Japanese teenager Ami Nakai was the surprise leader after the short program of the Olympic women’s figure skating competition on a night when her country’s skaters largely stole the spotlight from Team USA’s Blade Angels in their bid to end America’s two-decade medal drought. Nakai delivered a clean, commanding skate on Tuesday, highlighted by a…
Nicknamed “Tomba la Bomba,” the Italian skier was a global superstar before he drifted from the limelight. Decades later, the Winter Games have given him a new platform.
The California Department of Motor Vehicles will not suspend Tesla’s sales and manufacturing licenses for 30 days because the EV maker has stopped using the term “Autopilot” in the marketing of its vehicles in the state. The decision, issued late Tuesday, means Tesla can continue selling its EVs in California without interruption and officially settles…
A concertgoer is suing Donny Osmond after allegedly being hit in the face with an inflatable ball at a show during the singer’s Las Vegas residency. Joanne Julkowski is suing the venue, Harrah’s Las Vegas, Osmond and his production company, Donny Osmond Concerts, over allegations of negligence. The lawsuit alleges the Illinois resident was hit…
This report is from this week’s CNBC’s The China Connection newsletter, which brings you insights and analysis on what’s driving the world’s second-largest economy. You can subscribe here. The big story There’s nothing quite like the holiday rush in China for the Lunar New Year. The Beijing city streets start emptying out several days in advance…
India opener Abhishek Sharma should not be burdened by expectations at the T20 World Cup despite yet to open his account in the tournament, with the team management backing his approach and clarity of thought. The defending champions have won all three of their Group A matches and will take on the Netherlands in Ahmedabad…
The talks in Geneva, Switzerland, were expected to focus on Ukrainian-held territory in the east that Russia wants to control as the price of peace. Kyiv has said that demand is a nonstarter.
February 17, 2026 2 min read Add Us On GoogleAdd SciAm How climate change made deadly floods in Spain even worse In 2024 extreme rain and floods hit the Spanish region of Valencia, killing more than 230 people in the country. Now a new study shows climate change made it even worse By Jackie Flynn…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Natalie Spooner isn’t just at the Milan Cortina Olympics to bring home another medal. The Toronto hockey player is determined to make the most of her time at the Olympic Village — one bite at a time. When she’s not on the ice, the 35-year-old has made…
