Team GB secured its first gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics on Friday, February 13th, as Matt Weston won the men's singles skeleton competition in Italy. Meanwhile, India and Pakistan are set to face off in a high-stakes cricket match after a brief standoff, and the Indian government has partnered with Alibaba.com to boost exports.
Weston, 28, was the favorite after leading at the halfway stage on Thursday, according to Sky News. He solidified his victory with a near-faultless final run, increasing his margin of victory to 0.88 seconds. He had previously set track records in the first two heats and posted another on his third run.
The upcoming cricket match between India and Pakistan almost didn't happen. Pakistan initially refused to play India, triggering urgent talks between officials and governments, according to Al Jazeera. The standoff ended after days of tense negotiations, and the rivals are now scheduled to meet on Sunday.
In other news, the Indian government's Startup India initiative announced a collaboration with Alibaba.com to help Indian startups onboard and scale Indian exporters on the global B2B platform, as reported by TechCrunch. The program offers commissions and technical support to assist small manufacturers and traders in reaching overseas markets. This partnership comes after years of strained India-China relations, with New Delhi having previously banned dozens of Chinese-linked apps.
The news landscape also includes discussions about the impact of AI. Research suggests that the ideal size for a productive real-time conversation is only about 4 to 7 people, according to VentureBeat. As groups grow larger, each person has less opportunity to speak, increasing their frustration.
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