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Olympics, Ads, and Trauma: What's Trending?

The 2026 Winter Olympics saw a mix of sporting drama and cultural commentary, with events ranging from downhill skiing to the Super Bowl halftime show, according to multiple news sources. While the games themselves drew attention, other events, such as the performance by Turning Point USA, and the box office performance of a documentary about Melania Trump, also made headlines.

Lindsey Vonn, 41, attempted a comeback at the Winter Olympics, aiming for a second gold medal, but faced a setback when she crashed in downhill skiing, according to Sky News. Vonn had previously ruptured her ACL nine days before the event, but was determined to compete, stating, "As long as there's a chance, I will try."

Meanwhile, the Super Bowl halftime show featured an alternative concert presented by Turning Point USA, a right-wing student organization, as reported by Wired. The event, dubbed "The All-American Halftime Show," was conceived as counterprogramming to Bad Bunny's performance. The show featured MAGA-aligned country stars and was headlined by Kid Rock.

In the world of film, the documentary "Melania" saw a significant drop in its second weekend at the box office, according to TechCrunch. The film, which Amazon spent $40 million to acquire and $35 million to market, grossed an estimated $2.37 million in its second weekend, bringing its total to $13.5 million. This performance made it unlikely the film would break even in theaters.

The Winter Olympics also highlighted the sport of curling, with Wired reporting on the advancements in gear used by curlers. The games were set to draw in new converts, with attention on the host country Italy's team, led by Stefania Constantini and Amos Mosaner, the reigning Olympic and world curling champions in mixed doubles.

Super Bowl advertisers took a different approach, focusing on themes of self-care and nostalgia, according to Fortune. Advertisements included a Budweiser Clydesdale protecting a bald eagle chick and Lady Gaga singing "Won't You Be My Neighbor?" for Rocket Companies. The shift in tone came as U.S. consumer confidence fell to its lowest level since 2014, reflecting a sense of unease in America.

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