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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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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SUMMARY: Southern Californians are facing gusty winds and an increased wildfire risk, less than two weeks after deadly fires killed 27 people and destroyed thousands of homes. The National Weather Service warns of a “particularly dangerous situation” in Los Angeles and Ventura counties due to low humidity and Santa Ana winds, with gusts potentially reaching 100 mph in certain areas. Windy conditions and very low humidity are expected until Thursday. Firefighters continue to battle the Palisades and Eaton fires, which have devastated over 14,000 structures. California Gov. Gavin Newsom has deployed resources to respond quickly to any new fires.

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