Hello from Milan and Cortina, where Johannes Høsflot Klæbo, the Norwegian cross-country skier, won his ninth gold medal, giving him the most in Winter Olympics history

The 2026 Winter Olympics kicked off last week in Milan, with a full slate of events, including alpine skiing, curling, ice hockey, and figure skating. And once again, Martha will be serving as an NBC correspondent at the Olympic Games with her friend Snoop Dogg.

There are few opportunities to mount an event of this scale, but the Olympics host country showed what it was made of through performances by Mariah Carey, Andrea Bocelli and Sabrina Impacciatore.

Italian police have used tear gas and a water cannon on protesters near a Winter Olympics venue. The protest that took place on Saturday involved a small group of violent demonstrators at the end of an otherwise peaceful march against the environmental impact of the Games and the presence of U.

American pop star Mariah Carey stunned in a sparkling silver dress while singing the song “Volare” in Italian during the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremonies. Carey performed “Volare,” which was originally composed and sung by Italian artist Domenico Modugno in 1958,

Fresh snowfall during recent storms and wind-swept snowcaps on weak internal layers have created especially risky conditions, rescuers said.

The warning came as Italy hosted the 2026 Winter Olympics across northern regions.

The model had a unique role during the opening ceremony.

Whether you’re tuning in to cheer on the athletes or for the drama, here are some of the most viral moments from the Winter Olympics 2026.