Flu season is off to a rough start this year, according to new CDC data. The virus is spreading faster than in previous years and the surge is likely to get worse. Here's what you need to know.

The order is the latest in a complex legal battle over the fate of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a watchdog agency.

The Trump administration's deep cuts in U.S. foreign health aid had a devastating impact. Yet there were achievements of note in spite of it all.

Saudi Arabia bombed Yemen's port city of Mukalla, targeting a shipment of weapons from the United Arab Emirates for separatist forces. The UAE later said it would withdraw its forces from Yemen.

J.S. Park helps patients and their families cope with death every day as a hospital chaplain. He explains what to expect as a person is dying, and how to reckon with uncomfortable feelings about death.

Israel accused Doctors Without Borders, one of the largest health organizations operating in Gaza, of failing to clarify the roles of some staff that Israel accused of cooperation with militants.

Conditions are dire for people in Gaza as President Trump and Israel's prime minister discuss the next phase of the ceasefire deal. And, Russia accuses Ukraine of an attempted drone strike.

China's People's Liberation Army is staging a second day of large-scale military drills around Taiwan. It's unleashing live-fire exercises as part of what it calls "Justice Mission 2025."

Family members carry the burden and costs of caring for America's aging population. Federal policy change is slow to come but a new movement and state actions are building momentum.

The Legal Accountability Project complaint, which has not been previously reported, states that it is based on conversations with multiple former law clerks.

Passengers were left stranded and looking for alternative routes after power issues in the Channel Tunnel.

Fionnghuala Shearman and her daughter Eve and son Ohner died in the house fire on Boxing Day.

Alaa Abd El Fattah has faced backlash over old social media posts where he called for the killing of Zionists.

Gelsenkirchen Police say thieves used the "quiet" days after Christmas to break into the high street branch.

Blue Origin's all-female crew, which included scientist Amanda Nguyen, was launched into space in April.

Two of the main sticking points involve territory and the fate of Europe's biggest nuclear plant, which is currently occupied by Russia.

She shared her cancer diagnosis in an essay last month, writing that she had less than a year to live.

The Iranian rial hit a record low against the US dollar on Sunday, prompting shopkeepers in Tehran to stage protests, which have quickly spread.

Kent Police is urging people to contact them if they have information about the crash in Gillingham.

The move was criticised by foreign ministers from from 10 countries including the UK, who said the new rules were "restrictive" and "unacceptable".

The ITSM outfit would join Oracle, Comcast, and Netflix in installing bunk beds in the corner office

ServiceNow’s amended employment contract with CEO Bill McDermott extends his time with the company into the next decade, but also provides possible next steps for the journeyman corporate leader, including the co-CEO role, a position he held at SAP in the years prior to joining the ITSM juggernaut.…

The solution? Lock up the screens and read to your kids

If you're thinking of plopping your infant in front of a screen to get some peace and quiet, you might want to reconsider - higher screen exposure in infancy was linked to longer decision times later on and higher anxiety symptoms in the teenage years.…

You didn't think you'd get to enjoy your time off without a major cybersecurity incident, did you?

A high-severity MongoDB Server vulnerability, for which proofs of concept emerged over Christmas week, is now under active exploitation, according to the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.…

Digital screen snafu or satirical comment on Microsoft's licensing policies?

Bork!Bork!Bork! Today's Bork comes courtesy of an exhibition dedicated to the UK street artist Banksy and demonstrates that "Limitless" does not always apply to Windows Activation.…

Want to survive the crash? Find another way to make money with GPUs

Today, Nvidia’s revenues are dominated by hardware sales. But when the AI bubble inevitably pops, the GPU giant will become the single most important software company in the world.…

2026 is the year where AI must meet ROI in the enterprise, and the key to delivering it is data governance.

Leaders from Dell, Microsoft, Salesforce, ServiceNow, and Snowflake have released their 2026 predictions for AI in the workplace, and they agree that safeguards for AI agents and ROI are the top priorities for their customers.…

Now replace the autopilot with Copilot

Bork!Bork!Bork! Bork can happen to the best of us, but flashing one's undercarriage at the boss of a compliance company is less than ideal, particularly at 35,000 feet in the air.…

One cert, in plaintext, on thousands of devices, led to what looks like years of crime

South Korea’s Ministry of Science and ICT has found that local carrier Korea Telecom (KT) deployed thousands of badly secured femtocells, leading to an attack that enabled micropayments fraud and snooping on customers’ communications – maybe for years.…

‘General agents’ to infuse Meta’s products real soon now

UPDATED Meta will acquire made-in-China AI outfit Manus and harness its “general agent” technology across its products.…

The deal negotiated in September locked Nvidia into a purchase price of $23 per share. Intel shares traded at $36 on Monday

Nvidia’s $5 billion Intel stock purchase is already worth $7.58 billion, turning the recently approved bailout of its rival into a shrewd financial play.…

The study's main takeaway: "Be bold. It is the thing that slows down authoritarian creep."

Settlement forces NIH to review grants previously rejected on ideological grounds.

Musk allies spin DOGE as having a "higher purpose" beyond federal budget cuts.

The state deals with flooding and sea level rise by buying homes in flood prone areas.

Netflix's finale will also have a two-day theatrical release to more than 600 locations.

A serious data breach has occurred, but Ars users have nothing to worry about.

Gathering for mutual defense puts young spiny lobsters at risk of predators.

Florida man makes two appearances on the list.

Of all the cars we've driven and reviewed this year, these are our picks.

On Monday, US officials must explain what steps they took to enforce shocking visa bans.