Winter Weather Brings Frigid Air to Much of U.S.

The transcript covers three main topics: severe weather in the Midwest causing school closures, Samsung's financial performance amidst market competition, and the high cost and trends of Super Bowl advertising. The weather in Chicago led to school closures due to extreme wind chills. Samsung's profits, despite a decline, exceeded expectations due to its memory chip unit. Lastly, the Super Bowl remains a highly sought-after advertising event, with record ad costs and most spots already sold.

What was the impact of the severe weather conditions in Chicago?

• The temperature rose to comfortable levels.

• Public transport was unaffected.

• Classes were suspended for almost 500,000 students.

• Schools remained open despite the cold.

What is Samsung relying on for its earnings growth?

• Increased advertising

• A 40-year-old memory chip unit

• New smartphone models

• Partnerships with Apple

Which company is surpassing Samsung in smartphone sales in China?

• Oppo

• Xiaomi

• Apple

• Huawei

What is the new record cost for a Super Bowl ad spot?

• Five million dollars

• Two million dollars

• Three million dollars

• Four and a half million dollars

What is the humorous take on traditional Super Bowl ads mentioned?

• They are becoming more popular.

• They are only for younger audiences.

• They are considered outdated.

• They are more expensive than ever.