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Kingsbury Strikes Gold to Open Canada’s Medal Count

Canada's Mikael Kingsbury wins Olympic gold in men's dual moguls. Mikael Kingsbury has delivered a landmark moment for Team Canada, capturing the nation’s first gold medal of the Milan Cortina Olympics. The freestyle skiing superstar put down a commanding moguls run, blending speed, precision, and trademark control to secure the top spot. Already regarded as one of the greatest moguls athletes in history, Kingsbury added yet another highlight to his remarkable career. His victory energized the Canadian contingent and set a confident tone for the days ahead. As the flag rose behind him during the medal ceremony, Kingsbury’s performance stood as both a personal triumph and a powerful start to Canada’s Olympic campaign.

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White House East Wing Demolished as Trump’s $250M Ballroom Project Begins

Demolition of a part of the East Wing of the White House began on Monday. The National Capital Planning Commission has not approved the ballroom construction.

Construction crews have begun tearing down part of the White House’s East Wing to make way for President Donald Trump’s long-promised ballroom, a $250 million project that marks one of the most significant structural changes to the presidential residence in decades.

On Monday, heavy machinery was seen dismantling portions of the East Wing façade, despite earlier assurances from Trump that the expansion would not interfere with the existing building. The ballroom, planned as a 90,000-square-foot addition, is being touted by the president as a long-overdue enhancement to the historic estate.

Trump acknowledged the work during remarks in the East Room, noting that “right on the other side, you have a lot of construction going on.” The White House has said the project will be funded through private donors, though details of those contributions have not yet been disclosed.

The East Wing, traditionally home to the offices of the First Lady and her staff, has been partially demolished to accommodate the new structure. The move has drawn both fascination and criticism, with preservationists raising concerns about altering one of America’s most iconic landmarks.


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