The 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy are set to begin in just days, featuring 16 sports, 116 gold medals, and new events like ski mountaineering. The opening ceremony, at Milan's San Siro stadium on Friday, will include performances by Mariah Carey and Andrea Bocelli. This will be the most geographically spread-out Games in history, with events across Milan, Cortina d’Ampezzo, and other mountain clusters. Key athletes to watch include Lindsey Vonn, Mikaela Shiffrin, Eileen Gu, Chloe Kim, and returning NHL stars like Sidney Crosby and Connor McDavid. Competition runs from Feb. 4-22, with preliminary heats already underway.
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Bitcoin's price has fallen 11% to $67,000, its lowest in 15 months, marking a 46% drop since its October 6 record high. This decline has severely impacted major crypto companies like Coinbase and Strategy, as well as several Trump-related crypto ventures.
NBC 'Today' show host Savannah Guthrie issued an emotional public plea to her 84-year-old mother Nancy Guthrie's kidnapper, demanding proof of life before the family will engage in talks. Nancy Guthrie was reported missing from her Tucson home, which showed signs of forced entry, and authorities are investigating ransom notes sent to media. The family's message, delivered by Savannah alongside her siblings, comes amid an ongoing search, federal involvement, and widespread prayers for Nancy's safe return.
The Supreme Court has allowed California to proceed with a new, Democrat-favorable congressional map for this year's elections, rejecting an appeal from state Republicans and the Trump administration.
Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie made an emotional plea with her siblings for the safe return of her 84-year-old abducted mother, Nancy, demanding proof of life from anyone holding her amid reports of ransom notes and a police investigation.
After years of being the most hated dynasty in sports, the New England Patriots have undergone a stunning transformation under new coach Mike Vrabel, returning to the Super Bowl as relatable underdogs, despite lingering controversies surrounding the owner and key players.
An eyewitness account details the horrifying federal crackdown in Minnesota, where aggressive operations, believed to be political retaliation, have led to deaths, mass detentions, and widespread community trauma, sparking fierce local resistance.
