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A new study uses physics to uncover why sneakers squeak on the basketball court. The findings can help scientists understand essential questions about friction, which has important practical applications. https://lnkd.in/e4b_M9tV

An onlooker captured footage of a windsurfer colliding with a whale in the San Francisco Bay.

FIFA World Cup final ticket prices are climbing to nearly $11,000 — far higher than previous tournaments. Here’s what’s behind the surge.

Fans of "WKRP in Cincinnati" know it as the fictional radio station from that 1970s sitcom. A North Carolina nonprofit using the call sign for a local broadcast has auctioned it and says it's really going to Cincinnati, but won't share details yet.

Iran state media reported that a US strike on the B1 bridge killed at least eight people and wounded 95. The bridge was not used by military, said Abulfazl Rahmani, managing director of Karaj Northern Freeway Construction Company that built the bridge.

A growing number of Americans have “unretired” in recent years, motivated by dwindling savings and the rising cost of living. Many are doing gig work through apps such as Uber, Lyft and Rover. They’re shuttling passengers to doctor appointments and dinners, visiting ailing cats and walking energetic dogs, and even washing and folding clients' laundry. Retirees and employment experts recommend making sure the earnings will cover expenses before taking on work using apps. They detail the highs and lows of gig work in retirement in my latest installment of Working Well for The Associated Press. https://lnkd.in/e_ep8eC8

While Artemis II astronauts make their way around the moon and back, take a look at some Apollo items that have touched the lunar surface. #NASA #Apollo #Space

After two years of reporting, AP’s Jim Mustian uncovered previously undisclosed FBI emails that raise new questions about a decades-old murder conviction involving a former police officer. The investigation brought new evidence into the public record ahead of a key parole hearing, ensuring that decision-makers and the public had access to critical information at a pivotal moment. The reporting also examined forensic practices and disclosure standards, guiding readers through complex legal issues with clarity. A strong example of investigative persistence and impact. Read more: https://buff.ly/Oy16vot #BestofAP

Egg prices in the U.S. have dropped about 60% from last year’s record highs — just in time for Easter. Here’s what’s behind the decline.

Hydrologists working high in the Rocky Mountains have measured what they say was Colorado’s worst snowpack on record—an alarming fact for a state that supplies drinking water to millions across the drought-stricken American West. High country ranchers say they're already having to think about how to get water and feed for their cattle in the months ahead, and cities are already implementing water use restrictions.