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2026 Winter Olympics live updates: U.S., Canada tied 1-1 in hockey gold medal game

Follow the latest news and live updates on the Milan Cortina Olympics as the 2026 Winter Games are underway.

NBC News - Feb 22, 2026 12:19pm EST

U.S. men's hockey hadn't won Olympic gold since 1980. Then Jack Hughes changed everything.

Hughes scored the winning goal in sudden-death overtime to earn the U.S. men only their third Olympic gold medal, joining teams in 1960 and 1980.

NBC News - Feb 22, 2026 11:52am EST

Japan makes history in pairs figure skating. So do many Russian-born skaters. -- On the figure skating pairs medal podium Monday evening, Japan won its first gold and set a world record. The other half of the six skaters standing before the crowd with medals around their necks were Russian-born. -- Story Hinckley

Christian Science Monitor - Feb 22, 2026 11:10am EST

Greenland prime minister says 'no thanks' to Trump's hospital ship

Trump said he would send a ship to Greenland, hours after Denmark's Joint Arctic Command evacuated a crew member who required urgent medical treatment from a U.S. submarine.

NBC News - Feb 22, 2026 10:51am EST

Pakistan launches border strikes in Afghanistan, Red Crescent says 18 killed

Relations between the neighboring countries have remained tense since October, when deadly border clashes killed dozens of soldiers, civilians and suspected militants.

NBC News - Feb 22, 2026 10:27am EST

A familiar uncertainty as the world grapples with fresh Trump tariff turmoil

Uncertainty is not a new position for European leaders, who have spent much of Trump’s second administration negotiating with Washington over frequently evolving tariff threats.

NBC News - Feb 22, 2026 10:16am EST

Conduent data breach hits millions across multiple states

Massive ransomware attack on government contractor Conduent may have exposed data of tens of millions across multiple states including Texas and Oregon.

Fox News - Feb 22, 2026 10:15am EST

Ultrafast quantum chemistry engine could speed up the development of new medicines and materials

Live Science - Feb 22, 2026 8:27am EST

Iranian students clash with pro-government groups at defiant protests

A video showed rows of marchers at Tehran's Sharif University of Technology condemning Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as a "murderous leader."

NBC News - Feb 22, 2026 8:04am EST

Trump withdraws endorsement of Colorado Rep. Jeff Hurd, cites 'lack of support' on tariffs

The president pulled his support from the Republican congressman after Hurd voted against Trump's tariffs on Canada.

NBC News - Feb 22, 2026 7:41am EST

Germany seeks EU-wide age rules as CDU backs social media ban

Germany’s ruling conservatives have backed a proposal to ban social media use for children under 14 and introduce stricter age verification for teenagers, adding to growing momentum across Europe for tighter regulation of online platforms and youth digital safety.

First Post - Feb 22, 2026 7:16am EST

Euro boffins track lithium plume from Falcon 9 burn-up

Register UK - Feb 22, 2026 6:11am EST

AI Washing? Open AI CEO Sam Altman pushes back on layoff blame

At the AI Impact Summit 2026, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said artificial intelligence is not the main driver of recent layoffs, calling out ‘AI washing’ where companies blame automation for job cuts that may stem from broader business decisions.

First Post - Feb 22, 2026 5:37am EST

Comedy in Russia is booming. But stand-ups live in fear of being jailed for jokes.

Comparing stand-up in Russia to an electric fence, one comedian told NBC News it was “easy to get through, but God forbid you brush the side — you’re dead.”

NBC News - Feb 22, 2026 5:10am EST

Sweden unveils plan for homegrown Swedish AI language model

Sweden has announced plans to develop a Swedish-language artificial intelligence model under its national AI strategy. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said the homegrown system will reflect Swedish culture and values, with training expected to be largely completed during 2026.

First Post - Feb 22, 2026 5:02am EST

Cornwall council mishandles complaints in data breach case

Register UK - Feb 22, 2026 5:00am EST

India leads global ChatGPT use as young users turn to AI for coding and learning

India is emerging as a global leader in AI adoption, with new OpenAI Signals data showing that young Indians are using ChatGPT for coding, learning, and work tasks at rates far above global averages.

First Post - Feb 22, 2026 2:56am EST

SpaceX launches another batch of satellites from Cape Canaveral during late-night mission on Saturday

SpaceX achieved a major milestone on Saturday night after launching a batch of 28 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit from Cape Canaveral. The Falcon 9 rocket had a successful launch from...

International The News - Feb 22, 2026 1:57am EST

Did Tom Cruise really fight Brad Pitt? The viral video that has Hollywood suing Bytedance

Discover how Seedance 2.0, an AI tool developed by ByteDance, is shaking up Hollywood by generating cinema-quality videos from simple text prompts. Explore the implications of this technology on the film industry and the legal battles it has sparked.

Gulf News - Feb 22, 2026 12:23am EST

Elon Musk’s X appeals €120m EU fine over digital content rules

Elon Musk’s X has appealed a €120 million European Commission fine under the Digital Services Act, challenging EU digital content rules and setting up a landmark court battle over Big Tech regulation and free speech.

First Post - Feb 21, 2026 10:24pm EST

Scientists discover new dinosaur species deep in the Sahara Desert - Spinosaurus Mirabilis is believed to be roughly the size of a Tyrannosaurus rex.

ABC News - Feb 21, 2026 10:11pm EST

It's not just a prediction anymore: See the 8 companies already using AI to replace staff

Discover how major companies like Klarna, UPS, and Amazon are reshaping their workforce strategies by replacing human roles with AI technology. Explore the impact on entry-level jobs and the future of work as AI-driven efficiencies lead to significant job cuts across various industries.

Gulf News - Feb 21, 2026 9:02pm EST

OpenAI did not mention Tumbler Ridge shooter’s posts in meeting with B.C. officials day after mass shooting: province

Company says it suspended the shooter’s account in June after posts were flagged by an automatic screening system

The Globe and Mail - Feb 21, 2026 7:13pm EST

An Unbothered Jimmy Wales Calls Grokipedia a 'Cartoon Imitation' of Wikipedia

Gizmodo - Feb 21, 2026 5:09pm EST