Lauren Koong, Eileen Gu’s Stanford roommate, says Gu is exceptionally smart and hardworking, and the article describes how Gu balances Stanford coursework with an international skiing career while facing intense public attention and occasional safety concerns.
Zoe Atkin, the reigning freeski halfpipe world champion and top qualifier, says she has learned to accept fear while preparing to compete against defending champion Eileen Gu in the Olympic final.
Timothy Busfield has pleaded not guilty to counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor and has waived his arraignment and all pretrial appearances; a scheduling conference is set for March 10.
A 58-year-old woman with cirrhosis asked relatives to avoid alcohol at an Easter gathering to reduce triggers; several in-laws objected, and she decided to avoid family holidays and weddings this year.
Manon Bannerman is taking a temporary hiatus from KATSEYE to focus on her health, the group's label announced, and the group said it will continue scheduled activities during her absence.
Donna Summer's 'MacArthur Park,' the song Alysa Liu skated to when she won Olympic gold, entered the US iTunes Top 10 after her free skate drew large online attention.
Three Florida fishermen about 20 miles off Port Canaveral saw and filmed a small pod of humpback whales while keeping a respectful distance, according to reports; officials note humpbacks are native to Florida waters and have faced past population declines.
The Boulder County Sheriff's Office launched a volunteer fraud awareness training program led by victim advocate Stephen Conley, beginning with sessions for seniors; the office cited FBI data showing Colorado residents lost more than $243 million to scammers in 2024.
Nancy Kerrigan publicly congratulated Amber Glenn on Instagram after the women's Olympic figure skating events; Glenn finished fifth in the singles competition and earlier won team gold with Team USA.
The City of Goose Creek will host a free pet adoption event called "Find Your Fur-Ever Friend" on Feb. 21 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Joseph S. Daning Amphitheater, featuring adoptable animals and family-friendly activities.
