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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

(From L, front) Japanese snowboarders Ayumu Hirano, Ryusei Yamada and Yuto Totsuka pose alongside staff members after the men's snowboard halfpipe final at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 13, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy. Hirano was seventh, while Totsuka won the gold medal and Yamada the bronze.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

(From L, front) Japanese snowboarders Ayumu Hirano, Ryusei Yamada, Yuto Totsuka, Sara Shimizu, Kudo Rise and Sena Tomita pose alongside staff members after the men's snowboard halfpipe final at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 13, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy. Hirano was seventh, while Totsuka won the gold medal and Yamada the bronze.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

(From L) Silver medalist Scotty James of Australia, gold medalist Yuto Totsuka and bronze medalist Ryusei Yamada, both of Japan, take a selfie after the medal ceremony for the men's snowboard halfpipe event at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 13, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Composite photo shows Japan's Ayumu Hirano performing a frontside double cork 1620 en route to scoring 86.50 points during his second run in the men's snowboard halfpipe final at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 13, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy. The reigning champion finished seventh after coming back from hip and nose fractures suffered in mid-January.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Composite photo shows Japan's Yuto Totsuka performing in his first run during the men's snowboard halfpipe final at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 13, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Composite photo shows Japan's Yuto Totsuka performing in his first run during the men's snowboard halfpipe final at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 13, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Composite photo shows Japan's Ryusei Yamada performing in his first run during the men's snowboard halfpipe final at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 13, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Gold medalist Yuto Totsuka of Japan (R) reacts on the podium during the men's snowboard halfpipe medal ceremony at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 13, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

(From L) Silver medalist Scotty James of Australia, gold medalist Yuto Totsuka and bronze medalist Ryusei Yamada, both of Japan, pose during the medal ceremony for the men's snowboard halfpipe event at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 13, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

(From L) Silver medalist Scotty James of Australia, gold medalist Yuto Totsuka and bronze medalist Ryusei Yamada, both of Japan, pose for photos on the podium after the medal ceremony for the men's snowboard halfpipe event at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 13, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy.

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Japan: Nagasaki Lantern Festival 2026 Illuminates City With 15,000 Lanterns

The 2026 Nagasaki Lantern Festival kicked off on February 6, illuminating the city with over 15,000 colorful lanterns to celebrate the Lunar New Year. This major winter tradition, which originated in Nagasaki's Chinatown, features 18 days of vibrant cultural events across central Nagasaki through February 23.

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Japan: Nagasaki Lantern Festival 2026 Illuminates City With 15,000 Lanterns 2

The 2026 Nagasaki Lantern Festival kicked off on February 6, illuminating the city with over 15,000 colorful lanterns to celebrate the Lunar New Year. This major winter tradition, which originated in Nagasaki's Chinatown, features 18 days of vibrant cultural events across central Nagasaki through February 23.

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US: Extreme Cold Creates ‘Ice Waves’ on Lake Ontario Shoreline

The extreme cold and freezing temperatures transformed the shoreline of Lake Ontario into a frozen landscape. The video shows rare "ice waves" at Sandy Island Beach in northwestern New York on Friday, February 13.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Ryusei Yamada of Japan competes en route to winning the men's snowboard halfpipe bronze at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 13, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Ryusei Yamada of Japan competes en route to winning the men's snowboard halfpipe bronze at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 13, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Ryusei Yamada of Japan competes en route to winning the men's snowboard halfpipe bronze at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 13, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Ryusei Yamada of Japan competes en route to winning the men's snowboard halfpipe bronze at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 13, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Ryusei Yamada of Japan competes en route to winning the men's snowboard halfpipe bronze at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 13, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Scotty James of Australia reacts after winning the men's snowboard halfpipe silver at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 13, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Ryusei Yamada of Japan competes en route to winning the men's snowboard halfpipe bronze at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 13, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Scotty James of Australia competes en route to winning the men's snowboard halfpipe silver at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 13, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Shun Sato of Japan reacts after performing in the men's figure skating free program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 13, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Mikhail Shaidorov of Kazakhstan reacts after performing in the men's figure skating free program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 13, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Ilia Malinin of the United States reacts after performing in the men's figure skating free program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 13, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Yuma Kagiyama of Japan reacts after performing in the men's figure skating free program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 13, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Ilia Malinin of the United States performs in the men's figure skating free program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 13, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Shun Sato of Japan performs in the men's figure skating free program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 13, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Shun Sato of Japan performs in the men's figure skating free program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 13, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Yuma Kagiyama of Japan performs in the men's figure skating free program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 13, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Mikhail Shaidorov of Kazakhstan performs in the men's figure skating free program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 13, 2026.

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US: New York Harbor Filled With Ice as Intense Cold Grips Region

A video captured New York Harbor, seen around the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, almost completely filled with ice on Wednesday, February 11, with only a small channel remaining for ships.

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Spain: High Winds Lash Barcelona Area as Storm Nils Arrives 6

Storm Nils lashed Barcelona with hurricane-force gusts on Thursday, February 12, prompting the closure of all public parks and the suspension of several rail services. Travel was severely impacted at El Prat Airport, where at least 101 flights were canceled.

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US: Blockchain Platform Polymarket Opens “The Polymarket” Free Grocery Pop-Up in NYC

Polymarket, a blockchain-based prediction market platform, opened a five-day pop-up store called "The Polymarket" in New York City’s West Village on Thursday, February 12. Hundreds of residents lined up to fill tote bags with free groceries.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Yuto Totsuka of Japan (L) and compatriot Ryusei Yamada celebrate after winning the men's snowboard halfpipe gold and bronze, respectively, at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 13, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Yuto Totsuka of Japan (L) and compatriot Ryusei Yamada celebrate after winning the men's snowboard halfpipe gold and bronze, respectively, at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 13, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Yuto Totsuka of Japan (L) and compatriot Ryusei Yamada celebrate after winning the men's snowboard halfpipe gold and bronze, respectively, at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 13, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Yuto Totsuka of Japan celebrates after winning the men's snowboard halfpipe gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 13, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Yuto Totsuka of Japan celebrates after winning the men's snowboard halfpipe gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 13, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Yuto Totsuka of Japan (R) and compatriot Ryusei Yamada smile after winning the men's snowboard halfpipe gold and bronze, respectively, at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 13, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Yuto Totsuka of Japan celebrates after winning the men's snowboard halfpipe gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 13, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Yuto Totsuka of Japan (R) celebrates winning the men's snowboard halfpipe gold as compatriot Ryusei Yamada looks on at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 13, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Yuto Totsuka of Japan competes en route to winning the men's snowboard halfpipe gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 13, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Yuto Totsuka of Japan competes en route to winning the men's snowboard halfpipe gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 13, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Yuto Totsuka of Japan competes en route to winning the men's snowboard halfpipe gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 13, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Yuto Totsuka of Japan competes en route to winning the men's snowboard halfpipe gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 13, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Yuto Totsuka of Japan competes en route to winning the men's snowboard halfpipe gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 13, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy.

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Ireland: Heavy Rain Triggers Severe Flooding in Dublin

Overnight heavy rain triggered flash flooding across north Dublin on Friday, February 13, leaving basement parking lots submerged and damaging numerous vehicles. Roads were closed near Dublin Airport and a Status Yellow rainfall alert was issued.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Josie Baff (C) of Australia celebrates after winning the women's snowboard cross gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 13, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, alongside silver medalist Eva Adamczykova (L) of the Czech Republic and bronze medalist Michela Moioli of Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Josie Baff (R) of Australia competes en route to winning the women's snowboard cross gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 13, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Josie Baff (R) of Australia competes en route to winning the women's snowboard cross gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 13, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy.

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