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Ice skater narrowly avoids 2026 Winter Olympics points deduction after wardrobe malfunction

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Canadian skaters Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier narrowly held onto third place in the rhythm dance segment of the ice dancing competition on Monday after a wardrobe malfunction nearly proved costly at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. During their routine, a piece of Poirier’s arm cuff ripped off and got caught on Gilles’ tights … Read more

Nearly 70 rescued from gondola at New York’s Gore Mountain after malfunction

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Nearly 70 people were rescued from gondola cabins at an upstate New York ski area after a mechanical problem forced a shutdown of the lift system, leaving skiers stranded for hours up to 70 feet (21 meters) in the air, authorities said. The New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority, which operates Gore Mountain, said … Read more