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Dozens injured in chairlift accident at Spanish ski resort

At least 30 people have been injured, including nine in "very serious" condition, according to emergency services and local media.

CBS News - Jan. 18

Chairlift accident leaves dozens injured at Spanish ski resort in the Pyrenees

At least 30 people have been injured, many seriously, in a chairlift accident at the Spanish ski resort of Astún, in the Pyrenees mountain range, emergency services and local media reported

ABC News - Jan. 18

Ski lift accident leaves 30 injured at Spanish resort in the Pyrenees

Yahoo News - Jan. 18

C.I.A.’s Chatbot Stands In for World Leaders

The spy agency is trying to give its teams better tools and make it easier for the private sector to develop technology for their secretive work.

The New York Times - Jan. 18

Canada, Trump and the new world order

Michael Ignatieff on what the US president-elect’s threats mean for the Americas and beyond

Financial Times - Jan. 18

World Economic Forum: Behind the Scenes at Davos

Planning and managing the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting is a huge task, and the work for next year’s event will begin as soon as this one ends.

The New York Times - Jan. 17

World Economic Forum: Will Trump and Davos Herald a New World Disorder

Among the issues likely to be explored at the World Economic Forum this week is the future of Ukraine and its impact on Europe.

The New York Times - Jan. 17

World Economic Forum: Davos Braces for Political Drama as the World Warms

A new U.S. president’s promise to expand fossil fuels that is at odds with global ambitions to combat climate change will be a topic of discussion at the World Economic Forum.

The New York Times - Jan. 17

Jessie Diggins wins on milestone day for U.S. cross-country skiing

Jessie Diggins earned her fourth World Cup victory this season. She wasn't the only American on the podium.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 17

Rare 'UFO clouds' spotted in UK skies

Northern parts of the UK have been treated to the stunning sight of lenticular clouds. Matt Taylor explains how they form.

BBC News - Jan. 17

Experience: I’m a world champion Pokémon player

Chile’s president invited me to the palace and asked to see some of my cards. I started playing the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) around 10 years ago, when I was seven. My older brother, Marco, ...

The Guardian - Jan. 17

The world’s greatest record stores

FT writers and editors share their go-to venues for their vinyl fix

Financial Times - Jan. 17

Romário: Brazil need Neymar to win World Cup

Brazil do not have a chance to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup unless Neymar plays, according to the legendary Romário.

ESPN - Jan. 16

Beauty mogul Victoria Jackson returns to beauty world

Beauty mogul Victoria Jackson, known for revolutionizing the industry in the 80s with her "no makeup" makeup look, is making a comeback with her signature philosophy.

CBS News - Jan. 16

What the Israel-Hamas ceasefire means for the world

While the Israelis emerge from the conflict as the Middle East’s superpower, the international rules-based order lies in tatters

Financial Times - Jan. 16

Gavi: Barcelona's Yamal best in world after Messi

Barcelona midfielder Gavi says Lamine Yamal is the best player in the world after Lionel Messi following the teenager's devastating showing in Wednesday's 5-1 Copa del Rey win over Real Betis.

ESPN - Jan. 16

British woman dies in 'violent collision' while skiing in French Alps

A 62-year-old woman reportedly crashed into a stationary skier, a British man, on Tuesday.

BBC News - Jan. 16

Macuga sisters Sam, Lauren and Alli all in different ski events, aim for family reunion at Olympics

The Macuga sisters Sam, Lauren and Alli all compete in a different ski discipline and all three could very well make the U.S. team for the Milan-Cortina Olympics next winter

ABC News - Jan. 15

The U.S. has a World Cup problem brewing already

The 2026 World Cup faces challenges as stringent U.S. visa policies and long wait times threaten to hinder global fan attendance.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 15

Climate ‘whiplash’ events increasing exponentially around world

Global heating means atmosphere can drive both extreme droughts and floods with rapid switches. Climate “whiplash” between extremely wet and dry conditions, which spurred catastrophic fires in Los ...

The Guardian - Jan. 15

Woman, 21, becomes youngest person to reach South Pole on skis

Karen Kylleso accomplished the feat 114 years after polar explorer Roald Amundsen became the first person to reach the South Pole.

CBS News - Jan. 14

In a self-censoring world, telling uncomfortable truths is resistance

When people ask what the resistance to Trump will look like this time, I hope a salient feature will be individual refusals to self-censor because of a fear of the consequences.

The Hill - Jan. 13

Rich Men Rule the World

The holders of the vast majority of the world’s wealth? Men. So many men—from Trump and Musk and Putin to every CEO, crypto schmo, and solar bro in between.

Wired - Jan. 13

In photos: World's biggest religious festival begins in India

The Maha Kumbh is a colourful religious festival where millions gather in Prayagraj city to take a holy dip.

BBC News - Jan. 13

Secretary of State Antony Blinken on America's role in the world

After traveling more than a million miles on the job, the secretary of state discusses the Biden administration's foreign policy report card, from a reinvigorated NATO alliance and Russian ...

CBS News - Jan. 12

Lauren Macuga earns first Alpine skiing World Cup win

Lauren Macuga became the youngest American to win a World Cup speed race in 18 years.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 12

Lauren Macuga wins a World Cup super-G race with Lindsey Vonn 4th on stellar day for US ski team

On a stellar day for the United States ski team, Lauren Macuga got her first World Cup win in a super-G and Lindsey Vonn impressed again in fourth place at St. Anton, Austria

ABC News - Jan. 12

Trump's talk of expansion puts world leaders on alert

President-elect Trump’s talk of territorial expansion has rattled world leaders at an already precarious time in global politics. Trump doubled down last week on his suggestions that the U.S. buy ...

The Hill - Jan. 12

Clear skies and clear minds: Rams regroup in Arizona to prepare for playoff game vs. Vikings

Everything seemed pretty normal for the Los Angeles Rams during practice at their temporary home on a beautiful afternoon in suburban Phoenix

ABC News - Jan. 11

Lindsey Vonn impresses skiing into 6th place in her first World Cup downhill race since 2019

Lindsey Vonn has skied into an impressive sixth place in her first World Cup downhill race for six years

ABC News - Jan. 11

The strange world of the Euro-Gulf

The entwinement of Europe and the Arabian peninsula is ever tighter, and ever more improbable

Financial Times - Jan. 11

Park City Mountain ski patrol strike ends in Utah

The ski patrol strike at the Park City resort in Utah ended Thursday after the mountain's owners agreed to a wage hike of $2 an hour for 200 union employees.

NBC News - Jan. 9

Park City Strike Ends With Increase in Wages for Ski Patrollers

The nearly two-week strike hobbled the largest U.S. ski resort during a busy holiday period and sparked online fury about deepening economic inequality in rural mountain areas.

The New York Times - Jan. 9