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February 21, 2026

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Alysa Liu’s Figure Skating Gold Breaks 24-Year U.S. Olympic Drought

MILAN — Alysa Liu smiled, bopped, leaped, spun and hair-flipped her way to win the women’s figure skating event at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, earning Team USA its first gold medal in the event in 24 years as American figure skating looks to revitalize the once-mainstream sport. Liu was joined on the podium by Japan’s Kaori Sakamoto and Ami Nakai, who earned silver and bronze, respectively. Liu’s medal was the first of any color for the U.S. in women’s figure skating since 2006, the last time the Olympics were held in Italy. Skating in a gold, glittering dress to

February 21, 2026

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US military says it attacked vessel in Pacific Ocean, killing three people | Donald Trump News

DEVELOPING STORYDEVELOPING STORY, The US military’s Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) claimed the vessel was involved in drug trafficking, without providing any evidence. Listen to this article | 1 min info Published On 21 Feb 202621 Feb 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share The United States military said it attacked a boat in the eastern Pacific, killing three people, in the latest strike on a vessel in international waters that Washington alleges was involved in drug trafficking. US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), which is responsible for military activities in Latin America and the Caribbean, said three men were killed in the

February 21, 2026

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Schedule, USA men’s hockey leads 6-2 against Slovakia

The semifinal game of the men’s hockey tournament takes place today. Are the USA and Canada on a collision course for the gold medal game? Or can Finland or Slovakia pull off an upset? 6:35 a.m.: Freestyle skiing, women’s ski cross quarterfinals 6:54 a.m.: Freestyle skiing, women’s ski cross semifinals 7:10 a.m.: Freestyle skiing, women’s ski cross finals* 7:30 a.m.: Freestyle skiing, men’s aerials finals* 8:05 a.m.: Curling, women’s semifinals 8:15 a.m.: Biathlon, men’s 15 km mass start* 10:30 a.m.: Speedskating, women’s 1,500-meter* 10:40 a.m.: Men’s hockey, semifinals, Canada vs. Finland 12 p.m.: Bobsled, two-woman heat 1 1:05 p.m.: Curling, men’s bronze medal game* 1:30 p.m.: Freestyle skiing, men’s freeski halfpipe

February 20, 2026

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Olympics women’s hockey final: Team USA comes from behind to win gold in overtime

MILAN — With the Americans having pulled their goalie and in desperation mode — just two minutes from losing the gold medal to arch-rival Canada — Hilary Knight came to the rescue. Knight redirected a Laila Edwards rocket from the point past Canadian goaltender Ann-Renée Desbiens, sending red-white-and-blue-clad fans in Santa Giulia Arena into a full-throated roar and giving the U.S. women’s hockey team new life. Advertisement The clutch goal from the U.S.’ veteran leader took on additional meaning minutes later when the Americans followed it with an overtime game-winner. Megan Keller scored just over four minutes into overtime to

February 20, 2026

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US Supreme Court Rules Against President Donald Trump’s Global Tariffs

The US Supreme Court ruled that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act does not allow a president to impose sweeping global tariffs. The decision states Donald Trump exceeded his authority by using an emergency law meant for national crises. The Supreme Court of the United States has ruled against President Donald Trump’s power to impose tariffs, declaring that his use of emergency authority to levy broad tariffs on US trading partners was unlawful.  Add Asianet Newsable as a Preferred Source The US court has ruled 6-3 against Trump’s sweeping global tariffs, saying the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does

February 20, 2026

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Breaking News Live Updates: US Supreme Court rules against Trump’s global tariffs enacted under a Federal Law meant for national emergencies

Breaking News Live Updates: US Supreme Court rules against Trump’s global tariffs enacted under a Federal Law meant for national emergencies. Other top stories: 5.8 quake rocks eastern Afghanistan; Kabul hitsA strong earthquake rocked eastern Afghanistan on Friday, AFP journalists in the capital Kabul and Nangarhar province said. The 5.8-magnitude quake struck around 130 kilometres (80 miles) northeast of Kabul, the United States Geological Survey said. US Q4 GDP misses estimates at 1.4% rateUS economic growth cooled more than expected in the final months of 2025, government data showed Friday, capping the first full year of Donald Trump’s return to

February 20, 2026

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Hilary Knight breaks US Olympic records with clutch goal vs Canada

Team USA star Hilary Knight is ending her Olympic career as the all-time U.S. leader in goals and points by doing what she does best, scoring a clutch goal at a clutch time. And she is going home a winner after Megan Keller scored in overtime as the USA won gold with a 2-1 victory against archrival Canada in Thursday’s championship game. Advertisement Knight made that victory possible with a crucial goal, tipping in a Laila Edwards shot with 2:04 left in the third period to force overtime. It was her 15th career goal and 33rd career point, both U.S.

February 20, 2026

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Team USA and Alysa Liu win gold in women’s hockey and figure skating

In the quarterfinals of the men’s hockey tournament, three of the four games went to overtime. The semifinals should be appointment viewing. Are the U.S. and Canada on a collision course for the gold medal game? Or can Finland or Slovakia pull off upsets? Tune in to find out. 6:35 a.m.: Freestyle skiing, women’s ski cross quarterfinals 6:54 a.m.: Freestyle skiing, women’s ski cross semifinals 7:10 a.m.: Freestyle skiing, women’s ski cross finals* 7:30 a.m.: Freestyle skiing, men’s aerials finals* 8:05 a.m.: Curling, women’s semifinals 8:15 a.m.: Biathlon, men’s 15 km mass start* 10:30 a.m.: Speedskating, women’s 1,500 meters* 10:40 a.m.: Men’s hockey, semifinals, Canada vs. Finland 12

February 20, 2026

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Breaking Down New Balance’s Made in USA Spring/Summer 2026 Collection

One of our favourite biannual traditions is the unveiling of New Balance’s Made in USA catalogue, which is curated by Aimé Leon Dore head honcho Teddy Santis. Now, fresh out of the Boston brand’s headquarters is the hotly anticipated Spring/Summer 2026 collection, which is sure to be a hit thanks to its inventive colourways. The focus of this season is four silhouettes: there’s two 990v4s, four 992s, two 1300s and a single 993. There will be six drops in total, beginning this February. Featuring in this month’s release are two olive-themed iterations, arriving in the form of a 990v4 and

February 20, 2026

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Hilary Knight breaks US Olympic women’s hockey record

Hilary Knight has set a new Team USA women’s hockey record. WASHINGTON — Team USA captain Hilary Knight has made history at the 2026 Winter Olympics.  Knight now stands alone with the most career goals scored in U.S. women’s hockey Olympic history after scoring a goal to tie the gold medal game against Canada in the last two minutes of the third, pushing them into overtime.  The milestone moment came a week after she had tied the record previously held by Natalie Darwitz and Katie King.  But that’s not all the history Knight has been making at the Milan Cortina