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I'm Kim. Today is Friday, March 6th, 2026. And we begin with a quick reminder that daylight saving time returns this

weekend. At 2 a.m. on Sunday, most of the U.S. will spring ahead by an hour, meaning we'll lose a little

sleep, but gain more daylight in the evening. In Italy tonight, another opening ceremony, this time

for the 665 international athletes participating in the Paralympic Games.

The origins of this event go back to 1948, when a doctor organized a competition for World War II veterans with spinal injuries in the UK.

The first official Paralympic Games were held in Rome, Italy, in 1960, featuring 400 athletes

from 23 countries.

And since 1988, they've been held in the same city as the Olympic Games, just a few weeks

after, to help raise awareness and respect for athletes with disabilities.

One of them is two-time world champion,

two-time Olympic snowboarder Zach Miller from Colorado, who was born with cerebral palsy,

which weakens his muscles, but not his motivation. I will say it's been kind of a blessing in

disguise. My disability has taught me a lot about life, taught me how to be resilient,

taught me how to deal with extra challenges and maybe the feeling of not fitting in.

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