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Vonn’s Bold Comeback: A Fall That Fueled Her Passion

February 15, 2026

Lindsey Vonn, the celebrated American skier, has announced that her latest operation was a success and she is cleared to travel back home after breaking her left leg in a severe crash during the opening downhill race at the Winter Olympics in Italy. The 41‑year‑old athlete, who has already underg

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Milan Olympics: A Condom Shortage Reveals More Than Medals

February 15, 2026

During the Winter Games, athletes seemed to treat Valentine’s week like a sprint, racing through free condom supplies and emptying dispensers before the competition began. Organisers had handed out about 10, 000 condoms across city and mountain venues to encourage safe habits among the mostly young,

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Olympics Schedule Clash Leaves Top Freeskier Feeling Short‑Spoken

February 15, 2026

Eileen Gu, the 22‑year‑old Chinese athlete who won silver in slopestyle earlier this week, expressed disappointment after the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) refused to adjust her training timetable for the halfpipe event. She is the only woman competing in all three freestyle di

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New Look for NBA All‑Star Weekend: NBC’s Big Experiment

February 15, 2026

The NBA has brought its midseason showcase back to NBC after a long absence, hoping the partnership can win over fans old and new. NBC’s return is wrapped in a wave of nostalgia, recalling the 1990s when the league exploded under Bob Costas’s voice and the “Roundball Rock” anthem. The network is

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Slovakia’s Young Goalie Faces Sweden in a Tight Olympic Showdown

February 15, 2026

The 24‑year‑old goalie from the Minnesota Wild, Samuel Hlavaj, made an impressive 46 saves during Slovakia’s 5‑3 loss to Sweden at the Olympic Games. Even though his team was outshot 51‑32, Hlavaj’s performance kept the Slovakian squad competitive in a hard‑fought match. Hlavaj has already helped S

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Brazil and Kazakhstan Grab First Winter Olympic Golds

February 15, 2026

Bormio, Italy, hosted a surprise that shook the Winter Games. A Brazilian skier, Lucas Pinheiro Braathen, won gold in men’s giant slalom, becoming the first South American to medal at a Winter Olympics. His win redefines what athletes from Brazil can achieve, a country famous for football and sunny

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Gaming Gone Wild: Is Your Teen Losing Control?

February 15, 2026

Teens today are glued to their screens, and video games are a big part of that. While gaming can be fun and even relaxing, it's easy for it to become a problem. The issue isn't just about the time spent playing, but also about how gaming affects a teen's life. Modern video games are designed to kee

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Casey Wasserman Steps Back from Business Amid Controversy

February 15, 2026

Casey Wasserman, the head of the LA 2028 Olympics, is selling his talent agency. This comes after old emails with Ghislaine Maxwell, a convicted sex trafficker, surfaced. People are upset and want him to quit his job. Even a pop star, Chappell Roan, left his agency because of this. Wasserman says h

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Olympic Skating Stars Face Unexpected Challenges

February 14, 2026

In the world of figure skating, stars can shine brightly one moment and falter the next. This was the case for Ilia Malinin, known as the "Quad God, " at the Milan Cortina Games. Malinin, a 21-year-old from Virginia, was expected to take home the gold. He had earned his nickname for his impressive q

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Faith and the Battle with Alcohol in Hispanic Communities

February 14, 2026

Hispanic Americans face a tough challenge with alcohol use disorder (AUD). Many in these communities rely heavily on their faith for strength and guidance. This makes churches and faith-based groups a natural place to discuss AUD and find support. However, there's a lack of research on how AUD and s