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Why pin trading is huge at the Olympics

On the sidelines of the Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, the longstanding Olympics tradition of ‘pin trading’ is going strong. CNN’s Antonia Mortensen finds out what it’s all about.

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Why pin trading is huge at the Olympics

On the sidelines of the Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, the longstanding Olympics tradition of ‘pin trading’ is going strong. CNN’s Antonia Mortensen finds out what it’s all about.

01:41 • Source: CNN
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Olympic officials banned his helmet. He’ll wear it anyway

Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych told CNN’s Amanda Davies he plans to compete in a helmet honoring 24 Ukrainian athletes killed in the war with Russia — despite an International Olympic Committee ban. The IOC said Tuesday he cannot wear the helmet in competition, citing rules that prohibit political statements on the field of play. Officials suggested he could instead wear a black armband, something Heraskevych says doesn't do justice to those athletes who've lost their lives.

01:57 • Source: CNN
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Olympian speaks out after confessing to an affair on TV

Norwegian biathlete Sturla Holm Lægreid confessed to cheating on his girlfriend during a live interview moments after winning bronze in the men’s 20km individual event. Lægreid talks about going public with the news to reporters.

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Free boba frenzy in China caused by AI

China is facing a boba frenzy after AI company Qwen offered a free drink for downloading it's new app. Alibaba said that the promotion led to 10 million orders of free boba in nine hours, causing chaos for food delivery drivers. CNN's Mike Valerio reports.

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Meet Tina and Milo: the mascots of the Winter Olympics

What are stoats and how did they become the mascots for the 2026 Winter Olympics? CNN’s Antonia Mortensen introduces Tina, Milo and the six snowdrops named "The Flo."

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Chappell Roan drops talent agency after Epstein files revelations

Singer Chappell Roan announced she was leaving the talent agency led by Casey Wasserman after emails released by the US Justice Department showed he exchanged messages with Ghislaine Maxwell more than 20 years ago.

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Drone video of sharks in California reveals surprising behavior

Great white sharks roam just off Santa Monica’s coast, even as swimmers fill the water. CNN’s Nick Watt faced one up close without incident and now sets out to uncover why shark attacks in Southern California remain remarkably rare.

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Did you catch these symbols in Bad Bunny’s show?

From language and music to guest appearances and subtle political statements, CNN's Isabel Rosales breaks down how joy, unity, and representation took center stage in Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime performance.

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