Breezy Johnson secured the United States' first medal of the 2026 Winter Olympics, winning gold in the women's downhill race in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, while teammate Lindsey Vonn's Olympic dream ended abruptly in a crash, according to reports from NPR News and Al Jazeera. The victory was a culmination of Johnson's strong comeback season, though the win was bittersweet due to Vonn's painful fall early in the race.
The Milan-Cortina Games, which opened recently, also saw the opening of the Milan Winter Olympics, according to Time. Vonn, a former champion, was vying for a medal despite a recent ACL injury, Al Jazeera reported. The crash ended her bid for a medal.
Meanwhile, across the globe, US Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) continued to gain national attention. In just two terms in the House of Representatives, she had become a "bona fide political star," known for her sharp attacks, according to Vox. Crockett, a potential future leader, is seen as someone who wants to do things "her way," Vox reported.
In other news, Knix founder Joanna Griffiths is utilizing hypnotherapy to manage work-related stress, particularly focusing on overcoming her fear of failure, according to Fortune. Griffiths has been working with hypnotherapist Grace Smith for five years, aiming to rewire her brain and make decisions from a place of optimism. This approach helps her navigate significant business decisions, such as considering taking Knix public.
The Super Bowl LX is set to feature AI in advertising and a Bad Bunny halftime show, coinciding with Channel 5's expansion of NFL coverage in the UK, where brands have paid record-breaking amounts for advertising spots, Time reported.
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