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What lies ahead for Latin America after the Venezuela raid?

The Trump administration has justified the recent capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro as a law enforcement operation to dismantle a “narco‑state”. It also claimed it would break Venezuela’s ties to China, Russia and Iran, and put the world’s largest known oil reserves back under US‑friendly control.

The Conversation

Trump says major oil companies will invest $100B in Venezuela and promises them government security assistance

The U.S. government is attempting to take control of the Venezuelan oil industry

The Independent UK

Friday briefing: Trump tactics could leave office with him – or the US could descend into a rogue state

In today’s newsletter: In just one year, this administration has lurched from one bewildering decision to another. Will things go back to normal after Trump’s term, or are we seeing a broader erosion of western democratic norms?

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NBA 2K26 Player Ratings Update Available Today (1-8)

2K released another NBA 2K26 player ratings update today which also includes the Hawks and Wizards trade with Trae Young headed to Washington and C.J. McCollum and Corey Kispert going to Atlanta.

Operation Sports

Demond Williams Will Return to Washington Despite Contract Dispute

Williams was set to explore transfer options despite signing an NIL agreement with Washington—one the school intended to enforce.

Sports Illustrated

Ex-Commanders OC Kliff Kingsbury Has Drawn Interest From Two NFL Teams for HC Position

The former Cardinals head coach could return to this sort of role for another team in 2026.

Sports Illustrated

Dan Lanning, Once College Football’s Rising Star, Is Set to Face His Unlikely Foil

The Ducks head coach has been on the doorstep of a national championship for three seasons, but now has Curt Cignetti’s upstart Hoosiers in his way.

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Hawks Say 'Emotional' Farewell to Trae Young After Trade to Wizards

Young will be missed in Atlanta.

Sports Illustrated

Commanders cornerback Marshon Lattimore arrested outside Cleveland on weapons charges

Washington Commanders cornerback Marshon Lattimore was arrested on weapons charges outside his hometown of Cleveland

The Independent UK

Atlanta Hawks Trade Trae Young to Washington Wizards

The Washington Wizards have officially acquired Trae Young from the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Corey Kispert and C.J. McCollum.

The Sports Daily

Demond Williams’s Agent Drops Washington QB Amid Transfer Portal Controversy

Doug Hendrickson will no longer represent Demond Williams Jr. due to “philosophical differences.”

Sports Illustrated

SI:AM | Trae Young Kicks Off NBA Trade Season

The longtime Hawks star is headed to the Wizards in a deal that could be a prelude to bigger deals for Atlanta.

Sports Illustrated

How Each Last-Place MLB Team Can Go From Worst to First in 2026

The Blue Jays went from the basement to the World Series in 2025. These six teams will try to do the same this year.

Sports Illustrated

McLaughlin: Is the College Football Transfer Portal Broken?

UW QB Demond Williams shocked the world by announcing he will enter the portal after two seasons in Seattle.

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Sports Illustrated

What the Trae Young Trade Says About the Hawks’ Future

While Atlanta will likely make more moves, Washington gets a real star in the short term but must balance relevance with protecting its rebuild.

Sports Illustrated

Trae Young Trade News Broke While He Was Sitting on the Bench During Hawks Game

Young walked towards the tunnel shortly after news of the trade broke.

Sports Illustrated

Lane Kiffin Once Again Pushes Boundaries in Demond Williams Jr. Saga

The fallout from Williams’s decision along with the Ole Miss assistant coaching chaos highlight the sport’s gray areas Kiffin has long exploited.

Latin Times

Trump Advisers Snubbed María Corina Machado in Venezuela Transition Over Her Push for Quickly Moving To a Full Democracy: Report

Senior advisers to President Donald Trump sidelined Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado during deliberations over Venezuela's post-Maduro transition, viewing her insistence on a full democratic overhaul as incompatible with Washington's short-term stability calculations.

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The Independent UK

Europe should prepare for world without US nuclear deterrence, former Nato chief warns

Trump’s threat to take Greenland, from a Nato ally, raises doubt on US commitment to extended nuclear deterrence across Europe

Sports Illustrated

The Biggest Offseason Need for Every NFC Team That Missed the Playoffs

From the Cowboys to the Vikings, here’s one thing that each non-playoff NFC team must address this offseason.

The Guardian - UK

US attack on Venezuela will decide direction of South America’s vast mineral wealth

Outcome of aggression will determine whether rare earths and other resources drive energy transition – or strengthen US military power and oil interests

The Guardian - UK

US reportedly warns Maduro ally Diosdado Cabello he could be next

Interior minister told he must back acting president, while Marco Rubio lays out three-point plan for Venezuela

The Sports Daily

Six upsets in Week 18 of 2025 NFL season

Six upsets in Week 18 of 2025 NFL season. We look at the upset wins for the Giants, Las Vegas, Washington, Pittsburgh, Detroit and Cleveland.

Sports Illustrated

Demond Williams Enters Transfer Portal After Signing Deal to Return to Washington

One week removed from signing a deal to return to Washington, Williams is entering the transfer portal.

International Business Times UK

What Happens If US Holds Venezuela Forever — Impact on Global Oil Supply and Prices

Examining the long‑term consequences if the United States maintains control of Venezuela's oil wealth, from global supply shifts and price effects to geopolitical power and economic change.

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