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Hong Kong imposes poultry product bans following bird flu detections in Japan and Denmark
Hong Kong has suspended imports of poultry and eggs from specific regions in Japan and Denmark to reduce the risk of highly pathogenic avian influenza, with guidance for traders and travellers
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Canadian speed skaters Valérie Maltais and Steven Dubois lead Team Canada at closing ceremony
Valérie Maltais and Steven Dubois, both multi-medal speed skaters from Quebec, were chosen as Team Canada’s closing ceremony flag bearers after a strong Milano Cortina 2026 showing that produced 21 medals.
How Jack Hughes and Hellebuyck delivered Olympic gold for the United States
The United States captured men’s Olympic hockey gold with Jack Hughes’ overtime goal and standout goaltending from Connor Hellebuyck, while Canada settled for silver after an intense rivalry match
U.S. beats Canada in overtime as Jack Hughes secures men’s hockey gold
Jack Hughes finished off a 2-1 overtime win against Canada to end a 46-year U.S. men’s hockey gold drought; the day also featured Eileen Gu’s halfpipe victory and other notable Olympic finales
Entertainment
Celebrity
How bot networks amplified Nicki Minaj’s pro‑conservative messages
An analysis shared with Politico shows an army of bot and coordinated accounts magnified Nicki Minaj’s pro‑conservative posts while her receipt of a signed Bible from Donald Trump drew mixed reactions
