Indirect talks between U.S. and Iranian officials concluded in Oman without a definitive outcome, as the U.S. builds up military forces in the region, according to NPR Politics. Meanwhile, the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics kicked off in Milan on Friday evening, local time, as reported by NPR Politics. Elsewhere, a study published in the journal Global Change Biology revealed that warmer springs are speeding up Mediterranean gorgonian breeding, according to Phys.org.
The talks between U.S. and Iranian officials were described by Iran's foreign minister as a "good start," with both sides agreeing to continue discussions, according to NPR Politics. The article also noted that the U.S. and Iran sat down for high-stakes talks.
The opening ceremony of the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics featured athletes representing over 90 countries marching into the San Siro stadium, filled with thousands of spectators, as detailed by NPR Politics. The performance paid homage to Italian music, art, and culture.
In other news, a recent study published in Phys.org found that climate change is accelerating the arrival of warmer spring temperatures, impacting the conservation of many species. The sexual reproduction of the Mediterranean gorgonian takes place in spring, when the colonies release sexual gametes, according to the article.
A separate article in Time discussed a controversial incident involving a social media post by Donald Trump. The post, which depicted Barack and Michelle Obama in a racist manner, was initially blamed on an unnamed staffer. The article highlighted the incident as a potential diversionary tactic, occurring during Black History Month.
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