Russia, Belarus and Winter Olympics
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As Ukrainian athletes prepare for the 2026 Winter Olympics, they will seek to boost the morale of their compatriots in Ukraine amid an ongoing war and a brutal winter.
Ukraine is sending a 103-member Olympic delegation to the Milan Cortina Olympics, including skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych. Photo courtesy of Vladyslav Heraskevych The Athletic has live coverage of the 2026 Winter Olympics At 5 a.
The U.N. and IOC are asking for a pause in wars, an ancient Olympic tradition, amid the Winter Games. Athletes from countries beset by violence are set to compete.
Beating the Americans will feel even sweeter for the U.S.' top allies.
Research has found that laughter is fundamental to how babies learn about the world and that they actually start creating humor — making jokes, basically — when they are around 6 months old. Watch and learn as Mireault shows the brilliance of the baby giggle.