Speedskater Jordan Stolz won gold in the men's 1,000 meters at the Milan Cortina Games on Wednesday, setting an Olympic-record time, while Instagram head Adam Mosseri was set to testify in a landmark trial concerning social media's impact on young users. Meanwhile, Olympic legend Lindsey Vonn revealed she had a third surgery on her broken leg following a crash at the games, and a California man reported his identity was stolen by an Uber driver.
Stolz, who had dreamed of the moment since he was five years old, secured his first speedskating gold medal. He celebrated his victory in the 1,000-meter final at the Olympic Winter Games Milan Cortina on February 11, 2026, after a brief wait to ensure another competitor did not re-skate. According to CBS News, Stolz's victory came in an Olympic-record time.
In other news from the games, Lindsey Vonn announced on Wednesday that she underwent a third surgery on her broken leg after a crash during the games. Vonn shared the update on Instagram, calling the operation "successful." She had previously suffered a fractured left leg during the downhill final in Cortina.
Also on Wednesday, Instagram head Adam Mosseri was scheduled to testify in a trial involving claims that social media platforms, including Instagram and YouTube, are designed to be addictive for younger users. Lawyers for Meta and YouTube delivered opening arguments earlier in the week. Mosseri "oversees all functions" of the Instagram app, "including engineering, product and operations," according to Meta. This trial marks the first time major tech giants will face a jury over these allegations.
Separately, a San Fernando Valley couple reported that an Uber driver stole the husband's identity to sign up for the ride-sharing platform. The couple first learned of the alleged identity theft in September 2025, when they received a packet welcoming the husband as a new Uber driver. The couple attempted to contact Uber but struggled to reach a live representative. They eventually communicated through the Uber app and were told the issue had been escalated to the appropriate support team, according to CBS News.
In the financial market, the price of gold recently broke through the $5,000-per-ounce barrier as more investors flocked to the precious metal amid economic uncertainty and geopolitical instability. The precious metals market has been on a tear lately, with prices for silver, gold and other metals climbing upward.
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