Ilia Malinin, the favored U.S. figure skater, suffered a stunning upset at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina, finishing eighth after a disappointing free skate performance, according to multiple news sources. The unexpected result saw Kazakhstan's Mikhail Shaidorov claim the gold medal, ending Malinin's two-year winning streak.
The competition, held on February 13, 2026, saw Malinin, known as the "Quad God," falter during his free skate, according to CBS News. His performance left him visibly emotional. NPR News reported that Malinin winced after his performance.
The Winter Olympics also saw other significant events. While the focus was on the figure skating, other news emerged from around the world. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) secured a decisive victory in the country's first election since the 2024 uprising, winning a two-thirds majority, according to Sky News. This victory, led by prime ministerial candidate Tarique Rahman, is expected to bring stability to Bangladesh after the ousting of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
In other news, musician Patrick Darling, diagnosed with ALS, overcame the loss of his singing voice and ability to play instruments through the use of AI, allowing him to perform and create music again, according to MIT Technology Review.
Meanwhile, a group of Democratic senators are advocating for non-intervention in legal battles surrounding the growing popularity of prediction markets, which are facing scrutiny due to ethical and legal concerns, MIT Technology Review reported.
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