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U.S. sees over 90 weather-related deaths as the dangerous cold continues

In the past week, more than 80 fatalities occurred due to a severe cold wave that swept across the nation. Arctic air penetrated as far south as Texas and Florida, bringing with it extremely low temperatures and ice storms. The eastern two-thirds of the United States is bracing for these conditions today, followed by a sharp increase in temperatures later in the week. This fluctuation in weather is expected to lead to potential flooding.

During the weekend, ice storms resulted in power outages for around 50,000 homes in Oregon, prompting the declaration of a state of emergency. In Memphis, Tennessee, a new record for the lowest temperature was set last week, causing several water mains to rupture and leading to a citywide advisory to boil water. LaPorte County in Indiana experienced an unprecedented 2 feet of lake-effect snow this past Friday. Meanwhile, in Buffalo, New York, fans of the Bills had to clear snow from Highmark Stadium before the NFL playoff game last night.

It's important to note that 70% of deaths related to winter weather occur in vehicle accidents, with the majority of these victims being men aged over 40.

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OpenAI suspends developer behind Dean Phillips bot

OpenAI recently imposed a ban on the creator of a bot designed to replicate the style of Democratic presidential candidate, Representative Dean Phillips from Minnesota.

This action is significant as it marks the first documented occasion where OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has limited AI application in political campaigning.

Further information reveals that OpenAI suspended the account of Delphi, a start-up hired to develop the Dean.Bot, as reported by the Washington Post on Saturday.

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JetBlue and Spirit appealed court decision blocking their merger

Late on Friday, JetBlue Airways and Spirit Airlines submitted an appeal against the federal court decision earlier in the week that halted their planned merger citing antitrust concerns.

The appeal, filed after the stock market closed on Friday, spanned two pages and did not present any specific legal reasons for the appeal. It merely informed the court of the airlines' intention to proceed with their merger plans, aiming to create the fifth-largest airline in the country.

Both airlines had earlier expressed their disagreement with the ruling that obstructed their merger.

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