Let's Do The News! (February 23, 2026)

                

Your daily round-up of today's news...

- Newly appointed National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Atty. Melvin Matibag has challenged former Presidential Spokesperson Atty. Harry Roque to return to the Philippines. In an ambush interview with Matibag at the PH DOJ, Matibag advised Roque to face cases in the country.

- The Philippine National Police (PNP) believes that two high-profile wanted fugitives, former BuCor Chief Gerald Bantag and businessman Atong Ang, are still inside the country.

- One person was killed after entering the secure perimeter of US President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida, according to the Secret Service.

- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Russian President Vladimir Putin "already started" a new World War, and he must be stopped.

- For the 2026 Super GT season, the Pacific Racing Team's latest collaboration is the Uma Musume franchise.

- Formula 2 driver Roman Stanek joins the 2026 Super Formula season.

- Netflix animated movie K-Pop Demon Hunters bagged most wins at the 2026 Annie Awards.

- Luna Sea drummer Shinya Yamada dies due to cancer at 56.

- To Aru Anbu no Item, the latest installment of the To Aru Majutsu no Index universe, airs this 2026.

- Saudi Arabia's RTS acquires EVO fighting game tournaments.

- Claressa Shields defended her title against Franchon Crews-Dezurn in their Detroit rematch by unanimous decision.

- ICYMI: The Hannah Montana 20th anniversary special premieres this March 24th on Disney+.

- One Battle After Another won the 2026 BAFTA Best Picture.

- MNL48 member Wida has officially left the group.

TTFN.

2026 NASCAR Cup Series - Autotrader 400

Recovering from last week's Daytona hangover, the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series continues at Atlanta's EchoPark Speedway for the Autotrader 400. NASCAR's best drivers still had enough energy left from their Daytona experiences to create classic moments for the Atlanta audience.

As the green flag waved, the action in Atlanta began. Austin Cindric won Stage 1, but Stage 2 became chaotic with Ty Gibbs and Josh Berry getting involved in an accident. Later, on Lap 103, Riley Herbst and Rick Stenhouse Jr. were also caught in separate incidents, along with Kyle Busch and Kyle Larson, facing their own troubles. Bubba Wallace won Stage 2, and the final stage of the race, last-minute incidents forced overtime—not once, but twice.

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Having survived a race that triggered two overtimes in the climax, Tyler Reddick wins the Autotrader 400 of the NASCAR Cup Series!

The next race is at Circuit of the Americas for the DuraMax Grand Prix Powered by RelaDyne this March 1, 2026.

Guinness Men's Six Nations 2026 ROUND 3

In Week 3 of the 2026 Guinness Men's Six Nations championship, England faced Ireland, Wales faced Scotland, and France faced Italy.

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Ireland decisively defeated England in rugby, 42-21. Meanwhile, Wales extended their winless streak with a recent loss to Scotland, ending at 26-23. Additionally, France achieved a substantial victory over Italy, finishing 33-8.

After Week 3, France is leading the championship fight with 15 points, four points ahead of Scotland.

The penultimate week of the 2026 M6N kicks off this March 6-7, 2026, with Ireland taking on Wales, Scotland taking on France, and Italy taking on England.

Milano Cortina 2026 Highlights - 2/22/2026 (FINAL)

             

February 22, 2026 - FINAL DAY

From the opening ceremony to now, the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics turned out to be a success amid ongoing tensions in the Atlantic. Now that it's finally over, the baton has passed to the next Winter Olympics venue, the French Alps, for 2030.

Before the closing ceremony, Ebba Andersson won the Women's 50km Mass Start in Cross-Country Skiing. Sweden defeated Switzerland to win the gold medal in the Women's Curling match. Germany achieved a 1-2 finish in the 4-man Bobsleigh event, and Team USA triumphed over Team Canada to secure the gold medal in Ice Hockey.

Onto the final medal tally, Norway emerged as the big winner of the 2026 Winter Olympics, scoring 41 overall medals, including 18 golds.

The Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics ended with the baton passing to the next Olympic Winter Games venue, the French Alps. After their stunning presentation, the Olympic Flame was extinguished.

URL: https://www.olympics.com/en/milano-cortina-2026/news/winter-olympics-2026-beauty-in-action-as-milano-cortina-2026-closes-with-historic-farewell-and-look-to-french-alps-2030

This concludes the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. See you in the French Alps in 2030.

2026 Repco Supercars Championship - Dunlop Sydney 500

The 2026 Repco Supercars Championship began at Sydney Motorsport Park with the Dunlop Sydney 500. This season promises to be the most exhilarating in Supercars history, as many teams that previously competed with the now-discontinued Camaro racing cars, including the championship-winning Red Bull Ampol Racing team, have made the switch to the current-generation Mustang race cars. Additionally, some teams, such as Walkinshaw and BJR, are excited about the introduction of the GR Supra racers, which are based on the soon-to-be-discontinued Toyota GR Supra model.

The three-race season opener highlights the changes teams and drivers have made compared to last year. Given the weather changes, first impressions are crucial.

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Broc Feeney from Red Bull kicked off the race weekend by leading an all-Mustang podium, finishing ahead of BRT drivers Aaron Cameron and James Golding. In Race 2, Team 18's Anton De Pasquale triumphed over Shell V-Power's Brodie Kostecki and Penrite's Matt Payne. In the final race, Broc Feeney secured his second win of the season, finishing ahead of Matt Payne and Cameron Waters.

What a way to kick off the new Supercars season. The next event is the Melbourne Supersprint on March 5-8, 2026. Be advised that due to international broadcast rights associated with the F1 2026's Australian Grand Prix, their usual highlights and live video coverage of the Repco Supercars Championship events are not available.

Milano Cortina 2026 Highlights - 2/21/2026

            

February 20, 2026

The highlights of the penultimate day of the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics are Cross-Country Skiing, Ski Mountaineering, Biathlon, Speed Skating, Curling, and Bobsleigh.

Norway dominated the podium in the Men's 50km Mass Start Classic Cross-Country Skiing event, with Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo finishing in first place. In the Mixed Relay Ski Mountaineering, France emerged victorious, while Oceane Michelon from France won the Women's 12.5km Mass Start Biathlon. Jorrit Bergsma from the Netherlands claimed the title in the Men's Mass Start Speed Skating, and Marijke Groenewoud, also from the Netherlands, took the win in the Women's Mass Start Speed Skating. Additionally, Canada secured the gold medal in the Men's Curling Gold Medal Game.

Schedule and Results: https://www.olympics.com/en/milano-cortina-2026/schedule

Let's Do The News! (February 21, 2026)

               

Your daily round-up of today's news...

- US President Donald Trump is imposing a new 10% global tariff as he attacks the "deeply disappointing" Supreme Court ruling.

- The UK government is considering legislation to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the line of royal succession, according to reports.

- NASA confirms March mission to fly crew around the moon, sending humans further into space than ever before.

- Former Joe Gibbs Racing crew chief Chris Gabehart denies theft allegations.

- Indy 500 veteran Cliff Hucul dies at age 79.

- Amy Ruman, a Trans Am HOF and two-time series champion, will miss the 2026 Trans Am season opener next week as she continues recovery from her accident.

- Today's Himitsu no AiPri concert in Osaka was cancelled at the last minute due to threats.

- KATSEYE member Manon will take a temporary hiatus from group activities.

- Floyd Mayweather says he will step out of retirement after his exhibition match with Mike Tyson.

- FPJ's Batang Quiapo will end its three-year run with the finale airing this March 13, 2026. Coco Martin, who stars in the show as Tanggol, will be joining the new teleserye starring Julia Montes, titled Sigabo.

- Actor Joseph Sytangco dies at 71.

TTFN.