U.S. Wins the First Figure Skating Event of the Milano Cortina Olympics
The U.S. prevailed over Japan by one point to retain the title it won at the Beijing Games in 2022.
February 09, 2026
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What Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s Election Means for Thailand and the World
The incumbent Prime Minister’s conservative Bhumjaithai Party bested a progressive movement that had been surging for years but lost its shine amid rising nationalism and economic doldrums.
February 09, 2026
How U.S. Free Skier Jaelin Kauf Fell In Love With Moguls
The U.S. free skier "wasn't sold" at first. Now she's trying to add another Olympic medal to her collection.
February 09, 2026
Buckingham Palace ‘Ready to Support’ Police If Contacted Over Andrew Allegations Amid Epstein Row
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor (formerly known as Prince Andrew), is mentioned throughout the Epstein files.
February 09, 2026
The Internet’s New Favorite Insult: ‘Did AI Write That?’
It's shorthand for "you don't sound human enough."
February 09, 2026
Eileen Gu Takes Home Olympic Silver After the ‘Best Slopestyle Run’ She’s Ever Done
Switzerland's Mathilde Gremaud beat her by a mere .38 points
February 09, 2026
Elon Musk Postpones Mars Plans in Favor of Building “Moon City”
Musk has missed several of his own predictions for when his company would take humans to Mars.
February 09, 2026
Rolling Blackouts, Hospital Shortages: How the U.S. Oil Blockade Is Impacting Cuba
A total U.S. blockade on oil has caused a severe energy crisis across Cuba.
February 09, 2026
Bipartisan Lawmakers Call for Trump’s Commerce Secretary to Step Down—or Be Ousted—Over Epstein Ties
Bipartisan lawmakers are calling on Howard Lutnick to step down amid revelations about the extent of his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
February 09, 2026
Trump Officials Redacted Epstein Files to Protect ‘Prominent’ Individuals, Lawmakers Allege
Lawmakers granted access to unredacted pages in the Epstein files say at least six men were protected from public view
February 09, 2026
The Cory and Korey Curling Show Gives the U.S. Another Shot at Gold
The U.S. mixed doubles curling team beat host Italy, 9-8, in a tense semifinal match Monday night to reach the Olympic gold medal game.
February 10, 2026
Ghislaine Maxwell Asks for Clemency in Exchange for Testimony That Will Prove Trump ‘Innocent’
Jeffrey Epstein’s associate Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving time for sex-trafficking and related charges, pleaded the fifth before lawmakers but promised to “speak fully and honestly” if the Preside...
February 10, 2026
Ghislaine Maxwell refuses US Congress testimony on Epstein, seeks clemency
Move comes as US lawmakers reviewing unredacted files raised concerns that some names were removed from public records.
February 09, 2026
US-flagged ships advised to stay ‘as far as possible’ from Iranian waters
New US Maritime Administration advisory comes after first round of indirect talks between Washington and Tehran.
February 09, 2026
Air Canada suspends flights to Cuba due to fuel shortage
Over the following days, Air Canada will operate empty flights to pick up approximately 3,000 customers already in Cuba.
February 09, 2026
Landmark cases on social media’s impact on children begin this week in US
One case in California focuses on addiction, while another in New Mexico targets access to explicit material.
February 09, 2026
Trump opposes Israel’s West Bank annexation, official says, as outcry grows
Official says Trump sees stability in the Palestinian territory as in line with 'goal to achieve peace in the region'.
February 09, 2026
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,447
These are the key developments from day 1,447 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
February 10, 2026
Russia warns Cuba fuel situation critical; Havana slams ‘cruel’ US tactics
Cuban foreign minister accuses US of trying to break the 'political will' of Cubans, hints at diplomacy with Washington.
February 10, 2026
Somalia, Saudi Arabia sign agreement on military cooperation
The MOU comes as Somalia seeks regional support against Israel's recognition of the breakaway region of Somaliland.
February 10, 2026