U.S. ice dancers Madison Chock and Evan Bates secured a silver medal at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics on Wednesday, February 11, in a stunning upset, while the burgeoning popularity of hockey, fueled by the show "Heated Rivalry," is drawing new fans to the sport. Meanwhile, political alliances are shifting in Europe, and young athletes like Eileen Gu are making waves in the world of sports and business.
Chock and Bates, four-time Olympians, were favored to win gold but lost by just over a point to a French duo, according to NPR News. The competition spanned two grueling days. The newsletter "Rachel Goes to the Games" will provide a behind-the-scenes look at the Olympics.
The Winter Olympics are also seeing increased interest in hockey, thanks to the show "Heated Rivalry." The show, which follows the relationship between hockey rivals, has gained significant viewership, with HBO playing it in over a dozen countries, according to Wired.
In European politics, a pragmatic alliance between German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is redefining Europe's power balance, according to Fortune. A joint-policy paper from Merz and Meloni is set to be delivered to European Union partners at an informal summit on February 12, 2026, advocating for reforms to boost the bloc's competitiveness.
At the same time, young athletes are making their mark. Eileen Gu, a 22-year-old freestyle skier, has amassed four Olympic medals and is studying international relations at Stanford University, according to Fortune. Gu earned $23.1 million last year, making her the fourth-highest-paid woman in sports. "Its important to show young people that you dont have to wait until youre older. You can do it all now," Gu told Time.
In other news, Wired reported on the planned expansion of ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) into over 150 office spaces across the United States. The agency plans to occupy existing government spaces and share facilities with medical offices and small businesses.
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