The 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy are underway, with Norway leading the medal count, while a Ukrainian athlete has been banned from competition due to his helmet design. Meanwhile, protests erupted in Argentina over labor reforms, and President Donald Trump faces a defining decision.
The Winter Olympics, which began on February 4th with preliminary events, are taking place in Italy, six hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time and nine hours ahead of Pacific Standard Time, according to CBS News. The games are scheduled to continue through the closing ceremony on February 22nd, with the Paralympics to follow from March 6th to March 15th. Several days into the competition, the United States and Italy trail Norway in the medal count, as reported by CBS News.
In a separate development, Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych was banned from competing after he insisted on wearing a helmet honoring athletes killed since Russia's invasion, Sky News reported. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) had pleaded with Heraskevych to adhere to guidelines and avoid potential disqualification, arguing his helmet violated rules against political statements. Heraskevych, 27, told reporters he would appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, according to Sky News.
Elsewhere, clashes erupted outside Argentina's Congress on Wednesday as thousands protested labor reforms backed by President Javier Milei, Euronews reported. Security forces struggled to control the crowds in Buenos Aires, firing water cannons and rubber bullets at protesters who lobbed petrol bombs, stones, and water bottles. Security Minister Alejandra Monteoliva said two people were arrested, according to Euronews.
In other news, President Donald Trump is facing a critical decision that will define his place in history, according to Fox News. Trump has to choose between two paths, one marked "TrumanReagan" and the other "CarterObamaBiden."
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