"Wuthering Heights" topped the box office over the Valentine's Day weekend, while a police chase in Derbyshire, England, ended in tragedy, according to multiple news reports. Elsewhere, Brazilian skier Lucas Pinheiro Braathen made history at the 2026 Winter Olympics, securing South America's first-ever Winter Olympics medal.
The man who died in Derbyshire was pulled from a flooded brook following a police chase involving a stolen caravan, Sky News reported. The incident prompted Derbyshire Police to refer themselves to the IOPC. The man, who had fled on foot after ramming police vehicles, was later found in the water and pronounced dead at the hospital, with formal identification and next-of-kin tracing still underway.
In the film industry, "Wuthering Heights" led the holiday weekend box office, while "Crime 101" stumbled, according to Variety. The news source also highlighted a Valentine's Day recommendation for Ang Lee's Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.
At the 2026 Winter Olympics in Bormio, Italy, Lucas Pinheiro Braathen, representing his mother's home country, won gold in the men's giant slalom, making history for South America, NPR Politics reported. His victory sparked celebrations, including samba dancing.
Meanwhile, NPR's London correspondent, Lauren Frayer, arrived in London after years in India, covering Britain with the legacy of empire in view, according to NPR Politics. Before her London posting, Frayer was based in Mumbai, covering India.
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