February 19 Hidden graffiti at tourist-heavy destination reveals 2,000-year-old love notes Archaeologists in Pompeii discovered 2,000-year-old love notes using advanced technology, revealing romantic messages such as, "Take care, my Sava, love me!"
February 18 Olympian joins Michael Phelps in rare gold medal territory after winning 10th event Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo of Norway joined Michael Phelps as just the second Olympian with more than 10 gold medals, securing his fifth at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympics.
February 17 Italy cheers faith and flag in Milan after Paris’ ‘woke’ Olympic spectacle sparked culture clash, experts say Paris 2024's controversial Olympic ceremony sparked culture wars with its modern reinterpretation, while Milan-Cortina embraced tradition and unity, expert say.
February 17 Iconic 'Lovers' Arch' on Italian coast collapses on Valentine's Day Italy's famous "Lovers' Arch" rock formation collapsed on Valentine's Day after severe weather battered the coast, devastating a beloved tourist landmark.
February 15 2 skiers killed in avalanche on popular Mont Blanc skiing route near French-Swiss border Two skiers were killed in an off-trail avalanche on Mont Blanc's Italian side, as dangerous conditions plague the Alps during record week of skiing deaths.
February 15 Olympic rivals turned lovers as US ice dancer proposes to Spanish skater on Valentine's Day in Milan Olympic figure skater Olivia Smart said yes when former U.S. ice dancer Jean-Luc Baker proposed on Valentine's Day in Milan during the 2026 Olympic Games.
February 14 US hockey team storms back from early deficit to crush Denmark in dominant performance Team USA rallied from a 2-1 deficit to beat Denmark at the Milan Cortina Olympics, firing 47 shots and getting goals from six different players to stay in the hunt for gold.
February 14 Americans attending Olympics urged to 'exercise caution' after Italian railways hit by suspected 'sabotage' Italian officials have launched an investigation into suspected railway sabotage linked to the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics after criminal acts damaged key high-speed lines.
February 14 American speed skater Jordan Stolz wins second gold of Milan Cortina Games after shattering Olympic record Jordan Stolz won the men’s 500-meter speedskating gold after breaking an Olympic record, his second gold medal of the Games and a historic achievement for Team USA.
February 14 Fans react after 'Quad God' Ilia Malinin shares deeply personal social media posts following shocking skate Ilia Malinin's vulnerable social media posts after his Olympic skating disappointment have fans worried after the 21-year-old admitted, "I blew it," after his eighth-place finish.