CNN 5 Things Intense Winter Storm, Ukraine-Russia Talks, US Tik Tok Deal and more
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Jan 23, 2026 A massive winter storm is poised to hit half the U.S., bringing ice and dangerously cold winds. The detention of a preschooler and his father by ICE in Minneapolis raises community trust concerns. In Davos, President Trump stirs controversy with tariff threats and talks about Gaza. U.S., Ukrainian, and Russian officials prepare for face-to-face negotiations, marking a pivotal moment since the war began. Additionally, TikTok's future in the U.S. is solidified with a new joint venture aimed at American ownership and data privacy.
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Widespread Historic Winter Threat
- About half of the U.S. faces a potentially historic winter storm with ice, heavy snow and extreme cold alerts.
- Meteorologist Chris Warren warns wind chills could feel 40–50°F below zero and outages may be long-lasting.
Child Detained During Minneapolis Crackdown
- Minneapolis officials fear immigration enforcement is undermining trust rebuilt after George Floyd's death.
- A five-year-old, Liam Conejo-Ramos, and his father were detained by ICE and are now held together in Texas, alarming the community.
Davos Shows Mixed Reception For Reconstruction Plan
- At Davos, President Trump mixed threats with conciliatory dealmaking and proposed a Gaza reconstruction 'Board of Peace.'
- Attendance and European support for the Gaza plan were notably limited, underscoring skepticism among allies.