Lindsey Vonn, the 41-year-old Team USA ski star, suffered a "complex tibia fracture" during the Olympic downhill race at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, according to an Instagram post, marking a significant setback for the athlete. The incident, which occurred on Sunday, resulted in Vonn being airlifted from the course.
The Games, held in Milan and Cortina, have seen a mix of triumphs and challenges. American figure skater Ilia Malinin, 21, is the heavy favorite to win the gold medal for the United States, according to Vox. The U.S. also secured its first medal in mixed doubles curling. Dutch speed skater Jutta Leerdam secured a gold medal in the 1,000-meter race, setting a new record, a victory celebrated by her fiancé, Jake Paul, according to Wired.
The competition has also been marked by other significant events. Japan's ruling party, led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, achieved a significant electoral victory, according to Vox.
The Olympics are not the only news. A 2022 Pew Research survey found that the apocalyptic religious views fueled the standoff between federal agents and the family of Randy Weaver, according to NPR.
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