Team USA's men's ice hockey team secured a bye into the next round of the 2026 Milan Cortina Games after an undefeated run in the group stage, while Tyler Reddick won the 2026 Daytona 500. Meanwhile, the US military boarded a second oil tanker in the Indian Ocean linked to Venezuela, and Canadians rallied to support Tumbler Ridge after a school shooting.
The US men's hockey team defeated Germany 5-1 on Sunday, completing a perfect preliminary round. Auston Matthews scored two goals, with Tage Thompson, Zach Werenski, and Brock Faber each adding a goal in the victory. This win followed earlier victories against Latvia (5-1) and Denmark (6-3).
In other sports news, Tyler Reddick, driving for Michael Jordan's 23XI Racing, won the Daytona 500 for the first time in his career. Reddick crossed the finish line in first place at Daytona International Speedway, despite not leading a single lap until the very end.
Outside of sports, the US military boarded a second oil tanker in the Indian Ocean, targeting illicit oil connected to Venezuela. The Pentagon stated that the vessel, the Veronica III, was tracked from the Caribbean Sea after it left Venezuela. Venezuela has faced US sanctions on its oil for several years.
In Canada, the community of Tumbler Ridge received an outpouring of support following a school shooting. Jim Caruso, upon hearing the news, traveled 700 miles to offer comfort. "I wanted to hug people, pray for them and, most importantly, to cry with them," he said. A makeshift memorial has been growing on the steps of the town hall.
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