United States' Breezy Johnson looks at the engagement ring she was given by Connor Watkins, at the finish area of an alpine ski, women's super-G race, at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, Thursday. (AP Photo/Andy Wong) |
Bravo! Act I of the Winter Olympics’ visit to Italy has been filled with drama, catharsis and tears |
The Winter Olympics in Italy feel like an opera, with big emotions driving the story as much as the sport. From American skier Lindsey Vonn's crash in the women's downhill to Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych's political statement to U.S. skier Breezy Johnson's wedding proposal, the opening week of the Games has not lacked for memorable moments. The Winter Olympics have, in a way, held up a mirror to the host country. Underneath all the emotion, however, is the hard work that has long served as the bedrock athletes have relied on to get to this moment in their careers. Read more.
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Israel’s Barak says he regrets knowing Epstein after documents detail their long friendship |
Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak has apologized for his yearslong friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Their relationship included regular correspondence, multiple visits to the disgraced financier’s Manhattan apartment and one to his private island. The former Israeli leader has not been implicated in Epstein’s sexual abuse of underage girls and faces no accusations of wrongdoing. In an exclusive interview with Israel’s Channel 12 on Thursday, he said he regretted having ever known Epstein and apologized to all those “who feel deeply uncomfortable.” Read more.
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