American speedskater Jordan Stolz secured his second gold medal at the Winter Olympics on Saturday, marking a historic achievement for the United States. Stolz's victory in the 500-meter event made him the first American since 1980 to win two gold medals in the sport, according to CBS News.
Stolz's first gold came in the 1,000-meter race, the first time an American had medaled in that event since 2010. He holds the record for the fastest 1,000-meter skate and is a two-time world champion at the distance, as reported by CBS News. Stolz had a successful season, going 5-for-5 in the World Cup circuit. Looking ahead, Stolz is scheduled to compete in the 1,500-meter race on Thursday and the mass start next Saturday. He previously told CBS News that he anticipated his upcoming races to be "some of the best races I've had all year."
In other news, NASCAR legend Jimmie Johnson announced on Saturday that the 2027 Daytona 500 will be his final race in the Cup Series, according to Fox News. Johnson, a seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and two-time Daytona 500 winner, expressed his desire to continue racing in other series but would not return to stock car racing's premier level. "Ive been fortunate to accomplish more than I ever imagined in this sport," Johnson said, according to Fox News.
Meanwhile, the White House marked the one-year anniversary of President Donald Trump's National Energy Dominance Council, drawing a contrast with the current administration, Fox News reported. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum cited higher production and lower gas prices as evidence of "real savings" for Americans. "Under the Presidents leadership and through the Councils relentless execution, we have delivered historic gains in energy production, affordability, and security," Burgum said, according to Fox News.
Additionally, actress Nicole Kidman shared a bedroom photo on Valentine's Day, embracing her life after her split from country superstar Keith Urban, Fox News reported. The photo, taken five months after the split, showed Kidman in a pink sleep shirt.
Finally, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio assured European leaders that the US does not plan to abandon the transatlantic alliance, BBC World reported. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, Rubio stated that the US's destiny "will always be intertwined" with Europe's. He added, "We do not seek to separate, but to revitalise an old friendship and renew the greatest civilisation in human history."
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