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Olympics Underway, Medical Advances and Driving Law Changes Mark the Week
MILAN, ITALY - The 2026 Winter Olympics are underway in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, while in Britain, drivers over 70 will soon face mandatory eye tests, and medical advancements offer hope for cancer survivors. American skaters Ellie Kam and Danny O'Shea competed in the team pair short program, and skier Lindsey Vonn is set to compete in the downhill race despite a torn ACL. Meanwhile, a team in Switzerland announced the birth of a baby boy after an experimental surgical procedure, marking a significant step in reproductive medicine.
The Olympic games have begun with the pair skating short program, where Kam and O'Shea were competing. According to NPR News, Kam fell during the performance. "We wish we were perfect every single time we step out on the ice," Kam said. Additionally, Lindsey Vonn is preparing to compete in the downhill race, despite a torn ACL, as reported by NPR News.
In the realm of medical advancements, a new surgical procedure is offering hope to cancer survivors. According to MIT Technology Review, the procedure involves temporarily moving the uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes out of the way during cancer treatment. Once treatment is complete, these organs are put back in place. A team in Switzerland announced the birth of Baby Lucien, the fifth baby born after this procedure and the first in Europe, according to Daniela Huber, the gyno-oncologist who performed the operation.
Meanwhile, in Britain, new driving laws are set to be implemented. Drivers over 70 will be required to undergo an eye test every three years to maintain their licenses, according to Hacker News. This change is part of a new road safety strategy, which also includes measures like lowering the drink-driving limit and penalizing drivers for not wearing seatbelts. Government figures indicate that nearly one in four car drivers killed in 2024 were aged 70 or older.
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