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Florida Freeze Batters Citrus Belt, Inflicts “Significant Damage” To Central Orange Groves

Florida Freeze Batters Citrus Belt, Inflicts “Significant Damage” To Central Orange Groves

Published by Jenni Sidey

Floridians were once again warned this week to watch out for falling iguanas as an ultra-rare cold blast sent temperatures plunging to record lows of 22F in Jacksonville and 24F in Orlando. Whenever Arctic air pours into The Sunshine State, its citrus industry inevitably takes a hit, and this deep freeze comes on top of years of damage from greening disease and repeated blows from tropical cyclones that have already decimated the crop. It’s so cold in Florida that iguanas started falling from trees. 🦎🥶 When temperatures fall into the 40s or below, iguanas can become cold-stunned, temporarily losing muscle control. They recover as conditions warm. pic.twitter.com/FjDrT7mLmz — AccuWeather (@accuweather) February 1, 2026 “There was significant damage to the remaining oranges to be picked in central Florida,” said Jim Roemer, a meteorologist who publishes the WeatherWealth newsletter, quoted by Bloomberg. Roemer added, “Many key areas were well below 28 degrees for over four hours between Sunday and this morning.” Here’s a sight you don’t see every day. Frozen orange trees in Central Florida. The irrigation …

US visa freeze begins for 26 African countries – Eye on Africa

US visa freeze begins for 26 African countries – Eye on Africa

Published by Sam Flores

To display this content from YouTube, you must enable advertisement tracking and audience measurement. Accept Manage my choices One of your browser extensions seems to be blocking the video player from loading. To watch this content, you may need to disable it on this site. Try again © France 24 Issued on: 21/01/2026 – 22:16 14:56 min From the show Reading time 1 min In tonight’s edition, the US puts a pause on the processing of permanent residency visas for applicants from 75 countries, including 26 African ones. Also, Nigerian police walk back on earlier denials, NOW confirming that dozens of worshippers were kidnapped from three churches in northern Kaduna over the weekend. And in Kenya, a team of trained female motorcycle riders and nurses are helping expectant mothers reach clinics and hospitals faster. Source link

Trump May Freeze Exxon Out Of Venezuela After CEO Darren Woods Called It “Uninvestable”

Trump May Freeze Exxon Out Of Venezuela After CEO Darren Woods Called It “Uninvestable”

Published by Jenni Sidey

Tensions flared between Exxon Mobil and the White House after CEO Darren Woods cast doubt on Venezuela’s appeal as an investment destination during a closed-door meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump and other oil executives last week, according to Reuters. Woods argued that without sweeping legal and regulatory changes, the country could not support major foreign investment, describing its current system as “uninvestable.” Trump had convened the meeting only days after U.S. forces removed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in an overnight operation and urged the industry to commit as much as $100 billion to rebuilding Venezuela’s energy sector. Instead of gaining momentum, the talks were quickly overshadowed by Woods’ skepticism. Reuters writes that Trump publicly voiced his frustration on Sunday while returning to Washington aboard Air Force One. “I didn’t like Exxon’s response,” he said. “I’ll probably be inclined to keep Exxon out. I didn’t like their response. They’re playing too cute.” Exxon has long been entangled in Venezuela’s oil history. Along with ConocoPhillips and Chevron, it was once a leading foreign partner of the state …

New York Attorney General Sues Trump Administration Over Offshore Wind Project Freeze

New York Attorney General Sues Trump Administration Over Offshore Wind Project Freeze

Published by Sam Flores

NEW YORK (AP) — New York’s attorney general sued the Trump administration on Friday over its decision to halt two major offshore wind projects expected to power more than 1 million homes in the state. State Attorney General Letitia James said in legal challenges filed in federal court in Washington that the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Dec. 22 order suspending construction on the projects off Long Island, citing national security concerns, was arbitrary and unwarranted. The Democrat said Sunrise Wind and Empire Wind projects had already cleared more than a decade of security and safety reviews by federal, state and local authorities. She said pausing them now threatens New York’s economy and energy grid, and she asked the court to intervene. “New Yorkers deserve clean, reliable energy, good-paying jobs, and a government that follows the law,” James said in a statement. “This reckless decision puts workers, families, and our climate goals at risk.” Spokespersons for the Interior Department and its Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, which are both named in the litigation, declined to …

The big freeze: 21 winter essentials to get you through the cold snap | Winter

The big freeze: 21 winter essentials to get you through the cold snap | Winter

Published by Sam Flores

For many of us, 2026 has started with ice, snow and frost. And with weather warnings continuing across the UK, spring feels a long way off. The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more. So whether you’re heading outside for winter hikes or exercise, or just want to raise your temperature indoors without racking up your energy bills, we’ve rounded up some of our most loved products to get you through the cold snap – from cosy pyjamas and electric blankets to hand warmers and winter running essentials. Everything you need to keep warm How to stay cosy at home Women’s flannel pyjamas £34.90 at Uniqlo If you’re going to stay in, snuggled on the sofa, you may as well do it in style – this pyjama set comes in tasteful navy, olive green and rust brown. “They wash beautifully, fit comfortably and do a great job of helping me look semi put together,” said Kate McCusker in her roundup of the best women’s …

How the Trump administration’s freeze on child care funding will affect families : NPR

How the Trump administration’s freeze on child care funding will affect families : NPR

Published by Sam Flores

NPR’s A Martinez asks Cindy Lehnhoff, director of the National Child Care Association, about the Trump administration’s freeze on federal funding to help low-income families pay for child care. A MARTÍNEZ, HOST: Child care providers across the U.S. say the administration’s move to freeze federal child care funding will be disruptive for kids, parents, providers and companies whose employees cannot work without child care. Now, for more insights into what providers face, we’ve called Cindy Lehnhoff. She’s the director of the National Child Care Association. Cindy, so after this week’s announcement by the Trump administration, what are providers telling you? CINDY LEHNHOFF: Well, providers are extremely concerned, as they should be, that they are not going to be able to remain open if there are any delays in receiving their subsidized payments for the children that they care for that fall under the CCFD funding. And this will not just affect the 1.4 million children that are on subsidized care, but it’s very common for centers to serve subsidized care and working parents that are …