- Johnson wins downhill for USA's first Milan gold
American ski racer Breezy Johnson won the Olympic downhill with a hard-charging run on a day marred by teammate Lindsey Vonn's crash that saw her being taken off the mountain in a helicopter.
Alyssa Roenigk. ESPN. Sun, 8 Feb 2026 12:26:25 EST.
- At Least 50 Arrested After Protests Escalate Outside Minnesota Federal Building
The Whipple Federal Building has become both a staging ground for immigration agents and a hub for demonstrations against the crackdown in the Twin Cities.
Bernard Mokam. New York Times. Sun, 08 Feb 2026 16:34:29 +0000.
- Trump blasts Olympian over comments about representing US
American Olympian Hunter Hess' comments about representing the U.S. at the Milan Cortina Olympics sparked a stern comment from President Donald Trump.
Fox News. Sun, 08 Feb 2026 11:03:00 -0500.
- With the penny gone, should you start stocking up on nickels?
The U.S. did away with its one-cent coin, which means the focus may be shifting to the next-lowest coin.
Addy Bink. The Hill. Sun, 08 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000.
- Breezy Johnson wins Team USA's first gold medal of Milano Cortina Games
Breezy Johnson took the lead early on after flying down the mountain in 1:36.10. It is her first-ever Olympic medal.
CBS News. Sun, 08 Feb 2026 08:56:58 -0500.
- 'Miracle on Ice' star rips American Olympian over remarks about representing Team USA
"Miracle on Ice" star Mike Eruzione ripped American Olympic skier Hunter Hess over the comments he made about representing Team USA at the Milan Cortina Games.
Fox News. Sun, 08 Feb 2026 08:49:52 -0500.
- Who's performing at the Super Bowl halftime show? Here's the full list
Bad Bunny is set to take the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else is performing at Super Bowl 60.
CBS News. Sun, 08 Feb 2026 06:36:35 -0500.
- The Troubled State of the Senate Has Members Eyeing Governorships
A record number of senators running for governor reflects deep frustrations with the upper chamber.
Carl Hulse. New York Times. Sun, 08 Feb 2026 10:00:34 +0000.
- WATCH: Big moments as Olympics begin
Team USA, with more than 200 athletes, is the largest U.S. Olympic team ever, representing 32 states and chasing gold in Milan.
ABC News. Sat, 07 Feb 2026 13:56:26 -0500.
- Trump administration equity stakes pose risks to U.S. companies and markets
The Trump administration's growing portfolio of direct investments is unprecedented outside an economic crisis or wartime.
CNBC. Sat, 07 Feb 2026 17:17:15 GMT.
- Haiti's presidential council dissolves after rocky tenure as unelected U.S.-backed ruler remains
Haiti's presidential council stepped down on Saturday after almost two years of tumultuous rule alongside a U.S.-backed prime minister, who is expected to remain in power as the country prepares for the first general elections in a decade.
Evens Sanon and Dánica Coto. Washington Times. Sat, 07 Feb 2026 11:52:32 -0500.
- GB win battle of unbeaten teams to reach mixed semis
Team GB's mixed doubles curlers clinched their place in the Winter Olympics semi-finals with two matches to spare, after statement victories over heavyweights Canada and United States maintained their 100% record.
BBC News. Sat, 07 Feb 2026 15:23:54 GMT.
- How COVID and H1N1 swept through U.S. cities in just weeks
New simulations reveal that both H1N1 and COVID-19 spread across U.S. cities in a matter of weeks, often before officials realized what was happening. ...
Science Daily. Sat, 07 Feb 2026 10:02:31 EST.
- Companies can now claim 'no artificial colors' if they add plant-based color to food
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is relaxing rules that restrict when food companies can claim their products have no artificial colors.
Jonel Aleccia. Washington Times. Sat, 07 Feb 2026 09:53:44 -0500.
- Shohei Ohtani Is Back For The Upcoming WBC, But Mike Trout Is Not
Ohtani whiffed Trout, his former Los Angeles Angels teammate, to win the 2023 World Baseball Classic for Team Nippon over Team USA.
By Barry M. Bloom, Senior Contributor. Forbes. Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:01:16 -0500.
