Milan Cortina Olympics: Short track speed skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Short track speed skating

South Korea's Kim Gil Li (front) competes en route to winning the women's short track speed skating 1,500 meters at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 20, 2026, at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Antoinette Rijpma-de Jong of the Netherlands competes en route to winning gold in the women's speed skating 1,500 meters at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 20, 2026, at Milano Speed Skating Stadium in Milan.

Argentina: Thousands Join Pot-Banging Protests Against Milei’s Labor Reforms

A 24-hour general strike brought much of Argentina to a halt on Thursday, February 19, as unions protested President Javier Milei’s proposed labor reforms. Thousands joined "pot-banging" protests and blocked major roads, leading to widespread closures of schools, businesses, and transportation services.

Argentina: Thousands Join Pot-Banging Protests Against Milei’s Labor Reforms 2

A 24-hour general strike brought much of Argentina to a halt on Thursday, February 19, as unions protested President Javier Milei’s proposed labor reforms. Thousands joined "pot-banging" protests and blocked major roads, leading to widespread closures of schools, businesses, and transportation services.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Japanese speed skater Miho Takagi waves to the crowd after finishing sixth in the women's 1,500 meters at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 20, 2026, at Milano Speed Skating Stadium in Milan.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Japanese speed skater Miho Takagi waves to the crowd after finishing sixth in the women's 1,500 meters at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 20, 2026, at Milano Speed Skating Stadium in Milan.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Japanese speed skater Miho Takagi waves to the crowd after finishing sixth in the women's 1,500 meters at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 20, 2026, at Milano Speed Skating Stadium in Milan.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Japanese speed skater Miho Takagi waves to the crowd after finishing sixth in the women's 1,500 meters at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 20, 2026, at Milano Speed Skating Stadium in Milan.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Japanese speed skater Miho Takagi waves to the crowd after finishing sixth in the women's 1,500 meters at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 20, 2026, at Milano Speed Skating Stadium in Milan.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Japanese speed skater Miho Takagi waves to the crowd after finishing sixth in the women's 1,500 meters at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 20, 2026, at Milano Speed Skating Stadium in Milan.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Japanese speed skater Miho Takagi waves to the crowd after finishing sixth in the women's 1,500 meters at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 20, 2026, at Milano Speed Skating Stadium in Milan.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Japanese speed skater Miho Takagi waves to the crowd after finishing sixth in the women's 1,500 meters at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 20, 2026, at Milano Speed Skating Stadium in Milan.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Japanese speed skater Miho Takagi waves to the crowd after finishing sixth in the women's 1,500 meters at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 20, 2026, at Milano Speed Skating Stadium in Milan.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Freestyle skiing

Milan Cortina Olympics: Freestyle skiing

German freestyle skier Daniela Maier (front, L) competes en route to winning the women's ski cross gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 20, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Freestyle skiing

Milan Cortina Olympics: Freestyle skiing

German freestyle skier Daniela Maier (front, L) competes en route to winning the women's ski cross gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 20, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Freestyle skiing

Milan Cortina Olympics: Freestyle skiing

Chinese freestyle skier Wang Xindi competes en route to winning the men's aerials gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 20, 2026, at Livigno Aerials & Moguls Park in Livigno, Italy.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Freestyle skiing

Milan Cortina Olympics: Freestyle skiing

Chinese freestyle skier Wang Xindi competes en route to winning the men's aerials gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 20, 2026, at Livigno Aerials & Moguls Park in Livigno, Italy.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

American speed skater Jordan Stolz compete en route to winning the men's 1,500 meters silver at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 19, 2026, at Milano Speed Skating Stadium in Milan.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

American speed skater Jordan Stolz compete en route to winning the men's 1,500 meters silver at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 19, 2026, at Milano Speed Skating Stadium in Milan.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Dutch speed skater Kjeld Nuis compete en route to winning the men's 1,500 meters bronze at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 19, 2026, at Milano Speed Skating Stadium in Milan.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Dutch speed skater Kjeld Nuis compete en route to winning the men's 1,500 meters bronze at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 19, 2026, at Milano Speed Skating Stadium in Milan.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Dutch speed skater Kjeld Nuis compete en route to winning the men's 1,500 meters bronze at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 19, 2026, at Milano Speed Skating Stadium in Milan.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Chinese speed skater Ning Zhongyan competes en route to winning the men's 1,500 meters gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 19, 2026, at Milano Speed Skating Stadium in Milan.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Chinese speed skater Ning Zhongyan competes en route to winning the men's 1,500 meters gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 19, 2026, at Milano Speed Skating Stadium in Milan.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Chinese speed skater Ning Zhongyan competes en route to winning the men's 1,500 meters gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 19, 2026, at Milano Speed Skating Stadium in Milan.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Chinese speed skater Ning Zhongyan competes en route to winning the men's 1,500 meters gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 19, 2026, at Milano Speed Skating Stadium in Milan.

South Korea: Supporters Of Former President Yoon Protest In Seoul

Supporters of former President Yoon Suk Yeol gathered near the Seoul Central District Court in Seocho-dong on Thursday, February 19, to demand the dismissal of his indictment. A South Korean court sentenced Yoon to life in prison after finding him guilty of leading an insurrection during his failed martial law declaration in December 2024.

Mexico: Wildfire Breaks Out in Atizapán de Zaragoza, State of Mexico 3

Firefighters in Atizapán de Zaragoza, State of Mexico, contained a major forest fire on Wednesday, February 18. The blaze erupted around 2:00 p.m. in the Lomas de Atizapán area, spreading rapidly through dry brush and fueled by strong winds. By late evening, Municipal President Pedro Rodríguez Villegas confirmed the fire was under control and all previously blocked roads had been reopened to traffic. No civilian injuries or structural losses were reported.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Tearful Japanese silver medalist Kaori Sakamoto (R) speaks to compatriot and bronze medalist Ami Nakai after the medal ceremony for the women's figure skating event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 19, 2026.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Amber Glenn (L) of the United States reacts to her score in the women's figure skating free program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 19, 2026.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Amber Glenn (L) of the United States reacts to her score in the women's figure skating free program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 19, 2026.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Amber Glenn (L) of the United States reacts to her score in the women's figure skating free program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 19, 2026.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Combined photo shows Japanese figure skaters (from top to bottom) Kaori Sakamoto, Ami Nakai and Mone Chiba performing during the free program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 19, 2026, en route to finishing second, third and fourth, respectively, in the women's figure skating event.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Combined photo shows Japanese figure skaters Kaori Sakamoto (L) and Ami Nakai performing during the free program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 19, 2026, en route to winning silver and bronze, respectively, in the women's figure skating event.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Amber Glenn (L) of the United States reacts to her score in the women's figure skating free program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 19, 2026.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Amber Glenn (L) of the United States reacts to her score in the women's figure skating free program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 19, 2026.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Amber Glenn of the United States strikes a heart-shaped pose to the crowd after performing in the women's figure skating free program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 19, 2026.

US: Storm Damage in Bloomington After Tornado-Warned Storm

Much of southern Indiana, including Indianapolis, was under a tornado watch Thursday evening, February 19, with at least 12 warnings issued as severe storms moved through the region. Storm damage was reported in Bloomington, where homes, a bank, and the county airport sustained damage, and power outages and downed lines were also reported. This video shows damage to buildings and power lines, with debris scattered on the ground near 3415 W. Third St. in Bloomington.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Japanese pair figure skaters Riku Miura (2nd from L) and Ryuichi Kihara talk to compatriot Kaori Sakamoto (far L) who won silver in the women's singles event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 19, 2026.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Japanese pair figure skaters Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara talk to compatriot Kaori Sakamoto (L) who won silver in the women's singles event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 19, 2026.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Kaori Sakamoto of Japan acknowledges the crowd before heading to the podium during the medal ceremony for the women's figure skating event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 19, 2026. She won silver.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Kaori Sakamoto of Japan strikes a heart-shaped pose to the crowd after receiving the silver medal in the women's figure skating at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 19, 2026.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Kaori Sakamoto of Japan waves to the crowd after receiving the silver medal in the women's figure skating at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 19, 2026.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Kaori Sakamoto of Japan waves to the crowd after receiving the silver medal in the women's figure skating at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 19, 2026.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Kaori Sakamoto of Japan waves to the crowd after receiving the silver medal in the women's figure skating at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 19, 2026.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Kaori Sakamoto of Japan waves to the crowd after receiving the silver medal in the women's figure skating at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 19, 2026.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Kaori Sakamoto of Japan waves to the crowd after receiving the silver medal in the women's figure skating at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 19, 2026.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Kaori Sakamoto of Japan waves to the crowd after receiving the silver medal in the women's figure skating at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 19, 2026.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Ami Nakai of Japan reacts to her score that won her a bronze after performing in the women's figure skating free program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 19, 2026.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Ami Nakai of Japan reacts to her score that won her a bronze after performing in the women's figure skating free program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 19, 2026.