28. Friday, 1st February 2019 (part 1) May 2026

: Thousands of teachers in Los Angeles and Denver had recently concluded or were planning strikes, highlighting a national trend of educators demanding better pay and classroom funding. 🎨 Culture and Media

: The United States announced its formal withdrawal from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty. 28. Friday, 1st February 2019 (Part 1)

: 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 : Thousands of teachers in Los Angeles and

The most significant geopolitical event of the day was the collapse of a Cold War-era landmark treaty. with wind chills reaching -50°F.

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