Ilia Malinin, known as the "Quad God," led the US figure skating team to a gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, according to Wired, revolutionizing the sport with a legally-allowed backflip in his short program. This victory, reported by Wired, sparked discussions about the evolution of figure skating and the inclusion of previously penalized moves.
The 2026 Winter Olympics saw Malinin's groundbreaking performance, which included a backflip, a move that was once banned and penalized, according to Wired. This achievement highlighted a contrast to the past, with some observers noting the difference from Surya Bonaly, who was penalized for the same move decades earlier. Bonaly, however, expressed happiness at its inclusion in the Olympics, as reported by Wired.
In other news, the stock market faced uncertainty due to AI-related concerns, while misinformation about nutrition, particularly extreme diets, spread, raising public health concerns, according to Vox. Simultaneously, the African Union's summit on water highlighted the continent's struggles with water-related climate shocks, and anti-government protests in Albania reflected public discontent over corruption allegations, as reported by Vox.
The news also covered Prince Harry's support for families in a legal challenge against social media platforms, and the African Union's focus on water scarcity driven by climate change, according to Vox.
Meanwhile, sports fans could participate in a quiz to test their knowledge, according to NPR.
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