Brazil celebrated a historic moment at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Bormio, Italy, as Lucas Pinheiro Braathen secured the nation's first-ever Winter Olympics gold medal in the men's giant slalom on Saturday, February 14, 2026, according to the Associated Press. The victory sparked jubilant celebrations, with Braathen performing samba steps and expressing deep emotion during the playing of the Brazilian national anthem.
Meanwhile, in Kathmandu, Nepal, the annual Shivaratri festival saw tens of thousands of devotees gather at the Pashupatinath Temple to honor Shiva, according to Euronews. The festival, which took place on Sunday, included worship, music, and a rare allowance of marijuana use by police, reflecting the deity's historical connection to cannabis. Across the Bagmati river, ash-covered holy men and young devotees openly smoked, Euronews reported.
In other news, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced that India has become one of the company's largest markets, with 100 million weekly active ChatGPT users, according to TechCrunch. Altman made the announcement ahead of the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, where OpenAI was preparing to formally participate. The company opened a New Delhi office in August 2025, and is looking to expand in India, leveraging the country's large population and internet user base.
In the world of entertainment, film enthusiasts were encouraged to watch the cult classic "Possession," with The Verge's Terrence O'Brien recommending viewers go in "blind," without watching a trailer. The film, which features "three of the most unhinged performances in cinema history," is available on Shudder, according to The Verge.
Finally, in a Valentine's Day tribute, Ars Technica highlighted Ang Lee's 2000 masterpiece "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon," a wuxia film featuring a heartbreaking love story and stunning cinematography. The film, adapted from a 1940s novel, was presented as a perfect date night movie, according to Ars Technica.
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