Celebrity Life
Snowboarder Lindsey Jacobellis Wins First U.S. Gold at Beijing Olympics
Jacobellis was best known for taking a massive lead into the final jump at the 2006 Turin Games but pulling on her board in a showboat move, then falling and settling for silver
Beijing Shoppers Are Lining Up Overnight in the Freezing Cold for Olympic Mascots
The Winter Olympics mascot, a chubby panda named Bing Dwen Dwen, has become a huge hit with Chinese shoppers
Mikaela Shiffrin Out of Second Race in a Row After Missing Gate in Slalom
Just like in her first event of these Olympics, the giant slalom, the American racer was done for the day within a matter of seconds
What Artificial Snow at the 2022 Olympics Means for the Future of Winter Games
The 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics are the first to rely entirely on artificial snow. Here's what to know about artificial snow and its impact on the environment
32 Olympic Athletes in Isolation After Testing Positive for COVID-19 in Beijing
The disclosure that 32 athletes are in isolation facilities came after complaints by athletes and teams about inedible food, dirty rooms and a lack of training equipment and internet access.
Nathan Chen Sets Himself Up for the Gold Medal With a World Record Short Program
Chen establishes himself as the man to beat going into the finals while his chief rival from Japan falls to eighth
Canada Pushes Back Against Republican Support for COVID Protests
Canada's public safety minister said Monday that U.S. officials should stay out of his country's domestic affairs
Peter Thiel Is Leaving the Board of Facebook’s Parent Company Meta
Thiel has been an increasingly polarizing figure among the company's directors due to his conservative politics
Apple Has Bought a Startup That Uses AI to Make Music to Fit Your Mood
The technology acquired can generate dynamic soundtracks that change based on user interaction
U.S. Skier Nina O’Brien Suffers Compound Fracture After Crashing at Giant Slalom
The skier was taken to hospital in Yanqing, and the team says she will return to the U.S. for further evaluation and care
How Eileen Gu’s First Gold Medal Became the Biggest Moment of the Beijing Olympics
Gu's gold added a thrill to a Games marked by COVID protocols and political tensions
U.S. Figure Skater Vincent Zhou Tests Positive for COVID-19
Zhou is undergoing additional testing Monday to confirm his status. If the results are negative, he will be allowed to compete in the individual competition