• Sarah Canzano is the mother of Gavin Canzano, a 15-year-old aerial skier.
• She and her husband recognized their son’s talent early on.
• They have been supportive of him in his quest to qualify for the US Ski Team and the 2034 Olympics.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Sarah Canzano, the mother of Gavin Canzano. It has been edited for length and clarity.

I’m the mom of an elite teenage athlete. My husband was a downhill skier as a teenager, and he taught our boys, Gavin and Deacon, to ski when they were about two or three. I don’t ski at all.

Gavin was a shy and reserved kid, but he was a different kid on the mountain. He was so confident. We used to say that skiing was like oxygen to him. It’s where he is at his best.

It was easy to recognize his talent early

Gavin began skiing with the Bristol Mountain Freestyle team when he was around 8 years old. It’s a feeder into the US Ski Team. It was apparent quickly that he was very good in the air. In 2024, when he was 14, he was invited to Lake Placid, N.Y., to participate in the US Ski Team’s Project Gold, an aerial camp. He was all in on aerial skiing after that.

Now 15, he is part of the US Ski Team’s national development program for aerials. He trains with his national teammates at the Olympic Training Center in Lake Placid. He also travels for competitions.

It can be challenging to raise a teenage athlete and create balance

He’s a 15-year-old boy. He makes mistakes. But as long as he’s working hard, and doing the best he can at school and being a good human, we will continue to make sacrifices for him.

We have also had conversations with Gavin about the sacrifices that he would have to make on this path. That means school is going to be harder, because he’s going to miss a lot of school. He won’t be able to see his school friends that much when he’s competing and traveling. But, we’ve always told him, “We will work hard for you as long as you are working hard for yourself.”

He loves what he does, which makes it easy for us to support him. If he ever got to the point where he didn’t want to do it anymore, we would never make him. It sounds insane considering the investment we’ve made, but it’s his body, his life. We are also teaching him to advocate for himself because we won’t always be with him.

We’ve had to change our lifestyle to accommodate him

I’m a travel agent, and we like to travel as a family. Before, we’d be off to an island somewhere every break, but now I’m spending that time standing on a mountain. We’ve definitely had to change our plans several times for him, but we never put that burden on him. This is our family’s choice.

My husband and I divide and conquer a lot. A lot of times, just my husband or just me will travel with Gavin, so that Deacon can be home, in school, and with his friends, pursuing his hobbies. Pat and I are apart a lot, but we also try to take advantage of that one-on-one time with our kids, and the moments we have together with them.

Deacon is the real hero here; he is such a supportive little brother. He goes along for the ride with minimal complaints and is Gavin’s biggest fan. He’s so proud of him.

We’re taking it one step at a time, but the Olympics are the goal

We want him to have fun. He had me write “have fun” on his skis, so if he’s having a bad day or a couple of bad jumps, he can remind himself that this is fun.

But it’s also serious. We might consider looking for financial sponsors soon, as we try to get him to where he needs to be. We will cross those bridges as they come. The goal is the US Ski Team for the 2034 Olympics. That sometimes feels overwhelming — it’s almost a decade away.

My job as his mom is balance. I have to let go of some control, but I also need to remember that he’s 15 and still needs a lot of guidance from us. I am confident in his abilities, and I’m now able to watch him jump without closing my eyes anymore.

Pecorino Romano is one of the oldest cheeses in the world, with roots going back to Ancient Rome. But today, most of it is no longer made near Rome at all. In this episode, we visit I Buonatavola, one of the very last producers still making Pecorino Romano in Lazio, the cheese’s original territory, to understand how global demand, especially from the United States, reshaped where and how this cheese is made. We explore the differences between Pecorino Romano made in Rome and the versions produced elsewhere and how exports helped keep this historic producer alive.

• NBCU’s Peacock is plotting to sell add-on subscriptions to other streamers.
• The streamer is pitching others that offer content that complements its reality TV and sports fare.
• Peacock is one of the smaller general-interest streamers and has struggled to grow its TV viewership share.

Peacock’s next growth bet isn’t a blockbuster show or sports deal.

NBCU’s flagship streaming service is plotting to sell add-on subscriptions to other specialty streamers on its platform, four people familiar with the plans told Business Insider.

Peacock has approached streamers about selling subscriptions to offer viewers content that complements its reality and sports-heavy line-up, these people said. Peacock expects to start with one streamer this year and is likely to limit the offering to a small number of partners.

Starz, which already has multiple distribution partnerships, is one that’s being considered, two insiders said. Starz declined to comment.

Two people briefed on Peacock’s pitch saw it as a way for smaller streamers to reach new subscribers in a relatively uncluttered environment, and they hoped Peacock would eventually offer features such as the ability for streamers to offer free samples of their shows.

They described Peacock’s terms as favorable compared to Amazon, which has a large business selling subscriptions to programmers big and small, from HBO Max to Crunchyroll. Amazon’s channel terms vary by partner, but two partners told Business Insider in 2025 that Amazon’s subscription revenue cut was over 50% in their deals.

Peacock’s plans come at a time when streaming services — especially outside market leaders Netflix and Disney — face pressure to consolidate as they look to continue growing their subscriber bases while remaining profitable. Overall, paid streaming growth in the US has cooled, while cancellation rates have risen in the wake of price hikes.

Streamers like Peacock are trying to make themselves stickier

TV viewership growth for streamers in the US is largely stagnant, and subscribers are navigating an increasingly complex landscape. Streaming services are trying tactics like discounts and bundling to keep people from leaving their platforms.

Some other streaming platforms have adopted a marketplace approach that’s broader than what Peacock is contemplating. Amazon is by far the leader. Last year, Amazon reported that its “Channels” program accounted for about 25% of US streamer sign-ups, citing Antenna data. Roku, YouTube, and device makers like Samsung and LG also let people subscribe to streamers through their platforms.

Peacock, for its part, already sells add-on subscriptions to NBC Sports Regional Sports Networks, which it shares a corporate parent with. It also sells a bundle with Apple TV+ that involves cross-platform sampling and a discounted price.

Peacock, with less than 2% of TV watch time in the US, has struggled to grow its share of the TV pie, according to Nielsen. That makes it the second-smallest of the subscription streamers Nielsen measures, ahead only of Warner Bros. Discovery (1.4%), which includes Discovery+ and HBO Max.

US-only Peacock also has relatively few subscribers, with about 44 million. Its nearest rival, Paramount+, has around 79 million global subscribers, and both are well behind Netflix, which is No. 1 with more than 325 million subscribers.

Still, Peacock has far more subscribers than many specialty streamers. AMC Networks, for example, reported about 10 million subscribers across its portfolio of streamers, including AMC+, Acorn TV, and Shudder, as of the end of 2025.

“Peacock has been struggling,” said Alan Wolk, a media industry analyst. “There haven’t been a whole lot of reasons to watch it, so giving people another reason to subscribe is a smart idea. If you ask consumers what’s your biggest frustration with streamers, it’s always, ‘I can’t find anything.’ So the more you can put things together under one interface, the happier people will be.”

A global survey by Nielsen in November found more than 46% say it’s harder to find the content they want to watch because there are too many streamers, rising to 51% in the US, with people spending 14 minutes searching for what to watch and 49% likely to cancel because they can’t find something.

The survey also showed 66% of people expressed interest in a guide to present content information across all services.

James Faris contributed reporting.

• NATO said on Friday that it is deploying a Turkish drone carrier to the Baltic Sea.
• The deployment comes in response to “repeated” Russian airspace violations, NATO said.
• It is part of a NATO operation to surge air defense assets to its eastern flank.

NATO is deploying a Turkish drone carrier to the Baltic Sea to boost its surveillance and defense in response to “repeated” Russian airspace violations, the alliance announced on Friday.

The TCG Anadolu will support Eastern Sentry, a defensive operation the alliance launched in September after Russian drones crossed into Polish airspace, forcing a military response.

The Turkish drone carrier is deploying toward the coast of Latvia, where it will contribute to air surveillance and defense along NATO’s eastern edge. Allies have been surging fighter jets and warships to the Baltic region in response to Russian drone incursions.

Allied Joint Force Command Brunssum, one of three operational-level NATO headquarters, said in a statement on Friday that the deployment of the Anadolu follows “repeated airspace violations” that have been attributed to Russia.

JFC Brunssum called the deployment “a clear signal to the east” and said that it “sends an unmistakable message” that NATO is prepared to defend its territory.

It’s unclear when the carrier will arrive on station and how long it will remain there. The Turkish defense ministry could not immediately be reached for comment, and neither JFC Brunssum nor NATO’s Allied Air Command responded to a request for additional information.

The first-of-its-kind TCG Anadolu is the Turkish Navy’s only drone-carrying amphibious assault ship. It was commissioned in 2023 and is now Ankara’s most advanced vessel and flagship.

The 750-foot-long vessel was originally intended to carry helicopters and F-35B fighter jets, but after Turkey was kicked out of the F-35 program over its purchase of Russian surface-to-air missile systems, Ankara decided to repurpose the Anadolu for fixed-wing drones.

The Anadolu can carry Bayraktar TB-3 and Bayraktar Kızılelma combat drones, systems made by the Turkish company Baykar, as well as attack helicopters.

JFC Brunssum said the carrier is the largest ship in NATO’s Steadfast Dart fleet, which is comprised of 17 vessels, including amphibious landing ships, frigates, destroyers, and submarines.

Iran and China have also built their own drone carriers, and Portugal expects to receive one later this year.

• I spent three years traveling full-time after a breakup and an unexpected layoff.
• The experience taught me that I could thrive on my own and helped me connect with other women.
• Now that my nomadic chapter is over, I feel more confident and able to live in the moment.

Three and a half years ago, I stood in my New Jersey apartment, surrounded by boxes I was about to put into storage. Tears streamed down my cheeks.

I’d recently ended a two-year, live-in relationship. We loved each other deeply, but just weren’t the right fit — and although the split was a gut-wrenching decision, we both knew it was the right move.

I had just accepted a fully remote job, which allowed me to explore moving out of the New York City area — something I had been considering for about a year.

I planned to just travel for a few months before settling down somewhere, but I ended up spending the next three years as a nomad.

Although it wasn’t quite what I’d pictured when I said goodbye to the apartment I shared with my ex, it turned into one of the most important chapters of my life.

My brief stint abroad turned into a longer chapter

My post-breakup plan was to put all of my belongings into a storage unit and spend a few months in Tulum.

After that, I would travel to Miami and Los Angeles, “interviewing” both cities as candidates for a longer-term move. I was about seven months into this plan when I learned my role was going to be eliminated.

Luckily, I was able to secure freelance work, so I decided to continue my travels since I wasn’t needed in one particular place for my job.

From Tulum, I headed to Mexico City. After just a few days, I fell in love with the food, vibrancy, people, and culture. My one-week vacation turned into an almost three-month stay.

During my time in Mexico City, I explored art galleries and museums, learned some Spanish, made friends, went on dates, visited small shops, and tipped local people well.

These little moments helped me learn how adaptable I truly was. I realized I could make friends anywhere, stay disciplined with my work even while exploring a new place, safely navigate dating as a solo traveler, and be extremely resourceful.

I kept exploring. I took the nomad life slowly, spending about four or five months abroad at a time in places like Paris, Lisbon, Málaga, London, Melbourne, Miami, and Tulum.

Between travels, I’d spend a few months recharging in a sublease (or a friend’s apartment) in New York City.

I felt my confidence grow as I navigated new cities and connected with inspiring women from all over the world

When traveling solo, every choice you make is yours, from where you eat to how you spend your days. I felt immensely grateful for this freedom — every day, it struck me how lucky I was to have every minuscule decision be solely my own.

That’s not to say I felt lonely, though. With each new city and country I stayed in, I was delighted by the magic of connecting with strangers.

One time, I struck up a conversation with another woman at a particularly intense yoga class in Tulum. She was visiting from Canada, and we ended up spending a whole day together.

I had another memorable experience in Europe. I had been traveling by myself for about three years at that point, and although it was incredible, I was exhausted. I felt ready to return to New York City, but I wasn’t sure I could afford to do so.

Then, one afternoon, my spirits were lifted when I found myself in a café in Paris, enjoying a chocolate-chip cookie and a latte. An older woman started chatting with me, and soon, another young woman traveling solo from Korea joined in.

We all shared stories and giggled as we sipped our coffees. As the older woman left the café, she said, “You two girls exchange numbers now, and spend time together.”

We laughed at the gentle demand, but wound up spending that evening — and the next day, too — exploring the city as a pair. I may or may not ever see her again, but she told me that if I ever visit Seoul, I’ll be welcomed with open arms.

Best of all, this time in my life helped me stay open and live in the moment

I learned that not every place has to be a permanent home, and not every relationship has to last forever; in fact, some friendships might just last for the span of a trip.

The memories I made during this time will stick with me, though I’ve since emptied out my storage unit and settled into a one-year lease in New York City.

My nomadic chapter is closed for now, but my encounters with strangers, small moments in new cities, and solo time with myself left me changed for the better — and will surely inspire my next adventure.

• On Friday, a 6-3 SCOTUS majority struck down the bulk of President Trump’s tariffs.
• Three conservative justices, Kavanaugh, Thomas, and Alito, issued a pair of dissenting opinions.
• See why they said Trump’s tariffs are perfectly legal.

Three conservative justices of the US Supreme Court — Brett Kavanaugh, Clarence Thomas, and Samuel Alito — broke with the majority Friday, arguing that President Donald Trump had clear authority to impose his sweeping tariff policy.

The three dissenting justices said the president’s tariffs were perfectly legal under the 1970-era law Trump used that says presidents can “regulate” importation in the case of emergencies.

“The tariffs at issue here may or may not be wise policy,” Kavanaugh wrote. “But as a matter of text, history, and precedent, they are clearly lawful.”

The three justices also noted that the majority 6-3 decision is silent on how to return billions of dollars in tariffs that have already been collected.

That process “is likely to be a ‘mess,'” as was acknowledged at oral arguments, Kavanaugh wrote in a lengthy dissent that Thomas and Alito joined.

The two dissents differed with the majority on two fronts: Trump’s bypassing of Congress in imposing tariffs, and the legality of the president’s invocation of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, or IEEPA.

In the dissent written by Kavanaugh, the justices argued that presidents have “commonly” imposed tariffs to regulate imports throughout American history.

Interpreting IEEPA to exclude tariffs “creates nonsensical textual and practical anomalies,” Kavanaugh wrote. As with quotas and embargoes, tariffs are a “traditional and common tool to regulate importation,” he said.

“It does not make much sense to think that IEEPA allows the President in a declared national emergency to, for example, shut off all or most imports from China, but not to impose even a $1 tariff on imports from China,” Kavanaugh wrote.

Reversing the tariffs may be an exercise in futility, Kavanaugh added. Even without IEPPA, “numerous other federal statutes authorize the president to impose tariffs and might justify most (if not all) of the tariffs at issue in this case,” Kavanaugh wrote.

In a separate dissent, Thomas wrote that “neither the statutory text” of IEEPA “nor the Constitution provide a basis for ruling against the President.”

“This Court has consistently upheld Congress’s delegation of power over foreign commerce, including the power to impose duties on imports,” Thomas wrote. “The Court has long conveyed to Congress that it may ‘invest the President with large discretion in matters arising out of the execution of statutes relating to trade and commerce with other nations.'”

In remarks at the White House following the Supreme Court’s decision, Trump praised the three dissenting justices while bashing the others.

“I’d like to thank and congratulate Justices Thomas, Alito, and Kavanaugh for their strength and wisdom and love of our country, which is right now, very proud of those justices,” Trump told reporters. “When you read the dissenting opinions, there is no way that anyone can argue against them — there is no way.”

Trump called the Supreme Court ruling “deeply disappointing” and said he was “ashamed of certain members of the court.”