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Switzerland Claims Bronze in Women's Ice Hockey; Nurses Secure Raises

2/22/2026

Summary

Story summary

Team Switzerland won the bronze in women's ice hockey at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.
Alina Müller scored the decisive goal in overtime to defeat Sweden.
Monja Wagner, a Union College goaltender, did not play in the tournament but contributed off the ice.
The New York State Nurses Association reached a tentative agreement with NewYork-Presbyterian for over 4,000 nurses, including over 12% raises.
Nurses will vote on the contract next week.

History

Historical Context

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina, held from February 6 to 22, continue the momentum for women's sports initiated at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, where the U.S. women's soccer team won gold. Alina Müller's overtime goal secured Switzerland's bronze in women's ice hockey, reflecting ongoing advancements in gender equity in athletics and inspiring future opportunities for female athletes worldwide.

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Story summary

Team Switzerland won the bronze in women's ice hockey at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.
Alina Müller scored the decisive goal in overtime to defeat Sweden.
Monja Wagner, a Union College goaltender, did not play in the tournament but contributed off the ice.
The New York State Nurses Association reached a tentative agreement with NewYork-Presbyterian for over 4,000 nurses, including over 12% raises.
Nurses will vote on the contract next week.

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