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Event Description: 40-year-old climber Alex Huddle scaled the Taipei 101 building.
Method of Climbing: Huddle attempted this climb free solo, meaning he did not use any safety equipment such as ropes, harnesses, or nets.
Permission Granted: Alex received permission for the free solo climb.
Broadcast: The climb was live-streamed on Netflix, attracting a significant audience.
Reactions: Witnesses described the event variously as brave or terrifying. Huddle himself termed the experience as "sick" (exciting).
Ascent Details: The height of Taipei 101 is 1,667 feet. Huddle completed the climb in approximately one and a half hours.
Personal Reflection: Upon reaching the top, Huddle remarked, "What a beautiful way to see Taipei."

Overview: Meta (Facebook), Google (YouTube), and TikTok are facing a legal challenge regarding the design of social media apps.
Case Details: A lawsuit has been initiated by a 19-year-old and her mother, claiming that the platforms have addictive designs detrimental to young users' mental health.
Nature of the Claims: The plaintiffs argue that features such as endless scrolling and frequent notifications contribute to addiction.
Impact on Mental Health: The 19-year-old, referred to as KGM, claims that these designs led her to harmful content and threats, contributing to her depression and suicidal thoughts.
Defense Argument: The companies assert that they have implemented tools to mitigate these risks, such as parental controls, screen time limits, and content restriction measures. They emphasize their commitment to user safety by sponsoring workshops promoting online kindness and safety.
Seeking Damages: The plaintiffs are pursuing monetary compensation for the alleged damages. A jury will determine the outcome of the case, expected to last several weeks.

Snowfall Record: Mammoth Lakes, California holds the record for the most snowfall in 24 hours, with almost 76 inches measured.
Death Toll: At least 26 Americans lost their lives due to the recent winter storm affecting regions from New Mexico to Maine.
Temperature Change: Improved temperatures, breaking records in some states, have arrived across much of the US.
Safety Advice for Cold Weather: Cleveland Clinic's Dr. Carl Allenby recommends dressing appropriately for cold weather, including:
- Scarf or mask (to cover face and mouth)
- Gloves
- Water-resistant boots
- Hat
- Water-resistant coat
- Multiple layers of loose-fitting clothing
Frostbite Risks: Commonly affected body parts include the nose, ears, toes, cheeks, chin, and fingers.
Hypothermia Warning: Hypothermia occurs when the body temperature falls below 95 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Symptoms in Adults: Shivering, exhaustion, confusion, numbness, memory loss, slurred speech, and drowsiness.
- Symptoms in Infants: Bright red, cold skin, or very low energy.
Emergency Advice: Immediate assistance should be sought (e.g., calling 911) if hypothermia is suspected.

Electric Lamp Patent: The electric lamp was granted a patent in January 1880.
- Patent Holder: Thomas Edison is credited, but it is noted that he improved existing designs rather than inventing the light bulb from scratch.
Liberation of Auschwitz: Auschwitz Birkenau was liberated on January 27, 1945, during World War II.
- Casualties: Over 1,100,000 individuals, mainly Jews, were murdered at this camp.
Vietnam War Peace Accords: The Paris Peace Accords, signed on January 27, 1973, ended the U.S. military involvement in the Vietnam War and established a ceasefire.
- Consequential Note: Post-agreement hostilities between North and South Vietnam continued until North Vietnam's victory in 1975.

US Constitution: The US Constitution, consisting of 7,502 words, outlines the structure of the national government, including amendments.
- Resource: Further information can be found on periodicpresidents.com.
Geographic Trivia: A landlocked nation in Southern Asia, between China and India, known for high mountain peaks, first unified in 1768, with a population over 31 million.
UAVs in Garbage Collection on Mount Everest: Airlift Technologies, based in Nepal, utilizes UAVs (drones) to transport supplies and remove trash from Mount Everest.
- Challenges: Climbing Everest is difficult, and traditional cleanup efforts are nearly impossible due to terrain and limited resources.
- Transport Efficiency: UAVs can cover distances rapidly, taking only three minutes to reach certain locations compared to human climbers taking up to nine hours.
- Environmental Impact: Over 2,000 pounds (approximately half a car's weight) of garbage have been cleared, contributing to a cleaner environment.
- Dronal Limitations: Each drone costs $70,000, requires fuel for charging, and is limited to carrying around 44 pounds.

Locational Greetings: Acknowledgment of viewers in various states, including Delaware and North Carolina.
Funny Incident: A deer got trapped inside a school in Lewis, Delaware, leading to a humorous rescue effort where police helped the deer escape back into the wild.