Italy's athletes are experiencing a surge of success at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and the Alps, with national stars like Alpine skier Federica Brignone and speed skater Francesca Lollobrigida leading the charge, according to NPR News. Meanwhile, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) faced a shutdown last week due to a funding lapse, as reported by NPR Politics. In other news, the world of technology continues to evolve, with advancements in artificial intelligence and audio communication reshaping various industries, as highlighted by MIT Technology Review and Fortune.
At the Winter Olympics, Italy's athletes are excelling, buoyed by both well-known and lesser-known competitors, NPR News reported. The performances have been particularly strong, with athletes like Brignone securing gold medals. The games are taking place in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.
Simultaneously, the DHS shutdown occurred because of a funding lapse, NPR Politics reported. The shutdown triggered various consequences, though specific details were not provided in the source material.
In the realm of technology, artificial intelligence is making significant strides in science, according to Fortune. AI is extending the reach of cutting-edge science and helping scientists globally tackle some of the greatest challenges. Five years prior, the AlphaFold AI system solved the 50-year-old challenge of protein structure prediction.
The evolution of communication technology is also noteworthy. The shift to remote work accelerated years of innovation in months, according to MIT Technology Review. "Audio and video just working is a baseline for collaboration," said Brendan Ittelson, chief ecosystem officer at Zoom.
In other news, a social app called Batemates is being used by men who like to masturbate with other men, according to Wired. One user, Jaxon Roman, a 33-year-old program analyst, described his experiences on the app, including the pleasure he derives from the attention of others. "When bros praise me and say they're enjoying me, I get to that edge point so fast," Roman said.
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