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American ski icon Lindsey Vonn is revealing that her terrifying crash at the 2026 Winter Games almost resulted in the loss of her left leg. The accident occurred during the women’s downhill on Feb. 8 in Cortina d’Ampezzo at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Just seconds into her run, Vonn lost control and was airlifted off the mountain. The fall left her with a complex fracture of her tibia, along with breaks to her fibular head and tibial plateau in the same leg. She also fractured her right ankle.

A powerful winter storm is battering the East Coast, placing roughly 80 million people across 12 states under winter weather alerts as blizzard conditions stretch from the Mid-Atlantic through New England. Coastal communities are facing the brunt of the storm, with major metropolitan areas—including Philadelphia, New York City and Boston—directly in its path.

The Atlanta Falcons are preparing to move on from veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins, with general manager Ian Cunningham confirming that the team will release him on March 11, the opening day of the 2026 NFL league year. Cunningham shared that he personally informed Cousins and his agent, Mike McCartney, of the decision ahead of time, calling it a matter of professional courtesy.

In a speech that set a new personal record at 1 hour and 48 minutes, President Donald Trump painted a triumphant picture of the country during his first official State of the Union address of his second term. Speaking under the banner “America at 250: Strong, Prosperous and Respected,” he declared, “Our nation is back, bigger, better, richer and stronger than ever before.

The Atlanta Braves have ensured that Chris Sale won’t test free agency after the 2026 season, announcing a new agreement that keeps the veteran left-hander under team control through 2027, with a club option for 2028. The Braves initially bet on Sale’s upside with a two-year, $38 million deal covering 2024 and 2025, plus a $16 million club option they exercised.

The Atlanta Falcons are expected to retain standout tight end Kyle Pitts by placing the franchise tag on him, ensuring he remains with the team for at least the 2026 season. League insiders report the move is designed to buy time as both sides work toward a multi-year extension.

Nick Reiner has entered a not guilty plea in the fatal stabbings of his parents, filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, photographer Michele Singer Reiner, during a brief arraignment in Los Angeles on Monday, Feb. 23. The 32-year-old appeared in Los Angeles County Superior Court wearing a brown jail-issued jumpsuit, his head closely shaved. Aside from confirming his pleas and waiving his right to a speedy trial, he did not address the court.

More than three weeks after the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, her daughter Savannah Guthrie is making a heartfelt appeal to the public — and backing it with a substantial reward. Nancy Guthrie was reported missing after she failed to appear at a friend’s home to watch a livestreamed church service. In the weeks since, the family has posted updates online, at times addressing individuals who sent a ransom note to a local TV station demanding bitcoin.

A federal judge in Florida has permanently blocked the Justice Department from making public former special counsel Jack Smith’s final report detailing his investigation into President Donald Trump’s handling of classified records at Mar-a-Lago. Smith, who has since entered private practice, did not immediately comment.

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