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ABCNEWS - WATCH: American climber reaches new heights

Alex Honnold climbed Taipei 101, a 1,667-foot tall skyscraper without ropes or a safety net in just 90 minutes.

AI:American climber Alex HonNold scaled the 1,667-foot tall Taipei 101 skyscraper in 90 minutes without using ropes or any safety equipment.Open

JUSTTHENEWS (Natalia Mittelstadt) - Trump says US deployed 'discombobulator' weapon in Maduro capture

“The discombobulator, I’m not allowed to talk about it,” President Trump said

AI:Donald Trump claimed that a secret weapon referred to as the "discombobulator" was used during an operation to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. He noted, however, that he is not permitted to discuss details regarding the weapon.Open

NEWSNATIONNOW (Alexander Bolton) - Republicans divided on ICE tactics as shutdown looms

(The Hill) — Senate Republicans are divided over Immigration and Customs Enforcement tactics, which now threaten to trigger a partial government shutdown after the second fatal shooting in Minneapolis of a protester. Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., called the shooting and other events in Minneapolis “incredibly disturbing” and demanded a “full joint federal and state investigation” [...]

AI:Senate Republicans are divided over Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) tactics following fatal shootings of protesters in Minneapolis, a dispute that now threatens to trigger a partial government shutdown. Senator Bill Cassidy has called for a full federal and state investigation into the incidents.Open

NEWSNATIONNOW (Sarah Fortinsky) - Walz to Americans after latest Minnesota shooting: 'What side do you want to be on?'

Addressing Trump’s supporters directly, the governor said even those who back the aggressive immigration crackdown should reflect on whether they support the latest tactics.

AI:Minnesota Governor Tim Walz addressed citizens following a recent shooting in the state, asking Americans to consider what "side" they want to be on regarding political tactics and violence.Open

NPR (Brittney Melton) - Senators call for Alex Pretti death investigation. And, winter storm recovery efforts

Minneapolis strikes and protests continue after ICE's fatal shooting of Alex Pretti. And, states work to recover from a massive winter storm that has left widespread power outages and flight chaos.

AI:Protests and strikes continue in Minneapolis following the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by ICE, prompting senators to call for an investigation. Additionally, multiple states are managing recovery efforts after a massive winter storm caused widespread power outages and flight disruptions.Open

THEFEDERALIST (Christopher Jacobs) - NASCAR Ditches Cheap Gimmicks In Favor Of A Playoff Format Focused On Racing

Most motorsports fans will find something to like in a 'new' format that echoes one from two decades ago.

AI:NASCAR is shifting away from controversial gimmicks to implement a new playoff format designed to prioritize competitive racing, utilizing an approach reminiscent of formats used two decades ago.Open

THEFEDERALIST (Justin Powell) - Don’t Wait Until You Die To Give Your Kids Their Inheritance

A dollar at 25 can change a destiny. A dollar at 55 barely moves the needle.

AI:Financial advice suggesting that providing inheritance or financial support to children earlier in life, such as at age 25, is more impactful for their long-term success than waiting until older ages.Open

ABCNEWS - WATCH: The wild ways people celebrated a mid-winter snow day

ABC News' Danny New hopping on sleds and packing snowballs for a day of winter fun to remember.

AI:People across various locations took advantage of a mid-winter snow day to engage in outdoor activities like sledding and snowball fights.Open

NEWSNATIONNOW (Marcus Espinoza) - Winter storm triggers power outages, record flight cancellations

Ice and snow could linger for days, raising concerns over dangerous travel and infrastructure damage.

AI:A winter storm has triggered widespread power outages and record numbers of flight cancellations, with ice and snow expected to persist for several days, creating risks for travel and infrastructure.Open