Lindsey Vonn was the 13th skier to hit the slopes in the alpine ski women’s downhill at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics on Sunday and her dreams of powering through a devastating knee injury to make the medal podium came to a crashing halt.

Vonn was entering the first sector when she fell hard onto the slopes. The crowd gasped as they came to terms with the wipeout. She writhed in pain as medical professionals came to check on her. A helicopter came to get Vonn off the mountain.

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United States’ Lindsey Vonn concentrates ahead of an alpine ski, women’s downhill official training, at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, Friday, Feb. 6, 2026.  (AP Photo/Marco Trovati)

The Olympic legend was attempting to medal in the event despite a devastating knee injury she suffered while at the World Cup. She made clear in subsequent social media posts that her ACL was “100% gone.”

An ACL tear normally involves a recovery that lasts about a year, but Vonn planned to fight through it.

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United States’ Lindsey Vonn crashes during an alpine ski women’s downhill race, at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026.  (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Spectators react after United States’ Lindsey Vonn crashed during an alpine ski women’s downhill race, at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

Spectators stunned after United States’ Lindsey Vonn crashed during an alpine ski women’s downhill race, at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

United States fans react following United States’ Lindsey Vonn’s crashed during an alpine ski women’s downhill race, at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026.  (AP Photo/Misper Apawu)

She made a stunning comeback to the sport last year after nearly six years away from competition. Her return followed a partial titanium replacement inserted into her right knee, which she had in 2024.

The Team USA legend is the second-most successful woman in World Cup history with 84 wins. She has won eight World Championship medals.

Vonn won a gold medal in the downhill and a bronze medal in the super-G at the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games and a bronze medal in the downhill at the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympic Games. She will look to add to her collection in Italy.

United States’ Lindsey Vonn is helicoptered off after crashing, during an alpine ski women’s downhill race, at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026.  (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

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She was set to compete in the women’s super-G as well, but the crash may very well keep her out of that event.

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The Met Office has issued a fresh weather warning for heavy rain, with more than 200 flood alerts still in place.

The new yellow warning is for southwest England and large parts of South Wales, and lasts from 12pm on Monday to midnight.

It spans Cornwall to Portsmouth, with affected areas in Wales including Cardiff.

Other areas within the warning include Truro, Plymouth, Torquay, Exeter and Taunton.

Further east, Weymouth, Wareham, Southampton, Salisbury. Chichester and the Isle of Wight are affected.

In Wales, the warning also spans across Swansea, Newport and St David’s.

The warning forecasts spray and flooding on roads “probably making journey times longer”.

Bus and train services will probably be impacted with flooding of a few homes and businesses possible, it added.

There will also be a chance of some interruption to power supplies and other services, it continued.

Meanwhile, the Environment Agency has 88 flood warnings in place, mostly across southwest England and the East and West Midlands.

There are also 223 flood alerts.

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A flood warning means flooding is expected, and an alert means flooding is possible.

The Met Office said on Thursday that rain had fallen every day of 2026 so far in southwest England and South Wales.

There has been 50% more rainfall than usual in both, the forecaster added.

Both have experienced a far wetter than average January, with 50% more rainfall than usual, the forecasters said.

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Puerto Rican star Bad Bunny will give a highly anticipated Super Bowl half-time performance on Sunday, promising fans they should be prepared to dance.

The singer and rapper, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio, is one of the world’s most-streamed musicians.

But not all were happy with his selection as half-time headliner, with Donald Trump calling it “absolutely ridiculous”.

The 31-year-old has been highly critical of the US president’s deportation policies and supported Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election.

He will perform a week after winning album of the year at the 2026 Grammys for Debi Tirar Mas Fotos – the first time an all Spanish-language album scooped the top award.

At a news conference ahead of the Super Bowl, he joked those watching do not need to learn Spanish to enjoy his set, but they should get ready to dance.

“To be honest, I don’t know how I’m feeling. There’s a lot. I’m still in the middle of my tour. I was just at the Grammys last week. All of that,” he said, speaking English at a press event on Thursday.

“I’m excited, but at the same time, I feel more excited about the people than even me – my family, my friends, the people who have always believed in me,” he added.

“This moment, the culture – that’s what makes these shows special.”

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It will not be the first time the musician has performed on the Super Bowl stage, having previously appeared during the half-time show at Super Bowl LIV in 2020 alongside Jennifer Lopez and Shakira.

“It’s going to be a huge party,” he said. “What people can expect from me… I want to bring to the stage, of course, a lot of my culture. But I really don’t, I don’t want to give any spoilers. It’s going to be fun.”

Asked if he will have any surprise guests, he replied: “That’s something I’m not going to tell you.”

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The Super Bowl will take place on Sunday at the Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, where the Seattle Seahawks will face the New England Patriots.

Green Day will play a set before the game to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Super Bowl.

The theft has had a ‘massive’ financial effect on the business

A Cambridgeshire trading card shop has been left devastated after £80,000 worth of trading cards were stolen duirng a break in. Instead of smash-and-grabs at jewellers or cash machines, organised thieves are choosing to strip sellers of the pricy trading cards – exploiting the fact many businesses are independent and lightly protected.

One trader in Peterborough found themselves £80,000 down after a single break-in. He said crooks see card stores as “under the radar” goldmines – with fewer alarms and eye-watering returns. Juliano Scibelli, 34, whose specialist shop Collectors Corner in Peterborough, was ransacked in a night-time raid, said detectives told him incidents like this are becoming more common.

He said: “People aren’t robbing jewellers anymore – they’re robbing trading card shops. Police said it’s all they’ve been seeing over the last few months.”

Thousands of Pokémon, Magic, Lorcana, One Piece, Yu-Gi-Oh and sports cards were taken from his shop when a thief smashed through a glass door and took the most valuable stock. He left behind cheaper cards, which is why Mr Scibelli believes the thief had done his research. The eventual bill could top £100,000.

Mr Scibelli said: “It’s easier to steal trading cards than nicking a car, you can easily get in and out. Robbing a trading card shop is a way of getting the most money for the least problems.

“If you rob your local corner shop, you’re going to leave with maybe £1,000 – but if you rob a card shop, you’re going to get a lot more than at a jeweller’s. It’s a lot more under the radar.”

Pokémon – created in 1996 and approaching its 30th birthday next month – has exploded back into fashion in recent years. The trading cards, linked to the Japanese animation franchise, can be played, collected and traded, with rare examples fetching staggering sums.

Mr Scibelli said: “Rare cards can be worth between £10,000 and £20,000. I’d say that 99 per cent of the time, the robber has probably scoped out the shop. People know the value in there.”

Mr Scibelli said the emotional toll has been crushing, adding: “It destroyed me. I started by selling £1 cards around 15 years ago and I feel like everything has been shattered because of this.”

Mr Scibelli explained the boom in popularity has also changed who comes through the door. He said: “We used to get lovely people who love the hobby – but then we started getting people asking which cards are the best to buy if they want to make money.”

Despite planning an expansion to a 2,000 sq ft site, he said he’s now questioning the future, adding: “Financially, we were doing well – but this has had a massive effect.”

A GoFundMe has been set up to help Mr Scibelli rebuild. It can be found by clicking here.

Cambridgeshire Police confirmed that an investigation into the burglary – that happened at some time between 6pm on January 27 and 9am on January 28 – is ongoing.

Olivia Colman has said she has always ‘felt sort of nonbinary’ as the actress opened up about her identity in a new interview.

Olivia, 52, who is best known for her roles in The Crown, The Favourite and Heartstopper and has been married to her husband Ed Sinclair for 25 years, said she has never felt comfortable with rigid gender roles, including in her own marriage.

The actress, who is promoting her new role in queer film Jimpa, explained: ‘Throughout my whole life, I’ve had arguments with people where I’ve always sort of felt nonbinary.

‘I’ve never felt massive feminine in my being female. I’ve always described myself to my husband as a gay man.

‘And he goes ‘yeah I get that’. And so I do feel at home and at ease.’ 

She added to Them: ‘I don’t really spend a whole lot of time with people who are very staunchly heterosexual… The men I know and love are very in touch with all sides of themselves.’

Olivia Colman has said she has always ‘felt sort of nonbinary’ as the actress opened up about her identity in a new interview

Olivia Colman has been married to screenwriter and film producer Ed Sinclair since 2001 

‘I think with my husband and I, we take turns to be the ‘strong one,’ or the one who needs a little bit of gentleness. I believe everyone has all of it in them. I’ve always felt like that.’

‘I’m not alone in saying, ‘I don’t feel like it’s binary.’ And I loved that. I came away from making this film with, Yeah, I knew I wasn’t alone.

Nonbinary is a term used to describe a person’s gender identity that falls outside the traditional male and female binary.

Olivia and Ed married in 2001, and share three children – Finn, 20, Hall, 18, and a ten-year-old daughter, after falling in love in the nineties while rehearsing for a Cambridge Footlights production of Alan Ayckbourn’s Table Manners. At the time, Olivia was studying teaching at Homerton College, Cambridge.

Ed was an actor before he became a screenwriter and film producer. He wrote the 2021 Sky drama series Landscapers starring Olivia and David Thewlis, and recently produced The Roses starring Olivia and Benedict Cumberbatch as a husband and wife at war. 

Recalling the first time she saw him, Olivia added: ‘I’d gone to two of the rehearsals and there was no one particularly fanciable there. Then I walked in and I saw his left-hand profile. 

‘At the time he was smoking a ciggie, his feet were crossed, and he’s got this lovely bump in his nose and I saw his side profile and just went, oh my God, I’m going to marry him. ‘I had proper thunderbolts: that’s him, that’s him! Poor thing, he didn’t know.’ 

In a typically self-deprecating manner, Olivia claimed that while she vividly remembers the first time she met Ed, the feeling wasn’t mutual. ‘He genuinely can’t remember it,’ she said. 

She previously told the Daily Mail in 2013: ‘My husband and I were very lucky. We met when we had nothing and we loved each other then. So we were all right.

‘We were 20 and he was also an actor. If you meet at that age then you’re fine.’

Olivia’s comments come as she stars in new queer film Jimpa, playing a mother who takes her nonbinary child to visit their gay father abroad

Last year Olivia revealed the surprising secret behind her long-lasting marriage, admitting that they don’t argue. 

‘It’s our 25th wedding anniversary next year. We’ve been together 31 years,’ Olivia told the Good Hang podcast. 

Asked why she thinks they’ve lasted so long, she replied, ‘We’re not big fighters, which apparently isn’t very healthy. 

‘We have learned over the years – but really late on actually – to sometimes [think], if that was annoying, just wait. 

‘And it doesn’t work for everyone, I know that, but I think it’s much better to wait until the calmer moments to go, ‘Can we talk about that moment? I did find that a little weird and is that OK that I’m saying this and yes I was a bit cross that day…’ 

The mother-of-three, who won the Academy Award for Best Actress in 2019, stars alongside John Lithgow in the new movie

The actress, who won the Best Actress Oscar in 2018 for her role in The Favourite opposite Emma Stone, added she’s still physically attracted to Ed all these years later. 

‘He’s my best friend and I fancy him, which is quite nice,’ she said. 

The couple married in 2001 after dating for seven years. She has previously said he plays a very supporting role at home. 

‘He’s always there when I’m feeling like I did a bad job or something, so we’re there to pick each other up,’ she has said. 

Joking about his career switch from actor to screenwriter, she added, ‘We worked out very early on that it’s much better if he’s a writer, I’m an actor and we don’t talk about it. It’s much easier not to talk about the work.’ 

Olivia’s comments come as she stars in new queer film Jimpa which tells the story of Hannah (Colman), mother to nonbinary child Frances (Aud Mason-Hyde), as they travel to Amsterdam to visit Frances’s grandpa Jim (John Lithgow).

Olivia’s comments come as she stars in new queer film Jimpa which tells the story of Hannah (pictured), mother to nonbinary child Frances

When Frances decides they want to stay in Amsterdam to live with their grandfather, Hannah is forced to re-evaluate her parenting and her relationship with her child.

The film is directed by and based on Sophie Hyde’s real-life experience, with John’s character based on her own ‘gay activist’ father, and stars her own trans non-binary child Aud Mason-Hyde as Frances.

Olivia previously spoke to Vanity Fair about playing a character that was based on the film’s director.

She said: ‘I haven’t had that before. [Laughs] I felt quite nervous at the beginning, but very soon, Sophie just made you feel like you can’t go wrong. It’s your interpretation. It’s you doing it. And she just let me crack on with it, really.’

Olivia has previously won praise for her roles in LGBTQ+ fare, winning the Oscar for Best Actress for her role in period drama The Favourite, where she played Queen Anne, who engages in a same-sex affair with Sarah Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough.

She also starred as Sarah Nelson, the mother of bisexual teenager Nick in the Netflix series Heartstopper, and was lauded by fans for a heartwarming scene where her son came out to her. 

Moon Alert: There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in SCORPIO.

Happy Birthday for Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026:

You’re intuitive, personable and creative. Many of you have a flair for technology or musical talent. This is a slower paced year. Take time to rest and rejuvenate your energies and outlook. Focus on partnerships and hang out with people who are kind, helpful and have your back.

ARIES

(March 21-April 19)
★★★
Something unexpected might happen with a friend today. They might say or do something that catches you off guard. Or perhaps you will meet someone different and unusual. You might have a clash of opinions with someone about shared property or shared funds. Tonight: A financial favor?

TAURUS

(April 20-May 20)
★★
Steer clear of arguments with authority figures; it won’t go well. However, someone in authority also might help you in an unexpected way. Who knows? It’s a tricky day. Keep your head down and your powder dry. Tonight: Warm feelings.

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20)
★★★
Travel plans might suddenly be delayed or canceled, or, alternatively, you might have to travel when you didn’t expect to do so. Avoid controversial subjects. They could quickly turn into arguments. Tread carefully. Tonight: Work satisfaction.

CANCER

(June 21-July 22)
★★
Keep your pockets open, because unexpected gifts, goodies and favors from others might come your way. However, keep an eye on your banking and assets. Something unexpected could impact them. Avoid money quarrels with everyone. Tonight: Socialize!

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22)
★★
Today is unpredictable. Relations with those who are closest to you might suddenly change. You might be surprised. Try to avoid arguments and disputes with spouses or family members. Be diplomatic. Tonight: Relax and be happy.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
★★
Your work routine might suddenly change today. Staff shortages, power outages and computer problems are some reasons things might go sideways. Avoid work-related arguments or arguments related to a pet or your health. Stay chill. Tonight: Happy conversations.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
★★★
This is a dicey day dealing with your kids. Parents will have to be patient. Meanwhile, social occasions might suddenly change. They could be canceled or delayed, or you might receive a surprising invitation. It could be anything. Stay flexible. Tonight: A bonus?

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
★★
Something unexpected might impact your home and family today. It could be pleasant, or it could be troublesome. Today the Moon in your sign is at odds with fiery Mars, hinting at domestic quarrels and problems. Don’t say anything you will later regret. Tonight: You feel good!

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
★★
This is an accident-prone day. A distraction could lead to an argument, hurt feelings or something unusual happening. Stay focused and you can avoid an accident. Nevertheless, new faces and new places might excite you. Tonight: Quiet relaxation.

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
★★★
Keep an eye on your money and possessions today to avoid loss, theft or damage. Meanwhile, a little windfall might come your way. It could be a gift, a raise or a favor that financially (or practically) helps you. Avoid arguments with a friend about money or possessions. Tonight: Friendships.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
★★
People notice you today, which is why you might want to avoid a public argument. Ironically, something unexpected will help you. It might be the purchase of clothing that makes you feel more attractive. Perhaps you will create a more positive image. Be alert. Tonight: You’re admired.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-March 20)
★★★
Today something unexpected might please you. But you might be doing a slow boil because you’re angry about something but feel you can’t speak up. You are wise to wait for another day. But it’s OK to speak your truth in a calm way when you’re ready. Tonight: Travel plans?

A growing “unsung army” of 1 million people with full-time caring responsibilities needs better support, according to a report that found one in three unpaid carers from poorer backgrounds were unable to work because of their duties.

The trend is the result of an ageing society and rising ill-health and disability concentrated in the poorest half of the country’s working-age families, the Resolution Foundation’s research found.

Almost one in three working-age adults in lower-income families had a disability, compared with fewer than one in five in better-off families, the thinktank said.

It added that in homes of modest means, 1 million people had caring responsibilities of 35 hours or more a week – the equivalent of a full-time job – making it challenging to secure paid work.

Mike Brewer, the deputy chief executive of the Resolution Foundation, said: “Britain is getting older and sicker, while a greater share of its population has a disability. While these trends affect the whole of society, they are starkest in the poorest half of working-age families across the country.

“While we talk a lot about the effects of ageing and ill-health, the implications on demand for unpaid care is largely absent from political debate.

“That’s despite Britain having an ‘unsung army’ of 1 million people who do at least 35 hours of unpaid care work every week – equivalent to a full-time job.

“It is time to provide better support for these carers and their families, just as we have done with working parents in recent decades.”

In response, a government spokesperson said: “We understand the huge difference carers make, as well as the struggles they may face.

“That’s why we’ve delivered the biggest ever cash increase in the earnings threshold for carer’s allowance, whilst unpaid carers can also receive support, including short breaks and respite services, through the Better Care Fund.

“Alongside this, we are reviewing the implementation of carer’s leave and considering the benefits of introducing paid carer’s leave.”

In 2024, a Guardian investigation revealed that tens of thousands of unpaid carers, most of them already in poverty, had received large bills for overpayments that ran into thousands of pounds as a result of failures by the Department for Work and Pensions.

Those affected unwittingly fell foul of earnings rules despite a promise in 2019 by the DWP’s permanent secretary, Peter Schofield, that new technology would eradicate the problem of overpayments.

In the five years after the verify earnings and pensions tool, known as VEP, was presented as a solution to the problems of carer’s allowance, more than 262,000 overpayments totalling in excess of £325m were clawed back from carers, and 600 carers were prosecuted and received criminal records, according to the National Audit Office.

As a result of the investigation, Labour set up an independent review of the allowance and raised the earnings limit for those claiming it.