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Brazilian skier pulls off historic Winter Olympics win

25-year-old Lucas Pinheiro Braathen said he’s “not even able to grasp reality” after he won the gold medal in the men’s giant slalom in the Winter Olympics. His victory marks the first time a South American country has been awarded any medal in the Winter Games.

00:58 • Source: CNN
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Brazilian skier pulls off historic Winter Olympics win

25-year-old Lucas Pinheiro Braathen said he’s “not even able to grasp reality” after he won the gold medal in the men’s giant slalom in the Winter Olympics. His victory marks the first time a South American country has been awarded any medal in the Winter Games.

00:58 • Source: CNN
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Bondi turns a blind eye

Host Roy Wood Jr. talks to the “Have I Got News For You” panel about US Attorney General Pam Bondi's testimony at a House hearing about the Epstein files.

00:44 • Source: CNN
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What it’s like to go on a date with an AI in NYC

CNN’s Hadas Gold visited a New York restaurant temporarily transformed into an AI companion–only dating experience to see what a virtual Valentine’s date really feels like.

03:37 • Source: CNN
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5th graders create 3D-printed prosthetics

A computer science teacher at a Georgia elementary school is helping 5th graders learn to 3D print and assemble prosthetic hands to help other kids in need.

01:22 • Source: CNN
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Is China suddenly having a marriage boom?

China saw an increase in new marriages in 2025 as Beijing pushes to reverse a declining birth rate. CNN’s Simone McCarthy explains why couples have been delaying marriage and what might be behind the recent uptick.

01:48 • Source: CNN
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Big upset as USA star falls twice giving Kazakhstan gold in men’s skate

Team USA’s figure skating sensation, Ilia Malinin, failed to secure a medal despite being the overwhelming favorite for gold. The 21-year-old, known as the “Quad God” for his groundbreaking quad axel, struggled with two falls during his performance, finishing in a shocking eighth place. Meanwhile, Mikhail Shaidorov of Kazakhstan claimed the gold. CNN's Coy Wire reports.

01:02 • Source: CNN
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How the trend of caviar has made its way to the masses

Caviar has been considered a luxury delicacy by many but recently has become more accessible by the masses. McDonalds dropped a limited-edition Valentine's Day meal kit that included a gift card for McNuggets and Caviar for free.

01:30 • Source: CNN
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Why your Valentine's Day chocolates will be pricier this year

Consumer prices for chocolate have spiked 14.4% year-over-year during the January 1 to early February window, according to market intelligence firm Datasembly. CNN's Matt Egan explains what is behind the rising cost.

01:04 • Source: CNN