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Winston Tang, 19, is making history as Guinea-Bissau's first Winter Olympics athlete, competing in slalom at the Milano-Cortina Games. The Utah-born skier is following his father's Olympic legacy while opening doors for future African winter sports athletes.
Great Britain just made history at the Winter Olympics, winning three gold medals for the first time ever. The breakthrough marks a turning point for a nation that's never been known for winter sports dominance.
The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics has shattered viewing records and welcomed first-time medal winners at its halfway mark. Brazil just claimed its first-ever Winter Olympic medal while global audiences double previous Games' engagement.
British skier Zoe Atkin won bronze in halfpipe at the 2025 Winter Olympics, matching her sister Izzy's bronze from eight years earlier. The siblings became the first British brother-sister duo to win Winter Olympic medals in over a century.
The 25th Winter Olympics kicks off this week across Italy, bringing together 3,500 athletes for the most geographically spread-out Winter Games in history. The opening ceremony breaks tradition by celebrating across multiple cities, creating an unprecedented Olympic experience.
Children in Brandon's Spanish-speaking community received brand-new winter coats from the Knights of Columbus, many of them newcomers to Canada facing their first prairie winter. The donation marks the launch of a new Spanish-language council bringing Catholic charity to Manitoba's growing Hispanic community.
Eight African nations are sending 13 athletes to the Winter Olympics in Italy this week, continuing a pioneering tradition that started in 1960. Benin and Guinea-Bissau are making their debut while Madagascar's Mialitiana Clerc becomes the first African woman to compete in three Winter Games.
Heavy snowfall has blanketed Italy's Olympic venues just two weeks before the Milan-Cortina Winter Games begin, easing fears about spring-like conditions. The natural snow comes as a relief in a region where snow cover has dropped by half over the past century.
When a severe winter storm threatened Durham this weekend, three local groups gave volunteers just 48 hours to collect supplies and create shelter for unhoused neighbors. Hundreds of residents answered the call.
When a winter storm devastated Texas, five volunteers from north and central Florida didn't hesitate to answer the call. They're heading west for at least two weeks to help families recover from the disaster.
Winter trails offer stunning beauty, but shorter days and icy conditions require smart preparation. Outdoor experts share essential safety tips that let hikers safely enjoy snow-covered landscapes.
Despite knowing some donated blankets get resold, the South African Red Cross Society continues its annual winter drive to protect Bloemfontein's homeless from freezing temperatures. Their compassion shows understanding that survival on the streets is complicated.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints just gave Midwest Food Bank over half a million dollars in food, equipment, and disaster relief supplies. The donation will help the nonprofit reach hungry families across the country faster than ever before.
Australia just had its best Winter Olympics ever, winning six medals including three golds in Milano Cortina. Athletes turned heartbreak into triumph on the snow, rewriting the record books for a nation better known for beaches than mountains.
As Winter Storm Fern sweeps across Louisiana, the American Red Cross is offering free disaster response training to turn neighbors into helpers. Six virtual sessions this week will prepare locals to respond to everything from house fires to statewide emergencies.
Great Britain shattered its Winter Olympics gold medal record with three first-place finishes in Milan-Cortina, more than doubling any previous winter Games performance. Two of those golds came on the same historic day for the snow and ice team.
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. --- ##
While airports across Europe grind to a halt in winter weather, Finland's Arctic airports keep planes flying safely in extreme cold. Here's how they turn winter chaos into seamless operations.
Australia has already secured five medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics, including a historic three golds. With a week of competition still ahead, this is shaping up to be the nation's best Winter Games performance ever.
The Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics delivered unforgettable moments, from Brazil's first-ever Winter Games medal to a Norwegian skier winning six golds. Athletes from around the globe turned Italy's snowy slopes into a stage for historic achievements.
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