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A Dutch soldier disappeared from a 17th-century painting for nearly 200 years, erased by someone who thought the scene looked too rowdy. Now conservators have brought him back, revealing the artwork's original playful story about a drinking game gone wrong.
After Alysa Liu won America's first women's figure skating gold since 2002, Google searches for "figure skating lessons" hit an all-time high. The spike doubled any previous Olympic year bump, with Liu's Instagram followers jumping from 300,000 to over 8 million.
American figure skater Ilia Malinin led Team USA to its second consecutive Olympic gold medal in team figure skating at the 2026 Milan Winter Games. The 21-year-old phenom cemented his place as one of the sport's brightest stars with another dominant performance.
Spain is building a competitive Olympic figure skating team despite minimal ice infrastructure, thanks to international athletes who've made the country their home. At Milano-Cortina 2026, six of Spain's figure skaters were born abroad, proving collaboration can overcome resource gaps.
American figure skater Alysa Liu just made Olympic history, becoming the first U.S. woman to win gold in figure skating singles in nearly a quarter century. The 20-year-old's victory at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Games marks a triumphant comeback for American women in the sport.
The beloved interactive hidden object game Hidden Folks is getting a charming sequel that brings back its signature hand-drawn art and delightful mouth-made sound effects. Players can explore whimsical black-and-white worlds without timers or pressure when it launches early next year.
Researchers created a smartphone attachment for under $7 that detects hidden cameras in hotel rooms and rentals in just five seconds. The invention solves a growing privacy problem with technology anyone can afford.
Mikhail Shaidorov landed five perfect quadruple jumps to win Kazakhstan's first Olympic gold in figure skating, honoring his late mentor and inspiring a nation. The 2026 Milano Cortina performance delivered a historic breakthrough after years of near misses.
After retiring at 16, Olympic figure skater Alysa Liu made a comeback with one condition: she'd skate as her authentic self. Now sitting in third place at the 2026 Winter Olympics, her choreographer Massimo Scali helped her transform the ice into a canvas for self-expression.
Olympic champion Alysa Liu walked away from figure skating at 16, despite three national titles. Her break from the sport taught her something that led to America's first women's gold in 24 years.
As the 2026 Winter Olympics kick off, MIT's curling and figure skating clubs are hosting watch parties that bring together students who share a love for ice sports. From beginners to former national competitors, these clubs prove you're never too late to find your community on ice.
Three-time US champion Amber Glenn is making her Olympic debut at 26, aiming to end America's 20-year drought in women's figure skating medals. The Texas skater calls herself a "dinosaur" in a sport that often peaks in the teens, but she's embracing the moment as a chance to inspire.
College figure skater Laine Dubin is shattering stereotypes about what athletes should look like, inspiring millions of young girls who never saw themselves represented in the sport. Her videos proving that grace and power come in all sizes have earned her a devoted following and 30 million views.
Researchers finally figured out why the quadruple axel seemed impossible until Ilia Malinin mastered it at age 17. The answer? Jump higher than anyone thought necessary.
California figure skater Alysa Liu just won the first U.S. Olympic gold in women's singles in 20 years, and it wasn't just about the medals. She did it by choosing happiness over perfection, proving that sometimes having fun is the winning strategy.
Ilia Malinin landed five quadruple jumps to secure America's second straight Olympic team gold in figure skating. The 'Quad God' recovered from a rare mistake to edge Japan by just one point in a thrilling finale.
Three American women are poised to break a two-decade Olympic medal drought in figure skating. The "Blade Angels" bring more momentum to Milan than any US team in years.
Hundreds packed Oakland's Frank Ogawa Plaza to celebrate hometown hero Alysa Liu, the first U.S. woman to win Olympic figure skating gold in 20 years. The 20-year-old skater, raised by Chinese immigrants in Richmond and trained at Oakland Ice Center, brought pride back to a city hungry for championship moments.
Renovation workers at St. Mary's Basilica in Minneapolis discovered stunning gold stencil artwork hidden beneath paint for over 75 years. The intricate designs, dating back to 1914, will be revealed again to worshippers by Easter Sunday.
Olympic figure skater Isabeau Levito discovered that one overlooked detail transforms her performances from exhausting to effortless. Her secret? Strategic breathing during her choreography.
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