U.S., Venezuela strike oil deal. And, the staggering hidden toll of U.S. heat deaths

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Published on August 31, 2026 • Originally reported by Brittney Melton. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
President Trump waves after stepping off Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, on Aug. 28, 2026.

The U.S. and Venezuela have entered into an oil deal. And, NPR spent two years tracking heat-related deaths and found that people in the U.S. are dying from heat more than the official counts show.

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