A disturbing event unfolded at a Queens sports bar recently. A man, sporting pink pants and a black T-shirt, ripped down an LGBTQ pride flag. This was more than just property damage; it struck fear into the hearts of those who saw it as a personal assault on their identity. The suspect, a white man
Starting October 6th, New Yorkers will have to compost their food scraps at home. Fines for non-compliance begin in April next year. Supporters say this will tackle the city's rat problem and help fight climate change. But is it worth the effort? Our recycling program is already struggling, and the
The line between good and evil is often blurred, making it difficult to distinguish between right and wrong. These documentaries offer a unique perspective on this complex issue by examining some of the most disturbing cases in recent history. By shedding light on these dark chapters in history, we
When former US President Donald Trump recently proposed a radical idea at a rally in Erie, Pennsylvania, the crowd was left stunned. He suggested allowing for one "really violent day" where all crime would be legal, sparking widespread outrage and comparisons to the popular horror film franchise The
Lew Einstein, a brilliant but aimless man, finds himself entangled in a world of crime-solving, where his exceptional intellect is put to the test. The great-grandson of Albert Einstein, Lew's life takes an unexpected turn when he's recruited by a local detective to help crack complex homicides. As
You might know Matthew Gray Gubler from his role in Criminal Minds, where he played Dr. Spencer Reid. But get ready for a new character – Lew Einstein! CBS is bringing us a fresh crime series called "Einstein," and it's all about this charming troublemaker who just happens to be Albert Einstein’s gr
Imagine driving through Porter Ranch and noticing a small camera. That’s no ordinary camera, it’s a license plate reader, one of the 100 being installed across the San Fernando Valley. These smart cameras can track and record license plates as they pass by, helping police narrow down their search fo
Greetings from the Orbiting HQ! As you can see, we've refreshed the site design. We hope you'll come to love it. Ars Technica is a little more than 26 years old, yet this is only our ninth site relaunch (number eight was rolled out way back in 2016!). We think the Ars experience gets better with eac
Vice President Kamala Harris visited an emergency operations center in Augusta, Georgia, where she sat for a briefing and thanked assembled officials for "doing God's work." Harris is in the state to get an up-close look at the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene. Harris told the emergency worke
In a surprising move, Israel's Foreign Minister, Israel Katz, declared United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres persona non grata. This meant that Guterres was not welcome in the country, according to Katz. The decision came after Guterres failed to strongly condemn Iran's recent aerial att
