The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, kicked off Friday with a dazzling opening ceremony featuring fireworks, a performance by Mariah Carey, and a dancing stovetop espresso maker, according to NPR Politics. Meanwhile, the Directors Guild of America Awards were underway in Los Angeles, honoring outstanding directorial achievements in film and television, as reported by Variety. Adding to the week's news, investigators continued to search for Nancy Guthrie, who was last seen a week prior, as detailed by NPR News.
The opening ceremony, held at Milan's San Siro Stadium, showcased the athletic prowess of various nations. Women escorting each country's athletes during the Parade of Nations wore floor-length puffy coats and oversized sunglasses, NPR Politics reported. Team USA alpine skier Mikaela Shiffrin told reporters during a press conference that she hopes to elevate inclusivity, diversity, and kindness at the Games, despite the current political climate in the United States, according to Variety. Shiffrin stated, "There's a lot of hardship in the world."
The DGA Awards, hosted by comedian Kumail Nanjiani, celebrated the year's top directorial talent. The winners were being announced live Saturday evening, Variety reported.
In other news, the search for Nancy Guthrie continued. The 84-year-old mother and grandmother was last seen a week ago, after having dinner with family. Investigators were still working to understand the circumstances surrounding her disappearance, according to NPR News.
Also, a study revealed that oil and gas-producing regions in the continental United States are emitting up to five times more methane than companies are reporting to government regulators, according to Nature News.
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