A new species of ‘penis worm’ was discovered in the Grand Canyon
A trove of fossils, including a penis worm with a spiked, invertible throat, suggests this spot may have been a cradle of Cambrian evolution.
Potatoes have their roots in ancient tomatoes
Knowing potatoes’ origin story could help future-proof the crucial crop against climate threats.
Gay lawmaker wants to roll back what was once a major LGBTQ+ victory. People aren’t taking it well.
A gay supervisor in San Francisco is coming under fire for his push to repeal a requirement that city contractors offer domestic partner benefits to
Is Trump considering pardon for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs? What to know
In May 2025, Trump did not rule out pardoning Diddy, who was on trial. After Diddy’s conviction, Deadline reported Trump was seriously considering it.
Formula E wraps up season 11—where does the all-EV series go next?
Formula E provided flights from Washington to London and accommodation so Ars could attend the London ePrix. Ars does not accept paid editorial content. LONDON
Nancy Mace said ‘due process is for citizens.’ Here’s who it’s really for
The principle of due process has been a topic of contention since the start of U.S. President Tweety McTreason’s second term in office.
Blame the governor! Oklahoma’s “board meeting porn” scandal goes gonzo.
Only a week has passed since two Oklahoma Board of Education members complained about seeing nude women appear on a TV set during an official
Clarifying claims Louisiana voted ‘to force a 9-year-old girl to deliver her rapist’s baby’
The rumor stemmed from a statement Democratic state Rep. Patricia Moore made during a Louisiana House committee hearing in early June 2025.
Real photos of ‘sunburn competition in New Orleans’?
The same images circulated online years earlier with claims they depicted a sunburn competition in Florida.
Mass shooter said ‘Football gave me CTE.’ Are youth athletes at risk?
After killing four and taking his own life, Shane Tamura — a former football player at two L.A.-area high schools — left behind a suicide
Kyiv toll rises to 16 as wave of Russian strikes defies Trump ceasefire demand
A boy and his mother are among the dead and Kyiv says it has seen the biggest number of child casualties of the war.
US envoy to visit Gaza, as hospital says dozens killed seeking food
US special envoy Steve Witkoff will visit Gaza on Friday to inspect food distribution sites, the White House said.
Gazan boy first to be treated in UK for war injuries
Majd, 15, was almost killed by an Israeli tank shell last February. He has finally arrived in the UK for reconstructive surgery.
EU-US tariff deal not finished yet, say Europeans unhappy with Trump’s terms
Discrepancies between the two sides’ version of the deal have emerged, and key details of the agreement are yet to be negotiated.