Donald Trump: United States President Donald Trump gave a big statement on Thursday. He said that America and Venezuela together hold about 68 percent of the world’s total oil reserves. Trump said this during his address at the 74th National Prayer Breakfast held in Washington.

Trump said that America had captured Venezuela in January this year and now its oil wealth would be used. Referring to Venezuela’s poor economic condition, he said, “They were in a lot of trouble. Yet they have the most oil in the world, except maybe us.” Trump reiterated that America and Venezuela together hold 68 percent of the world’s oil reserves.

America’s military operation on Venezuela

Citing a major military action in early January, Trump said that America entered Venezuela and captured President Nicolas Maduro and his wife there. He had described this action as a major military operation. During this, Trump said, ‘Our big American oil companies will go there, spend billions of dollars, fix the oil related system which is in poor condition and sell oil on a large scale.’

‘Will run Venezuela until the regime changes’

Trump also said that America will run Venezuela until the transition of power takes place safely. However, legal questions are also being raised regarding this entire claim and military action and there is controversy over it.

Trump’s statement regarding oil
Trump said that America will further expand its oil business and will sell Venezuelan oil in the world market. Venezuela is believed to have the world’s largest oil reserves, which are about 17 percent of the world’s total oil.

Among all the 2026 California gubernatorial candidates, none appear to be a champion of reparations, even in the form of direct cash payments.

Per the San Francisco Chronicle, many of the candidates attended the “State of Black Bay Area Report & 2026 CA Gubernatorial Forum” hosted by the Urban League of Greater San Francisco Bay Area on Jan. 26, explaining what they would do for Black Californians.

The Democratic candidates vying to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom, D., were asked what they would do to help Black Californians. Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond was the only candidate to include reparations in his response to Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee, a former chair of the Congressional Black Caucus.

Instead of cash payments, Thurmond vows to give Black residents loans.

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California was the first in the U.S. of many states and municipalities to establish a reparations commission to study history in order to issue recommendations on how to compensate Black Americans for slavery.  (SAMUEL CORUM/AFP via Getty Images)

“I will sign as governor a reparations package that gives loans to Black folks who want to start a business, to go to college or to pay for a home,” Thurmond said. Lee, who endorsed Thurmond for governor, said that Thurmond is the only candidate understanding that reparations is a “key strategy to achieve racial economic equity.”

California was the first in the U.S. of many states and municipalities to establish a reparations commission to study history in order to issue recommendations on how to compensate Black Americans for slavery.

Newsom has outright rejected cash payments as a form of reparations, which could have been as high as $1.2 million for a single recipient, per recommendations by the state’s reparations task force. He also rejected a slate of reparation bills backed by the California Legislative Black Caucus. On the other hand, Newsom did approve funding for the university system to research methods for verifying descendants of people enslaved in the U.S. to identify who would get benefits. 

Newsom rejected Assembly Bill 7, which would recommend universities, private and public to “consider providing an admissions preference to an applicant who is a descendant of a person who was subjected to chattel slavery in America.” Newsom called the bill “unnecessary” in a brief message sent in October, adding that “institutions already have the authority to determine whether to provide admissions preferences.”

The author of the bill, Democratic California Assembly Member Isaac Bryan, described Newsom’s veto of the bill as “more than disappointing.”

California Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond announced his candidacy for governor on Wednesday, seeking to replace outgoing Gov. Gavin Newsom. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy, File)

Assembly Bill 7 was among five other reparations measures backed by the California Legislative Black Caucus, making supporters of the effort disappointed. The caucus also sought to create a process for compensating individuals whose property was taken through racially motivated eminent domain, expediting professional license applications for descendants of enslaved people, and dedicating at least 10% of a state-backed home loan program to descendants.

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Now that Newsom will soon vacate his position, it’s unclear if his successor will fulfill the reparations objectives the task force put in place. 

Former Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra said he would appoint African Americans to his administration. According to the San Francisco Chronicle, Becerra was asked to explain further his stance on reparations. He said he would “work with the legislature” and said he was in favor of it, but “the question there is, ‘What (legislation comes) first? And how do you fund it?’”

The other candidates did not specifically mention reparations in what they would do to help Black Californians but highlighted the importance of representation. Former hedge fund manager Tom Steyer also promised representation through establishing an “office of DEI.” Former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa mentioned his record in appointing Black people to his administration.

He also said he would not support a reparations package. When he was pressed on why not, he responded, “I’m in favor of fixing our schools. That’s the best way to address past discrimination, but not a reparations package.”

The other candidates at the forum, Sen. Ian Calderon, former Rep. Katie Porter, and former state Controller Betty Yee, did not have a clear stance on reparations.

Calderon sent Fox News Digital saying “real repair means real resources.” 

“Real repair means real resources — and pathways to generational wealth. I support dedicated funding streams that directly address racial and economic injustice through targeted, accountable investments that help close the economic gaps created by generations of inequality,” Calderon said. 

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Yee does not want a one-time distribution of cash payments, which is often associated with reparations efforts in the U.S., and would rather consider other forms of reparations. Many advocates of reparations say that it could be issued in many other forms other than direct cash payments.

Gov. Gavin Newsom has outright rejected cash payments as a form of reparations.  (AP Photo)

“I don’t want a one-and-done, where it’s just like a cash payment,” Yee said. “It’s got to be about how we look at systems that are going to help create intergenerational wealth.” 

Republicans Steve Hilton and Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco were invited but did not attend the event. They did not respond to Fox News Digital’s requests for comment.

The gubernatorial hopefuls met on Tuesday night in the Bayview for the first televised debate. None of the candidates mentioned supporting reparations. 

None of the Democratic candidates responded to Fox News Digital’s requests for comment, including San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, who did not attend the Urban League event.

Lisa Holder, a civil rights attorney and a former member of the state’s Reparations Task Force, reportedly said that advancing reparations would be a long process.

A Los Angeles resident holds up a pro-reparations sign as the Reparations Task Force meets to hear public input on reparations at the California Science Center in Los Angeles on Sept. 22, 2022. 

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“You can’t legislate yourself out of 400 years of inequality and injustice. You have to do an entire body of laws to change the systems that have been disparately affecting black folks for decades,” Holder told KQED on Jan. 19. “You now have to put many, many laws in place to change practically every system, whether you’re talking about systems of finance, housing. Laws that require equitable treatment, laws that require affirmative hiring sometimes in industries where Black people were affirmatively not hired.”

New Delhi. The stage is set for the final of the Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2026. India and England will face each other this afternoon at Harare Sports Club. India achieved a record target of 311 runs against Afghanistan in the semi-finals and made it to the finals. This is the biggest successful run chase in Under-19 World Cup history. Aaron George’s brilliant inning of 115 runs and the fast start of Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Ayush Mhatre played an important role in this victory.

With this resounding victory, India confirmed its place in the finals and continued its excellent consistency at the youth level. By remaining unbeaten in the final, India will enter the 2026 tournament with the intention of increasing its winning streak and winning the Under-19 World Cup title for a record sixth time. Talking about history, India has been the most successful team in the Under-19 World Cup era, having won the trophy five times in 2000, 2008, 2012, 2018 and 2022. Last time in 2022, India won the title by defeating England by four wickets in the final.

Will England be able to beat India?

England has also shown strong performance and consistency throughout the tournament. They defeated the strong Australian team in a thrilling match in the semi-finals and made it to the finals. There was balance in both his batting and bowling. England has won the Under-19 World Cup only once (in 1998), so this 2026 team will aim to win the title for the second time and would like to make a big statement against a strong team like India.

Before the final, England’s record against India has not been that strong. So far, in 55 matches between the two teams, England has faced defeat 41 times. In such a situation, England will have to give its best performance to win. At the same time, India is full of confidence after brilliant batting against Afghanistan.

India U-19 vs England U-19 Head-to-Head

Total matches – 55, India – 41, England – 13, Tie – 1

Competition in Under-19 World Cup

Match – 9, India – 7, England – 2, Tie – 0

When to watch India vs England U-19 World Cup final?

The Under-19 World Cup final between India and England will start at 1 pm (Indian time) and 9:30 am local time.

Where to watch India vs England Under-19 World Cup final?

The broadcasting rights of the Under-19 World Cup are with Star Sports Network. Live streaming of the final between India and England will be available on JioHotstar.

teams
India: Aaron George, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Ayush Mhatre (captain), Vihaan Malhotra, Vedant Trivedi, Abhigyan Kundu (wicketkeeper), RS Ambareesh, Kanishk Chauhan, Khilan Patel, Henil Patel, Deepesh Devendran, Harvansh Pangalia, Mohammad Inan, Uddhav Mohan, Kishan Kumar Singh.

England: Ben Dawkins, Joseph Moores, Ben Mayes, Thomas Ryu (wk/c), Caleb Faulkner, Ralphie Albert, Farhan Ahmed, Sebastian Morgan, James Minto, Manny Lumsden, Alex French, Alex Green, Isaac Mohammed, Luke Hands, Will Bennison, Ali Farooq.

Despite leading the New England Patriots to six Super Bowl titles during his storied two-decade career with the franchise, Tom Brady said he doesn’t have “a dog in the fight” in this week’s big game.

Brady’s stance drew strong responses from both his former teammates and current Patriots players.

Patriots linebacker Robert Spillane was among those who expressed angst over Brady’s position. “Personally it makes me sick,” Spillane said Thursday during a Super Bowl week media availability, via MassLive.com. “But at the end of the day [he’s a Patriot]; he has a dog in the fight. So for him to say that, it is what it is. At the end of the day, he’s an owner of the Las Vegas Raiders now, so he has to do what’s best for him.”

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New England Patriots linebacker Robert Spillane (14) speaks to media during Opening Night for Super Bowl LX at San Jose Convention Center on Feb. 2, 2026 in San Jose, California. (Cary Edmondson/Imagn Images)

Brady holds a minority stake in the Las Vegas Raiders. 

Spillane appeared in 13 regular season games in his first year in New England, recording 48 tackles.

Brady reflected on his unprecedented run in New England during a recent edition of his “Let’s Go!” Sirius XM podcast with sportscaster Jim Gray, saying, “We did it for 20 years. There was a little bit of a hiatus in there, but the Patriots are back, and it’s a very exciting time for everyone in New England.”

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He added that he hoped “to see a good game” on Sunday.

Tom Brady looks on before the NFC Wild Card Playoff game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the San Francisco 49ers at Lincoln Financial Field on Jan. 11, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Those comments were not well-received by Patriots greats, including Rob Gronkowski, who played with Brady in New England and Tampa Bay. Gronkowski said he has not discussed this week’s Patriots-Seahawks game with Brady but suggested a reason for the seven-time Super Bowl winner’s neutral stance.

“He probably wants to be the quarterback,” Gronkowski said Wednesday during an appearance on “Up & Adams,” before adding, “He’s that competitive. He probably wants to be the guy in the Super Bowl right now.”

Two-time Super Bowl winner and former Patriots defensive tackle Vince Wilfork described Brady’s take as “bullcrap.”

Former New England Patriots player Vince Wilfork reacts before a game against the Baltimore Ravens at Gillette Stadium on Sept. 25, 2022 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Paul Rutherford/USA TODAY Sports)

Another former New England star, Asante Samuel, chimed in, saying in a string of social media posts that he was “highly disappointed” in the retired quarterback for “not rooting for your ex-teammate, Mike Vrabel.” Samuel also suggested that Brady was envious of Drake Maye’s rise.

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Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs argued Brady’s role as a sports network broadcaster — not just a Patriots icon — explains his neutral stance. “Does Tony Romo still pull for the Cowboys? I’d be surprised,” Diggs said Thursday. “I think Peyton Manning still loves Denver. I don’t hear him say too much about the Colts.”

Brady is Fox Sports’ lead NFL analyst and called last year’s Super Bowl.

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A case has come to light in Sriganganagar, Rajasthan, which shocked everyone. What initially appeared to be a case of road accident and robbery, within a few days turned out to be a well-planned murder conspiracy. The police were also surprised to hear the story behind the death of newly married youth Ashish and the unconsciousness of his wife Anju. Now people are calling this case the honeymoon murder of Rajasthan.

This incident happened on the night of 30 January. Ashish and Anju, who got married just three months ago, had gone for a walk after dinner. After some time, the police received information that a couple was lying unconscious on the road.

Both were immediately taken to the Community Health Center, where doctors declared Ashish dead, while Anju was unconscious. Initially it appeared to be a hit-and-run case. Anju told the police that she was hit by an unknown vehicle and her gold jewelery was also looted.

Major contradictions revealed in investigation

The police did not find Anju’s story completely clear from the beginning. Many questions were raised in the investigation of the incident site and the report of the forensic team. The post mortem report made a shocking revelation.

There were many serious injury marks on Ashish’s body and signs of strangulation were also found, whereas no significant injury was found on Anju’s body. From here the police suspected that this was not an ordinary road accident but a case of murder.

Phone records revealed the layer of conspiracy

As the investigation progressed, Anju’s mobile phone records were searched. It came to light that she was in constant touch with a young man named Sanju, who lived near her house. During interrogation it was revealed that Sanju was Anju’s ex-boyfriend.

According to the police, Anju was not happy with the marriage. Shortly after marriage, she returned to her maternal home and from there she reconnected with her old relationship. After this both of them made a plan to remove Ashish from the way.

Murder planned on a deserted road

On the night of 30 January, Anju deliberately took Ashish for a walk on a deserted road. There, Sanju and his two companions Rocky and Badal were already hiding in the bushes. As soon as they got the opportunity, all three attacked Ashish, beat him brutally and strangled him to death.

To make the murder look like a road accident and robbery, Anju gave her mobile phone and earrings to the accused and tried to make herself look unconscious.

Anju kept changing her statement repeatedly during police interrogation. Sometimes talking about an accident, sometimes talking about a robbery, there were constant contradictions in his words. Ultimately, upon strict interrogation, the entire conspiracy came to light.

All four accused arrested

Police have arrested Anju, her boyfriend Sanju and his two associates. This matter has now become a topic of discussion in the entire area. People are linking it to the famous honeymoon murder of Meghalaya, where love and greed had taken the life of an innocent person. This case once again proves that sometimes even the most trustworthy relationships can hide a dreadful truth.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Thursday that it will relax federal regulations governing when companies may label their products as free of artificial coloring.

The FDA said businesses can now label products as “no artificial colors” if the coloring is natural or plant-based.

“Companies will now have flexibility to claim products contain ‘no artificial colors’ when the products do not contain petroleum-based colors,” the FDA said. “In the past, companies were generally only able to make such claims when their products had no added color whatsoever — whether derived from natural sources or otherwise.” 

Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. praised the policy shift, saying it will ease the transition for companies while advancing efforts to make food safer.

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An unspecified grocery store seen in Virginia on July 13, 2022.  (Xinhua via Getty Images)

“This is real progress,” RFK Jr. said in a statement. “We are making it easier for companies to move away from petroleum-based synthetic colors and adopt safer, naturally derived alternatives. This momentum advances our broader effort to help Americans eat real food and Make America Healthy Again.”

The agency also expanded its list of approved naturally-sourced food colorings, adding beetroot red and broadening the approved use of spirulina extract.

The new additions bring the total number of food color options approved under the current administration to six, the FDA said. 

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks during an event.  (Getty Images)

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Health officials said the changes were made in recognition that coloring derived from natural sources should not be classified as artificial.

“We acknowledge that calling colors derived from natural sources ‘artificial’ might be confusing for consumers and a hindrance for companies to explore alternative food coloring options,” FDA Commissioner Marty Makary said in a statement. “We’re taking away that hindrance and making it easier for companies to use these colors in the foods our families eat every day.”

As part of the Trump administration’s initiative to Make America Healthy Again, the HHS and the FDA in April 2025 began a series of actions to phase out all petroleum-based synthetic colors from the nation’s food supply.

Signage is seen outside of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) headquarters in White Oak, Maryland, U.S., August 29, 2020. (REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo)

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Previously, in January 2025, health officials banned red food dye known as Red 3, or erythrosine, citing potential cancer risks.

Food manufacturers were given until January 2027 to remove it from their products, while drug manufacturers will have until January 2028 to do the same.