Lucas Pinheiro Braathen of Brazil 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, according to The Associated Press. The victory was celebrated with exuberant samba dancing and emotional reflection.
The momentous occasion saw Braathen, center, celebrate his win, while Switzerland's Marco Odermatt, the silver medalist, and Loic Meillard, the bronze medalist, applauded. The Associated Press reported that the victory was particularly poignant when the Brazilian national anthem was played.
In other news, NPR's Lauren Frayer, who arrived in London after years in India, has been covering Britain with the legacy of empire in view, according to NPR. Meanwhile, in Lesotho, the Lesotho Flying Doctor Service continues to provide essential medical care to isolated villages, with dental therapist Senate Makhoali enduring challenging flights to reach patients, as reported by NPR News.
Beyond sports and global health, the world of cinema was also being celebrated. Ars Technica highlighted Ang Lee's 2000 film "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" as a perfect Valentine's Day movie, praising its heartbreaking love story, stunning cinematography, and awe-inspiring martial arts sequences. The film is adapted from a 1940s novel by Wang Dulu.
Furthermore, a retired CIA officer revealed that modern mammography was developed with help from American spies, specifically technologists within a secret intelligence agency, according to Fortune. The U.S. government didn't even admit the agency's existence until 1992.
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