In Cuba, the phrase "la cosa" carries the weight of unspoken realities and daily struggles, while the upcoming 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics will feature women's doubles luge for the first time, marking a step toward gender parity in the sport. Additionally, the diplomatic power of the Olympic Games was highlighted by North Korea's unexpected participation in the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics, and subsidized housing can greatly improve the lives of low-income kids if designed correctly.
According to NPR Politics, "la cosa" in Cuba speaks louder than words, encapsulating coded truths and the country's unspoken realities. The phrase is a reflection of the daily struggles faced by Cubans.
Meanwhile, the Winter Olympics are making strides in gender equality. As reported by Time, the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics will include women's doubles luge for the first time. U.S. athletes Chevonne Forgan and Sophia Kirkby will be competing in the event. Luge, which originated in Switzerland, involves athletes racing down an ice track at high speeds on their backs.
The Olympic Games also hold diplomatic significance. Time reported that before the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics, North Korea's leader, Kim Jong Un, announced his intention to send North Korean athletes to the games, a move that surprised many. This was a stark contrast to the 1988 Olympics, when a suspected North Korean terrorist bombed a plane in an attempt to disrupt the games.
Finally, Vox highlighted the potential of subsidized housing. According to Vox, subsidized housing can significantly improve the lives of low-income children if designed properly. The article noted that America's era of large public housing projects was short-lived, with complexes rising across U.S. cities from the 1930s to the 1960s.
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