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Florida citrus expected to produce smallest crop in over a century | Florida
SUMMARY: The Florida citrus industry faces significant challenges, including recent hurricanes Helene and Milton, freezes, and the ongoing threat of citrus greening disease. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s December forecast for the 2024-2025 harvest indicates it will be the smallest in over a century, projecting only 12 million boxes of oranges and 1.2 million boxes of grapefruit—33% less than last season. Despite these setbacks, growers remain resilient, emphasizing the importance of the industry to Florida’s identity and economy, which generates nearly $7 billion annually. Support from state and federal partners is crucial for recovery and growth.
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Trump, a populist president, is flanked by tech billionaires at his inauguration
SUMMARY: At President Donald Trump’s inauguration, some of the most exclusive seats were reserved for powerful tech CEOs, marking a break from tradition. Typically, such seats go to the president’s family, past presidents, and honored guests. Notable tech leaders like Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, Sundar Pichai, and Tim Cook were seen mingling with Trump’s Cabinet picks, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Marco Rubio. The presence of these wealthy figures highlights the growing influence of tech billionaires in national politics, with some even helping fund political campaigns, as President Biden recently warned of the potential dangers of oligarchy.
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Leaders in ethnically divided Cyprus fail to reach deal on new crossing points
SUMMARY: A meeting between Greek Cypriot President Nicos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar in Cyprus ended without agreement on opening new crossing points along the U.N.-controlled buffer zone. The leaders discussed trust-building measures, but could not agree on specific locations for the crossings. They plan to continue talks in the coming days. The dispute centers on the location of the crossing points and an eight-point trust-building package. A crossing point deal could have advanced U.N. efforts to resolve Cyprus’s ethnic division, but disagreements, particularly over the two-state solution versus federation, remain obstacles to peace.
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As Trump returns to the White House, families prepare for mass deportations
SUMMARY: As Donald Trump begins his second term, many undocumented immigrants and those with temporary legal status fear deportation. Nora Sandigo, a legal guardian for over 2,000 children, helps families prepare by advising them to carry key documents and know whom to contact. Many, like Erlinda from El Salvador, worry about being separated from their children. Deportation plans appear uncertain, but the threat remains, especially for sanctuary cities like Chicago, which has reinforced policies against local cooperation with immigration authorities. Religious leaders in these areas are speaking out in solidarity with the immigrant community, emphasizing their city’s legacy of inclusion.
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