Lindsey Vonn, the 41-year-old American skiing legend, suffered a leg fracture and was airlifted to the hospital after a terrifying crash in the women's downhill skiing final at the Winter Olympics on Sunday, February 9, 2026, according to Sky News. Vonn, who had ruptured her ACL in a World Cup race just nine days prior, was determined to compete, stating, "As long as there's a chance, I will try."
Vonn's crash occurred just 13 seconds into her final run in Cortina, Italy, according to Sky News. She had come out of retirement last year, chasing a second Olympic gold to add to her 2010 downhill title, as reported by Sky News. Her participation was highly anticipated, with many wondering if she could overcome her recent injury.
Vonn underwent surgery following the crash and was reported to be in stable condition, Sky News reported. The injury ended her Olympic comeback.
In other news, the Amazon documentary "Melania" saw a significant drop in its second weekend at the box office, according to TechCrunch. The film grossed an estimated $2.37 million, a 67% decrease from its opening weekend. The documentary, which Amazon spent $40 million to acquire and $35 million to market, has grossed a total of $13.5 million so far, making it unlikely to break even.
Meanwhile, during the Super Bowl LX halftime show, Turning Point USA presented "The All-American Halftime Show," a counterprogramming event featuring MAGA-aligned country stars and headlined by Kid Rock, according to Wired. The event was conceived as a response to Bad Bunny's performance, which was seen as a challenge to globally popular Latin music.
Super Bowl advertisers focused on themes of self-care and nostalgia, as Americans grapple with "collective trauma" and a decline in consumer confidence, according to Fortune. Advertisements included a Budweiser Clydesdale protecting a bald eagle chick and Toyota reminding viewers to wear seatbelts. The NFL also used "You Are Special" to promote its work with youth sports organizations.
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