28. Friday, 1st February 2019 (part 1) -

: Temperatures in the U.S. Midwest plummeted to -30°F (-34°C), with wind chills reaching -50°F.

: The world was preparing for Super Bowl LIII (Rams vs. Patriots) taking place two days later. The conversation was dominated by the "Bud Light Knight" commercials and the controversy surrounding the halftime show performers. 28. Friday, 1st February 2019 (Part 1)

(e.g., developments in Brexit or the Venezuelan presidential crisis)? Scientific breakthroughs announced that week? : Temperatures in the U

: Officials cited Russian non-compliance regarding a specific missile system (the 9M729). Patriots) taking place two days later

: By February 1st, the cold had caused at least 21 deaths and forced the cancellation of thousands of flights.

: This move signaled the end of a 30-year era of arms control, raising fears of a new global arms race. ❄️ Extreme Weather: The Polar Vortex

: As Facebook approached its 15th anniversary (February 4), the company was under heavy fire for data privacy issues, though its stock remained resilient due to record profits reported earlier in the week.