The 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics officially commenced on Friday evening, local time, with an opening ceremony held in Milan, Italy, at the San Siro stadium. Athletes from over 90 countries participated in the ceremony, marking the beginning of the games that will run from February 6 to 22.
The opening ceremony featured performances that paid tribute to Italian music, art, and culture, including ballet dancers, according to NPR Politics. The event brought together thousands of spectators. Meanwhile, athletes are preparing to compete for a chance to land a spot on the podium. The importance of quality sleep for athletes was highlighted, with Wired noting that optimal sleep is critical for recovery and peak performance.
In other news, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has seen a drop in health alerts, leaving doctors feeling "flying blind," according to NPR News. This comes as the world is also watching the Winter Olympics.
In Cuba, the phrase "la cosa" carries significant weight, representing coded truths and unspoken realities, as reported by NPR Politics. The phrase is used by Cubans to express their opinions in a country where public expression can be problematic.
Finally, in the world of technology, an open-source project called OpenCiv3, a modernized reimagining of Civilization III, is under development. The project aims to rebuild the game for modern modders and players, according to Hacker News.
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