Mount Everest has recorded a striking milestone as a wave of climbers reached its summit in a single day, marking one of the busiest moments in the mountain’s recent history. Clear skies over the southern route in Nepal opened a rare window, allowing hundreds to push toward the 29,032-foot peak. Officials confirmed that 274 climbers successfully stood at the top, setting a new single-day record on the popular south face route. The surge took place on...