The US government is taking steps to secure energy supplies, with Energy Secretary Chris Wright visiting Venezuela to assess the country's oil industry overhaul. Meanwhile, President Trump has ordered the Pentagon to purchase coal power, a move that has sparked concerns about the environmental impact of the polluting fuel. In a separate development, NATO has deployed troops to Greenland in an effort to keep the US onside.
In sports news, the Pac-12 football schedule for 2026 has been announced, while the S.F. teachers strike continues, with schools closed for a second day. The Governors association has invited all members to a White House meeting, after President Trump defended his decision to exclude certain governors. In other news, HGTV has canceled a popular home renovation show after the star used a racial slur while filming.
In international news, tensions are rising in Argentina as workers clash with police over labor reform. In the US, a privacy breach at the IRS has exposed taxpayer data, while Microsoft warns of critical zero-day bugs targeting Windows and Office users. In entertainment news, a feud between Ja Rule and 50 Cent has erupted on a flight from SFO, while Kid Rock's Super Bowl halftime performance has sparked backlash.
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