The 2026 Milan Cortina Games are underway, with the men's hockey tournament drawing attention as fans anticipate the possibility of a hat trick, a feat where a player scores three goals in a single game. The international sporting event marks the return of National Hockey League players after a 12-year absence, according to NPR News. Meanwhile, in the world of streaming, Sky and Disney have inked a multi-year distribution deal, offering Disney+ to Sky customers in the U.K. and Ireland at no extra cost, and a streaming bundle including HBO Max, Netflix, and Hayu, as reported by Variety.
Jessie Diggins, the most decorated cross-country skier in American history and currently ranked as the best in the world, is competing in her fourth and final Olympics, according to Wired. Diggins, who secured the first US gold in cross-country skiing at Pyeongchang, is also an advocate for mental health and eating disorder recovery, and supports climate action.
Hockey historian Ty Di Lello, based in Winnipeg, Canada, expressed curiosity about the potential for hat tricks at the Olympics, and whether fans would continue the tradition of throwing hats onto the rink, as stated by NPR News. The excitement surrounding the games is palpable, with many hoping to witness this exciting achievement.
In the tech world, the online hangout Moltbook, populated by AI agents, was compared to Pokémon by MIT Technology Review. The platform, which showed AI systems interacting with one another, was seen by some as a glimpse into the future, while others viewed it as reminiscent of the popular game.
The distribution deal between Sky and Disney will provide Sky customers with access to Disney+ at no additional cost, as well as the option to bundle with other streaming services. This agreement is expected to significantly impact the streaming landscape in the U.K. and Ireland, according to Variety.
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