From stronger hurricanes to longer droughts and heavier rainfall, a warming planet is intensifying weather extremes and making them more frequent.

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.

Humans are going back around the moon for the first time since 1972. Four astronauts will hurtle several thousand miles beyond the moon, hang a U-turn and then come straight back during the nearly 10-day mission.

Francis Mauigoa is representing Samoan culture at the NFL Draft. #FrancisMauigoa #NFLDraft #Football #NFL

When Australian farmer Rhys Smoker announced he’d found a live frog in a bag of lettuce, his housemates didn’t believe him. Smoker brought the bag over to show Jones and her partner Billy Le Pine. Le Pine said they named the frog Greg before releasing it at a dam near the house.

Interest rates affect how much people spend when they borrow to buy a home, car, or large appliance. Yet different forces can affect those rates. Here's what you need to know:

For decades, billions of gallons of sewage and industrial waste have been dumped into the Tijuana River. Recent research shows this chronically contaminated watershed in Southern California is also polluting the air.

A musket from 1776 can fire a lead ball at a velocity of around 1,000 feet per second. Imagine what that can do to a human body. Yet under federal and most state laws, it’s exempt from gun regulations. Many antique or replica guns aren’t considered firearms and even convicted felons can own them.

French President Emmanuel Macron took to the microphone at a state dinner in Yerevan on Monday, with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan accompanying him on the drums. Video republished to delete incorrect reference to La Bohème.

People in Havana reacted Wednesday after U.S. federal prosecutors announced charges against former Cuban President Raul Castro over the 1996 downing of civilian planes flown by Miami-based exile group Brothers to the Rescue.

Your Egalitarian AF Truth Drop Part 3 - February 17, 2026 Drone strikes. Half a million displaced. Conflict doesn’t happen in a vacuum. Resources move. Weapons move. People are forced to move. Stay informed. Stay aware. Egalitarian AF. #EgalitarianAF #Africa #TruthDrop #GlobalAwareness #Justice

We lost our motivation, but don't worry... We found it 😝 This week on Summer Strong, our fitness expert Summer Jackson walks us through exercises to ease lower back pain. You can check it out by downloading the KRDO13 app on your smart TV, or by clicking here: https://krdo.com/summer-strong/

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🚨BREAKING PMQs🚨 Starmer: "We've restored the UK's position as a global leader on climate action." "Investing £7 billion in nature recovery and driving ahead with renewables. They're the right steps to protect supply chains, protect our economy, and, to protect working people."

'AI companies pay everybody else, but they think they don't need to bother to pay the original creators' Award-winning author Kate Mosse speaks to BBC Politics Live about our groundbreaking report 'Brave New World?' and urges government to stop Big Tech exploiting UK creators ⬇️

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Well, it's no small wonder now why Agott is so driven/obsessed with becoming a witch. Nor is it a wonder why Qifrey was worried. Agott and Coco really are like night and day. The former focuses way too much on her end goal and her setbacks while Coco enjoys every step of the way. #WitchHatAtelier

ROADHOUSE RISK Texas Roadhouse confirms closure of first-ever restaurant as fans fear chain could ‘lose its charm’ under new plan THE SUN US / WOW MEDIA CHANNEL Published: 09:22, 17 May 2026

Relearning the flow of standard controls in #InvincibleVS on stream this morning over coffee with a friend. Come hang out with us, you might learn something. twitch.tv/anakonistark

Good morning all you amazing critters and welcome to a marvelous Monday, we got this, we will make it an awesome day.

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President Trump says he is disappointed in John Thune and Senate Republicans for not terminating the filibuster to get The SAVE American. More news: xily.pro/VPqtI #Trump #JohnThune #SenateRepublicans #Filibuster #SAVEAmericaAct #VoterID #ProofOfCitizenship #ElectionIntegrity #USPolitics #Congress

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Good news everybody, Beau made the bed

Elected Democrats were quick to get on social media and celebrate Kristi Noem’s firing. As with everything the Democratic Party does today, it’s a completely empty gesture. What is needed is a vision and a plan and the Democratic Party refuses to provide one other than claiming they are not Trump.

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Kyseessä on sähköminibussi, jollaisia löytyy Norjasta runsaasti. Vaikka Ukrainan sähköverkko on sodan vuoksi haavoittuva, sairaaloiden kaltaisissa kriittisen infrastruktuurin kohteissa sähköä on saatavilla. Sairaala pyrkii myös ympäristöystävällisyyteen jopa sodan aikana.

Tongue-Out-Tuesday! #happygood #cats

De las opciones varias que tenía para mi primer acto en el 8° #KaraokeBlueSky, escogí una cosecha argentina 1968. Es una súplica ante tiempos oscuros. De Los Gatos: "Viento, Dile a la Lluvia".

One of the best things I’ve done for my mental health #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #yaydhd

Well it’s a Lamborghini then…. Simples #Arsenal #AFC #Gunners #EPL #PremierLeague #Mancity

Tornadoes, ice storms, and high winds. Extreme weather is happening more and more every year. And it is directly impacting small farmers, independent restaurants and all of us who pay for increased prices.

Manufactured homeowners in Charlotte County face rising insurance costs despite Citizens Insurance announcing an 8% statewide rate decrease this year, which excluded older and manufactured homes. https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/homeowners-insurance-manufactured-florida-citizens/71437343 

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Driving I-64 through Institute, with Shawnee Park to the south. #shawneepark #institutewv #dunbar #kanawhacountyparks #westvirginiastateuniversity #i64 #sportscomplex #dashcam

If a near-Earth asteroid can steal the spotlight, why are you still waiting weeks for a designer? Make a broadcast-quality animated video from a text prompt in 60 seconds. Seriously. #motiongraphics #sleepymotion #prompttomotion

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I’m leading a bill to ensure our service members and federal employees get the pay they have missed so far due to the shutdown. People need to pay their bills now. Simple as that. I encourage my colleagues to get behind it as we work to address the health care crisis and end this shutdown.

Local semitic #Palestinian song writer, singer, poet, artist Rim Banna was simply an angel, the light for so many. She gave new life to traditional native semitic Palestinian songs, keeping it alive.

Post an actor or actress that starts with the letter E? (First or Last) #filmsky #moviesky #tvsky Scott Evans

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The city is under a weather alert with increasing snow on Tuesday evening, with 100% coverage overnight. Some spots may see as much as 4 inches, which will lead to a slippery morning commute on Wednesday. The full forecast tonight on CBS News Chicago at 10.

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Zohran Mamdani’s proposal to speed up buses and make them fare-free provoked excitement and debate during his mayoral campaign. But NYC isn't the only place where there's political momentum for better buses.

“Hi I’m a constituent from Brooklyn and I’m here to ask why is Hakeem such a pussy ass bitch in a time of real crisis!”

"Moonlight dancing like a queen... rolling in the back of a limousine." 🌃🪩 Step into the time machine. We are launching the visual short rollout for "Boogie Town"—a sonic escape back to the gritty, high-energy romance of 1978 NYC disco culture. Tap in. 🧵👇

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Here have this nice video of men moaning

People across North East Fife have been impacted by regular changes to bus routes. I want greater local control of bus services so that people can rely on them for their daily needs.

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Happy Pride Month!! 🏳️‍🌈 Also, to my fellow straight people, let’s try to not ruin it in the usual ways.. and not only via outright homophobia… God this is 🤣:

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On this day in 2025, Kayla: "Thank you for everything, John." Steve: "Partner." 💔 #DAYS #DOOL #Jarlena #Stayla