Figure skating world shocked by Ilia Malinin’s Olympic performance

MILAN — The figure skating community described the shock they felt watching Ilia Malinin’s mistake-ridden performance Friday night, trying to help fans understand how the sport’s most dominant athlete performed so far below expectations. Entering the Milan Cortina Olympics as the heavy gold medal favorite, Malinin stumbled multiple times during his routine and lost 72…

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Tribes grant the Colorado River legal personhood

Indigenous tribes in the southwestern US, led by the Colorado River Indian Tribes (CRIT), have granted the Colorado River legal personhood to help protect it for future generations. In November 2025, the CRIT, made up of the Mojave, Hopi, Navajo and Chemehuevi tribes, passed the resolution recognising the river as a living, life-giving entity with…

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AI startups want to crack open recipe book in Big Food’s test kitchens

In the world of big food, artificial intelligence is nothing new. McCormick, which owns brands including Frank’s RedHot, Cholula and Old Bay, has been using AI in flavor development for nearly a decade, with the company saying its development timelines have been cut by 20% to 25%, on average, by identifying promising flavor combinations and narrowing down which ideas are…

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Do parents have to be ‘brave’ to raise confident kids?

Courageous parenting isn’t about having no fears; it’s about making thoughtful, consistent choices each day. It means giving kids the space to face difficulties while upholding strong boundaries without feeling sorry about it. By affirming their feelings and embracing them as they are—including our own imperfections—parents nurture authentic self-esteem. The word brave can feel heavy…

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5 things to know before the stock market opens Friday

This is CNBC’s Morning Squawk newsletter. Subscribe here to receive future editions in your inbox. Happy Friday. Remember that Ring Super Bowl commercial, the one about finding the lost dog? Turns out it didn’t quite have the effect the Amazon-owned doorbell company was hoping for. Stock futures are down this morning, following a negative session for all…

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Top 5 real estate hotspots in Navi Mumbai driving investment and residential demand in 2026

Navi Mumbai in Maharashtra is one of the most promising real estate markets in 2026. The region continues to attract investors and buyers alike thanks to its position as one of the most dynamic markets within the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). The reason behind this demand is largely because of infrastructure development, improved connectivity, and…

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