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How Old Is Alysa Liu? Olympic Gold Milestone and Career Comeback Explained

As of today, 19 February 2026, American figure skating sensation Alysa Liu is 20 years old. Born on 8 August 2005, in Clovis, California, Liu has reached the pinnacle of her sport on the global stage this week in Italy. Her age has been a central theme of her narrative at the Milan Cortina 2026 […]

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Today’s Iftar Times Across Canada: 2026 Winter Ramadan Schedule

As the holy month of Ramadan 1447 AH begins across Canada, the timing of Iftar—the meal to break the daily fast at sunset—is shifting into a winter schedule, offering shorter fasting durations for the Canadian Muslim community compared to previous years. Today, 19 February 2026, marks the second day of Ramadan for many across the

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Hockey Canada Olympic Update: Women Secure Silver as Men Chase Gold

The 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics have reached a fever pitch for Hockey Canada, with the national governing body overseeing a high-stakes week that has seen the women’s national team secure a silver medal and the men’s squad advance to the semi-finals in dramatic fashion. Olympic Results: Women’s Silver and Men’s Semi-Final Push On 19

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Amber Glenn Defies Odds with Historic Olympic Comeback in Milan

MILAN, Italy — On a night defined by grit and emotional recovery, American figure skater Amber Glenn delivered a powerful redemptive performance during the women’s free skate final at the 2026 Winter Olympics on Thursday, 19 February 2026. Entering the evening in 13th place following a “soul-crushing” short program error, the three-time U.S. National Champion

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Cassie Sharpe Eyes Historic Three-Peat at the 2026 Winter Olympics

MILANO-CORTINA, Italy — Canadian freestyle icon Cassie Sharpe has officially begun her quest for a historic “medal three-peat” today, 19 February 2026, as the women’s freeski halfpipe competition gets underway at the Winter Olympic Games. The 33-year-old from Comox, B.C., who already holds a gold medal from PyeongChang 2018 and a silver from Beijing 2022,

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Jordan Stolz Wins Silver in Milan: Olympic Record Run Continues

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan have solidified 21-year-old American Jordan Stolz as a generational talent, though his quest for a historic triple-gold sweep met a formidable challenge today. After dominating the sprint distances earlier this week, Stolz secured a silver medal in the 1500-metre event on 19 February 2026, finishing behind a dominant performance

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Inside John Risley’s $776M Debt Crisis and High-Stakes Legal Battle

The financial empire of Atlantic Canadian billionaire John Risley is facing unprecedented scrutiny following explosive court filings and a high-profile lawsuit from a longtime business associate. As of 19 February 2026, documents revealed in the Nova Scotia Supreme Court indicate that Risley’s primary investment vehicle, CFFI Ventures Inc., is grappling with debts exceeding US$776 million.

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Clavicular: From Orthopaedic Science to the Rise of Braden Peters

The term clavicular, traditionally rooted in the anatomical study of the human collarbone, has undergone a radical cultural shift in early 2026. While it remains a cornerstone of orthopaedic medicine, it has simultaneously emerged as the moniker for one of the most controversial figures in the “manosphere” and digital “looksmaxxing” subcultures. Anatomical Significance and Function

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Ford Orders Schools to Pause for Team Canada as Don Cherry Joins Order of Ontario

As the 2026 Winter Olympics reach a fever pitch, Ontario Premier Doug Ford has positioned himself at the centre of the province’s hockey culture, issuing a directive that prioritizes national pride over the standard school bell. With Team Canada’s men’s and women’s teams entering the medal rounds, the Premier’s recent actions have blended provincial policy

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Skimo’s Olympic Debut: 2026 Winter Games Preview and Top Athletes to Watch

As the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics officially unfold, the global spotlight has shifted to Bormio, Italy, where ski mountaineering—affectionately known as “skimo”—is making its historic Olympic debut. This high-altitude discipline, which combines the endurance of uphill climbing with the technical precision of downhill racing, represents the only entirely new sport added to the 2026

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