Indirect talks between U.S. and Iranian officials concluded in Oman without a definitive outcome, according to NPR Politics, while the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics kicked off in Milan on Friday. Meanwhile, other news includes the discovery of hidden methane emissions from oil fields and advancements in medical technology.
The indirect talks between U.S. and Iranian officials, described by Iran's foreign minister as a "good start," took place as the U.S. builds up military forces in the region, according to NPR Politics. The talks, held in Oman, did not produce a conclusive agreement.
Simultaneously, the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics commenced in Milan on Friday evening, local time. The opening ceremony at the San Siro stadium featured athletes representing over 90 countries, as reported by NPR Politics. The performance paid homage to Italian culture, music, and art.
In other news, oil- and gas-producing regions in the continental United States are emitting up to five times more methane than companies report to government regulators, according to Nature News. Additionally, a man was kept alive for 48 hours using an "external lung" system until a transplant was possible, as detailed in Nature News.
Variety reported that the Academy Awards will feature two songs from documentaries for only the second time in its history. Veteran songwriter Diane Warren earned her 17th nomination for "Dear Me," written for a documentary about her career.
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