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Populist Win, Olympic Dream Dashed, Talk Show Axed, and Tibet's Tectonic Shift

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Conservative Populist Laura Fernández Wins Costa Rica's Presidential Election

Conservative populist Laura Fernández won Costa Rica's presidential election on Sunday, February 2, 2026, securing a first-round victory and avoiding a runoff, according to preliminary results. Fernández, the handpicked successor of outgoing President Rodrigo Chaves, promised to continue the aggressive reorienting of the Central American nation's politics (NPR News).

The Supreme Electoral Tribunal confirmed Fernández's win after polls closed. Fernández addressed supporters in San José, Costa Rica, celebrating her victory.

In other news, U.S. sledder Katie Uhlaender was denied the opportunity to compete in her sixth Winter Olympics at the Milan Cortina Games. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ruled it lacked jurisdiction to intervene in Uhlaender's case, which stemmed from an alleged Canadian point-rigging scheme (NPR News).

Meanwhile, First Lady Melania Trump's documentary, "Melania," exceeded box office expectations during its opening weekend, grossing approximately $7 million domestically (NPR News). According to data from Amazon MGM Studios, which acquired the rights to the movie in early 2025 for $40 million and spent $35 million on marketing, the film's audience was largely white (75%), women (70%), and over 55 (72%) (NPR News). Top markets included Dallas, Orlando, Tampa, Phoenix, Houston, Atlanta, and West Palm Beach (NPR News).

In the realm of science, a new study on the Tibetan Plateau revealed that Earth's fault lines may be weaker than previously believed. The study, based on ground-monitoring satellite data, suggests that continents are less rigid than scientists previously thought (Phys.org). The research was published in the journal Science (Phys.org).

On the television front, the daytime talk show "Sherri," hosted by comedian Sherri Shepherd, is ending its run after four seasons, according to Variety. The news coincides with the announcement that "The Kelly Clarkson Show" will also conclude at the end of 2026 after seven seasons. "Sherri" is produced and distributed by Lionsgate's Debmar-Mercury (Variety).

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