The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, are fast approaching, with events scheduled to begin on February 4, 2026, marking the third time Italy has hosted the winter competition, according to Wired. The Games will feature 116 medal events across 16 sports.
Italy previously hosted the Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo in 1956 and Turin in 2006. Rome hosted the Summer Olympics in 1960, Wired reported. Details regarding the opening ceremony, including the location of the Olympic flame, are anticipated.
Meanwhile, in the entertainment world, the 68th Grammy Awards have concluded, airing live from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Time reported. Trevor Noah hosted the ceremony for the last time since 2021. The Grammys will move to ABC, Hulu, and Disney next year, ending a long partnership with CBS, which has broadcasted the show for over 50 years. Kendrick Lamar received nine nominations, followed by Lady Gaga, Cirkut, and Jack Antonoff with seven each, and Bad Bunny and Sabrina Carpenter with six, according to Time.
Vox highlighted the February issue of "The Highlight," featuring a cover story by Adam Clark Estes on humanoid robots and their potential role in everyday life. The issue also explores topics such as a jobless boom, the ethics of small pet ownership, and the story of the man who eradicated smallpox.
Wired also offered gift suggestions for Valentine's Day, including "The Adventure Challenge Couples Edition" and "The Fantasy Box." The publication also presented a list of movies to watch in anticipation of the 2026 Winter Olympics, featuring inspiring, funny, scandalous, and heartbreaking stories of athletes and the Games.
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