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Feb 9, 2026

Thank you for (permission for) the music

Twice now, figure skaters at the Winter Olympics have had to rethink their routines at the last minute because of copyright law.

Tomàs-Llorenç Guarino Sabaté in January 2024. — Tomàs-Llorenç Guarino Sabaté in January 2024.
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