Lindsey Vonn's Olympic comeback bid ended abruptly on February 8, 2026, when the U.S. ski star crashed in the women's downhill race at the Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. The incident, occurring just 13 seconds into the race, dashed her hopes of securing another Olympic medal after coming out of retirement, according to NPR News.
Meanwhile, the American Dream, a concept central to the nation's identity, is facing challenges as the U.S. prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday in July 2026. The term, coined in the 1930s by historian James Truslow Adams, has long represented the idea that individual and collective aspirations can be realized in America, according to Fortune. However, younger generations may face a reality where they earn less than their parents.
In other news, grocery prices in Colorado have surged by 25% over the past five years, exceeding wage growth during the same period, according to Fortune. This increase is particularly acute due to a concentrated retail and supply chain system, with Kroger and Walmart controlling nearly half the market share. A Reuters/Ipsos survey from December 2025 highlighted the rising cost of living, including food, as a major concern for Americans.
In the business world, Joanna Griffiths, founder of the $400 million intimates company Knix, is exploring hypnotherapy to navigate work-related stress. Griffiths told Fortune that she is "working to rewire my brain and the way that I react in different situations" with the help of a hypnotherapist. She has previously worked with executive coaches to address challenges in leading her company.
Finally, the NFL is expanding its international audience, with British broadcaster Channel 5 aiming for a "Super Bowl touch down" in the U.K. The broadcaster made a free-to-air broadcast deal last summer, according to Variety. The growing interest in the sport is attributed to factors like Taylor Swift, who "definitely has helped plant the seed," according to Variety.
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