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In fear of more user protests, Reddit announces controversial policy change

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Scharon Harding @ Ars Technica · 09/30/2024 17:05 EDT

Moderators now need Reddit's permission to turn subreddits private, NSFW. Read more ›

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Systems used by courts and governments across the US riddled with vulnerabilities

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Dan Goodin @ Ars Technica · 09/30/2024 16:30 EDT

With hundreds of courts and agencies affected, chances are one near you is, too. Read more ›

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The Audi RS7—they won’t make them like this much longer

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Jonathan M. Gitlin @ Ars Technica · 09/30/2024 15:37 EDT

We take one last drive in an old favorite, plus there's some RS6 wagon action. Read more ›

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“So aggravating”: Outdated ads start appearing on PS5 home screen

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Scharon Harding @ Ars Technica · 09/30/2024 14:54 EDT

Players are annoyed as new home screen needs work. Read more ›

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Verizon customers face mass-scale outage across the US

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Samuel Axon @ Ars Technica · 09/30/2024 14:29 EDT

More than 100,000 reports appeared on Downdetector. Read more ›

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For the first time since 1882, UK will have no coal-fired power plants

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John Timmer @ Ars Technica 3 place · 09/30/2024 14:22 EDT

A combination of government policy and economics spells the end of UK's coal use. Read more ›

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Apple backs out of backing OpenAI, report claims

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Samuel Axon @ Ars Technica · 09/30/2024 14:03 EDT

Apple dropped out of the $6.5 billion investment round at the 11th hour. Read more ›

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Illinois city plans to source its future drinking water from Lake Michigan

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Inside Climate News @ Ars Technica · 09/30/2024 13:46 EDT

As aquifers dry up, some Midwest communities are looking to the region’s natural resources. Read more ›

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Epic lawsuit says Samsung “coordinated” with Google to get around trial verdict

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Kyle Orland @ Ars Technica · 09/30/2024 13:00 EDT

"Auto Blocker" hurts competition by forming a "moat" around Google, Fortnite maker argues. Read more ›

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DirecTV agrees to buy satellite rival Dish (and its debt) for one dollar

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Jon Brodkin @ Ars Technica · 09/30/2024 12:02 EDT

DirecTV to take on Dish's $10B debt and TPG will buy AT&T's 70% stake in DirecTV. Read more ›

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We’re only beginning to understand the historic nature of Helene’s flooding

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Eric Berger @ Ars Technica 1 place · 09/30/2024 11:25 EDT

How does a region that is nearly 500 miles from the Gulf become devastated by flooding? Read more ›

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Engineers investigate another malfunction on SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket

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Stephen Clark @ Ars Technica · 09/30/2024 10:31 EDT

SpaceX probably won't be grounded for long, but this could affect the launch of Europa Clipper. Read more ›

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California governor vetoes controversial AI safety bill

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Kyle Orland @ Ars Technica · 09/30/2024 10:15 EDT

Newsom says SB-1047 ignored "smaller, specialized models" and curtailed innovation. Read more ›

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Dungeon-mastering emotions: D&D meets group therapy

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Ars Contributors @ Ars Technica · 09/30/2024 09:42 EDT

Research is ongoing, but therapists are happy with early results. Read more ›

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Your cells are dying. All the time.

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Knowable Magazine @ Ars Technica 1 place · 09/29/2024 07:05 EDT

Some go gently into the night. Others die less prettily. Read more ›

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SpaceX launches mission to bring Starliner astronauts back to Earth

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Stephen Clark @ Ars Technica 2 place · 09/28/2024 15:29 EDT

SpaceX is bringing back propulsive landings with its Dragon capsule, but only in emergencies. Read more ›

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SpaceX set to launch mission to bring Starliner astronauts back to Earth

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Stephen Clark @ Ars Technica 2 place · 09/28/2024 11:05 EDT

SpaceX is bringing back propulsive landings with its Dragon capsule, but only in emergencies. Read more ›

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Opinion: How to design a US data privacy law

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Ars Contributors @ Ars Technica 2 place · 09/28/2024 07:15 EDT

Op-ed: Why you should care about the GDPR, and how the US could develop a better version. Read more ›

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Can addressing gut issues treat long COVID in children?

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WIRED @ Ars Technica 1 place · 09/28/2024 06:45 EDT

Study hopes to answer questions about connection between GI and neurological symptoms. Read more ›

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Report: Apple changes film strategy, will rarely do wide theatrical releases

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Samuel Axon @ Ars Technica · 09/27/2024 17:42 EDT

Apple TV+ has made more waves with TV shows than movies so far. Read more ›

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