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Olympic Cheater's Ex-Girlfriend Speaks Out; Gu, 22, Worth $20M

Norwegian biathlete Sturla Holm Laegreid's cheating confession at the Olympics has overshadowed his bronze medal win and sparked a response from his ex-girlfriend, according to Sky News. Meanwhile, in the world of business, a new AI-powered shopping agent called Wizard launched publicly on February 11th, aiming to revolutionize online retail, as reported by Fortune. Elsewhere, in Mexico City, the iconic Paseo de la Reforma hosted its weekly car-free day, drawing over 100,000 people, as detailed by NPR Politics.

Laegreid admitted to cheating on his ex-girlfriend during a live television interview after winning a bronze medal in the biathlon, according to Sky News. His ex-girlfriend responded, stating that his actions were "hard to forgive." The confession overshadowed the gold medal win of his countryman, Johan-Olav Botn. Laegreid later apologized to both his ex-girlfriend and Botn.

In the tech world, the AI-native shopping agent Wizard, co-founded by Marc Lore and CEO Melissa Bridgeford, emerged from stealth on February 11th, as reported by Fortune. The New York-based startup aims to simplify online shopping by offering a personalized and streamlined experience, replacing the need for endless scrolling. Bridgeford told Fortune that the current online shopping experience is fragmented, with consumers searching across multiple platforms. Wizard is designed to do the work of searching, comparing, and checking out on behalf of consumers.

Also making headlines is 22-year-old Olympic skier Eileen Gu, who has amassed four Olympic medals and is worth over $20 million, according to Fortune. Gu is also a student at Stanford University, currently on leave for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympic Games. She pulled in $23.1 million last year alone, ranking her as the fourth-highest-paid woman in sports. Gu told TIME, "It’s important to show young people that you don’t have to wait until you’re older. You can do it all now."

In Mexico City, the Paseo de la Reforma, the city's most important street, is closed to car traffic every Sunday, allowing over 100,000 people to enjoy the space on bikes, skates, and rollerblades, according to NPR Politics. The weekly event showcases the diversity of the city, with everything from families to clowns participating.

Finally, Venezuelan opposition leader Jesús Armas, recently released from detention, spoke with NPR about his experience. Armas, who was held at one of Latin America's most notorious detention centers, expressed a feeling of "hope" following his release.

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