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Olympic Athletes, Drones, & DHS Shutdown: A Complex Week

Funding for the Department of Homeland Security ran out last week, triggering a partial shutdown, while the status of U.S. anti-drone defenses and the inclusion of women in Olympic sports are also drawing attention, according to multiple news sources. The developments come as athletes prepare for the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, with the performance of athletes and the equipment they use under scrutiny.

The Department of Homeland Security's funding lapse marked the third partial shutdown, according to NPR. The El Paso, Texas airspace was briefly closed last week, stoking unease about the state of U.S. anti-drone defenses, as reported by Wired. The Federal Aviation Administration originally planned the closure to last ten days.

The proliferation of low-cost UAV equipment around the world has prompted warnings from analysts about the inevitability of destructive drone attacks. Developing safe countermeasures, such as jamming or shooting down drones in populated areas, remains a challenge, Wired reported.

Meanwhile, the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics are approaching, with brands like Saatva providing bedding for Team USA. Saatva's mattresses, which offer lumbar support and pressure relief, were used by athletes at the Colorado Springs Olympic Training Center, according to Wired. The brand has also created special winter bundles for Team USA Hockey and US Figure Skating.

In Olympic news, one sport still excludes women, but viewing numbers this week could change that, according to NPR. U.S. Nordic combined skier Annika Malacinski, ranked 10th in the world, is among those competing.

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