US scraps limits on emissions from coal and gas power plants
The Environment Protection Agency says the move will save the country billions of dollars and reduce energy prices.
‘Great’ or ‘alarming’ – Should AI be reined in?
The BBC asked people in Washington DC about the technology’s rapid development and whether it poses a threat to humanity, as some experts warn.
Volvo increases the batteries for 2028 XC60 and XC90 plug-in refresh
Volvo provided flights from Washington, DC, to London, England, and accommodation so Ars could see its refreshed vehicles. Ars does not accept paid editorial content.
For the first time, the US military confirms it has deployed weapons in orbit
Air Force Secretary Troy Meink made the first public declaration Monday that the United States has placed “space control weapons” in orbit, an announcement that
Alex Bores Wants Democrats to Make AI Safety a 2028 Election Issue
Alex Bores, who lost a congressional primary contest that revolved around A.I. regulation, is trying to position himself at the center of the conversation for
Did US postmaster general say he’d block mail-in ballots? Claim distorts facts
Fearful social media users urged voters to use drop boxes, not regular mail, to send in their ballots for the 2026 midterm elections.
Emmy Awards 2026: All the fashion from this year’s ‘red’ carpet
Nominees and celebrity guests hit the red carpet in style at this year’s Emmy Awards.
Congress has three AI bills and no timetable for a vote on any of them
Three senators will put AI legislation in front of Congress this week, and none of them can say when it might be voted on. John
Cathie Wood calls AI extinction warnings ridiculous at a Sydney briefing
Cathie Wood praised the AI industry for talking openly about its own risks and dismissed the specific risk it has been talking about, in the
Mitch McConnell returns to US Senate after three-month absence
Senator McConnell casts his first vote since June, pledging presence for crucial Senate decisions.
Houthis say air strikes hit Yemen after Saudi Arabia vows ‘firm’ response
Saudi-led coalition promises to respond ‘firmly’ to Houthi strikes on urban areas in Saudi Arabia.
What to watch in the US’s Delaware primary elections
It’s the last state primary scheduled before November’s midterm elections.
Suspected sabotage causes major Netherlands rail disruption
Trains were cancelled or delayed on Tuesday after objects were found on tracks at multiple locations.
AI regulation faces political deadlock as calls grow for Congress to act
With Trump opposed and Congress divided, new safety legislation on AI is unlikely to pass anytime soon despite mounting pressure.