Andrew Dampf

Associated Press

A view of the Palazzo del Ghiaccio (Ice Palace) in Cortina D'Ampezzo, northern Italy, Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019. A wide swath of northern Italy will benefit from 1 billion euros ($1.2 billion) in infrastructure development that the government has signed off on to improve access to the venues for the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics in 2026.

$1B Slated for Milan-Cortina Olympics Infrastructure

The funds are destined for road and railway projects in the region that will host the games.

In this photo taken on Feb. 8, 2019, Lindsey Vonn wears an airbag in Are. Lindsey Vonn has been getting plenty of use out of an air bag safety device that she wears under her racing suit. Developed by Italian manufacturer Dainese, the D-air Ski system fits into a vest around Vonn’s upper body and is programmed to inflate during crashes.

Air Bag Safety Device Gives Vonn Extra Protection

Developed by Italian manufacturer Dainese, the D-air Ski system is programmed to inflate during crashes.