thursday.

CBS News - Politics - 30 minutes ago

Biden left behind on stage in awkward moment at Obama event

Biden sparked an awkward moment at Obama's presidential library dedication, drifting back toward the stage and shouting for his granddaughter.

Fox News - Top Stories - 43 minutes ago

Family storytime teaches about Juneteenth at Stevens-Smith Center [photos]

Children and their families visiting the Thaddeus Stevens & Lydia Hamilton Smith Center for History and Democracy on Friday, June 19, learned about the Juneteenth holiday — and the symbolism

Lancaster Online - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

About that granite tower at Obama's presidential center: L.A. arts and culture this weekend

Obama's presidential center opens on Juneteenth featuring a 225-foot tower that, while somber, still conjures the hope of a different era.

Los Angeles Times - Entertainment - 4 hours ago

Obama Presidential Center opens

Plus: Juneteenth commemorations, legacy of Black churches and more.

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

The Obama Presidential Center is now open to the public. What does this mean for Chicago?

The "In The Loop" and "Say More" teams are outside the Obama Presidential Center talking with visitors and special guests, including Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, for the public opening.

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

In photos: Star-studded crowd celebrates Obama Presidential Center dedication

Barack Obama opened his presidential center in Chicago with former presidents, celebrities and dignitaries in attendance. President Donald Trump was absent.

CNBC - Politics - 5 hours ago

Warriors' NBA draft hopefuls include former Washington star center

The Warriors possess the No. 11 pick in this month’s NBA draft. Who they pick with their highest selection since 2021 could hold the cards to not only the final years of Steph Curry’s career...

New York Post - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Far-left ritual performed at Obama Center opening draws merciless online mockery

The Obama Presidential Center's opening ceremony was mocked online after it began with a left-wing land acknowledgment ritual on Chicago's South Side.

Fox News - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Obama moved to tears by wife Michelle's speech

George W Bush, Bill Clinton and Joe Biden attended, but Donald Trump was not invited.

BBC News - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

US: Stars and ex-leaders on hand to open Obama Center

The Barack Obama Presidential Center was opened in Chicago on Thursday in an event that was a celebration of democracy and an optimistic call to embrace "our shared responsibilities as citizens."

Deutsche Welle - World - 8 hours ago

Trump In-Law Thirsts Over Obama in Rebuke to Relatives

A member of Trump’s extended family gushed over Obama on social media.

The Daily Beast - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

Vertiv completes Acquisition of ThermoKey, Expanding Heat Rejection Portfolio for AI Data Centers

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, today announced the completed acquisition of ThermoKey S.p.A., a leading provide

Albawaba - Business - 9 hours ago

How a New York Primary Wound Up at the Center of the AI Storm

Alex Bores is engulfed in a brutal (and super-expensive) battle over how technology will change work, life, and society.

The Nation - Politics - 9 hours ago

Obama Presidential Center opens in Chicago with an urgent call to defend democracy

Former President Barack Obama officially inaugurated his presidential center in Chicago on Thursday, marking a significant call to defend democracy as three former presidents accompanied him on...

International The News - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

Obamas Welcome Hollywood Elites, Famous Friends to Presidential Center Open

Former President Barack Hussein Obama and his wife Michelle welcomed a long list of Hollywood celebrities, former president, and world leaders for the grand opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, even as the Center has been engulfed in controversy for allegedly stiffing many black-owned building contractors for their construction fees.

Breitbart - Entertainment - 12 hours ago

India's RMZ to ramp up data center capacity with $35 billion push, exec says

June 19 : Indian diversified real estate and investment firm RMZ plans to scale its data center capacity to 2-3 gigawatts over the next five years as part of a $35 billion investment push, a senior company executive said.The Bengaluru-headquartered company, which currently has 250 megawatts of capacity, is i

Channel NewsAsia - Business - 13 hours ago

Obama opens presidential centre with call for unity

Former US President Barack Obama opened his presidential centre in Chicago, using the occasion to call for unity.

Aljazeera - US News - 17 hours ago

Stevie Wonder, Bruce Springsteen, Bono and others perform at opening of Obama Presidential Center

Former President Barack Obama formally opened his presidential center in Chicago on Thursday with help from music legends and superstar acts, including Stevie Wonder, Bruce Springsteen, Bono, John Legend, Christina Aguilera, Marc Anthony and Eddie Vedder.

The Globe and Mail - World - 18 hours ago

Contractors of new Obama Presidential Center claim they are still owed millions: Report

Fox News correspondent Garrett Tenney has the latest on the controversial construction of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago on ‘Special Report.’

Fox News - Politics - 18 hours ago

Praise for the Obama Center ego monument highlights Trump haters' hypocrisy

The Obama Center is not exactly a presidential library, but a museum — and a monument to ego.

New York Post - Opinion - 19 hours ago

Locals fret as towering 'dungeon' data center looms over homes

Residents of Lowell recently secured a one year moratorium on all new data center contruction and expansion

Independent UK - US News - 20 hours ago

Chicago Throws a Party for the Obama Presidential Center's Star-Studded Opening

Several thousand people gathered a few blocks away for a public viewing of the ceremony.

Hollywood Reporter - Politics - 20 hours ago

Obama Presidential Center opens in Chicago with star-studded celebrations -- The Obama Presidential Center's grand opening ceremony featured a star-studded lineup of tributes, speeches and musical performances.

The Obama Presidential Center's grand opening ceremony featured a lineup of tributes from his family and closest colleagues, and musical performances by Bruce Springsteen, The Roots and more.

CBS News - Top Stories - 20 hours ago

Obama Center's opening draws former U.S. presidents, Justin Trudeau and A-list celebrities

Barack Obama, joined by three former U.S. presidents, celebrated the opening of his presidential museum in Chicago in an extraordinary event Thursday.

CTV News - Entertainment - 20 hours ago

Sweet hope, Chicago! Obama, city celebrate a presidential center that 'could not be anywhere else'

Former presidents and a slew of celebrities will be on hand in Jackson Park for the grand opening of the Obama Presidential Center.

Chicago Sun-Times - Politics - 21 hours ago

'There will be no kings' - Obama speaks at presidential centre opening

The former US president urged unity at a star-studded dedication ceremony in Chicago.

BBC News - Top Stories - 21 hours ago

Read Barack Obama's speech at the Obama Presidential Center

The former president took the stage after major musicians that included The Roots, Jennifer Hudson and Eddie Vedder.

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 21 hours ago

Barack and Michelle Obama Decry Trumpism in Rousing Presidential Center Speeches

Barack and Michelle Obama delivered not-so-subtle critiques of Donald Trump and his administration at the opening of the Obama Presidential Center.

Rolling Stone - Politics - 21 hours ago

In photos: Star-studded crowd gathers to celebrate the Obama Presidential Center dedication

Barack Obama opened his presidential center in Chicago with former presidents, celebrities and dignitaries in attendance. President Donald Trump was absent.

CNBC - Top Stories - 21 hours ago

Obama Center's opening draws former presidents, music legends and A-list celebrities

Former President Barack Obama, joined by three former presidents, celebrated the opening of his presidential museum in Chicago in an extraordinary event Thursday that brought together world leaders, A

The Columbian - US News - 22 hours ago

Obama Center opens in Chicago with a call to defend democracy and a celebrity lineup of supporters

President Trump was conspicuous both in his physical absence and by not being mentioned by any of the speakers or performers. Trump called the $850-million center a “total disaster” in a social media post in February.

Los Angeles Times - Entertainment - 22 hours ago

Star-studded lineup performs at Obama Presidential Center opening ceremony

Grammy Award-winning musicians The Roots, Christina Aguilera, Eddie Vedder, John Legend, Common, Tem, Marc Anthony, Bono and The Edge of U2, Bruce Springsteen and Stevie Wonder took the stage at the ceremony.

NPR - Top Stories - 22 hours ago

Amazon investigating engineers who criticized AI data center expansion

Five Amazon employees testified at Seattle City Council meetings where officials sought feedback on a year-long data center new construction pause.

CNBC - Technology - 23 hours ago

Stevie Wonder Delivers Show-Stopping Finale Performance at Obama Center Opening

Watch Stevie Wonder perform "Higher Ground" at the Obama Presidential Center with Bruce Springsteen, Eddie Vedder, John Legend, and more.

Consequence of Sound - Entertainment - 23 hours ago

Bruce Springsteen Performs "Land of Hope and Dreams" at Obama Presidential Center Opening Ceremony: Watch

Bruce Springsteen performed an acoustic version of "Land of Hope and Dreams" at the Obama Presidential Center opening ceremony.

Consequence of Sound - Entertainment - 23 hours ago

Obama Presidential Center opens in Chicago, drawing star-studded crowd

Designed as hub of civic life, the development is the greatest single investment in the city’s south side this century, local historians say

The Globe and Mail - World - 1 day ago

Why space startups need insurance for orbital AI data centers: Explained

A new space-industry trend is emerging as startups that want to place AI data centers in orbit are now talking with insurers about how to cover the risks of those facilities.The insurance concept is...

International The News - Technology - 1 day ago

JD Vance: Trump Iran Deal Fundamentally Different from Obama Iran Deal

President Donald Trump's peace deal with Iran is fundamentally different from former President Barack Obama's infamous Iran nuclear deal, JD Vance explained.

Breitbart - World - 1 day ago

Federal regulators order grid operators to speed power to energy-hungry AI data centers

Federal regulators have ordered regional grid operators to help large energy users connect more quickly to the nation’s inefficient and aging electric transmission system. They're saying it's a step needed

Lancaster Online - Business - 1 day ago

Review: The Strokes in prime form as the rockers bring 'Reality Awaits' tour to United Center

The band tore deep into its catalog — choosing 19 excellent cuts across 100 minutes — with the bottled-up vigor of the teens and young adults who formed the group in New York nearly three decades ago.

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Federal regulators back Trump's plan to speed power to energy-hungry AI data centers

Tech companies and data center developers have welcomed the chances for faster connections to the country’s power supply.

Boston Globe - Business - 1 day ago

Study: 80% of data center capacity at high risk to things like flooding, fire

The vast majority of data centers globally face either acute risk from climate change events or chronic risk from ongoing climate issues like extreme heat.

CNBC - Technology - 1 day ago

Stevie Wonder, Bruce Springsteen among star-studded list performing at Obama centre's opening -- Jackson Weaver -- -

Christina Aguilera, Stevie Wonder, Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, U2's Bono and the Edge, Eddie Vedder and Bruce Springsteen are among the musicians scheduled to take the stage celebrating the opening of the Obama Presidential Center’s Grand Opening Ceremony in Chicago's South Side.

CBC News - Entertainment - 1 day ago

The Obama Presidential Center is not an official presidential library. Here's why

The National Archives and Records Administration owns all the digital and print presidential records and artifacts and is tasked with preserving them in perpetuity.

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Obama Presidential Center subcontractors claim they're owed millions and facing financial ruin ahead of grand opening

The Obama Presidential Center was billed as a lasting legacy to former President Barack Obama, and its construction was touted as an ambitious model built with aggressive goals for minority-owned and...

New York Post - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Former Presidents Bush, Clinton and Biden to attend Obama Presidential Center ceremony

The three presidents, along with former first ladies Laura Bush, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Jill Biden are also expected to attend the ceremony on Thursday with former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama at the center's John Lewis Plaza.

Chicago Sun-Times - Politics - 1 day ago

RIGHT, LEFT, AND CENTER -- Is Elon really the bad guy here? -- As Elon Musk becomes the world's first trillionaire while the federal deficit grows, does America needs higher taxes on the wealthy? Our three writers weigh in.

As Elon Musk becomes the world’s first trillionaire while the federal deficit grows, does America needs higher taxes on the wealthy? Our three writers weigh in.

Boston Globe - Opinion - 1 day ago

U.S. Centers for Disease Control issues travel alert for Manitoba over hepatitis A outbreak -- Darren Bernhardt -- -

Manitoba's ongoing hepatitis A outbreak, which has claimed the lives of four people, has prompted a travel alert by the national public health agency of the United States.

CBC News - Health - 2 days ago

Carvana's new vehicle strategy turns dealer into 'playground,' test-drive center

But don't expect Carvana to sell you a vehicle at one of its seven Stellantis stores, marking a stark contrast from typical franchised dealers.

CNBC - US News - 2 days ago

Springsteen, Bono, Stevie Wonder, Among Celebrity Singers Performing at Obama Presidential Center Grand Opening

The grand opening for the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago will be a star-studded event, with performances from Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, Jennifer Hudson, The Roots, U2's Bono and The Edge, and many more.

Breitbart - Entertainment - 2 days ago

What to know about the Obama Presidential Center's opening weekend and beyond

With the Obama Presidential Center set to open this week, the Chicago Sun-Times is answering some of the most frequently asked questions about the festivities beginning Thursday.

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Panic over data centers is wildly exaggerated — they use less water than golf courses and less energy than fridges

Young people have plenty of reasons to be concerned about AI. But they should focus on the real ones, instead of peddling misinformation.

New York Post - Technology - 2 days ago

Aid Workers Warn Epicenter of DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Has Run Out of Clean Water

Contaminated water could be one reason Ebola case numbers in the Congo are increasing despite massive health resources.

Breitbart - World - 2 days ago

Obama Presidential Center opening ceremony lineup to include Stevie Wonder, Bruce Springsteen

Among the rest of the star-studded lineup tasked with bringing “music, performances, and hope,” are Eddie Vedder, the Roots, Christina Aguilera, Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, Marc Anthony, Tems, U2’s Bono and The Edge and actress and producer Marsai Martin.

Chicago Sun-Times - Entertainment - 2 days ago

DOJ Intervenes in Pollution Case Against Elon Musk's xAI Data Center

The DOJ has intervened in a pollution lawsuit against Elon Musk's xAI company, now a division of SpaceX, claiming the AI firm plays a vital role in military operations and national security.

Breitbart - Technology - 3 days ago

Obama Presidential Center aims to lift Chicago and the nation

The new museum and campus dedicated to the 44th president isn't meant to be a moment frozen in time, but a call to action for now and the future.

Chicago Sun-Times - Politics - 3 days ago

Nolte: Nazi Tattoo Party Laughably Tries to Shame Us over Michelle Obama Joke

If you’re voting for, supporting, or tolerating a U.S. Senate candidate who ran around with a Nazi S.S. tattoo for 17 years, we know you’re not really outraged over UFC heavyweight Josh Hokit celebrating his Sunday night victory with a troll about Michelle Obama being a man. We know this because we all know that if a Nazi S.S. tattoo doesn’t outrage you, nothing will. | Sports

Breitbart - Sports - 3 days ago

They're uninsured after Obamacare became too costly. They're far from alone. -- After congressional Republicans let expanded subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans expire at the end of last year, some families have decided the price is too great of a financial burden and canceled their coverage. -- Jun 15

After congressional Republicans let expanded subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans expire at the end of last year, some families have decided the price is too great of a financial burden and canceled their coverage.

CBS News - Health - 3 days ago

Donald Trump's Name Has Been Removed From the Kennedy Center, Court Docs Say

Workers began the court-ordered process of removing Donald Trump’s name from the exterior of the Kennedy Center on Saturday morning.

Rolling Stone - Entertainment - 5 days ago

Washington Arts Center says Trump's name removed from facade

Washington, United States: The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in the US capital on Saturday said it has removed President Donald Trump...

Peninsula Qatar - US News - 6 days ago

'Structural Shift': AI Data Center Opponents Block or Delay Projects Worth Nearly $130B in 2026

Opponents of AI data center construction have blocked or delayed a record number of projects worth nearly $130 billion so far this year, according to a recent study.

Breitbart - Technology - 6 days ago

Removal of Trump's name from Kennedy Center begins after court ruling

Washington, United States: Workers in the US capital began removing President Donald Trump s name from the facade of the John F. Kennedy Center for th...

Peninsula Qatar - US News - 6 days ago

Judge rejects bid to halt removal of Trump's name from Kennedy Center

Washington, United States: A US federal judge rejected a bid by the board of the Kennedy Center and the Justice Department on Friday to halt the remov...

Peninsula Qatar - US News - 6 days ago

Rural teachers set to get $50K bonuses — all thanks to Meta's AI data center

Richland Parish School Board said teachers will receive bonuses of up to $50,935 this year, a staggering jump from last year’s maximum of $10,200.

New York Post - Technology - 6 days ago

Like the Obama Presidential Center, Jackson Park was born over the furious objections of Chicagoans

The parkland on which the center sits also had to overcome many hurdles before coming into existence. From the start, it sparked debate and litigation. Even the park’s name was once subject to “universal” outcry.

Chicago Sun-Times - Opinion - 6 days ago

Elon musk details SpaceX's plan for AI Data Centers in space

Elon Musk wants to move AI computing off the planet and says SpaceX already has most of the technology to do it. In a half-hour video posted to X on Monday, the SpaceX CEO laid out plans for a...

International The News - Technology - 8 days ago

Energy prices take center stage as the ECB prepares to decide on rates

The ECB is expected to raise rates by 25 basis points as higher energy prices drive inflation and raise concerns about broader price pressures.

CNBC - Business - 9 days ago

Gerry: Data center demand and drought don't mix

Delaware is officially parched, and state officials are asking residents to think twice before turning on the garden hoses.

Bay to Bay News - Opinion - 13 days ago

The Un-Trumping of the Kennedy Center Will Happen Very Soon

An internal memo from the center’s counsel gave staff a June 12 deadline to remove the president’s name from the building’s signage.

New York Magazine - Politics - 14 days ago

Sheikh Jassim bin Jabr Al Thani Primary Healthcare Center serves 4,323 beneficiaries at Jordan's Azraq Camp

Doha, Qatar: The Sheikh Jassim bin Jabr Al Thani Primary Healthcare Center in Jordan s Azraq Refugee Camp, established by the Jassim and Hamad Bin Jas...

Peninsula Qatar - Health - 15 days ago

Here's a photo tour inside the Obama Presidential Center

The $850 million presidential center — the most expensive built, so far — opens to the public on June 19.

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 17 days ago

Hundreds of youths protest outside Kenya's Ebola quarantine center for U.S. citizens

The protests come two days after Kenya’s High Court suspended the establishment of the facility and the arrival of any foreign patients pending the hearing of a case filed by the Law Society of Kenya and a constitutional watchdog.

Los Angeles Times - Health - 18 days ago

The hidden costs of Asia's data center rush

Many countries in Asia have no requirement for environmental impact assessments, and regulatory frameworks, where they exist at all, are years behind the pace of construction. Communities most affected are rarely consulted.

Global Voices - Business - 1 month ago

The human cost of the data center push in Latin America

In this cross-border article, Global Voices is sharing stories from several countries in Latin America where communities are pushing back against AI-driven data center development.

Global Voices - Technology - 1 month ago

AI-ready data centers are booming in Indonesia but water woes loom

"Human needs, with water being a basic necessity, compete with the demands of data centers."

Global Voices - Business - 1 month ago

Where Is The Family At Center Of Viral Live TV Interview Now?

In 2017, Professor Robert Kelly's then 4-year-old daughter hopped into his home office and crashed her dad's live TV interview in a moment that blew up the internet. The political science professor did his best to shoo her away and kept on talking.

Inside Edition - US News - 3 months ago

The Future of War Is Drones Bombing Data Centers

How the American and Israeli war with Iran took down the internet.

New York Magazine - Technology - 3 months ago

Obama says aliens 'are real' - but they're not at Area 51

During his appearance on Brian Tyler Cohen's podcast, the former US president also says aliens are not being kept at Area 51.

Sky News - Weird - 4 months ago

STDs fall in adults, syphilis in newborns rises: CDC data -- While sexually transmitted disease rates for U.S. adults fell last year, syphilis in newborns​ continued to rise, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

While sexually transmitted disease rates for U.S. adults fell last year, syphilis in newborns​ continued to rise, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

CBS News - Health - 8 months ago

Inside the Memphis Chamber of Commerce's Push for Elon Musk's xAI Data Center

In the face of intense public opposition, the city’s Chamber of Commerce has gone to unusual lengths to promote Musk’s xAI facility: sending out a mailer, for the first time in recent memory, that includes misleading facts.

ProPublica - Technology - 9 months ago

Speaker Mike Johnson Is Living in a D.C. House That Is the Center of a Pastor's Secretive Influence Campaign

The Capitol Hill townhouse is owned by a major Republican donor. It’s the headquarters of a little-known political influence project that has reached a number of powerful Republican politicians.

ProPublica - Politics - 1 year ago

How a Washington Tax Break for Data Centers Snowballed Into One of the State's Biggest Corporate Giveaways

Companies have saved $474 million since 2018, with most of the windfall going to Washington-based tech giant Microsoft. Lawmakers repeatedly expanded who qualifies, and they lowered the number of jobs expected in return.

ProPublica - Technology - 1 year ago

Data Centers Demand a Massive Amount of Energy. Here's How Some States Are Tackling the Industry's Impact.

As the draw on the grid from these computer warehouses undergoes explosive growth, states that offer tax exemptions to support the industry are considering whether their approach still makes sense.

ProPublica - Technology - 1 year ago