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Oct 03 2024CRIME

Palestinian officials say 51 killed in Israeli operation on southern Gaza

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel launched ground operations and carried out airstrikes in a hard-hit city in southern Gaza overnight, killing at least 51 people, including women and children, Palestinian medical officials said Wednesday. Israel has continued to strike what it says are militan

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Oct 03 2024NATION

Eli Lilly to build $4. 5 billion research and manufacturing center

Eli Lilly will spend $4.5 billion to build a center aimed at finding better ways to manufacture its medicines. The facility, called the Lilly Medicine Foundry, will house development of new manufacturing methods with an eye toward efficiency. It's a strategy that's already paying off with Lilly's ob

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Oct 03 2024NATION

Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom players have already found incredible ‘hacks’

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom sports an enormous toolkit. With the help of a fairy named Tri, Princess Zelda can summon copies of over 100 world items and beasts called "echoes." This system allows players to get creative with how they solve puzzles and navigate the world. Since its releas

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Oct 03 2024NATION

Welcome to our latest design update, Ars 9. 0!

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

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Oct 03 2024ENTERTAINMENT

The Ups and Downs of Britney Spears' Relationship with Paul Soliz

Britney Spears and Paul Soliz have had a rollercoaster romance. It's been filled with cheating rumors, legal battles, and even rehab visits. Despite all the drama, Britney has stayed loyal to Paul, even calling herself "single as f--k" on Instagram. But now, Paul's wife, Nicole Mancilla, seems to ha

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Oct 02 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Frank Fritz: The American Picker Who Left Us Too Soon

At just 60 years old, Frank Fritz, the beloved host of "American Pickers," said his final goodbyes. His longtime friend and co-host, Mike Wolfe, shared the sad news on social media, paying tribute to a man who had been by his side for over half their lives. Together, they spent 10 years traveling ac

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Oct 02 2024CELEBRITIES

Frank Fritz: A Life Full of Adventure and Passion

Did you know Frank Fritz? He was a big name in the world of antiques and motorcycles. From a young age, he loved motorbikes. You could find him fixing up his 1959 Harley-Davidson Sportster for hours! As he grew older, his passion only got stronger. In fact, he even made it to the Sturgis Motorcycle

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Oct 02 2024ENTERTAINMENT

A Beloved Host Leaves a Lasting Legacy

Frank Fritz, known for his role in "American Pickers," passed away on September 30, 2024. He was 60 years old and had been part of the History Channel show since 2010. Frank's journey on the show, which involved traveling around the country to find rare artifacts with his friend Mike Wolfe, spanned

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Oct 02 2024HEALTH

Sex Workers in Congo Town Face Mpox Struggles

In Kamituga, a town tucked away in eastern Congo, the mpox outbreak has brought life to a halt for many sex workers. The virus, with its symptoms like fever and body pains, has led to fewer clients seeking their services. Sifa Kunguja, a 40-year-old worker, tells us she's gone from serving 20 client

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Oct 02 2024ENTERTAINMENT

A Stormy Night's Lesson in Flight Safety

On April 14, 1993, American Airlines flight 102 was on its way from Honolulu to Dallas. It was a rough night with thunderstorms and heavy turbulence. The flight crew prepared for landing, but the weather made it difficult. Lightning hit the right wing, and the plane started to drift off course durin

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