Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is facing mounting pressure to resign from his post following the release of new details regarding his relationship with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, according to documents released by the Justice Department. Lawmakers from both parties are calling for his resignation after records revealed regular correspondence and socializing between Lutnick and Epstein over at least 13 years, contradicting Lutnick's previous claims of severing ties in 2005, a New York Times analysis found.
The documents, part of the Justice Department's latest release of files related to Epstein, included communications between Lutnick and Epstein, who were once neighbors on Manhattans Upper East Side. These exchanges, spanning multiple years, suggest a closer relationship than previously acknowledged. The nature of their interactions, including social gatherings in New York and the Caribbean, has raised concerns among lawmakers.
Meanwhile, in the world of sports, Jody Allen, the billionaire owner of the Seattle Seahawks, is reportedly planning to sell the team and donate the proceeds to charity, according to sources who spoke with ESPN. This decision comes after the Seahawks' decisive 29-13 victory over the New England Patriots on Sunday night, where Allen triumphantly hoisted the Lombardi trophy. Her potential departure from the field makes her a unique figure in American sports.
In Olympic news, the U.S. mixed doubles curling team, featuring Korey Dropkin and Cory Thiesse, is making waves. The team beat host Italy 9-8 in a tense semifinal match Monday night, securing a spot in the Olympic gold medal game. Dropkin, known for his energetic presence, is bringing a new level of excitement to the typically reserved sport.
Millennial nostalgia took a hit as Lindsey Vonn's latest Olympic run ended in a crash. Her downhill crash in Milan-Cortina has become a reminder that millennial nostalgia can sell a story, but reality can pan out differently. On Sunday, the 41-year-old was skiing on a torn ACL in her left knee and a rebuilt right knee. Seconds later, she clipped a gate in midair, lost control, and tumbled violently down the course, screaming in pain as the stadium fell silent. She was airlifted to Ca Foncello Hospital in Treviso, where doctors confirmed a fracture in her left leg that required emergency orthopedic surgery and an intensive care stay.
Finally, Victoria's Secret is betting on a resurgence, aiming to reclaim its former glory. CEO Hillary Super, formerly of Anthropologie and Savage X Fenty, joined the company in the fall of 2024. Super noted that younger shoppers seem unabashed in their love of the spectacle and sparkle, the glamour of the lingerie. "The Gen Z customer watching the new version of the show today didn't grow up with the body image trauma of the 2000s like millennials did," she said.
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