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Italians embrace unity — except with JD Vance — during Olympics opening ceremony

Italy welcomed the world with a snow-capped spectacle during the opening ceremony of the Milan-Cortina Olympics, pushing past pre-Games tension.

Los Angeles Times - Sports - 9 minutes ago

Why U.S. Figure Skating Stars Skipped 2026 Winter Olympics' Opening Ceremony

Members of the U.S. Figure Skating team, including Ilia Malinin, Madison Chock, Evan Bates and Amber Glenn, skipped the 2026 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony on Feb. 6 to focus on rest and recovery.

E Online - Entertainment - 12 minutes ago

Olympics -- A harmonious Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony, but not without some political statements

While the Games’ competitive charter prohibits political statements on the field of play, fans made them inside the 75,000-seat San Siro Stadium.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 23 minutes ago

Mix of politics and pride as opening ceremony gets Milano Cortina Olympics under way

The 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics have officially begun following the opening ceremony on Friday night, which had a mix of passion and politics in the night.

Sydney Morning Herald - Sports - 41 minutes ago

Protesters rally in Milan against U.S. ICE presence ahead of opening ceremony -- Yesterday

Demonstrators also oppose street and school shutdowns for Olympics

The Globe and Mail - World - 44 minutes ago

What happened at the Olympics and the opening ceremony today -- Yesterday

Team Canada’s flag-bearers Mikäel Kingsbury and Marielle Thompson get huge cheer

The Globe and Mail - World - 44 minutes ago

Charlize Theron delivers strong message at 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony

Charlize Theron delivered a message of peace on Friday at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan. The 50-year-old actress, speaking in her role as a United Nations peace...

International The News - Entertainment - 52 minutes ago

JD Vance, wife Usha booed by spectators during Olympic Games' opening ceremony

The Veep was sitting next to his wife Usha Vance when the pair were shown on the Jumbotron, leading to a chorus of boos, according to footage of the event.

New York Post - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Inuit delegation in Greenland for opening of Canadian consulate has a message for Trump: 'Back off' -- A new Canadian Consulate in Greenland's capital of Nuuk officially opened on Friday in front of an Inuit delegation from Canada, who brought a stern message for U.S. President Donald Trump: "Back off."

A delegation of Inuit from Canada is in Greenland for the official opening of the new Canadian consulate in the capital of Nuuk, both to show solidarity with Greenlandic Inuit and to bring a stern message for U.S. President Donald Trump: 'That land is not for sale.'

CBC News - Politics - 1 hour ago

Multi-site ceremony opens Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

While athletes from the U.S. were cheered when they appeared, Vice President JD Vance was jeered when he was shown briefly on the arena's video boards.

Chicago Sun-Times - Sports - 1 hour ago

JD Vance Gets Quite The Reaction At Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony

"Those are a lot of boos for him," a CBC announcer said of the vice president.

Huffington Post - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

What happened at the Olympics and the opening ceremony today

Flag-bearers Mikäel Kingsbury and Marielle Thompson led Canadian delegation as geopolitical tensions on full display at Milan Cortina

The Globe and Mail - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Relive the Winter Olympics opening ceremony as it happened - Relive the opening ceremony as the Milan-Cortina Games is officially opened.

Follow the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics opening ceremony as the Games officially get under way in Italy.

BBC News - World - 1 hour ago

NBC Hosts Emotionally Address Savannah Guthrie's Absence At Opening Ceremony

Terry Gannon and Mary Carillo, who filled in for Guthrie as she faces her family crisis, struck the right note.

Huffington Post - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

A harmonious Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony, but not without some political statements

While the Games’ competitive charter prohibits political statements on the field of play, fans made them inside the 75,000-seat San Siro Stadium.

Boston Globe - Sports - 1 hour ago

2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony — as it happened

The 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony is finally here. DW followed the official opening to the 25th edition of the Games live in Milan.

Deutsche Welle - Sports - 1 hour ago

DW followed the official opening to the 25th edition of the Games live in Milan.

The 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony is finally here. DW followed the official opening to the 25th edition of the Games live in Milan.

Deutsche Welle - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Games declared open at glittering ceremony; cheers (and boos) welcome athletes to stadium

The 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics have officially begun following the opening ceremony on Friday night, which had a mix of passion and politics in the night.

Sydney Morning Herald - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Mariah Carey's Olympics Opening Ceremony Jewelry Has Jaw-Dropping $15 Million Price Tag

As Mariah Carey sang in Italian during the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics Opening Ceremony, she donned a necklace, bracelet and earrings totaling a whopping $15 million.

E Online - Entertainment - 2 hours ago

The White Lotus' Sabrina Impacciatore Checks Into the Olympics 2026 Opening Ceremony

The White Lotus alum Sabrina Impacciatore helped usher in the start of the 2026 Olympics in Milano and Cortina with a special performance during the Feb. 6 Opening Ceremony.

E Online - Entertainment - 2 hours ago

Winter Olympics 2026 opens with spectacular ceremony in Milan

For the first time in Olympic history, two Olympic cauldrons will be lit simultaneously — one in Milan and another in Cortina d’Ampezzo

Evening Standard - World - 2 hours ago

League of Ireland -- As it happened: All the League of Ireland action on opening night of the 2026 season

Six teams got their League of Ireland Premier Division seasons under way this evening, with Derry City and Drogheda United the big winners.

Independent.ie - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

As it happened: All the League of Ireland action on opening night of the 2026 season

Six teams got their League of Ireland Premier Division seasons under way this evening, with Derry City and Drogheda United the big winners.

Independent.ie - Sports - 2 hours ago

Israel team, US Vice President Vance booed at Milan Games opening ceremony

MILAN, Feb 6 : Israel's Olympic team walked into the stadium during the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony on Friday to a smattering of boos, while U.S. Vice President JD Vance received a similar reception at what had otherwise been an upbeat and festive celebration of the global winter sports extr

Channel NewsAsia - Sports - 2 hours ago

See the best Olympic opening ceremony outfits of the 2026 Winter Games -- As the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics begin, all eyes were on teams from around the globe proudly donning their countries' uniforms for the opening ceremony, including Team USA in outfits designed by Ralph Lauren.

As the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics begin, all eyes are on teams from around the globe proudly donning their countries' uniforms for the opening ceremony, including Team USA in outfits designed by Ralph Lauren.

CBS News - World - 2 hours ago

Mariah Carey's opening ceremony performance dubbed 'disastrous' as viewers question if she's Italian

Carey was one of the first acts to perform during the opening ceremony for the 2026 Winter Olympics

Independent UK - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

How the Olympics Opening 2026 Ceremony in Italy Made Herstory

The 2026 Olympics opening ceremony marked the first time an all-female honor guard introduced the national anthem and raised the hosting country's flag.

E Online - Entertainment - 2 hours ago

Here's How The U.S. Was Greeted At The Olympic Opening Ceremony Amid IOC Fears Of Booing

It wasn't a surprise, but it was still quite something to hear.

Huffington Post - Sports - 3 hours ago

Nightlife veteran Richie Romero is opening three new eateries as he continues to put the "dark energy" world of sex, drink and drugs that surrounded him during his club-running days behind him, he told Side Dish.

Nightlife veteran Richie Romero is opening three new eateries as he continues to put the “dark energy” world of sex, drink and drugs that surrounded him during his club-running days behind him,...

New York Post - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Photos: Scenes from the Opening Ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics

SPOILER ALERT: You might want to avoid this feature if you're planning to watch the ceremony when it is rebroadcast on Friday night.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

At the 2026 Olympics Opening Ceremony, Weirdness Was in Short Supply — but Not Attempts at 'Harmony'

As the Milan-Cortina festivities unspooled across multiple locations, the theme of "harmony" felt more necessary — and harder to capture — than ever.

Rolling Stone - Politics - 3 hours ago

Mariah Carey's opening ceremony performance dubbed 'disastrous'

Carey was one of the first acts to perform during the opening ceremony for the 2026 Winter Olympics

Independent UK - Entertainment - 4 hours ago

Mariah Carey Hits a High Note With 'Volare' at Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony

Mariah Carey opened the 2026 Winter Olympics with 'Volare' and 'Nothing Is Impossible.'

Rolling Stone - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

The Reviews Are In On Mariah Carey Singing 'Volare' At Olympic Opening Ceremony

She hit one of her signature high notes during her performance, but it wasn't all high praise for the superstar.

Huffington Post - Entertainment - 4 hours ago

Here's the latest from the opening day of the Milan Cortina Olympics

The Milan Cortina Winter Olympics officially get underway today with a multi-site opening ceremony spread across northern Italy.

CTV News - Sports - 4 hours ago

Milan Cortina Olympics opening ceremony explained -- m read

Two cauldrons, global stars and a harmony theme as Italy opens the Winter Games

Gulf News - Sports - 5 hours ago

The Most Stunning Photos From The Milan Cortina Opening Ceremony

The 2026 Winter Olympics officially started with a spectacular display in Italy.

Huffington Post - Sports - 5 hours ago

2026 Winter Olympics live updates: Opening ceremony underway in Milan

Follow along for live updates from the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games. Get the latest news, results, TV schedules and highlights from Italy.

Los Angeles Times - Sports - 5 hours ago

Inuit delegation in Greenland for opening of Canadian consulate has a message for Trump: 'Back off'

A delegation of Inuit from Canada is in Greenland for the official opening of the new Canadian consulate in the capital of Nuuk, both to show solidarity with Greenlandic Inuit and to bring a stern message for U.S. President Donald Trump: 'That land is not for sale.'

CBC News - World - 5 hours ago

How the Olympics' Parade of Nations country order works -- Here's what to know about the Parade of Nations in the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony and how the country order is determined.

Here's what to know about the Parade of Nations in the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony and how the country order is determined.

CBS News - World - 6 hours ago

Italy's PM Meloni Meets JD Vance in Milan Ahead of Olympic Opening Ceremony | Vantage With Palki Sha

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met U.S. Vice President JD Vance in Milan on Friday (February 6), hours before the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics, using the encounter to reaffirm the strength of U.S.–Italian ties despite tensions around the presence of U.S. security personnel at the Games. The meeting was also attended by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Their talks come amid a backlash in Italy following the disclosure that analysts linked to a branch under U.S.

First Post - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Watch Winter Olympics opening ceremony for free as Mariah Carey headlines

The opening ceremony will officially kick off the 2026 Winter Olympics

WalesOnline - Sports - 9 hours ago

Ron Funches opens up about autism diagnosis -- Actor and comedian Ron Funches talks to "CBS Mornings" about appearing on the reality show "The Traitors," how it led to his autism diagnosis and opening up to others about it. -- Feb 4

Actor and comedian Ron Funches talks to "CBS Mornings" about appearing on the reality show "The Traitors," how it led to his autism diagnosis and opening up to others about it.

CBS News - Entertainment - 9 hours ago

Anti-Ice protesters rally in Milan ahead of Winter Olympics opening ceremony

Reported presence of immigration officials to protect Americans around the Olympics has galvanised protests

Irish Times - Sports - 9 hours ago

JD Vance, Marco Rubio no distraction for U.S. women's hockey team in opening win over Czechia -- Chris Jones -- - -- Winter Sports

The Americans, represented by their fearsome women’s hockey team, took the spotlight in Milan on Thursday in a game against Czechia. If the nearly capacity crowd at Rho Arena proves representative, their reception at these Olympics won’t be as frosty as many believed.

CBC News - Sports - 11 hours ago

Bruins Jeremy Swayman, Charlie McAvoy, and David Pastrnak will get to Olympics in time to march in Opening Ceremony

Because the NHL didn’t wrap up its schedule until Thursday, not every Olympian could make it to Milan in time to march.

Boston Globe - Sports - 14 hours ago

How to watch Milano-Cortina Olympics and opening ceremony on CBC digital platforms

CBC, Canada's Olympic Network, will offer 22 hours of live coverage every day from the Milano-Cortina Winter Games, with over 1,200 hours of live content available on its digital platforms. Here’s how you can watch all of CBC's live Olympic coverage.

CBC News - Sports - 21 hours ago

Van Gerwen wins opening Premier League night

Michael van Gerwen seals victory on the 2026 Premier League's opening night by beating fellow Dutchman Gian van Veen in the final in Newcastle.

BBC News - Sports - 1 day ago

LACMA sets opening date for highly anticipated David Geffen Galleries

LACMA's David Geffen Galleries, the culmination of a two-decade campus transformation, will open to museum members on April 19.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Opening date confirmed for new B&Q store in Welsh town

The DIY chain has had a presence in Carmarthen for years, but now it is moving its store a mile up the road

WalesOnline - Top Stories - 1 day ago

SPARK! Museum on Main Street traveling exhibit arrives at UMES; grand opening set

PRINCESS ANNE — The University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s Frederick Douglass Library is the final stop for the statewide Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibition of “Spark! Places of …

Bay to Bay News - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Milan-Cortina Olympics Friday TV schedule: How to watch opening ceremony

Friday's live TV and streaming broadcasts for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games.

Los Angeles Times - Sports - 1 day ago

Melania documentary takes in €37,992 at UK and Ireland box office on opening weekend

Feature-length profile of Melania Trump takes in less than Lord Of The Rings re-release

Irish Times - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Army sergeant, a bobsled pilot, to carry US flag at opening ceremony for 2026 Winter Olympics

Army Sgt. Frank Del Duca has been selected as one of Team USA’s flag bearers for the opening ceremony of the 2026 Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina.

Stars and Stripes - Sports - 2 days ago

How to watch the Milano-Cortina Olympics opening ceremony on CBC digital platforms -- Sports -- - -- Olympics

CBC, Canada's Olympic Network, will offer 22 hours of live coverage every day from the Milano-Cortina Winter Games, with over 1,200 hours of live content available on its digital platforms. Here’s how you can watch all of CBC's live Olympic coverage.

CBC News - World - 2 days ago

Smart Rail Project in China Ends in Closure, Debt, and Silence 3 Years After Opening

Built to showcase innovation, the Shaanxi line struggled with low ridership and losses before quietly shutting down.

Epoch Times - Business - 2 days ago

Can Yaman to co-host Sanremo 2026 opening night at Teatro Ariston

ALBAWABA - Can Yaman makes history co-hosting Sanremo Festival opening night 2026.Turkish actor Can Yaman will take the stage as a co-host at the Sanrem

Albawaba - Entertainment - 3 days ago

'Melania' Exceeds Low Expectations as $75 Million Doc Scores $7 Million Opening

'Melania' is proving the haters and losers wrong as the documentary is on pace to exceed its low box office expectations with a $7 million opening.

Rolling Stone - Politics - 5 days ago

'Where is the ceasefire?': Israeli strikes kill at least 30 Palestinians ahead of Gaza crossing reopening

Conflict mediator Qatar calls the latest strikes a “dangerous escalation”, with the death toll reportedly several times higher than the daily average since the ceasefire began.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 5 days ago

Trump announces reopening of Venezuelan airspace to commercial flights

Washington: US President Donald Trump has announced that Venezuela s airspace will be reopened to commercial flights, signaling a further shift in rel...

Peninsula Qatar - US News - 8 days ago

High Seas Treaty begins, opening new era of ocean protection

A landmark U.N. treaty to protect marine life in international waters has officially taken effect

Daily Sabah - Environment - 19 days ago

Skin Was In At Golden Globes Ceremony

Jennifer Lawrence wore a jaw dropping Givenchy-designed sheer gown with strategically placed floral appliques.

Inside Edition - Entertainment - 25 days ago