"And the Olympics have not yet officially begun. Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Milan's Piazza XXV Aprile, named for the day Italy was liberated from Nazi fascism in 1945, to protest against the planned deployment of ICE agents during the Games. The ICE agents to be deployed to Milan are not from the same unit as the immigration agents cracking down in Minneapolis and other US cities."
"Today I went skiing and considering how my knee feels, I feel stable, I feel strong. My knee is not swollen and with the help of a brace, I am confident that I can compete [in the downhill race] on Sunday. This is not obviously what I had hoped for I know what my chances were before the crash and I know my chances aren't the same as it stands today."
Organisers hoped Italy's cultural attractions would cut through political noise, but protests have arisen before the opening. Hundreds gathered in Milan's Piazza XXV Aprile to oppose the planned deployment of ICE agents during the Games. The ICE agents destined for Milan are not from the same unit involved in US city crackdowns. The IOC called the focus on ICE and resurfaced Epstein-related references distracting and sad, and said once competition begins the world will remember the Games' magic and spirit. Athletes continued final training amid unrest. Much attention centers on Lindsey Vonn's comeback at 41 after knee surgery and a recent ruptured ACL, with Vonn expressing cautious confidence while acknowledging reduced chances.
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