Brazil's Lucas Pinheiro Braathen made history on February 14, 2026, by winning a gold medal in the men's giant slalom at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Bormio, Italy, marking South America's first-ever Winter Olympics medal. Meanwhile, NPR's London correspondent, Lauren Frayer, is covering Britain with the legacy of empire in view, and a parasitic wasp was found to castrate its moth larvae hosts by injecting them with a domesticated virus. For those seeking a different Valentine's Day experience, the film "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" was honored as a wuxia tragic fairy tale.
Pinheiro Braathen's victory was met with exuberant celebrations, including repeated samba steps performed without music. The emotional weight of the moment was evident as his national anthem played, reflecting on the significance of the achievement. The race also saw Switzerland's Marco Odermatt take silver and Loic Meillard secure the bronze medal.
NPR's Lauren Frayer, who previously reported from Mumbai, India, brings a unique perspective to her coverage of London, shaped by her awareness of the historical context of colonialism. She arrived in London after years in India.
In the realm of science, researchers discovered that a parasitic wasp utilizes a tamed virus to castrate its moth larvae hosts. The wasp injects the virus, causing the death of cells in the larvae's testes.
For those looking for an alternative Valentine's Day experience, the film "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" was highlighted as a cinematic masterpiece. The film, adapted from a 1940s novel, features stunning cinematography and martial arts sequences.
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