The US government is taking steps to address energy concerns, with President Trump ordering the Pentagon to purchase coal power as the polluting fuel struggles to survive. Meanwhile, the US Energy Secretary Chris Wright has visited Venezuela to assess the country's oil industry overhaul. Additionally, NATO has deployed troops to Greenland in an effort to keep the US onside. In sports news, the 2026 Pac-12 football schedule has been announced.
In other news, a teacher's strike in San Francisco has led to school closures for the second consecutive day, with talks between the union and the school district continuing. The governors association has invited all members to a White House meeting, after President Trump defended his decision to exclude two governors from the gathering. Protests have also been held in multiple states, with demonstrators pressing Target to oppose the immigration crackdown in Minnesota.
A number of high-profile stories have made headlines in recent days, including the cancellation of the HGTV show "Rehab Addict" after its star used a racial slur while filming. Microsoft has also warned of hackers exploiting critical zero-day bugs to target Windows and Office users. In the world of entertainment, Ja Rule and 50 Cent have engaged in a heated dispute on a flight from San Francisco, while Kid Rock has faced backlash over his Super Bowl halftime performance.
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