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The US had sanctioned oil from Venezuela under then-President Nicolas Maduro over his role in drug trafficking. The people of Venezuela don’t have much of an economy left after two communist regimes. However, they do have oil, and a lot of it. President Trump has made a deal to sell sanctioned Venezuelan oil to use […] The post President Trump Will Sell Some Oil for the Venezuelan People appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

Officials in Denmark and Greenland have requested to meet with Secretary of State Marco Rubio as President Donald Trump has renewed his efforts to acquire Greenland. Greenland Foreign Minister Vivian Motzfeldt and Denmark Foreign Minister Lars Rasmussen said separately that they had requested a meeting with Rubio. The officials said that similar meetings had been requested last year, but never granted. “The strong request for a meeting is related to the U.S.’s claims about our country,” Meltzfeldt said, according to ABC News. “Unfortunately, our country’s request for a meeting for a long time has not been successful, although this has been repeatedly requested by our country.” Rasmussen said that the meeting would clear up “certain misunderstandings” related to Washington’s desire to acquire Greenland, according to France 24. Trump has renewed his case for U.S. control of Greenland after the United States military last week successfully arrested and extradited Venezuela strongman Nicolás Maduro from his compound in Caracas. U.S. forces took Maduro to New York where he is set to stand trial on drug trafficking charges. The White House issued a statement on Tuesday that said the administration is leaving open the option of “utilizing the U.S. military” as part of its acquisition strategy. “President Trump has made it well known that acquiring Greenland is a national security priority of the United States, and it’s vital to deter our adversaries in the Arctic region,” the White House said. “The president and his team are discussing a range of options to pursue this important foreign policy goal, and of course, utilizing the U.S. military is always an option at the commander in chief’s disposal.” Secretary of State Marco Rubio told lawmakers on Capitol Hill on Monday that threats to involve the military are part of a bargaining strategy. Rubio said that Trump wants to purchase Greenland from Denmark, not invade it, according to The New York Times. Denmark has repeatedly pushed back against U.S. claims to the territory. On Tuesday, Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Poland joined Denmark in issuing a joint statement against U.S. acquisition of Greenland. Trump has insisted that Greenland is necessary for U.S. national security, especially to secure Arctic shipping lanes. Danish control of Greenland also cuts against the Monroe Doctrine against European interference in the Western hemisphere.

President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that Venezuela’s interim authorities will transfer between 30 and 50 million barrels of sanctioned oil to the United States. The move comes just days after Trump said the U.S. would take control of Venezuela and its oil following the capture of former dictator Nicolás Maduro on Saturday. Trump described the oil as “high quality” and said it would be delivered immediately to U.S. ports on storage ships. “This Oil will be sold at its Market Price, and that money will be controlled by me, as President of the United States of America, to ensure it is used to benefit the people of Venezuela and the United States!” Trump posted. “I have asked Energy Secretary Chris Wright to execute this plan, immediately.” The Venezuelan shipment is enough to supply the United States for roughly one and a half to two and a half days, based on America’s daily consumption of about 20 million barrels. Venezuela currently produces only 900,000 to 1.1 million barrels per day, according to Venezuelan media, marking a sharp drop from the roughly 3 million barrels a day it produced before socialist Hugo Chávez took power in the late 1990s. Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, who was sworn in on Monday, initially took a harsh approach to Trump capturing her predecessor, but has since become more conciliatory. On Sunday, Rodriguez called for “moving towards balanced and respectful international relations between the United States and Venezuela.” “We invite the U.S. government to collaborate with us on an agenda of cooperation oriented towards shared development within the framework of international law to strengthen lasting community coexistence,” she added. “President Donald Trump, our peoples and our region deserve peace and dialogue, not war.” Venezuela’s Vice President Delcy Rodriguez speaks during a press conference in Caracas on September 8, 2025. (Photo by FEDERICO PARRA/AFP via Getty Images) Rodríguez, 56, has been such a loyal and unflinching defender of Maduro’s socialist government that the former dictator once called her a “tiger.” She is the daughter of left‑wing guerrilla leader Jorge Antonio Rodríguez, who helped found the Liga Socialista party in the 1970s. An attorney by training, Rodríguez has held several of the most powerful posts in Venezuela’s government, including Minister of Petroleum, President of the Constituent Assembly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Minister of Popular Power for Communication and Information, in addition to serving as vice president. In 2018, she was sanctioned by the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the European Union for her role in Nicolás Maduro’s inner circle and for undermining democracy. She responded by blasting the measures as the product of “racist” and “warmongering” policies of the “old imperial world,” the Associated Press reported at the time. Rodriguez was named vice president in 2018 by Maduro, who described her as “a young woman, brave, seasoned, daughter of a martyr, revolutionary and tested in a thousand battles.” Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner, María Corina Machado, told Fox News that Rodríguez is as dangerous as Maduro. “Delcy Rodriguez, as you know, is one of the main architects of torture, persecution, corruption, narco trafficking,” Machado said. “She’s the main ally and liaison with Russia, China, Iran, certainly not an individual that could be trusted by international investors. And she’s really rejected, repudiated by the Venezuelan people.” Despite the gesture from leaders, plain-clothes gunmen tied to the pro-Maduro “Colectivos” paramilitary group were deployed to Venezuela’s streets on Tuesday where they stopped vehicles to search phones and belongings looking for supporters of the United States capturing Maduro. Police were also reportedly instructed to “search and capture of everyone involved in the promotion or support for the armed attack by the United States.”

Zach Bryan and Samantha Leonard tied the knot in a beautiful Catholic Church in Spain. The pair shared images from their stunning ceremony on Instagram, along with touching details from the day. Knowing how important Zach’s late mom, Annette Bryan, was to him, Samantha decided to do something special to honor her. She incorporated a portion of Annette’s wedding gown into her own to ensure the mother of the groom was present when her son and daughter-in-law said, “I do.” Zach Bryan shared the sweet gesture in his Instagram stories. “Samantha went out of her way to put my mom’s wedding dress lace on her dress and I cried for a good bit,” he wrote. “Meant so much sweetheart, thank you.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by samantha leonard (@samanthabryan) Zach Bryan and Samantha Bryan Had a Dream Wedding The Basílica de Santa María del Coro was adorned with gorgeous flowers. Zach Bryan and Samantha Bryan looked like characters straight out of a fairytale. Her gown was a true symbol of the couple’s love and unity. Many shared well-wishes for Zach Bryan and Samantha Bryan in the comments of her Instagram post. “One of the most beautiful things I’ve ever witnessed. Thank you for treating my family like your very own. Congratulations again. Love you guys so much!!!!!” A sweet comment reads. “Just insanely beautiful. The family it girl became our vision in white. So lucky to witness this and experience this magical week with the family. Love you beautiful!” Another person wrote. Instagram Stories Watching Zach Bryan and Samantha Bryan’s love unfold and seeing the pair marry made many people smile. Like this person who wrote, “Seeing this come to life has been so so special, love you a million!!” May Zach and Samantha have a long and loving life together. This story’s featured image is by Gus Stewart/Redferns.

The fact that the COVID-19 pandemic began six years ago seems positively mind-boggling. That virus changed our world in many different ways. Some things were good, and others were pretty darn bad. If you loved IHOP in the pre-2020 world, then you know exactly what we mean. Way back then, an IHOP highlight was the syrup caddy on the table. Customers had a choice of Old-Fashioned, Blueberry, Strawberry, and Butter Pecan flavors, but because the virus spread easily, IHOP removed them. Friends, hold onto your sicky seats because the caddy is back with a delicious new promotion. That’s right, IHOP teamed up with Malik Nabers to introduce bottomless pancakes. According to a news release, IHOP is pretty darn clever. “For years, fantasy football leagues across the country have embraced a legendary last-place punishment: spending 24 hours at IHOP, eating nothing but pancakes. Each pancake devoured shaves one hour off the clock,” IHOP shared. “Today, IHOP is turning this challenge into a tasty tradition, celebrating the trend with Bottomless Pancakes for fantasy league underdogs and pancake lovers alike, whether they’re football fans or simply craving IHOP’s world-famous pancakes.” @ihop IHOP and Malik Nabers Save the Day with BOTTOMLESS Pancakes! If your fantasy football season ended in last place, chances are, you know the IHOP 24-Hour Challenge. Now, IHOP and Malik Nabers are teaming up to launch Bottomless Pancakes and bring sweet, syrupy redemption to fantasy owners… and anyone who loves pancakes! Bottomless Pancakes launch on 01.05 and apply to select combos only. Limited time at participating restaurants. Dine-in only. Cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion. Other restrictions apply. ♬ original sound – IHOP – IHOP Everyone Wins with IHOP’s Bottomless Pancakes IHOP knows that everyone loves pancakes, so why not let customers enjoy as many as they want? “Fantasy football has turned into a cultural obsession rooted in friendly and intense competition, and we saw an opportunity to create real-time engagement by flipping those last-place blues into a winning experience for everyone,” Lawrence Kim, IHOP President, said in a statement. “At IHOP, we’re continuing to listen, adapt, and deliver fun in unexpected ways. We love bringing people together over our world-famous pancakes, so transforming a viral challenge into a nationwide celebration felt like the perfect fit. Bottomless Pancakes give everyone, even last place finishers, a reason to smile, and that’s what IHOP is all about.” IHOP Bottomless Pancakes are available with the following Breakfast Combos Breakfast Sampler Sirloin Tips & Eggs Split Decision Breakfast Country Fried Steak & Eggs T-Bone Steak & Eggs Chicken & Pancakes This story’s featured image is by Katie McTiernan/Anadolu via Getty Images.

George Clooney is among a very elite group of four men. People Magazine named Brad Pitt, Richard Gere, Johnny Depp, and George Clooney the Sexiest Man Alive in two different years. For decades, George’s good looks have made him the apple of many a lady’s eye. Once the consummate bachelor, he married his wife, Amal Clooney, in 2014, and the pair welcomed twins, Ella and Alexander, in 2017. At 64, the father of two opened up to W Magazine about his early life. George Clooney shared his sweet first kiss story and how his life changed in the back of a church. George Clooney for W Magazine’s 2026 Best Performances Issue: Tyrone Lebon pic.twitter.com/DvBfygzEF4— Film Updates (@FilmUpdates) January 6, 2026 George Clooney Had His First Kiss at Age 11 George Clooney told W that his friends pressured him into the kiss. “In the back of a church in my hometown of Augusta, Kentucky. I was 11. We were hiding from all of our friends who were outside waiting, saying, ‘Kiss her! Kiss her!’ The relationship didn’t last—11-year-olds move on pretty quickly,” George Clooney joked. George, an Oscar winner whom many look up to, also mentioned the celebrities who make him starstruck. “Yes, by the movie stars I grew up with. Robert Redford and Paul Newman were bigger than life. It’s sad that Redford is gone, because he always felt like the young golden boy,” George Clooney said. “They were both so beautiful and had great senses of humor. I think they were the last of the proper name-above-the-title movie stars.” George Clooney is decades away from that first kiss, but he found love with Amal, and together they’ve created a very happy family. His son and daughter bring him tremendous joy. “Halloween’s a big holiday. My son went as Batman. He hadn’t seen Batman yet. I always say to him, ‘You know I was Batman.’ He’s always like, ‘No.’  I don’t know that he knew how profound it was when he said I wasn’t Batman. A couple of weeks ago, I finally showed it to him. It wasn’t great for grown-ups, but it’s great for 8-year-olds, so he loved it. My daughter, meanwhile, went as a witch. She doesn’t like all the princess stuff. She likes to be the evil witch,” he said. This story’s featured image is by Alberto Rodriguez/Variety via Getty Images.

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A cat has been his brother's greatest protector since the two were rescued together as tiny kittens. Saku and Suke (formerly Wellie and Wally)Frankie @frankies_fostersTwo kittens were brought to Best Friends Animal Society in Los Angeles after being rescued from a harsh life outdoors.One of them had a severely infected eye, and his tabby brother clung to his side the entire time. In just four weeks of their lives, they had already faced more challenges than most.No one could have known then that these two, named Suke and Saku (formerly Wally and Wellie), would share a bond so strong it was unlike anything their foster mom had seen before. Frankie @frankies_fostersFrankie, a devoted fosterer, welcomed the pair into her home. She gently cleaned the flea dirt from their coats and settled them into a cozy space filled with soft blankets and toys.Suke, the little house panther, refused to let his ruptured eye hold him back. With his brother always nearby, he played, explored, and ate with enthusiasm. Before long, the room was filled with the steady rhythm of their purrs. Frankie @frankies_fostersAt first, Saku tucked himself behind Suke, but once he realized they were safe, his true personality emerged. He became an affectionate cuddle bug, lavishing his brother with endless hugs. "They've always been affectionate with each other," Frankie told Love Meow.However, after Suke's eye surgery, Saku's protective instincts grew even stronger. "I catch them cuddling now more than ever." Frankie @frankies_fostersSaku fully stepped into the role of protector and caretaker, curling up beside his brother while he slept in a cone and wrapping his arms around him. Suke took great comfort in his brother's presence, soothed by the healing vibration of his purrs.It was as if Saku knew exactly what his brother needed. He rarely left his side. Frankie @frankies_fostersFor a week following the surgery, Saku showered Suke with nonstop cuddles. Together, they produced some of the loudest purrs Frankie had heard in all her years of fostering. They were happiest whenever they were together.When it came time for adoption, Frankie knew these two were a package deal. Frankie @frankies_fosters"I could not bear the thought of these two bonded brothers being separated."Though they went through several meet-and-greets without success, Frankie never lost hope. Then one day, she received an application from Glynnis, who fell in love with the feline brothers and knew they belonged together. Glynnis @gloriette80"She saw the beauty in these perfectly imperfect boys, recognizing them for exactly who they are."Suke and Saku moved into their new home and settled in immediately. They explored every nook and cranny and claimed their human's bed as their own. With plenty of lounging options, they still insisted on sharing one chair, one hammock, and one basket, even after outgrowing them. Glynnis @gloriette80They've grown into handsome cats, and their baby blues have turned amber. But some things have never changed. "Saku continues in his caretaking ways," Glynnis shared.Throughout their journey, Saku stayed close, gentle, and watchful. The love between them was deep and unwavering. Glynnis @gloriette80Now, their mom wakes up to them cuddled on her pillow, purring into her ears. "Without exaggeration, I can say that these two babies saved me."Suke and Saku are living their very best life together, as it was always meant to be. Glynnis @gloriette80Share this story with your friends. More on Frankie's fosters on Instagram @frankies_fosters, and more on Suke and Saku @gloriette80. Thanks to Best Friends in L.A. @bfas_la.Related story: Man Goes to Adopt a Kitten But Ends Up Bringing Home Another Cat Too, Turns Out It's the Best Decision