Former Vice President Dick Cheney dies. And, Election Day races to watch
Summary
Former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney has died at the age of 84 due to health complications. Voters in the U.S. are participating in important elections, including races for mayor and governor. Additionally, there is increasing famine in Sudan, with many affected people in critical need of help.Key Facts
- Dick Cheney, who served as Vice President of the United States, died at 84 from complications related to pneumonia and heart and blood vessel diseases.
- Several significant U.S. elections are occurring, including those for the mayor of New York City and governor positions in New Jersey and Virginia.
- A special election in California may influence which political party controls Congress.
- The Trump administration plans to restart the SNAP food assistance program, providing partial benefits due to limited funds.
- In Sudan, about 375,000 people face famine, and the city of El Fasher is under attack by the Rapid Support Forces.
- Approximately 70,000 people have fled the region around El Fasher, with many of them being women who have witnessed violence.
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