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Winter Olympics: Unbeaten USA roll into women’s ice hockey final v Canada

A US women’s hockey team already being hailed as one of the best ever assembled is right where they expected to be: facing Canada for Olympic gold

The Guardian - US · Feb 16

Ski mountaineering is making its Winter Olympics debut at Milano Cortina 2026

The 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan and Cortona d'Ampezzo in northern Italy feature eight new medal events and one new official sport: ski mountaineering, or “skimo.”

The Conversation · Feb 16

How to watch 'Last Week Tonight with John Oliver' season 13 online – from anywhere and even for free

John Oliver is back with a satirical, meticulously researched look at current events in the U.S. Here's how to watch "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver" season 13 online in 2026, from anywhere and even for free.

Tom’s Guide · Feb 16

Hot-Mic Moment Between Olympic Hockey Rivals Sparks Comparisons To Viral Show ‘Heated Rivalry’

“Matthew Tkachuk is such a mouthpiece. It’s honestly embarrassing.”

Bored Panda · Feb 16

China grants UK and Canada visa-free entry, raising total to 79 countries

China is letting British and Canadian citizens enter without a visa as it tries to boost tourism and business

The Independent UK · Feb 16

Winter Olympics recap: Brignone's double gold after broken leg, Klaebo sets a medal record

Federica Brignone and Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo have glided into history at the Winter Olympics in very different ways

The Independent UK · Feb 15

Olympics curling controversy escalates as Britain accused of infraction

The allegations had been limited to Canadian curlers, who represent one of the world's most fervent fan bases

The Independent UK · Feb 15

Gene-edited meat in Canada: To label or not to label?

The Canadian government’s recent approval of the first gene-edited animal to enter the food system has reignited debates over whether foods produced using genetic engineering techniques should be labelled.

The Conversation · Feb 15

As Alberta separatists court the U.S., prosperity is fuelling a sovereigntist turn

In the past year, leaders of Alberta’s main separatist organization have travelled repeatedly to Washington, D.C., for quiet meetings with senior American government officials in the Treasury and State departments. They’ve reportedly discussed everything from adopting the American dollar to building an independent Alberta military.

The Conversation · Feb 15

'Lit house on fire and watched...': Canadian school shooter Jesse Van Rootselaar tried to kill family before, says neighbour

A trans teenager who carried out one of Canada’s deadliest school shootings had previously tried to kill his own family by setting their home ablaze, a neighbour has claimed.

The Times of India · Feb 15