Dutch speedskater Jutta Leerdam, fiancée of boxer Jake Paul, won a silver medal in the women's 500-meter event at the 2026 Winter Olympics, while Ukraine's former energy minister was detained attempting to leave the country amid a corruption scandal, and the head of global ports operator DP World resigned following revelations of links to Jeffrey Epstein. These events, along with technological advancements and corporate decisions, marked a busy news cycle.
Leerdam's silver medal performance, placing her behind fellow Dutch skater Femke Kok who set an Olympic record with a time of 36.49, was a highlight in the sports world. Leerdam's time of 37.15 was the leading time before Kok's race, according to Fox News.
In Ukraine, former energy minister German Galushchenko was apprehended while attempting to leave the country, according to BBC World. He was implicated in an alleged embezzlement scheme. The BBC reported that Galushchenko was forced out of his government role last year and was detained while on a train. The details of his intended destination remain unclear.
Meanwhile, the head of Dubai-based ports giant DP World, Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, resigned from his position following mounting pressure over his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, as reported by BBC Business. Newly released files revealed that Sulayem exchanged hundreds of emails with Epstein over a decade. DP World announced his resignation "effective immediately," naming Essa Kazim as chairman and Yuvraj Narayan as chief executive.
In the realm of technology, Amazon's Ring ended its partnership with surveillance firm Flock Safety after facing scrutiny over its privacy practices, according to BBC Technology. The agreement, announced in October, would have allowed agencies working with Flock to retrieve video captured on Ring devices. The decision to cancel the deal came days after a Ring advertisement aired during the Super Bowl sparked widespread backlash.
Also in technology, a new "at home" device is being trialed to help stroke survivors regain hand and arm movement, according to BBC Technology. Amanda James-Hammett, who had a stroke six years ago, is participating in the NHS trial. "It's about freedom," she said, "It's given me my freedom back." The technology is being tested at 19 NHS sites.
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