The NewsWorthy Venezuela Oil Deal, Record Flu Season & NFL Coaching Carousel - Wednesday, January 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026 Venezuela's leadership is making headlines with a controversial oil deal involving the U.S., while Trump revives interest in Greenland, facing global backlash. A $10 billion funding freeze threatens services in several Democrat-led states. This flu season is hitting hard, with 11 million cases reported. New tech innovations from CES include a home robot and an AI bartender. The NFL's coaching carousel sees major firings, notably John Harbaugh's unexpected availability, sparking high demand.
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High Stakes After Venezuela Raid
- The U.S. raid on Venezuela left nearly 200 U.S. personnel on the ground and seven wounded, while dozens of Venezuelans were killed or injured.
- Despite the raid, interim leaders like Delcy Rodríguez condemned the U.S. and mobilized public protests against American intervention.
Oil Deal With Venezuela Moves Fast
- The Trump administration struck an oil deal for 30 to 50 million sanctioned barrels, potentially worth up to $2.8 billion.
- The White House says U.S. firms will invest billions to upgrade Venezuela's aging oil infrastructure.
Greenland Stirs Global Pushback
- The White House said Greenland is a U.S. national security priority and even discussed military options to secure it.
- Denmark, Greenland, and allies rejected the idea, warning a seizure would threaten NATO and sovereignty norms.