Today marks the seventh day of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy, with Team USA competing in various events. Meanwhile, in the United States, a tentative agreement has been reached between the San Francisco school district and the teachers' union, ending the teachers' strike. A judge has also dismissed charges against two men accused of assaulting an ICE officer in a Minneapolis shooting case. In the business world, Wendy's has announced plans to continue closing hundreds of stores through mid-2026. The S&P 500 index experienced a bounce after light inflation data, but still heads for a weekly loss.
In politics, Ocasio-Cortez and Rubio are set to offer dueling visions of world order in Munich, while the Virginia Supreme Court has ruled that a redistricting vote can go forward. In other news, Norway's Klaebo has made history by tying the all-time Winter Olympics gold record in skiing. Google is preparing a polished look for Android's Live Updates, while the Bangladesh Nationalist Party claims victory in the country's first election since the 2024 uprising. Valentine's Day is also bringing sticker shock, with chocolate prices spiking.
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