Actor James Van Der Beek, best known for his role in the 90s teen drama "Dawson's Creek," passed away at the age of 48, prompting an outpouring of tributes and a fundraising effort for his family, according to Time. Meanwhile, at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina, Jordan Stolz of the U.S. secured a gold medal in the men's 1000 meters speedskating, setting an Olympic record, as reported by NPR News.
Van Der Beek's death was announced on his verified Instagram account on Wednesday, which also tagged his wife, Kimberly. The post stated that he "met his final days with courage, faith, and grace," and requested privacy for the family as they grieved. A fundraising effort was launched to help with the financial stress from his years of cancer treatment, according to Time.
The 2026 Winter Olympics, as reported by Vox, were also marked by athlete drama. While the focus was on sports, the games were also marked by "weird scandals," including credit card theft and other personal issues.
In other news, police identified 18-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar as the suspect in a shooting in Canada that resulted in nine deaths, including the suspect and her mother and step-brother at their home, and six others at a high school, according to The Guardian. The suspect had a history of mental health issues and had previously had firearms seized.
Additionally, Prince Harry expressed his gratitude to bereaved families involved in a legal challenge against Instagram and YouTube, acknowledging their emotional experience and repeated sharing of their stories, as reported by BBC Technology. The families are suing the tech companies, alleging their platforms are designed to be addictive and harm young people's mental health, a claim the companies deny. Harry voiced hope for "truth, justice, and accountability" in the ongoing trial.
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