Rising costs and climate change are making Australian ski fields inaccessible to many, shifting from an egalitarian pursuit in the 80s and 90s to an elite activity, with lift tickets now around $180-$220/day and unreliable snow due to global heating.
The International Olympic Committee has voted to change the Olympic Charter, meaning individual disciplines will be evaluated for inclusion in the Games starting with the 2032 Brisbane Games. This shift aims to prioritize globally attractive events with broad participation over niche disciplines, potentially impacting sports like Nordic combined, race walking, and modern pentathlon. The IOC also reinforced the political neutrality of sport within the Charter.
Joanna Stern details her year living with AI in her book 'I Am Not a Robot'. She used AI for daily tasks, work, and even companionship, exploring its impact on human connection and her own life.
Gulmarg, India's premier ski resort in Kashmir, is implementing artificial snow-making and synthetic slopes to combat declining natural snowfall. The J&K Cable Car Corporation has invited bids for consultants to develop a detailed project report, with deadlines in early May. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah warned in December that erratic snowfall could end Gulmarg's skiing legacy. The resort once boasted 100-120 skiable days annually but has seen late snowfall, mid-season melts, and early shutdowns over the past 15 years.
Lindsey Vonn has said she is unsure whether her skiing career is over after admitting to being in "survival mode" following her crash at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina, Italy. The 41-year-old American, who has had eight operations since breaking her leg and ankle on February 8, told the Associated Press she may retire but is not ready to make an emotional decision. She has one more surgery scheduled to remove metal and replace her ACL, with at least 18 months of recovery ahead before she could return to training.
Lindsey Vonn says she is unsure whether her skiing career is over after admitting to being in 'survival mode' following her crash at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina, Italy. The 2010 Olympic downhill champion broke her leg and ankle in a crash 13 seconds into her downhill run, suffering a complex tibia fracture and rupturing ligaments in her left knee. She has undergone eight operations and faces at least 18 months of recovery after one more surgery to replace her ACL. The American, who has won 84 World Cup races, said she may retire but is not emotionally ready to make that decision.
Kelly Kershaw, 54, a Nationwide Building Society cashier in Caernarfon, stole from vulnerable customers including an 85-year-old stroke victim and a 49-year-old man with learning difficulties to fund an extravagant lifestyle. Colleagues became suspicious after seeing her social media posts showcasing expensive holidays to Africa, Paris, Tuscany, Dubai, and the Caribbean, plus a BMW convertible. She was caught through an internal investigation launched in October 2024 after suspected signature forgery and unauthorized cash withdrawals.
