olympics
Culture
The Olympics and Politics Are More Intertwined Than Ever. Maybe That’s a Good Thing
By Angela Watercutter
Culture
Why Olympic Choreographer Benoît Richaud Went Viral Just for Changing Jackets
By Daniele Polidoro
Politics
Uncanny Valley: ICE’s Secret Expansion Plans, Palantir Workers’ Ethical Concerns, and AI Assistants
By Brian Barrett, Zoë Schiffer, and Leah Feiger
Science
The Physics Behind the Quadruple Axel, the Most Difficult Jump in Figure Skating
By Marta Musso
Science
Figure Skaters at the 2026 Winter Olympics Are Pushing the Limits of What’s Possible
By Dvora Meyers
Culture
The 2026 Winter Olympics Opening and Closing Ceremonies: What You Need to Know
By Matteo Serra