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Wednesday. We begin with an update on
the war in Ukraine, where Russia has
resumed missile and drone strikes on
major cities this week as part of its
largest assault so far this year. CNN
staff reported hearing strong explosions
Monday night in the Ukrainian capital
city of Kev. Other regions including
Kharkiv, Odessa, and Nepro were also
reportedly struck. Officials say primary
targets were residential and electrical
power centers, leaving thousands without
power and heat as winter temperatures
plummet. This latest barrage marks the
end of a brief pause in attacks that the
Russian government had agreed to last
week at the request of US President
Donald Trump. It also comes just days
ahead of the next round of trilateral
peace talks between Russia, Ukraine, and
the US which are slated to take place in
Abu Dhabi. Now to another nationwide
social media ban, this time in Spain,
which joins a growing group of countries
aiming to reign in social media in an
effort to protect youngsters from what
leaders are calling the quote digital
wild west. On Tuesday, the Spanish
government announced plans to ban social
media access for anyone under the age of
16 in addition to some other online
safety measures. Our children are
exposed to a space they were never meant
to navigate alone. Spain's proposal
actually goes further than similar bans
under discussion in France or those
already in place in Australia. A bill
expected next week would hold tech
company executives criminally liable for
failing to remove certain material and
also criminalize algorithmic
manipulation. CEOs of these techno
platforms will face criminal liability
for failing to remove illegal or hateful
content.
>> In Madrid, some residents say the move
makes sense.
>> I don't generally like prohibitions, but
I understand that this measure is
necessary because I believe that
children under the age of 16 are not yet
capable of managing something as big as
social media. Sanchez says Spain has
joined the coalition of the digitally
willing, teaming up with other European
countries to push for tougher online
regulation across borders. Pop quiz hot
shot. What safety feature was added to
most electric vehicles to protect
pedestrians? Brake assist, automatic
headlights, artificial driving sounds,
or louder horns? Me.
If you said artificial driving sounds,
vroom vroom. Safety inspectors
determined that EVs were too quiet at
low speeds, potentially putting
pedestrians and cyclists in harm's way
on roadways. New regulations state EVs
must emit a sound when traveling below
18 mph.
If you've ever seen a Tesla or another
modern car, maybe you've noticed the
hidden door handles that fabricated to
sit flush with a metal car door. Well,
it turns out the futuristic feature can
actually lead to some not so hidden
problems. This has led China, the
world's largest auto manufacturer and
market, to officially ban them starting
next year. Our Mike Valerio has more on
what's driving their decision.
>> Wait, so China is banning hidden door
handles like these that can be pretty
hard to open on all new electric
vehicles beginning next year. Huge
moves, a world first ban because China
says in multiple crashes, it suspected
that power failed, doors did not open,
people couldn't get out. So, the rule,
new car models applying for Chinese
approval must meet these new door handle
rules by January 1st, 2027. That means
real mechanical door releases inside
outside with no power required. For all
the cars on the road already with hidden
handles, there is no indication yet that
they would need to change. This affects
millions of cars from Tesla to tons of
Chinese brands like Xiaomi and BYD that
have been inspired by Tesla's door
design. Now, Chinese media have also
reported that around 60% of new Chinese
EVs use these hidden door handles.
>> China isn't just the world's largest car
market. It's becoming the rule setter
for the entire world. What China bans,
more countries may follow.
To Rome, Italy now, where if you want to
toss a coin and make a wish at the
famous Trevy Fountain, it's now going to
come at a price. Visitors will now have
to buy a ticket for two euros. That's
just over $2 US just to approach the
fountain and throw coins into the water.
Rome city government introduced the new
ticketing system for non-residents to
help manage the massive crowds at one of
the most popular tourist attractions in
the city. Maybe a really smart fiscal
move as well. The Rome mayor said that
in 2025 approximately 10 million
visitors saw the fountain. That would be
well about €20 million. The opening
ceremony for the Winter Olympic Games is
on Friday, and I will be soon headed
over there to cover those games for all
of us. I am positively pumped. This
year's games are sure to feature amazing
feats. But some young athletes like Tula
Pru are already making history before
the games even start. When the
17-year-old skier hits the slope, she
will be the youngest athlete and first
woman ever to represent the Philippines
at the Winter Games. Our Samantha
Lindell caught up with the Filipina
phenon to see how she is rising to the
moment and blazing a trail for future
generations.
>> I can't even believe that I'm going. I
don't think it's still fully hit me yet.
I don't think it will until I'm actually
there.
>> Ski racer Tula Pru is the first woman
and youngest person from the Philippines
to qualify for the Winter Olympics.
There have been six male athletes that
have competed in the Winter Olympics
since the first year the country began
participating in 1972. But there's never
been a woman. I like met with the
Philippines Federation and they were te
talking to me about the possibility of
uh competing during the Olympics since I
was their only like female participant.
That was when like the idea was planted
in my head.
>> She started hitting the slopes at 3. By
7:00 she began competing in ski racing
and now the 17-year-old is headed to
Milan for the games to compete in giant
slalom in slalom. I hope that um me
being at the Olympics and representing
the Philippines like opens up like a
whole new exposure to like sports and
what it can become.
>> Bruce training has taken her across the
world
>> from her home in Park City, Utah to
Switzerland and Chile. But the dual US
Philippine citizens pride remains with
the Philippines and her biggest tie to
her culture was her grandmother who
passed away last year. She really was
like my biggest inspiration, especially
for like wanting to go for this and
wanting to represent the Philippines.
>> Despite the sport not being as popular
in the Philippines since snow has never
been recorded in the country, crew has
gotten a tremendous amount of support
from Filipinos around the world.
>> I would just want to show the
Philippines and the whole world that,
you know, Filipinos can do it. I'm super
excited to and proud to be able to
represent um such an important part of
my identity. A couple of months ago, we
brought you news about the world's
tallest building opening in the UAE, the
CL Dubai Marina Hotel. Well, now five
elite sky divers and base jumpers pulled
off an insane stunt there. The team from
X Dubai thought the building's signature
keyhole design seemed like the perfect
place to jump through. At top speeds of
roughly 125 mph, they did 40 to 50
practice jumps to get their formation
just right. One man through the center,
the other four around the skyscraper.
>> It was cool. It was a flying through the
glass, you know, having the the
reflection. It's like flying through a
narcissistic funhouse. So, it was great
for us.
Today's story getting a 10 out of 10. A
Colorado student using her precious
downtime to uplift others. Meet
University of Denver student Olivia
Tate.
>> Yeah. Room 1600.
Bring some markers.
>> It's called Letters of Love, a
studentled club where members make
handmade cards for kids in hospitals.
The organization now has chapters all
across the country, but it all started
back when Olivia was in high school in
Minnesota. I've really just found my
friends and my people and it's been so
amazing to see that even though we are
like in our 20s or whatever, people
still want to give back to the community
and really just do something that's
bigger than yourself.
>> College students juggle classes, jobs,
and big decisions about the future.
Giving back can take time and energy,
but for these students, it is worth it.
Each card carries a simple message from
stay strong to sending you love. words
written for someone they may never meet,
but they hope that just maybe it'll make
a difference.
>> You don't necessarily need to receive
the the thank you or know that they're
receiving it. It's just the act of doing
it is gratifying in itself.
>> By the end of the night, the tables are
covered in handmade cards, small
reminders that kindness can travel far.
My team and I feel the kindness from far
and wide every day from all of you from
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our your word Wednesday winner. Did you
catch it? Mr. Katon at West Deepford in
New Jersey submitting fabricate, a verb
meaning to invent something to deceive
or construct or manufacture especially
from prepared components. Well done.
Thank you for helping us write the show
today. I have a couple of shout outs for
you today as well. Mr. McNichols at
Silver Creek High School in Longmont,
Colorado, thank you for making us part
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at St. Louis Abyispo High School in
California, my old stopping grounds.
Thank you for gifting us with one of
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alumni, the one and only Claire Duffy.
Rise up. I'll see you tomorrow,
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