Italian police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse protesters in Milan on Friday, February 7th, 2026, during a demonstration against the upcoming 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games. The clashes occurred in the Corvetto neighborhood following a peaceful march, according to Euronews.
The demonstration, which involved thousands of people, focused on the environmental impact of the Games and the presence of US agents in Italy, Euronews reported. Some protesters reportedly threw objects and firecrackers at the police, prompting the law enforcement response. The incident took place on the first day of the Games, which also featured an opening ceremony showcasing Italian culture.
The Winter Olympics have drawn criticism, with boos directed at Israel's Olympic team and US Vice President JD Vance during the opening ceremony at the San Siro stadium, Euronews noted. The protests highlighted concerns about the economic and environmental effects of the Games on the region, as stated by demonstrators.
In other news, NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo announced on Friday that he had become a shareholder in the prediction market Kalshi, making him the first NBA player to invest directly in the company, according to TechCrunch. Antetokounmpo stated on social media, "I decided it was time to make some of my own. Today, Im joining Kalshi as a shareholder. We all on Kalshi now." However, the announcement was met with criticism on social media platforms like Reddit, with users raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest. The NBA's recent collective bargaining agreement allows players to advertise and take stakes of up to 1% in sports betting companies, according to The Athletic.
In Silicon Valley, the Super Bowl is set to take place on Sunday, with the Patriots-Seahawks game at Levis Stadium expected to draw a crowd of tech industry figures, TechCrunch reported. "Tech billionaires who got picked last in gym class paying 50,000 to pretend theyre friends with the guys who got picked first," said Venky Ganesan from Menlo Ventures, according to the New York Times.
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