American skier Ben Ogden won a silver medal in cross-country skiing at the Winter Olympics in Tesero, Italy, on Tuesday, breaking a 50-year medal drought for U.S. men's cross-country skiing, according to NPR News. Elsewhere, Lindsey Vonn confirmed she would need multiple surgeries after suffering a leg fracture in a downhill crash, as reported by Sky News. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall caused flooding and landslides in northern Morocco, disrupting daily life, Euronews reported.
Ogden, 25, finished behind Johannes Klaebo of Norway in the men's sprint classic, according to NPR News. This victory marked the first time a U.S. male skier had reached the podium at a Winter Olympics since 1976.
In the women's downhill final, Lindsey Vonn crashed after clipping a slalom gate, resulting in a "complex tibia fracture," Sky News reported. The 41-year-old skier, who had previously ruptured her ACL, stated she had "no regrets" despite the injury.
Also on Tuesday, the Federal Judicial Center, a research and education agency of the judicial branch of the United States Government, deleted a chapter on climate change from a document it created to help judges grapple with scientific issues, Ars Technica reported. The move came after Republican state attorneys general complained about the chapter's treatment of human influence on climate.
In other news, heavy rainfall in northern Morocco prompted emergency measures in flood- and landslide-prone areas, Euronews reported. Authorities mobilized resources to support residents and protect livestock in Kenitra, including clearing drainage channels and transporting animals to safer locations.
In the world of sports, Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold was hailed a champion after his team's 29-13 Super Bowl victory over the New England Patriots, according to Fortune. Darnold credited his parents for teaching him resilience, stating, "It never mattered what kind of day they had. They were always consistent for me and my sister."
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