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The Legacy of Dick Cheney: A Vice President Like No Other With the death of Dick Cheney, the United States says goodbye to a vice president who defied the usual Hollywood stereotype of the office. When vice presidents appear in film and television, they are usually portrayed as supporting players, as politically inert, or at most as comic relief. Cheney was something else. Widely regarded as the true power and driving force of the Bush presidency and the architect of the US invasion of Iraq, Cheney became a symbol of American politics and power in the post-9/11 era. Portrayals of…

Introduction to China’s Desire for Reduced Dependence on the US Dollar China’s desire to reduce dependence on the US dollar began during the global financial crisis of 2008–2009. The US Federal Reserve’s aggressive money printing threatened the value of Beijing’s $1.9 trillion of foreign assets, prompting the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) to launch a pilot project for cross-border trade in yuan or renminbi in July 2009. The Rise of the Yuan This pilot project marked the beginning of a 16-year campaign that has seen 30% of China’s $6.2 trillion in global goods trade transacted through the yuan. When including…

Introduction to the Budget Crisis To say this wasn’t the plan is an understatement. When Rachel Reeves said she had no intention of targeting the British people with further tax rises, she meant it. But now, with the budget approaching, it’s not about whether taxes will go up, but about which taxes and by how much. The Speculation There is increasing speculation that the Chancellor will be forced to break her election promise not to increase income tax, social security, and VAT. The argument is that the current position is largely due to other people’s mistakes, particularly the mistakes of…

Introduction to the Issue The Society of Radiographers has warned that some hospital clinics are putting lives at risk by allowing unqualified laypeople to carry out baby scans. This has led to instances of pregnant women being wrongly diagnosed with serious health problems and given dangerous advice. In some cases, expectant mothers have been hospitalized after being told they would have to terminate their pregnancy due to an anomaly, only to discover their baby was completely healthy. Dangerous Advice One example of this was a lady who was eight or nine weeks pregnant and was told by a private clinic…

Introduction to the Senior Burger The world’s probably oldest McDonald’s Quarter Pounder, dubbed the "Senior Burger," will soon be celebrating its 30th birthday. Casey Dean and Eduards Nits bought the Quarter Pounder from a McDonald’s location in Australia in 1995. The burger has been carefully stored in its original packaging and, despite never being refrigerated, remains "eerily intact" with no mold or bad smell. The Burger’s Unusual Condition According to Dean, a dog trainer and musician, the only change the burger has undergone is that it has gotten smaller. Nits, a bricklayer, described the burger as no longer looking like…

Introduction to the Match The stage is set for an exciting encounter as Paris Saint-Germain prepares to host FC Bayern Munich on matchday four of the Champions League. This highly anticipated match promises to bring together some of the world’s top football talent, making for a thrilling spectacle for fans. Team News and Updates In a significant boost to Paris Saint-Germain, Ousmane Dembélé, whose participation was under a cloud due to issues with his right thigh, has been cleared to join the squad. This news will undoubtedly bolster the team’s attacking prowess and provide more options for their strategy against…

Ovo Energy Leadership Change The chief executive of Ovo Energy, one of Britain’s largest energy suppliers, will step down as he looks for investors to pump hundreds of millions of pounds into the company. David Buttress, who joined Ovo in May 2024, has told his colleagues he is leaving the company after talks with the board. Background Buttress, the former Just Eat boss who briefly served as Boris Johnson’s living expenses tsar, will be succeeded by Chris Houghton, the former Ovo boss under founder Stephen Fitzpatrick. Houghton is due to return as CEO from Wednesday and has expressed confidence in…

Introduction to E-Cigarette Use in the UK According to the Office for National Statistics, for the first time in the UK, there are more over-16s who use e-cigarettes or vapes than smoke cigarettes. About 5.4 million adults use e-cigarettes daily or occasionally, compared to 4.9 million who use cigarettes. E-Cigarette Use Among Adults Daily use of e-cigarettes is most common among those aged 25 to 49, with use increasing among women. The popularity of cigarette smoking has declined over the past decade as the harmful effects of tobacco have led many to quit, while less risky use of e-cigarettes has…

Introduction to the Issue Lisa Hopkins bought her home in Richland Parish, Louisiana, two years ago, but lately, her family has found peace and quiet on their porch only at night after construction stopped for the day. The reason behind this disturbance is the construction of Meta’s largest artificial intelligence data center in the country, which is being built across the street from her home. The Construction and Its Impact The construction has been causing noise pollution, making it hard for the family to enjoy their home. "It’s always noise, all the time," Hopkins said, adding, "We honestly didn’t know…

Introduction to the 2025 CFDA Fashion Awards Reigning fashion couple A$AP Rocky and Rihanna added another prestigious accolade to their collection this week when Rocky was honored with a Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) award. At the event, often referred to as the "Oscars of fashion," the couple hit the red carpet at the American Museum of Natural History immaculately dressed in designer ensembles from Chanel and Alaia. A$AP Rocky’s Award and Acceptance Speech The award marks a significant moment for the multi-talented actor after a tumultuous start to the year in which he was acquitted of assault…