Hacker News
Aug 10, 2026
Google Search Is Dying. What Comes Next Is Worse
Article URL: https://thewalrus.ca/google-search-is-dying/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49250836 Points: 74 # Comments: 61
Tech
NPR News
Aug 10, 2026
'The Nerd Reich' tracks the 'unmasking of Silicon Valley's true politics'
Journalist Gil Durán argues that a small circle of Silicon Valley billionaires and venture capitalists have concluded that democracy is in their way — and that they should be governing in its place.
Hacker News
Aug 10, 2026
Show HN: Needle2: 14MB agentic LLM for phones, wearables, smart home and robots
Hey HN,Henry from Cactus here!We previously released Cactus Needle, a 14MB agentic LLM for tool call, device use, and structured extraction for phones, wearables, smart homes, small robots and microcontrollers. We got really great feedback here, and have now incorporated the suggestions to release …
Hacker News
Aug 10, 2026
Extreme 220GHz+Broadband Silicon Capacitor X2SC 0201M 22nF BV11
Article URL: https://pim.murata.com/asset/pim4/siliconCapacitor/SICAP_X2SC422522_PDF_SILICONCAPACITOR Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49245318 Points: 60 # Comments: 25
Ars Technica
Aug 10, 2026
Following Epic loss, Google has started hosting rival app stores in the Play Store
Aptoide has become the first app store distributed inside Google Play under a judge's order.
Hacker News
Aug 10, 2026
Exploring Claude/GPT Knowledge Cutoffs and Pre-Training Timelines
Article URL: https://blog.sshh.io/p/exploring-claudegpt-knowledge-cutoffs Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49244085 Points: 93 # Comments: 14
Hacker News
Aug 10, 2026
Humanising LLM Outputs Is Dumb
Article URL: https://kuber.studio/blog/Reflections/Humanising-LLM-Outputs-is-Actually-Dumb Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49243474 Points: 144 # Comments: 85
GitHub Trending (Daily)
Aug 10, 2026
Markets
Market Movers - NYSE/Nasdaq
Aug 10, 2026
NASDAQ Market Movers — Top 5 Winners & Losers
| Winners | Losers |
|---|---|
| TEAM $149.07 +35.31% | SEZL $118.02 -33.89% |
| NTRA $322.10 +21.37% | LASR $56.16 -25.56% |
| HALO $103.12 +20.24% | TTD $13.80 -21.90% |
| FIVN $33.99 +19.81% | DAVE $317.93 -12.96% |
| ROAD $119.74 +19.55% | XRAY $12.12 -7.97% |
Market Movers - NYSE/Nasdaq
Aug 10, 2026
NYSE Market Movers — Top 5 Winners & Losers
| Winners | Losers |
|---|---|
| DOCS $27.40 +32.62% | POST $78.69 -12.79% |
| FIGS $14.26 +26.87% | AMRZ $46.64 -8.94% |
| TWLO $241.28 +24.89% | AGO $75.43 -8.65% |
| FLR $57.00 +16.92% | ELAN $22.12 -8.60% |
| TIC $10.06 +15.90% | ARW $203.51 -8.45% |
Geopolitics
Hacker News
Aug 10, 2026
The UK's War on Anonymity Has Come to America
Article URL: https://www.effort.news/uk-lobby Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49251411 Points: 14 # Comments: 0
BBC World
Aug 10, 2026
Russian court bars only anti-war party from standing in parliamentary elections
Russia's only liberal, anti-war party will not be able to take part in next month's parliamentary elections, a Moscow court rules.
The Guardian
Aug 10, 2026
Ukraine drone strike on oil refinery deep inside Russia kills at least 13
Attack hundreds of miles from border would be among deadliest of war as Kyiv aims to strangle Russian economyA Ukrainian drone strike on an industrial city deep inside Russia has killed at least 13 people, according to the local mayor, as Kyiv steps up its campaign of long-range strikes on targets …
The Guardian
Aug 10, 2026
US intelligence ‘believes Russia was behind Leipzig airport drone bomb’
German government talks of a ‘new level of danger’ but declines to say who it thinks was responsible for deviceAmerican intelligence experts believe Russia was behind an attack on a German airport last week with a drone laden with explosives, US media have reported, as Berlin remained silent on the…
BBC World
Aug 10, 2026
At least 13 killed in Ukrainian drone strike deep into Russia
Russian officials say another 75 people were injured by the attack - one of the deadliest Ukrainian drone attacks since Moscow's full-scale invasion.
The Guardian
Aug 10, 2026
Ukraine confirms strikes on oil refinery in Russia’s Tatarstan – as it happened
Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that strikes on such facilities were directly linked with putting more pressure on MoscowA fire broke out at an industrial facility in Russia’s Tyumen region in Siberia after several drones fell on it, Tyumen region governor Alexander Moor said on his Telegram …
NPR News
Aug 10, 2026
Decades of abuse revealed at Michigan art school. And, the Iran war's impact on midterms
A new report has revealed decades of alleged abuse at an elite art school. NPR spoke with one of the victims. And, Iran is playing the long game with negotiations, which could impact midterms.
Regulations
The Guardian
Aug 10, 2026
‘Shoved the tube so hard it tore my nose’: Kurdish film-maker recounts ‘inhumane’ ICE force-feeding
Gabar Choli tells of how, for months, he was shackled, pinned and forcibly fed – and the physical and emotional scars the ordeal has leftIn June 2025, a sluggish and thin Gabar Choli, with sunken temples and bones visible under his skin, braced himself for the immigration detention center guards to…
The Guardian
Aug 10, 2026
Kurdish hunger striker says ICE force-feeding ‘mentally broke me’
Exclusive: Film-maker Gabar Choli describes how he endured coercive treatment over eight months in detention in TexasA Kurdish man who was force fed over the course of eight months while on hunger strike in US immigration detention has spoken out about it for the first time, describing how much the…
NPR News
Aug 10, 2026
In a competitive Maine Senate race, women voters could be the deciders
The race between Susan Collins and Troy Jackson is one of this year's most high-profile Senate contests. To win, both candidates will need support from an especially powerful voting bloc: Maine women.
US News
BBC World
Aug 10, 2026
Trump signs order to limit childhood vaccines and split MMR shots
The American Academy of Pediatrics calls the recommendation on measles, mumps and rubella shots "dangerous".
Ars Technica
Aug 10, 2026
Trump signs bonkers order that cuts vaccines, promotes ones that don't exist
Trump falsely claimed the MMR vaccine is "quite lethal" and linked shots to autism.
NPR News
Aug 10, 2026
Trump and RFK Jr. try again to upend vaccines for kids
President Trump signed an executive order on Monday about vaccines, saying children should get fewer. His administration has been blocked in the courts from changing the vaccine schedule.
BBC World
Aug 10, 2026
Netanyahu's rejection of Trump's 15-point Gaza plan unlikely to be final word
The Trump administration is said to be unbothered by the Israeli prime minister's rejection of the deal, viewing it as campaign rhetoric ahead of a general election.
NPR News
Aug 10, 2026
Mike Lindell touts Trump ties in race for governor of Minnesota, where Trump has lost
Lindell, of MyPillow, plays up his ties to Trump, who endorsed him for Tuesday's primary. But the state Republican convention backed one of his opponents.
India News
NPR News
Aug 10, 2026
Flood death toll in India's Assam reaches 100 as thousands lose their homes
Days of heavy monsoon rain has caused rivers, including the Brahmaputra, to overflow, inundating communities, disrupting livelihoods and damaging infrastructure.
Global News
Hacker News
Aug 10, 2026
World Train Map – 1247 train routes around the world
Article URL: https://worldtrainmap.com/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49250894 Points: 13 # Comments: 3
Hacker News
Aug 10, 2026
Amazon backs power plant that may become top source of US climate pollution
Article URL: https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/08/amazon-funds-biggest-gas-power-plant-in-us-despite-climate-pledge/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49249971 Points: 151 # Comments: 108
BBC World
Aug 10, 2026
We are chasing Ebola virus - it is ahead of us, WHO warns
Infection rates are high, adding to concern that authorities are struggling to get to grips with the disease.
BBC World
Aug 10, 2026
World's oceans hit record-high July temperatures
Global oceans recorded their hottest July on record, partly fuelled by developing El Niño conditions, as wildfires continue to ravage western Europe.
NPR News
Aug 10, 2026
Who really needs testosterone?
The military plans to start screening service members for low testosterone, and social media is overflowing with claims about testosterone therapy. But who actually needs it?
The Guardian
Aug 10, 2026
World’s seas have hit hottest temperature on record for July, say scientists
Average sea surface temperature outside polar regions was highest on record for July, beating previous high in 2023The world’s seas were hotter last month than in any July on record, scientists have said, as devastating heat struck western Europe.Sea surface temperatures hit record highs for July o…
Uncategorized
Hacker News
Aug 10, 2026
Show HN: Scroll through all 43252003274489856000 Rubik's Cube states
Article URL: https://everycube.alen.is/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49251179 Points: 21 # Comments: 1
NPR News
Aug 10, 2026
Alabama heads into a second primary election after redistricting
Alabama voters are again selecting candidates for four Congressional districts after the state changed the district map to favor Republicans. The redistricting is causing confusion among voters.
BBC World
Aug 10, 2026
Jackie, the famous California bald eagle, dies after weeks of intensive care
Jackie and her partner, Shadow, had been watched by millions of people over the years through the Big Bear Eagle Nest Cam.
BBC World
Aug 10, 2026
Nvidia gets $500bn from major investors to develop AI infrastructure
The money will be used to develop new data centres to house, operate, and cool miles of stacked computer chips that process AI data and actions.
Ars Technica
Aug 10, 2026
Ars Live: Ross Scott discusses the Stop Killing Games movement
Our discussion takes place live on August 11 at 3 pm ET.
Ars Technica
Aug 10, 2026
With new open models, Meta pitches another reboot of its struggling AI strategy
Meta has been trailing competitors. Zuckerberg thinks he's found a way forward.
BBC World
Aug 10, 2026
The lonely Chinese men being conned by fake brides
"Flash marriage" scams are an extreme symptom of a demographic crisis long in the making in China.
Hacker News
Aug 10, 2026
How Claude marks AI-generated content
Article URL: https://support.claude.com/en/articles/16266773-how-claude-marks-ai-generated-content Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49250109 Points: 349 # Comments: 316
Ars Technica
Aug 10, 2026
Developer Cold Iron Studios shuts down cloud version of $60 game with no refunds
A reminder of the perils of digital ownership.
BBC World
Aug 10, 2026
Canada flight cancelled after child refuses to wear seat belt
The incident has sparked a debate over child safety and discipline on commercial planes.
BBC World
Aug 10, 2026
Watch: Moment powerful earthquake shakes Colombia and crumbles buildings
At least 111 people have been killed and dozens more injured after the 7.4 temblor hit the western part of the country, according to local officials.
Hacker News
Aug 10, 2026
Confessions of a Long-Distance Sailor
Article URL: https://arachnoid.com/lutusp/sailbook.html Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49249555 Points: 51 # Comments: 10
NPR News
Aug 10, 2026
After his Reflecting Pool vandalism case is dismissed, David Hearn looks for closure
The ex-Olympian accused of damaging the reflecting pool tells NPR the experience has been "Orwellian" and "Kafkaesque." And it's not over yet: His lawyers are fighting to close the case permanently.
Hacker News
Aug 10, 2026
Stop Killing Games: It's time to sue Sony, join us
Article URL: https://www.massaschadeconsument.nl/collectieve-acties/playstation/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49249481 Points: 137 # Comments: 56
BBC World
Aug 10, 2026
Watch: What we know about Tupac murder suspect Duane 'Keffe D' Davis
The trial of the 63-year-old former gang boss kicked off on Monday, and he has entered a not guilty plea.
Ars Technica
Aug 10, 2026
Zuckerberg’s superyacht ignored emergency channel, failed to aid stranded boat
Zuckerberg’s superyacht and support ship were slow to heed Coast Guard call.
BBC World
Aug 10, 2026
New train service connects Finland and Sweden for first time in decades
The service will enable rail travel from Portugal to Lapland - what is believed to be the longest train journey in Europe.
Hacker News
Aug 10, 2026
Rust SIMD on the GPU
Article URL: https://www.vectorware.com/blog/simd-on-gpu/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49247477 Points: 116 # Comments: 57
Ars Technica
Aug 10, 2026
Has Ford got cheap car fever? A $25K crossover is supposedly on the way.
Ford dealers were told about the new Escape-sized model; one of them spilled the beans.
BBC World
Aug 10, 2026
30 years later, a former gang member will stand trial for Tupac's murder
It’s been three decades since Tupac was killed, and since then, his reputation has only grown.
The Guardian
Aug 10, 2026
At least 47 dead and buildings collapsed after 7.4-magnitude earthquake shakes western Colombia – latest news
More than a dozen buildings collapsed in aftermath of earthquake, which has also prompted evacuationsPeople remain trapped in Cali, one of Colombia’s largest cities, after more than two dozen structures collapsed, mayor Alejandro Eder said. He added that the city had asked authorities in Bogota …
Ars Technica
Aug 10, 2026
Taylor Farms recalls jalapeño products for Salmonella amid Cyclospora outbreak
Recall of jalapeño products spans 26 states, major retailers, a variety of foods.
Hacker News
Aug 10, 2026
Launch HN: Stoa Markets (YC S26) – A Marketplace for GPUs and AI Servers
Hi HN, we’re Eren, Berat and Kaan. We’re building Stoa (https://www.stoaexchange.com), a marketplace for new and used GPUs and AI servers.GPUs are the collateral in the data center buildout. Today, financing terms mostly depend on the offtaker, meaning the company that has committed to use the comp…
Hacker News
Aug 10, 2026
What's the best programming language for coding agents?
Related: Which programming languages are most token-efficient? - https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46582728 - Jan 2026 (91 comments) Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49245936 Points: 39 # Comments: 18
BBC World
Aug 10, 2026
'Total incinerated destruction': Canada wildfire evacuees wonder if they still have homes
More than 12,000 people have been forced to evacuate over the weekend after a wildfire quickly tore through Canada's picturesque Okanagan region.
NPR News
Aug 10, 2026
Despite Mideast wars, 20 million gather in Iraq for Shia pilgrimage
Despite wars ranging across the Middle East, more than 20 million Shia pilgrims gather in Iraq shrine city for Arbaeen festival
Hacker News
Aug 10, 2026
Exploiting System Management Mode with a very long interrupt
Article URL: https://github.com/xoreaxeaxeax/smiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49245491 Points: 120 # Comments: 40
Ars Technica
Aug 10, 2026
Valve slowly expands SteamOS support on non-Valve hardware
New update includes improvements for the Intel-based MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ among others.
BBC World
Aug 10, 2026
Watch: What we know about suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan
Suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan, one of the world's most wanted men, has spent his first night in custody in Ireland after being extradited from Dubai.
Hacker News
Aug 10, 2026
Magnitude 7.4 Earthquake – 5 km S of San José del Palmar, Colombia
Article URL: https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000tjl2/executive Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49245251 Points: 160 # Comments: 62
The Guardian
Aug 10, 2026
At least 20 dead as powerful earthquake strikes western Colombia
Quake of 7.4 magnitude collapses and severely damages buildings in several major cities, including Cali and PereiraColombia earthquake live – latest updatesAt least 20 people have died after a powerful earthquake struck western Colombia, collapsing and severely damaging buildings in major cities in…
BBC World
Aug 10, 2026
The transgender controversy surrounding the WNBA
After the Indiana Fever's Sophie Cunningham said it was "common sense" to ban transgender women from women's sports, a row has emerged in the WNBA - with former NBA players saying eligibility rules mean they can enter the 2027 Draft.
BBC World
Aug 10, 2026
Former Thai MP allegedly kills official and confesses on YouTube
Chalong Riewrang called a YouTube livestream to say he had shot a government official.
Ars Technica
Aug 10, 2026
One of China's workhorse rockets just exploded in flight
If the failure involved the YF-100 engine, there are broader concerns for China's space program.
Ars Technica
Aug 10, 2026
Dogs can tell if you're scared or sad
fMRI scans show happiness, fear, anger, and sadness have distinct brain activity patterns in doggy brains.
The Guardian
Aug 10, 2026
Australia’s falling house prices are actually a good thing for mortgage holders. Here’s why
The RBA’s governor, Michele Bullock, has made it clear that the ‘easing’ property market is on her mindGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIt’s the silver lining that’s not making headlines: falling home prices means another Reserve Bank rate hike is less likely.RBA board mem…
The Guardian
Aug 10, 2026
Dogs can distinguish between fearful and angry or sad human faces, brain scans suggest
Researchers analysed activity in regions of brain when dogs were shown images of different facial expressionsWhile dogs are known to turn the puppy eyes on their owners, it seems our pets are keeping a close eye on us too: research has revealed dog brains can distinguish different types of unhappy …
Ars Technica
Aug 10, 2026
2026 Subaru Outback review: Great interior, refined drive, divisive looks
The newest Outback sticks to the script; that's no bad thing if you like Outbacks.
Hacker News
Aug 10, 2026
Letter to Governor Abbott on responsible AI infrastructure in Texas
Article URL: https://openai.com/index/responsible-ai-infrastructure-texas/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49244308 Points: 86 # Comments: 161
Ars Technica
Aug 10, 2026
A researcher bought noreply.net. Companies started sending him secrets.
Companies treat some email domains as digital trash cans, despite the risks.
NPR News
Aug 10, 2026
Does spending money make you feel bad? Read this comic
If spending — or not spending — money makes you feel shame or regret, you might be grappling with financial guilt. Financial planner Lauryn Williams breaks down three types and how to deal.
Hacker News
Aug 10, 2026
Show HN: Open-Source Greptile Alternative
Article URL: https://github.com/Juror-AI/juror Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49244029 Points: 6 # Comments: 1
Hacker News
Aug 10, 2026
Mark Zuckerberg attacks 'closed' AI rivals as Meta returns to open models
https://archive.is/20LOJhttps://www.meta.com/thefutureisforeveryone/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49243880 Points: 346 # Comments: 362
The Guardian
Aug 10, 2026
Car owners should challenge insurers on steep price hikes and ‘call their bluff’, Asic says
Regulator finds many insurers raising premiums faster than inflation and advises customers to ask for better dealsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastCar owners should challenge motor insurers over steep premium hikes, the corporate regulator advises, after finding many compa…
The Guardian
Aug 10, 2026
From Dubai luxury to an Irish jail cell: Daniel Kinahan’s drastic lifestyle shift
Only spending outlet for man accused of helping to control a third of Europe’s cocaine supply will be prison tuck shopIt sounds like the penal equivalent of five stars: a private gym and library, daily outings to the exercise yard and a landing cleared of other prisoners.Daniel Kinahan’s first full…
Hacker News
Aug 10, 2026
Mistral Patent for “Code implemented tool calls”
Article URL: https://patentsgazette.uspto.gov/week26/OG/html/1547-5/US12670045-20260630.html Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49243397 Points: 207 # Comments: 171
Hacker News
Aug 10, 2026
50k Boat Names
Article URL: https://www.beautifulpublicdata.com/boat-names/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49243029 Points: 171 # Comments: 106
BBC World
Aug 10, 2026
Battle for Mali base has killed dozens of militants, army says
The army says it was involved in fierce fighting but disputes that Islamists took control of the garrison.
BBC World
Aug 10, 2026
Alleged rebel leader killed in Colombia as president targets armed groups
The military operation against Hernando Forero Mosquera was carried out just days after Colombia's new president was sworn in.
Ars Technica
Aug 10, 2026
Peer review is overwhelmed—can it survive in the AI era?
As research and AI-assisted papers surge, volunteer reviewers struggle to keep up.
NPR News
Aug 10, 2026
Some disabled people want to advance their careers. They say Medicaid rules stop them
Medicaid will have new work requirements next year. But some people with disabilities, who already work, say they'd like to work more, but risk losing their Medicaid coverage if they earn too much.
The Guardian
Aug 10, 2026
New head of Australian trade union movement named after Sally McManus steps down
Melissa Donnelly, the national secretary of the Community and Public Sector Union, will replace the outgoing ACTU headGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMelissa Donnelly, the national secretary of the Community and Public Sector Union, will take on the role as the next head …
The Guardian
Aug 10, 2026
Weather tracker: Europe breaks more heat records as temperatures soar
Drought and wildfires intensify across continent, while tropical storms bring heavy rain and disruption to east AsiaHigh pressure has dominated central and eastern Europe in early August, breaking temperature records across the region. Austria recorded a high of 41.2C (106.2F), while Slovakia reach…
NPR News
Aug 10, 2026
Voters are sick of the 2-party system. A new poll shows they're open to big changes
A new poll shows support for moving the U.S. toward proportional representation, a system that elects multiple representatives in a single district in rough proportion to a party's vote share.
NPR News
Aug 10, 2026
An arts school where Epstein allegedly preyed on students reveals decades of abuse
In a new report, former Interlochen students detail some 70 allegations of sexual abuse by nearly 50 adults employed or affiliated with the school. One of the former students tells his story to NPR.
BBC World
Aug 10, 2026
China evacuates one million from homes as massive storm arrives
Typhoon Dolphin has made landfall, bringing strong winds and heavy rain across eastern China including Shanghai.
The Guardian
Aug 10, 2026
Victorian Liberals promise weekly red bin garbage collections for all, calling fortnightly system ‘disgusting’
If opposition wins November’s state election, leader Jess Wilson vows households will not pay more under the changeFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Victorian Liberals have vowed to restore weekly rubbish collections…
BBC World
Aug 10, 2026
'Body in suitcase' found in Australia turns out to be lifelike doll
Forensics revealed that the "realistic" looking body was in fact not human.
The Guardian
Aug 10, 2026
Australia news live: Two workers were temporarily stood down over airport near-miss; Icac witness says his wife is having contractions
Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPolice say the remains found in a suitcase near Goulburn are not human.Supt Linda Bradbury with NSW police said:Some good news here that we don’t have a suspicious death of a human on our hands. … We are still undert…
The Guardian
Aug 10, 2026
Lobbyist tells Icac there’s not a ‘shred of evidence’ he was involved with conservative Liberal group
Jeremy Greenwood tells inquiry he instructed the factional group ‘not to keep going’ because ‘it became so toxic’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA Liberal figure under investigation for allegedly accepting illegal dona…
NPR News
Aug 10, 2026
The view from the proving grounds for next-generation nuclear reactors, Atomic City, Idaho
A new generation of small nuclear reactors is poised to come online in the next few years. Public opinion remains split.
The Guardian
Aug 10, 2026
Typhoon Dolphin: more than a million people evacuated in China as record rainfall dumped on Shanghai
Authorities warn that days of intense rain could trigger widespread flooding and landslides as storm moves north and further inlandMore than a million people were moved to safety across eastern China by Sunday evening as powerful Typhoon Dolphin made landfall amid fears torrential rain would cause …
The Guardian
Aug 10, 2026
Hong Kong records hottest day ever as Typhoon Dolphin fuels heatwave
Observatory says 36.9C posted on Sunday is city’s highest official temperature since its records began 142 years ago, with storm driving intense heat in regionHong Kong has officially recorded its highest ever temperature as Typhoon Dolphin swept warm air over the city, the meteorological service s…