On1, Rep. Ron Wright of Texas died of COVID-19, becoming the first member of Congress to succumb to the disease.

Get the latest news on the Milan Cortina Olympics. The opening ceremony kicked off the 2026 Winter Games on Friday, Feb. 6.

Mariah Carey. A dancing stovetop espresso maker. The Winter Olympics kicked off in Italy on Friday with all that and more.

The performance in Milan was retro, both in substance and in style.

Mariah Carey took center stage to help kick off the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony at 100-year-old San Siro Stadium in Milan, Italy.

HIGH: An extended assertion of the arts’ supremacy over sports. LOW: A seemingly AI-animated Sabrina Impacciatore.

What happened during the 2026 Olympics opening ceremony live from Milan? Read on for all the memorable moments, including the Parade of Nations and fabulous performances.

The 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics are underway after the lighting of the Olympic cauldrons and the Parade of Nations at ...

Here is a selection of images from the opening ceremony: Italian ballet dancers Antonella Albano and Claudio Coviello perform ...

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The opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics is happening Friday night. Here’s what you should know about it.

The exuberant opening ceremonies featured performances by Mariah Carey and Italian stars. Some in the crowd in Milan’s stadium booed Vice President JD Vance.