After watching over 100 events and writing 52 commentaries straight, Day 14 brings a candid break. Streaming fatigue, straining eyes, and a family obligation compel this pause. I’ll return for my closing dispatch on Monday.

Read my full iPINIONS take on Substack:
https://ipinionsdaily.substack.com/p/milano-cortina-2026-day-14-im-pooped
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