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Dick Cheney, the architect of the 2003 U.S. invasion of Iraq and considered by presidential historians one of the most powerful vice presidents in U.S. history, has died at the age of 84, his family announced in a statement Tuesday.Cheney died Monday night of complications from pneumonia and cardiovascular disease, his family announced.The Republican, a former Wyoming congressman and defense secretary, was already a major figure in Washington when then-Texas Governor George W. Bush chose him as his running mate in the 2000 presidential election, which Mr. Bush went on to win.Cheney, who served as vice president from 2001 to…

US President Donald Trump wants to change the way Americans vote, and he hopes to do it by the 2026 midterm elections.The president of the United States does not have the power to overhaul state election laws. The U.S. Constitution leaves election administration to the states and rule-making to Congress.Recommended stories list of 4 itemsend of listStill, that hasn’t stopped President Trump from taking a top-down approach to changing election practices a year after the Nov. 3 election. The election will determine whether there is support in Congress for President Trump’s immigration enforcement tactics and policy agenda, including tax and…

The United Nations Secretary-General told the Second World Summit on Social Development in Qatar that 700 million people live in extreme poverty.Doha, Qatar – The United Nations Secretary-General declares that commitment to combating deepening global inequality is a “catalyst for development”.At the Second World Summit on Social Development held in Qatar on Tuesday, the President of the United Nations General Assembly, Annalena Barbok, announced the adoption of the Doha Political Declaration.Recommended stories list of 3 itemsend of list”Social development and inclusion are essential for strong societies,” he said, adding that the declaration “must end social injustice, prioritize a people-first approach…

At least 23 people were killed in a fire at a general store in northern Mexico, the state’s governor announced Saturday. Governor Alfonso Durazo said in an online video address that the fire broke out at a Waldo’s chain store in Hermosillo, the capital of Sonora state. “So far, there are reports that 23 people have been killed and 11 injured and are receiving treatment at different hospitals in the city. Unfortunately, some of the victims are minors,” he said. The tragedy “has left a deep sadness on all Sonorans,” he added. Local radio station Uniradio Sonora reported that 12…

The match between Jake Paul and Gervonta Davis has been called off after a civil lawsuit was filed against the lightweight boxing champion.”Tank” Davis was scheduled to fight the YouTuber in Miami on November 14th, but Paul’s Most Valuable Promotion Company announced on X that the fight was canceled due to domestic violence allegations. Paul’s promoters have reaffirmed their determination to secure a fight with another opponent by the end of 2025.”While we do not intend to move forward with this event, our plans remain for Jake Paul to headline an event on Netflix in 2025,” MVP’s statement reads.”Details regarding…

CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Monday dismissed concerns about a concentration of market capitalization in the Magnificent Seven, saying the group is tied together by its high growth rate, not its product.”For equity investors, growth is what matters, not data centers or high-speed computing or even artificial intelligence,” he said. “The common denominator among the Magnificent Seven is growth, and growth is what the market always loves.”Magnificent Seven — Amazon, alphabet, meta, apple, microsoft, Nvidia and tesla These are some of the most well-known companies on the market, with artificial intelligence chip giant Nvidia recently becoming the first company to reach…

TOPSHOT – Super Mario characters are photographed on a Nintendo display at a home electronics retailer in Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture on June 2, 2025, ahead of the release of the company’s game console “Switch 2.”Richard A. Brooks | AFP | Getty Imagesnintendo has raised its sales forecast for the Switch 2 console for the current fiscal year, as the new flagship console gains momentum.The Japanese gaming giant said it expects to sell 19 million Switch units in the fiscal year ending March 2026, compared to its previous forecast of 15 million units.Nintendo’s financial results and LSEG’s forecast for the…

On Tuesday, voters in New York, the largest city in the United States, will choose a new mayor in a race that has sparked debate across the country and garnered global attention.Zoran Mamdani, a 34-year-old state Democratic Socialist who surprised many with his victory in the Democratic primary in June, lost the Democratic nomination and is now running against former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who is running as an independent. Republican Curtis Sliwa is one of the other candidates.Recommended stories list of two itemsend of listHere’s what we know:What’s happening on Tuesday?Voters on both coasts of the United States will cast…

US President Donald Trump sparked alarm across Nigeria over the weekend, saying he was considering military action in Africa’s most populous country in response to what he called a “genocide” of Christians by Islamic militants. Experts and analysts say the reality on the ground is more complex and nuanced. Christians and Muslims, the two largest religious groups in the country of more than 230 million people, have both been victims of attacks by Islamic extremists. The West African country has long grappled with deep-rooted security problems caused by a variety of factors, including religiously motivated attacks. Observers say other violent…

1997 F1 world champion Jacques Villeneuve says Oscar Piastri has struggled to match title rival and McLaren teammate Lando Norris in recent weeks because he was “already at his limit”.Piastri appeared to be on track to win his first drivers’ championship when he won the Dutch Grand Prix in late August, his seventh win in the opening 15 races and a 34-point lead over Norris. But the 24-year-old Australian has not won in five races since then, failing to even finish on the podium in the last four races, with a resounding victory at the Mexico City Grand Prix giving…