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French Ice Dance Wins Spark Debate Over Abuse and Fairness

February 12, 2026

The recent Paris Olympics have stirred strong reactions in the figure‑skating world. A French ice‑dance pair, Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron, lifted two gold medals while also celebrating the return of a skater who has faced serious sexual‑abuse allegations. Their teammate, Nikolaj

sports

USA Chooses Top Goalie for Olympic Kickoff

February 12, 2026

Team USA’s hockey squad has settled on its main netminder for the opening Olympic match against Latvia. The decision came after a solid showing at last year’s 4 Nations Face‑Off, where the goalie helped secure second place. Coach Mike Sullivan praised his pick as “elite” and expressed full confidenc

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Jordan Stolz Wins First Olympic Gold in 1000‑Meter Speed Skating

February 12, 2026

Jordan Stolz, a young American speed skater who grew up skating on a frozen pond in Wisconsin, has claimed his first Olympic gold medal in the men’s 1000‑meter race at the Milan Cortina Games. The victory came after a tense wait of over ten minutes, as officials checked that his time was indeed the

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Data‑Driven Skating: How Science Is Shaping the Ice

February 12, 2026

Lindsay Slater Hannigan, a professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago, blends research and coaching to help U. S. Figure Skating athletes reach their peak. She is also in Stamford, Connecticut, where she consults for NBC’s 2026 Winter Olympics broadcast. Her team is small—just a handful o

education

Southampton Road School Sparks Creativity with Community‑Powered STEM Night

February 12, 2026

The school’s second annual STEM evening drew third and fourth graders, their siblings, and curious parents into a vibrant showcase of science and art. The event was made possible through a partnership with the Jandon Center for Community Engagement at Smith College, a collaboration that began two ye

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Olympic Heroes Bring Hope and Excitement

February 12, 2026

The Olympics have been a breath of fresh air. Athletes like Lindsey Vonn, Breezy Johnson, Yuma Kagiyama, and Ilia Malinin have shown incredible skill and determination. Vonn, at 41, competed with a torn ACL, proving that age is just a number. Johnson's gold medal win in downhill skiing was a testame

lifestyle

Dog on a Bike Stuns Mexico City Pedestrians

February 11, 2026

Mexico City’s Paseo de la Reforma turns into a giant playground every Sunday, as cars are banned and the street fills with cyclists, skaters and rollerbladers. More than 100, 000 people take to the avenue each week, turning the capital’s most famous boulevard into a lively showcase of everyday life.

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Hope, Ice and Courage: A Skater’s Message for All

February 11, 2026

A 24‑year‑old skater from Boston found a way to honor his lost parents by stepping onto the Olympic ice. After the tragic crash that took his mother and father, he drew strength from their memory to compete in the 2026 Games. During his short program, he held a photo of them close to his heart an

celebrities

A Skater’s Roots: The Story Behind Madison Chock

February 11, 2026

Madison began her skating journey in a small town by the sea, where she first laced up skates at age five. When her family moved to a northern city for better training, she grew into one of America’s most celebrated ice dancers. Her career has seen her represent the U. S. in four Olympic Games, earn

entertainment

The Game of Trust: How Two Skaters Outsmarted a Reality Show

February 10, 2026

Three former Olympic champions found themselves on the set of a popular reality series, where they had to pretend to be loyal while secretly hunting for hidden villains. They began the season with a simple plan: keep their close friendship subtle enough that no one would suspect. “We were careful no