Lindsey Vonn is recovering from surgery following a leg fracture sustained in a terrifying crash during the women's downhill skiing final at the Winter Olympics, according to Sky News. The American skiing legend, 41, was airlifted to the hospital after the accident, which ended her Olympic comeback. Meanwhile, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's ruling party secured a two-thirds majority in the lower house in a snap election, as reported by Euronews and Fortune, while Wall Street saw positive movement in the stock market.
Vonn, who had ruptured her ACL in a World Cup race just days before, was determined to compete in the Olympics, as stated by Sky News. The crash occurred just 13 seconds into her final run. She is now in stable condition following surgery.
In Japan, Prime Minister Takaichi's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) achieved its best result since 2017, potentially impacting financial markets, according to Euronews. Fortune noted that the Dow Jones industrial average rose to top 50,000 for the first time, fueled by chipmakers and airlines. The yield on the 10-year Treasury rose as Japanese yields climbed. The U.S. dollar experienced a slight decrease against the yen.
Elsewhere, the Amazon documentary "Melania" saw a significant drop in its second weekend at the box office, according to TechCrunch. The film grossed a total of $13.5 million, but is unlikely to break even.
The Winter Olympics also saw attention on the sport of curling, with advancements in gear being highlighted, as reported by Wired. The focus is on the team from host country Italy, led by reigning Olympic and world curling champions Stefania Constantini and Amos Mosaner.
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