February
RFK jnr secures top health job – and immediately targets vaccines
The Senate voted to put the long-time anti-vaccine activist, who was called a predator by Caroline Kennedy, in charge of the vast US health apparatus.
January
The curious case of missing Michelle Obama
The former first lady is keeping a low profile, opting not to attend Jimmy Carter’s funeral or Donald Trump’s inauguration.
November 2024
Secret messages as celebrities urge women to vote Harris
What started as a whisper campaign has become a controversial advert, amplified by Julia Roberts and Michelle Obama, and drawn furious backlash from the right.
October 2024
Harris enlists Michelle Obama to rebuild momentum in tied election
The former first lady delivered an impassioned plea to male voters, saying the risks Donald Trump poses to women’s health at this election were too great.
August 2024
After the convention, Harris has to turn the vibe into votes
The more the vice president has to campaign on policy rather than personality, the harder it is to keep the Democrats’ fractious voter base together.
Obamas light up the convention, and the campaign
Kamala Harris’ fight for the White House is working better than Democrats dared hope. Michelle and Barack Obama have added their star power – can the dream run last?
Obamas ignite Harris campaign but warn of tight race
The former president told a roaring crowd the vice president would not be a self-centred leader like Trump, but instead focus on improving Americans’ lives.
July 2024
Obamas endorse Harris, Trump vows return to shooting site
The former US president and his wife have given Kamala Harris an expected boost in her campaign against Donald Trump who says he will return to Pennyslvania.
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Why only Michelle Obama could beat Trump
The former first lady would be a “slam-dunk option for the Democrats”, according to polls. But is she up for the challenge?
May 2024
Why Cue founder split with designer Dion Lee
In his first comments since the fashion label of designer Dion Lee fell into administration, backer Rod Levis says the company “needs a lot more finance”.
April 2023
Timeshare tycoon’s private jet flew Obamas Down Under
Although Sydney-based events outfit The Growth Faculty were the ones organising the tour, that doesn’t appear to have extended to the flights.
January 2023
Inside the shadowy world of celebrity ghostwriters
Prince Harry’s Spare is one of the many celebrity memoirs to use a ghostwriter. But what does the lucrative job actually entail?
Record-breaking sales for Prince Harry’s ‘Spare’
First-day sales exceed some of publishing’s biggest hits, including blockbusters by Barack and Michelle Obama.
November 2022
Rock star, role model, empath-in-chief: Michelle Obama’s life lessons
In converting her life story into self-empowering bromides, the former first lady has exposed the limits of her politics.
June 2022
‘Proud to be a Queenager’: Why Sheryl Sandberg leant out
Following her shock resignation, the Facebook COO explains why, after encouraging women to ‘lean in’, she herself is now leaning out.
January 2021
An inaugural like no other breathes new life into democracy
The background of security fears led to a different type of inaugural ceremony, but one which carried significant meaning for Americans
Melania Trump's enigmatic fashion legacy
Unlike her predecessors as First Lady, the former fashion model sported no signature look and her clothing choices remained mysterious.
December 2020
From bovines to shooting bongos: how the ex-presidents made a living
Some are born rich. Others cash in only when they leave the White House. As Donald Trump gets set to join the list of ex-presidents here is a look at their post-office pursuits.
November 2020
Obama’s memoir is a ripping read until he gets to the White House
After detailing a thrilling ride to the presidency, Barack Obama gives an honest account of his time in office that stops consistently short of the whole truth.