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Building durable basketball players from the ground up (way up)

Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs drives on Moritz Wagner of the Orlando Magic
Source: Getty Images

The NBA's tallest rookie is 7 feet 4 inches tall with an 8-foot wingspan, but last year, a series of video clips highlighted his surprisingly nimble, and often shoeless, feet. Victor Wembanyama, the first pick in last June's NBA draft, has shown impressive footwork during his workouts. Sports medicine experts say that long limbs and feet, like Wembanyama's size 20.5 shoe, can pose physical vulnerabilities. Injuries are on the rise in the NBA, with knee, ankle, and foot problems leading the way. This has led to a focus on injury prevention and rehabilitation techniques. Read More

After Figma's $20 Billion Windfall Evaporated, It's Picking Up the Pieces

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Source: The New York Times

Figma, a design platform, saw its potential $20 billion sale to Adobe fall through due to regulatory scrutiny. Now, Figma is dealing with the aftermath and facing a changing market. They are focusing on meeting employee expectations and navigating the evolving landscape. Read More

The hottest new(ish) thing in social networks

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Illustration: William Joel / The Verge

The Verge's "Installer" newsletter covers the latest in tech and social networks. The latest edition discusses Google's new AI tools, a new-ish social network, a better take on Google Docs, a new weather app, and more. Check out the newsletter to get insights and updates on the latest tech trends. Read More

A federal judge dismisses a case involving a Saudi dissident

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit in which an imprisoned Saudi Arabian dissident and his American sister accused X of conspiring with the Saudi government. The details of the case and the factors leading to its dismissal were not provided. Read More

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