American speedskater Jordan Stolz secured his second gold medal at the Winter Olympics on Saturday, becoming the first U.S. athlete since 1980 to achieve the feat, according to CBS News. The victory in the 500-meter event followed his earlier gold in the 1,000-meter race, marking the first time an American medaled in that event since 2010. Stolz is scheduled to compete in the 1,500-meter race on Thursday and the mass start next Saturday in Milan.
Stolz, who holds the record for the fastest 1,000-meter skate and is a two-time world champion at the distance, expressed confidence in his upcoming races. He previously told CBS News that he expected his future events to be "some of the best races I've had all year." Stolz had a successful World Cup season, going 5-for-5 in the circuit.
In other news, NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson announced on Saturday that the 2027 Daytona 500 will be his last race in the Cup Series, as reported by Fox News. Johnson, a seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and two-time winner of the Daytona 500, plans to continue racing in other series, but will not return to stock car racing's premier level again. "I've been fortunate to accomplish more than I ever imagined in this sport," Johnson said, according to Fox News.
Meanwhile, actress Nicole Kidman shared a Valentine's Day bedroom photo, embracing her "single girl era" five months after her split from country singer Keith Urban, as reported by Fox News. The actress, nominated for her leading role in "Babygirl" at the Golden Globes, was seen in a solo photo wearing a pink sleep shirt.
In international affairs, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio addressed European leaders at the Munich Security Conference, assuring them that the U.S. does not plan to abandon the transatlantic alliance, according to BBC World. Rubio stated that the U.S. and Europe's destinies "will always be intertwined," despite existing tensions. He criticized European policies but emphasized the importance of revitalizing the relationship.
Finally, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney attended a vigil in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, to mourn the eight victims of a mass shooting, BBC World reported. Carney, along with other federal leaders, expressed solidarity with the community. "Canadians are with you, we will always be with you," Carney told the crowd, paying tribute to the victims, which included six young schoolchildren.
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