The 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics’ early events continue today before Friday's opening ceremony. Curling began the action yesterday and continues today, with wins for the U.S., Canada, hosts Italy and Britain.

Follow NBC News live updates for the latest on the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, where hockey and snowboarding events will open ahead of the opening ceremony.

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MILAN, Feb 5 (Reuters) - U.S. athletes in Milan are bracing for what could be a chilly Winter Games reception as political unrest at home over federal immigration enforcement spills into host country and fuels protests against the policies of the Trump administration.

As the world turns its view to Milan for the Milan Cortina 2026 Opening Ceremonies, the Deseret News photojournalist Scott G Winterton shares several views of the city, decorated in Olympic glory — from the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II shopping center to the Milan Cortina Games megastore located in front of Duomo.

Italy has foiled "Russian origin" cyber-attacks targeting the Winter Olympics, says Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani.

Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Team USA Olympic athletes in Milan, wishing them luck before the winter games.

Jutta Leerdam put Olympic pride front and center as she posted a polished new photo set to Instagram on Monday, February 2, offering a confident walk-through moment straight from the Games backdrop. The Dutch speed skater,