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Lindsey Vonn Will End Her Retirement and Rejoin the U.S. Ski Team

Five years ago the American ski racer left the sport, but a new right knee has her aiming to compete this year on the World Cup circuit, and possibly, in the 2026 Olympics.

Top stories - The New York Times - 18 hours ago

Lindsey Vonn ending retirement, returning to skiing and U.S. team at age 40

She won't commit to the 2026 Olympics, but no one would be surprised to see her there.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 14 hours ago

U.S. Nordic combined salvages program with grant from International Ski and Snowboard Federation

The United States Nordic combined program has been salvaged for the upcoming World Cup season, receiving desperately needed financial help from the International Ski and Snowboard Federation

Sports - ABC News - November 6

Olympic champion Lindsey Vonn says she is coming out of retirement to rejoin the U.S. Ski Team at age 40

Sports - ABC News - 16 hours ago

The best sunscreens for skiing and snowboarding, according to experts

Sunscreens are essential to wear while in the snow skiing or snowboarding — here’s what to look for in an SPF.

Blue skies and bitter tears: Africa's top shots

World - Yahoo News - October 25

Skiing great Vonn to come out of retirement at 40

Three-time Olympic skiing medallist Lindsey Vonn is returning to the sport more than five years after retiring.

Ski-Doo Maker BRP Looks to Shed Struggling Marine Brands

Sea-Doo and Ski-Doo maker BRP said it intends to sell off the majority of its marine businesses, which have been weighed down by softer consumer demand, to focus on powersports products such as ...

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 17

Mikaela Shiffrin Is Back and Chasing Her Next Skiing Milestone

After an injury-riddled season last year, where somehow she still won the World Cup slalom title, the Olympian is hoping for a smoother ride this year.

Sports - The New York Times - October 26

Federica Brignone wins skiing World Cup opener as Mikeala Shiffrin flops

Brignone overtakes Shiffrin at season opener in Sölden Italian, 34, becomes oldest woman to win World Cup race Italy’s Federica Brignone won the World Cup opener at Sölden on Saturday as Mikaela ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

Teen skiing star dies from her injuries after training crash

Italian skier Matilde Lorenzi died from her injuries after a crash during training in northern Italy, the International Ski and Snowboard Federation said.

Finland exports snow-saving mats to ski resorts hit by climate crisis

Preserving previous year’s snow for start of season can combat increasingly unpredictable winters. Before the arrival of electric fridges and freezers, people across Finland would saw a block of ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

We skied three countries in one day: a backcountry tour of the Balkans

Albania, Kosovo and Montenegro converge in the Accursed Mountains, offering skiing days where you see more countries than you do other skiers. Pushing my skis forward in tracks carved deep into the ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

Norwegian ski star Kilde needs more surgery on injured shoulder and will miss 2024-25 season

Norwegian skier Aleksander Aamodt Kilde will miss the entire 2024-25 season because his injured left shoulder requires surgery again

Sports - ABC News - October 23

Shiffrin leads skiing World Cup opener after 1st run with overall champion Gut-Behrami not starting

American ski star Mikaela Shiffrin leads women’s World Cup season opener after the first run

Sports - ABC News - October 26

As Russian Forces Turn to Glide Bombs, Ukrainian Civilians Fear a New Threat From the Skies

Cities in eastern and southern Ukraine are increasingly being hit by Russian glide bombs, converted gravity bombs that can be guided to targets, often landing without detection, residents and ...

World - The New York Times - October 28

Lindsey Vonn to end five-year retirement and rejoin US ski team aged 40

US ski star making shock comeback after five years away Vonn, 40, could make first appearance at Beaver Creek Lindsey Vonn, the three-time Olympic medalist and four-time World Cup overall ...

World - The Guardian - 17 hours ago

Olympic champion Lindsey Vonn is ending her retirement at age 40 to make a skiing comeback

Lindsey Vonn says she is coming out of retirement to rejoin the U.S. Ski Team in an attempt to race again at age 40

Sports - ABC News - 9 hours ago

Protecting Nature, With the U.S. on the Sidelines

As the world gathers this week for U.N. biodiversity negotiations, the U.S. hasn’t ratified a decades-old treaty to protect nature.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 31

The youngest presidents in U.S. history

The youngest president in U.S. history is Theodore Roosevelt, who took office in 1901 at age 42. Here's the full list, from youngest to oldest.

Politics - CBS News - November 1

U.S. investigating apparent leak of 'top secret' U.S. documents about Israel

U.S. officials are investigating the apparent leak of two top-secret U.S. documents that show American spy agencies tracking possible Israeli preparations for conducting an attack on Iran, three ...

How Israelis see the U.S. election

With Israel at war in Gaza and in Lebanon, and led by the most right-wing government in its modern history, the Middle East is closely watching the results of the U.S. election, which could ...

Deadly shootings during Halloween events in U.S.

Officials say at least two people were killed in downtown Orlando, Florida, during shootings on Halloween night. In Northglenn, Colorado, multiple people were shot during a house party and several ...

Who is the richest U.S. president ever?

Here's how former presidents stack up against each other in terms of their peak wealth.

Sweden's Klarna Files for U.S. IPO

The payments specialist filed registration documents with the SEC, but said the number of shares and the price range for the proposed offering haven’t yet been decided.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday

Klarna Confidentially Files for U.S. IPO

The Swedish ‘buy now pay later’ company began the process for a stock market listing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Business - Inc. - Yesterday

Stellantis Car Deliveries Slump on U.S. Woes

Stellantis vehicle deliveries fell 20% in the third quarter as the Jeep and Ram-maker began to take measures to address excess inventory in the U.S.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 16

U.S. strikes Houthi weapons storage facilities in Yemen

U.S. B-2 bombers and other aircraft struck five underground Houthi weapons storage locations in parts of Yemen that the Iranian-backed rebel group controls, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said ...

U.S. Bombs Weapons Caches of Iran-Backed Houthis in Yemen

Air Force B-2 bombers struck five underground weapons facilities in what may be a signal from the Biden administration to Iran.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 17

U.S. Strikes Target Houthi Weapons Stores in Yemen

The bombing is designed to stop the Iran-backed group from attacking commercial and military vessels in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, the Pentagon said.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 17

The NFL is chasing a new audience to build on its explosive ratings

The NFL is itching for further growth and it's turning to Latino and Spanish-speaking audiences as a new audience.

Business - CNBC - October 17

U.S. reacts to Israel killing Hamas' Yahya Sinwar

The State Department and the Pentagon reacted to the death of Hamas' Yahya Sinwar after an Israeli military operation in the Gaza Strip. Reacting to the news, the U.S. is highlighting the hopes for ...

Why U.S. Economic Health Depends on Wealthy Consumers

Affluent Americans are driving retail spending, which could sustain healthy growth for the next year.

Business - Inc. - October 18

5 Provisions in China’s Panda Contracts With U.S. Zoos

Normally confidential contracts show that U.S. zoos are accepting increasingly strict terms governing panda cams and public statements.

World - The New York Times - October 21

The Biggest Expansion Yet for a Designer of Tiny Bags

A just-opened New York store is the first of three that the French brand Jacquemus plans to open by next spring.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 19

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