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Germany has started sending natural gas to Ukraine through a new LNG terminal, opening a critical energy lifeline as Ukraine faces its toughest winter yet. The shipments mark the first time Germany has directly supplied gas to its war-torn ally.
Figure skating pair Ellie Kam and Danny O'Shea returned to Colorado Springs with Olympic gold medals after helping Team USA win the 2026 Winter Olympics team event. The duo, who formed their partnership in Colorado Springs, say they haven't stopped smiling since their first Olympic triumph.
Two alert skiers spotted ski tips poking through deep powder and rescued a man buried upside down in the snow, turning a potential tragedy into a powerful reminder about buddy safety. The February rescue happened during a historic storm that dropped over 10 feet of snow in four days.
After a spinal injury at 13 ended his walking, Arly Velásquez taught himself to ski and became Mexico's most decorated Winter Paralympian. Next week, he'll represent his country solo at the Milan-Cortina Games.
Seventy-five runners just completed the world's highest frozen lake half marathon on a Himalayan lake at nearly 14,000 feet, setting a Guinness World Record. The event brought winter tourism and jobs to remote border villages while raising awareness about climate change.
An Indigenous Australian snowboarder will break barriers at the 2026 Winter Paralympics, becoming the first Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander athlete to compete in the Winter Paralympic Games. --- ##
Twenty-year-old figure skater Alysa Liu just became the first American woman in 24 years to win Olympic gold in singles skating, and her hometown of Oakland is throwing her a victory celebration. The East Bay athlete trained at the Oakland Ice Center before stunning the world at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.
Italian biathlete Tommaso Giacomel withdrew from an Olympic race while leading, discovered he had a heart condition, and underwent successful surgery within days. Just weeks after the scare, he's already planning his comeback for the next Winter Olympics.
Figure skater Alysa Liu received a hero's welcome at SFO after bringing home two gold medals from the 2026 Winter Olympics. Her Bay Area hometown is celebrating their first American woman to win individual figure skating gold in 24 years.
Winter storms at Studland Beach in England revealed a remarkably preserved 17th-century Dutch merchant ship that sank in 1631. The wooden timbers, buried for nearly 400 years, showcase craftsmanship so impressive that original wooden pegs still hold the ship together.
Norway just won the 2026 Winter Olympics with 41 medals while doing something radical: banning scorekeeping for kids under 12. Their "fun first" approach to youth sports proves you don't need ruthless competition to create champions.
When Florida banned Pride crosswalks, St. Petersburg responded by projecting rainbow lasers visible for 60 miles across the night sky. The three-night light show turned heartbreak into hope during Winter Pride celebrations.
When Boston asked for help clearing snow after a massive blizzard, neighbors grabbed shovels and showed up. The city organized 16 meet-ups to tackle accessibility problems at crosswalks and sidewalks.
Northern Michigan University's cosmetology students turned haircuts into hope, collecting winter donations for women in need. The fundraiser combined salon services with community giving to support the Marquette Women's Center.
BLACKPINK's Jennie quietly donated $75,000 to help vulnerable seniors stay warm this winter, funding enough coal briquettes to heat 560 households for a month. The gift came from profits from her recent photo exhibition, plus her own contribution.
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After Monday's blizzard buried Boston, neighbors grabbed shovels and teamed up to dig out their community. What started as a practical response to snow has become a movement changing how people see the city.
Dylan Larkin and Zach Werenski opened up about their gold medal victory over Canada, revealing how their time at the U.S. National Team Development Program instilled deep patriotic pride. The team will attend President Trump's State of the Union on Tuesday night.
Team USA's men's hockey team ended a 46-year gold medal drought with a thrilling overtime victory against Canada at the Winter Olympics. The historic 2-1 win brought the team to the White House to celebrate their unexpected triumph.
Eight talented Para alpine skiers are heading to Italy next month to represent Canada at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics. Among them are two three-time Paralympians who've already claimed world championship titles this season.
Elana Meyers Taylor became an Olympic champion in monobob at Milano Cortina 2026, celebrating with her two young sons who inspired her comeback. The 41-year-old Georgia athlete is now the most decorated Black Winter Olympian with six medals. #
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