Today we're talking about China's tennis star, Olympic's quarantine rules, states lifting

mask mandates in schools, some big business moves, and other top news for Wednesday, February

9th.

Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with the pour over.

Here's the quote of the day.

Be constantly committed to prayer and to reading scripture.

By praying, you speak to God.

In reading, God speaks to you.

St. Cyprian of Carthage.

Let's get started with some espresso shots.

All that fake snow isn't cooling down China's hot seat.

Chinese tennis star Pung Shuai, who practically vanished after accusing a Chinese Communist

Party member of sexual assault, gave a long-awaited interview where she announced her retirement

and retracted her earlier accusation, saying it was simply a misunderstanding.

Not everyone is convinced, though.

The interview is heavily controlled by the Chinese Olympic Committee.

In the Olympic Village, athletes say that they're treated well.

Unless they have to quarantine.

Nightmarish quarantine conditions include the same meal three times a day in a dirty room

with no internet and no gym.

Meanwhile, the U.S. has won five medals.

None gold, unfortunately.

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