Chaos erupted at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill on Saturday night when fans prematurely stormed the court after a seemingly game-winning shot against Duke, only to be evacuated with 0.4 seconds remaining. Meanwhile, in Milan, Italy, police arrested six protesters during the first day of the Winter Olympic Games, and the Washington Post announced that its chief executive, Will Lewis, was stepping down after mass layoffs.
The UNC-Duke game incident occurred when the Tar Heels hit a three-pointer in the closing seconds, leading fans to believe they had secured a victory, according to Fox News. The horn sounded, and the clock showed zeroes, prompting a court storming celebration. However, the game was not over, and fans were forced to evacuate.
In Milan, thousands protested against issues including the cost of living, leading to clashes with police, as reported by BBC World. Protesters threw stones and released fireworks, and police responded with water cannons. The arrests followed a week after another protest in Turin that injured over 100 officers.
The Washington Post's chief executive, Will Lewis, announced his departure after overseeing mass layoffs that cut a third of the newspaper's workforce, according to BBC World. The cuts, which included scaling back sports and international news coverage, drew criticism, including from journalists. Lewis stated that "difficult decisions" were made to ensure the paper's future.
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