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Barack Obama stories

Barack Obama, through the lens of his writing, dives into a broad spectrum of subjects highlighting his eclectic interests and insightful perspectives. From scrutinizing the menace of fake news proliferating on Facebook under Mark Zuckerberg's watch, to delving into the resurgence of America's right-wing catalysed by plans to build an Islamic centre near Ground Zero. His narrative captures pivotal moments in history, such as President Obama himself watching the live satellite feed of the raid on Osama bin Laden's compound, alongside reviews and commentary on cultural milestones in gaming and the digital evolution, demonstrated by his glimpse into the legendary Borderlands series on the Nintendo Switch and the historical impact of YouTube.

Obama doesn't shy away from tackling serious issues either, addressing the alarming daily leaks of millions of email addresses by hackers, the financial devastations of the SolarWinds cyberattack, and the vulnerabilities in the U.S. electoral system's integrity. His discourse extends to the digital finance frontier, documenting unprecedented Bitcoin scams involving high-profile names like Elon Musk and Bill Gates, and the realms of entrepreneurship and digital innovation, embodied by Richard Branson’s LinkedIn achievements and advice for New Zealand start-ups. Furthermore, his writings underscore lessons drawn from America's burgeoning data.gov initiative, mirroring his broad and varied interests in technology, politics, and socio-economic developments.

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Hackers leak 5 million email addresses daily - reports

Tue, 9th Nov 2021
Hackers leak around 5.5 million email addresses daily, with passwords attached, according to research by cybersecurity firm Surfshark.
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SolarWinds cyber attack sees significant financial impact on annual revenue

Fri, 2nd Jul 2021
SolarWinds cyber attack costs organisations 11% of annual revenue, according to new research by IronNet Cybersecurity.
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Unprecedented Twitter bitcoin scam targets Elon Musk, Bill Gates, Apple

Thu, 16th Jul 2020
Twitter accounts of Elon Musk, Bill Gates, and Apple were hacked in an unprecedented bitcoin scam, amassing BTC worth more than USD $100,000.
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Game review: Borderlands Legendary Collection on Nintendo Switch

Thu, 2nd Jul 2020
Borderlands Legendary Collection on the Nintendo Switch impresses with its style, gameplay, and customisable weapons, earning a solid 7/10 rating.
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Mark Zuckerberg fights back against fake news on Facebook

Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook CEO, has addressed the issue of fake news on his own Facebook page, stating that they take misinformation seriously.
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How Richard Branson became the million-follower man

Thu, 27th Dec 2012
Sir Richard Branson becomes the first LinkedIn Influencer to surpass one million followers, doubling Barack Obama's count and setting a new record.
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25 videos that made YouTube history

Mon, 17th Dec 2012
At five years old with two billion views per day and counting, we take a look at the videos which made YouTube history.
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Electric system changing votes in U.S.

Wed, 7th Nov 2012
A voting machine error in Pennsylvania changes Obama votes to Romney, sparking concerns over the integrity of the U.S. electoral process.
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NZ start-ups need to think big

Fri, 29th Jul 2011
At just 18, Sam Minnée founded SilverStripe with friends in Wellington. Today, he urges NZ start-ups to dream big and to seek offshore customers early.
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Obama had satellite feed to bin Laden raid

Wed, 4th May 2011
President Obama and top advisers watched the bin Laden raid live via satellite feed, possibly from a US Navy SEAL's helmet camera, the Telegraph reports.
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America's Right-Wing Revival

Fri, 1st Oct 2010
Plans for an Islamic centre near 9/11's Ground Zero fuel America's right-wing revival amid economic woes and growing discontent with Obama.
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Lessons from America

Tue, 1st Sep 2009
The US Government's data.gov website is growing fast, with expectations of over 100,000 feeds by the end of the year.