A judge says Missouri’s abortion ban isn’t enforceable, but there’s no start date for abortions
A judge has ruled that Missouri’s near-total abortion ban is unenforceable under a new constitutional amendment
Texas man whose execution was halted in shaken baby case is again stopped from testifying
A Texas man facing execution did not appear at the state Capitol after two failed attempts by lawmakers to issue a subpoena for his testimony
US flu season is underway, as cases surge in some areas and vaccinations lag
The U.S. flu season is underway
No Evidence Julia Roberts Said This Quote About Relationships That End
One Facebook commenter called the quote a “marvelous input from a shining movie Star.”
Rumor Has It Bob Ross Was a Serial Killer Who Put Clues In Paintings — But There’s No Proof
The longstanding internet rumor appears to have stemmed from a creative writing subreddit.
US vs. Europe Passenger Train Lines? Viral Map Lacks Crucial Context
The image often circulates on social media, despite the fact it's not a fair comparison.
Project 2025 Proposes Eliminating the FDIC? Not Exactly
A 2017 report by conservative think tank The Heritage Foundation suggested "government-provided deposit insurance should be phased out fully."
Human versus autonomous car race ends before it begins
A2RL provided flights from San Francisco to Tokyo and accommodation so Ars could attend its race. Ars does not accept paid editorial content. TOKYO—Racing is hard. It's hard on the teams, it's hard on the owner's bank account, it's hard on
Ars Technica’s top 20 video games of 2024
When we introduced last year's annual list of the best games in this space, we focused on how COVID delays led to a 2023 packed with excellent big-name blockbusters and intriguing indies that seemed to come out of nowhere. The
How Your Car Might Be Making Roads Safer
Researchers say data from long-haul trucks and General Motors cars is critical for addressing traffic congestion and road safety. Data privacy experts have their concerns.
Amazon Warehouse Workers in New York City Join Protest
The workers’ union hopes that adding employees at the Staten Island warehouse to a protest started by delivery drivers will increase pressure on Amazon.
Abcarian: Trump’s deportations are on a collision course with a California economy built on hypocrisy
Industries such as agriculture and construction rely on unauthorized immigration. But the people who hire undocumented workers rarely face repercussions.
Calmes: Drain the swamp? More like overt, unapologetic swampy displays at Mar-a-Lago
Since the Nov. 5 election, sycophants, billionaires, lobbyists and job seekers have been spied paying court to President-elect Donald Trump in Florida.
Florida is winning the political battle with California as Trump takes office
Trump has vowed to fight California on a variety of fronts, including its homeless policies, its resistance to a border wall, its electric car mandate and over his plans to begin mass deportations.