Jesse Weber Live: Ryan Wedding Arrest, Elizabeth Smart Doc, Winter Storm & AI Deepfakes

Historic Winter Storm Impacts US

• ❄️ A massive winter storm is projected to impact over two-thirds of the U.S. population, bringing dangerous ice to the South and significant snow to the Northeast.
• ⚠️ Winter storm warnings and ice storm warnings are in effect across numerous states, with potential for up to a quarter-inch of ice accumulation in some areas and a foot or more of snow.
• 🥶 Extreme cold and dangerous wind chills are expected to follow the storm, with some areas experiencing sub-zero daytime high temperatures and wind chills as low as 40 below zero.

US Withdrawal from World Health Organization

• 🇺🇸 The United States has officially completed its withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO), citing perceived failures during the COVID-19 pandemic and financial contributions.
• 📉 Experts warn this rupture is unprecedented and damaging to national interests, potentially leaving the US at the back of the line for vaccines and treatments during future global health crises.
• 🤝 While some propose working with trusted institutions, concerns remain about the US's ability to effectively track and fight diseases without WHO's global network and influence.

Former Olympian Ryan Wedding's Arrest

• 🏂 Former Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding has been arrested in Mexico City after more than a decade on the run, accused of leading a transnational cocaine empire.
• 💰 The FBI had placed a $15 million bounty on his head, the highest for any fugitive on their most wanted list, for allegedly moving 60 metric tons of drugs and ordering murders.
• ❓ Fellow Olympic snowboarder Ross Rebagliati expressed surprise, stating Wedding seemed like an