Hacker News
Aug 18, 2026
Solo – a .so loader for static Linux binaries
Article URL: https://github.com/pg83/solo Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49354613 Points: 78 # Comments: 78
Tech
Hacker News
Aug 18, 2026
AI usage patterns in software teams
Article URL: https://linear.app/data Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49353432 Points: 86 # Comments: 43
Ars Technica
Aug 18, 2026
Against all odds, SpaceX finally tugs Starship into port after 24 days at sea
"A team of SpaceX engineers is on their way to conduct additional analysis on the vehicle."
Hacker News
Aug 18, 2026
Turbovec – Google's TurboQuant for vector search in Rust
Article URL: https://github.com/RyanCodrai/turbovec Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49349898 Points: 220 # Comments: 30
Hacker News
Aug 18, 2026
Apple announces changes for apps in the European Union
Article URL: https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-announces-changes-for-apps-in-the-european-union/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49348055 Points: 52 # Comments: 35
Hacker News
Aug 18, 2026
Show HN: Shoehorn – Quantize any model down to run on your machine
Working on Mac, Linux, and Windows now. I include a simple GUI to find new models and get things built and set up. It is working quite well across a few models for me. The GitHub README and DESIGN.md files go into detail of the how/why and it's working remarkably well so far. https://github.com/not…
Ars Technica
Aug 18, 2026
Microsoft Copilot reveals secret input that allowed it to be hacked
Secret parameter allowed hackers to steal passwords when a target clicked on a link.
Hacker News
Aug 18, 2026
Google has acquired the data of failed US airline Spirit
Article URL: https://www.theregister.com/ai-and-ml/2026/08/18/google-buys-crashed-airline-spirits-data-at-auction-because-ai/5288962 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49343559 Points: 448 # Comments: 319
NPR News
Aug 18, 2026
She told no one about her agony except ChatGPT. What her death reveals about AI risks
A 29-year-old woman confided her suicidal thoughts to an AI chatbot — not to her therapist, not to her parents, not to her best friend. What can AI learn from her death?
Hacker News
Aug 18, 2026
Linux 7.3 improves performance when running out of vRAM
Article URL: https://pixelcluster.dev/VRAM-Overcommit/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49342719 Points: 405 # Comments: 161
GitHub Trending (Daily)
Aug 18, 2026
Markets
Hacker News
Aug 18, 2026
The Amazon Tax
Article URL: https://seths.blog/2026/08/the-amazon-tax/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49345263 Points: 411 # Comments: 288
Market Movers - NYSE/Nasdaq
Aug 18, 2026
NASDAQ Market Movers — Top 5 Winners & Losers
| Winners | Losers |
|---|---|
| AXTI $95.97 +17.55% | PLBL $6.45 -9.92% |
| ARGX $987.84 +16.04% | LFTO $19.53 -9.63% |
| CBRS $251.98 +15.07% | FRVO $18.10 -8.40% |
| FIGR $35.76 +13.76% | WING $115.72 -8.25% |
| HTHT $46.61 +11.29% | TENB $35.29 -7.93% |
Market Movers - NYSE/Nasdaq
Aug 18, 2026
NYSE Market Movers — Top 5 Winners & Losers
| Winners | Losers |
|---|---|
| COHR $351.22 +7.79% | STUB $7.12 -11.88% |
| FIX $1881.18 +6.04% | MNSO $10.76 -8.81% |
| ONTO $351.16 +5.86% | RDDT $164.50 -7.63% |
| AIR $153.71 +5.82% | GENI $7.76 -7.40% |
| VIST $72.16 +5.64% | CVNA $70.09 -7.28% |
Geopolitics
The Guardian
Aug 18, 2026
Ukraine’s dismissed defence minister calls for wartime presidential election
Mykhailo Fedorov’s appeal is most direct challenge to Volodymyr Zelenskyy since Russian invasion in 2022Ukraine’s recently dismissed former defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov has called for a wartime presidential election in the most direct political challenge to Volodymyr Zelenskyy since the start …
Ars Technica
Aug 18, 2026
Ukrainian drones overwhelm Russian tanks’ new active protection system—for now
Tanks with defensive tech for shooting down drones are still proving vulnerable.
BBC World
Aug 18, 2026
US announces new sanctions on top ICC figures
The Trump administration has vowed to dismantle the international court "brick by brick".
The Guardian
Aug 18, 2026
Moscow threat of ‘consequences’ will not alter UK support for Ukraine, says Burnham
Prime minister responds to Russian anger over Kyiv’s use of British-made drones in ‘deep strike’ campaignUK politics live – latest updatesEurope live – latest updatesAndy Burnham says the UK will continue to “support Ukraine 100%” after Russia threatened consequences after strikes by British-made d…
The Guardian
Aug 18, 2026
‘Our task is to laugh at these enemies’: the Ukrainian unit posting drone videos of Russian soldiers’ last moments
Creators of chase compilations reject any moral qualms and say they show ‘death is waiting’ for those who join warTo many observers they will appear dehumanising and offensive. To many Ukrainians, however, they are a brutal reminder of the fate that awaits Russian soldiers who take part in Vladimir…
NPR News
Aug 18, 2026
U.S. and Iran miss peace talks deadline. And, Alaska, Florida and Wyoming primaries
The U.S. and Iran missed a deadline to begin peace talks this week. The monthslong war has depleted U.S. resources. And, what to know about Alaska's U.S. Senate seat primary.
NPR News
Aug 18, 2026
Morning news brief
Jared Kushner and Israel's prime minister meet in attempt to move Gaza ceasefire plan forward, U.S. focus on Iran draws key resources from Asia, voters head to the polls for primaries Tuesday.
BBC World
Aug 18, 2026
Russia warns UK over supplying drones to Ukraine
An MoD spokesperson responds by saying Britain stands "shoulder to shoulder" with Ukraine.
Regulations
BBC World
Aug 18, 2026
Meta hooked children on Facebook and Instagram, US court hears
Meta argued social media addiction does not exist, as a trial stemming from a major lawsuit brought by US states started.
BBC World
Aug 18, 2026
Judge swapped in Trump's defamation case against BBC
A judge who was recently nominated by the US president to serve in Florida's federal court will now preside over his $10bn defamation case against the BBC.
NPR News
Aug 18, 2026
ABC and Disney sue FCC, alleging First Amendment violations
The ABC network has sued the Federal Communications Commission, alleging that the Trump administration is violating its First Amendment rights by challenging ABC broadcast licenses and investigating the network's talk show The View.
Ars Technica
Aug 18, 2026
Disney sues FCC and its chair, escalating fight against Trump's chief censor
FCC demands "total capitulation" in Trump censorship campaign, Disney suit says.
NPR News
Aug 18, 2026
'Profits won.' The child safety trial against Meta kicks off in federal court
Opening arguments are underway in a trial that pits four states against the company that owns Facebook and Instagram. They allege that Meta knew its products could hook kids — and lied about the danger.
Federal Register - SEC Trading/Tokenization
Aug 18, 2026
Federal Register - SEC Trading/Tokenization
Aug 18, 2026
BBC World
Aug 18, 2026
Disney and ABC sue Trump's media regulator to stop early licence renewal
The network accuses the administration of retaliating against ABC because it "disapproves of what ABC broadcasts".
BBC World
Aug 18, 2026
Pakistan top court orders ex-PM Imran Khan be moved to hospital from jail
Imran Khan has been imprisoned since 2023 on corruption charges which he says were politically motivated.
The Guardian
Aug 18, 2026
Controversial NDIS bill passes Senate with ‘substantial’ amendments as Labor and Coalition strike deal
David Pocock says legislation still includes ‘indiscriminate cut’ impacting thousands of participants but will pass lower house on WednesdayGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe government’s controversial NDIS bill will pass after “substantial” amendments were agreed to in …
Federal Register - SEC Trading/Tokenization
Aug 18, 2026
The Guardian
Aug 18, 2026
Australia politics live: Coalition MPs cross floor in protest against gambling bill; Greens leader says Labor ‘should hang their heads in shame’
Government MPs agree to more than a dozen amendments made with the Coalition. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastChalmers calls gambling amendments ‘very substantial changes’Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the opt-out register on gambling advertising will…
US News
Ars Technica
Aug 18, 2026
The United States is about to wake up to the threat from China's space program
One big question: Will China assert territorial rights where its rover explores?
NPR News
Aug 18, 2026
S. Korea stresses US alliance amid confusion over Trump drill cut
Lee's comments Tuesday come as many South Koreans remain baffled and concerned about U.S. President Donald Trump's abrupt order to "substantially reduce" military exercises with South Korea.
Hacker News
Aug 18, 2026
Fairphone is now officially available in the United States
Article URL: https://www.fairphone.com/nl/stories/the-fairphone-gen-6-is-all-about-giving-you-more Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49344811 Points: 227 # Comments: 115
NPR News
Aug 18, 2026
This crowded Republican primary in Florida has drawn a unique cast of candidates
The GOP primary in Florida's 19th District includes candidates who are new to the state, candidates who've run for Congress before and two candidates who have received pardons from President Trump.
The Guardian
Aug 18, 2026
South Korea president calls for military independence in wake of Trump call to cut joint drills
Lee Jae Myung reiterates desire for full command back in Seoul’s hands after Donald Trump cuts joint exercises, citing warm ties with Kim Jong-un‘Inane, haphazard decision’ by Trump to gut South Korea allianceSouth Korea’s president has renewed his push to regain independent control of the militar…
India News
BBC World
Aug 18, 2026
The Indian activist jailed after taking on a luxury hotel plan
An activist's detention has brought under focus a larger battle over land and development around the famed Kaziranga National Park.
BBC World
Aug 18, 2026
Indian student leader ends hunger strike after 16 days
Devendra Nath Mahto was part of a larger protest which began weeks ago, demanding exam reforms in Jharkhand state.
BBC World
Aug 18, 2026
Why Indian law students don't want top judge at their graduation ceremony
Students from two premier law universities say they don't want Chief Justice Surya Kant to attend their convocations.
Global News
NPR News
Aug 18, 2026
The grueling fight over who profits from AI music
AI can generate songs in seconds. But behind every AI track is a complicated question: Who should get paid? And, how? The fights have started.
Uncategorized
Hacker News
Aug 18, 2026
Show HN: Interactive, animated architecture of any HuggingFace models
Article URL: https://modelmap.cc Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49354664 Points: 59 # Comments: 7
Hacker News
Aug 18, 2026
The 90-year history of the binoculars bolted to scenic overlooks
Article URL: https://www.dpreview.com/news/the-90-year-history-of-the-binoculars-bolted-to-scenic-overlooks/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49353854 Points: 43 # Comments: 7
Ars Technica
Aug 18, 2026
"Sabotage": Experts, lawmakers blast RFK Jr. for destroying healthcare research
US healthcare is broken. Under RFK Jr., the research agency working to fix it is, too.
BBC World
Aug 18, 2026
ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dies aged 77
A statement on the blues-rock band's website said he died on Monday in hospice
Hacker News
Aug 18, 2026
A 3D fruit fly on macOS desktop powered by the real FlyWire connectome
Article URL: https://github.com/DenisSergeevitch/desktop-fly Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49353221 Points: 207 # Comments: 61
NPR News
Aug 18, 2026
Key results from Florida primaries, so far
Voters in Florida are picking their party's candidates for governor, Senate and a number of U.S. House seats after redistricting.
BBC World
Aug 18, 2026
Tracking USS Lincoln's eight-month mission as concerns about conditions grow
BBC Verify has used satellite imagery to monitor the warship on one of the longest ever US deployments.
BBC World
Aug 18, 2026
Man in Chucky-style mask terrorises Philadelphia residents
"It was just weird, like some twisted game": At least half a dozen people were threatened near City Hall last week.
NPR News
Aug 18, 2026
Embattled Florida Republican Rep. Cory Mills loses his fight to keep his House seat
Mills is the latest lawmaker in a recent string of congressional members facing scandals and allegations of domestic abuse while trying to run for elected office.
Hacker News
Aug 18, 2026
Beware Management Consultants
Article URL: https://about.iceland.co.uk/our-story/the-dark-ages/beware-management-consultants/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49351324 Points: 481 # Comments: 125
The Guardian
Aug 18, 2026
Swedish MP intervenes in ‘damaging’ Brexit row over elderly Britons ordered to leave
Migration minister asked how he intends to stop deportations of people ‘who had lived in Sweden for decades’The deportation and removal of British citizens from Sweden over Brexit residency rights is damaging relations with the UK amid efforts to improve links with London, a Swedish MP has said.Häk…
Hacker News
Aug 18, 2026
How does IKEA come up with names for its products?
Article URL: https://www.ikea.com/se/en/customer-service/knowledge/articles/6f564c4d-2ccc-46de-b643-545a3948dc79.html Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49349984 Points: 274 # Comments: 159
BBC World
Aug 18, 2026
Lindsay Clancy begged for help before her children's killings, mother-in-law testifies
Lindsay Clancy has admitted killing her daughter and two sons but has pleaded not guilty to murder, saying she was experiencing postpartum psychosis.
BBC World
Aug 18, 2026
Earthquake rocks Spain's historic Granada, injuring three
A number of buildings and cars are damaged in the historic city, and the world famous Alhambra palace has temporarily closed.
Hacker News
Aug 18, 2026
And then the men with guns tell you to do it anyway
Article URL: https://shkspr.mobi/blog/2026/08/and-then-the-men-with-guns-tell-you-to-do-it-anyway/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49348912 Points: 232 # Comments: 138
Ars Technica
Aug 18, 2026
Peacock raises prices by 18 percent after becoming profitable
Peacock's quarterly profitability isn't guaranteed.
Hacker News
Aug 18, 2026
Claude: Degraded Performance for Multiple Models
Article URL: https://status.claude.com/incidents/q7txxvbsftgq Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49348163 Points: 60 # Comments: 33
Hacker News
Aug 18, 2026
Superpowers, Not Superintelligence
Article URL: https://bond.now/news/superpowers-not-superintelligence Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49348152 Points: 3 # Comments: 0
Hacker News
Aug 18, 2026
Launch HN: machine0 (YC S26) – Persistent CPU and GPU VMs from the CLI
Hi HN! I’m Barnaby, founder of machine0 (https://machine0.io). I’m building a CLI for long horizon agent compute: `machine0 new mybox` gives your agent a persistent cloud VM, billed by the minute, from $0.013/hr up to 60 vCPU / 240 GB RAM and GPUs (H100s, H200s etc), with 99.99% VM level uptime. Ag…
BBC World
Aug 18, 2026
Nigeria influencer arrested after seizure of cocaine worth $28m destined for the UK
Afolabi Kazeem Micheal has not commented on allegations he is linked to a global drug trafficking network.
Hacker News
Aug 18, 2026
A local ePub eBook server for my xteink
Article URL: https://solariz.de/posts/26/04-xteink-local-epub-server Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49348060 Points: 3 # Comments: 0
Ars Technica
Aug 18, 2026
Fairphone's latest repairable phone is finally available in the US for $650
Fairphone sells components like the USB port and screen, all swappable with a single torx driver.
Ars Technica
Aug 18, 2026
Ford hopes this Hypercar will be its next Le Mans winner
The American automaker returns to the top category of endurance racing next year.
The Guardian
Aug 18, 2026
Belgian firefighters push to encircle ‘largest wildfire in a century’ – as it happened
The blaze charring peatland, pine trees and hiking trails grew over the weekend to half the size of ManhattanSome first pictures from this morning’s earthquakes in Granada are emerging on social media…Andalusian president Juanma Moreno urged residents to maintain “maximum caution” as more seismic m…
Ars Technica
Aug 18, 2026
Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma takes pains to deliver a slasher fan’s dream
Matte paintings—not CGI—warp a world designed to hit a nerve for slasher fans.
Hacker News
Aug 18, 2026
Show HN: Openleetcode – local LeetCode runner where tests live in the repo
You write a standard solution, just like on LeetCode, and run it through the CLI. It identifies the problem by ID or title, executes your code against local test cases, and shows the result.It currently supports around 1.4k problems and multiple languages, including Python, C++, Rust, Java, Go, Typ…
Ars Technica
Aug 18, 2026
X-rays add new twist to narwhal's spiral tusk
New study finds that the tusks have not one but two spirals, twisting in opposite directions.
The Guardian
Aug 18, 2026
PBS should fund drug to treat breast cancer, endometriosis and gender dysphoria, experts recommend
Triptorelin, already listed for prostate cancer, should have unrestricted use, the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee saysGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe federal government should fund treatment for thousands of women with breast cancer or endometriosis, and c…
Hacker News
Aug 18, 2026
Code-native generation of highly programmable 3D assets (2026)
Article URL: https://arxiv.org/abs/2607.22738 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49346538 Points: 18 # Comments: 20
Hacker News
Aug 18, 2026
The coolest anti-surveillance tools at Defcon [video]
Article URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2uAsJ5EPAw Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49346444 Points: 46 # Comments: 2
The Guardian
Aug 18, 2026
Mechanical fault suspected in helicopter crash that killed British newlyweds in Greece
Marie Ebert, Alexander Cromie and their pilot died when their aircraft crashed on island of SifnosGreek police believe a mechanical fault may have caused a helicopter to crash moments before it was due to land on the island of Sifnos, killing a British couple on honeymoon and the pilot.Authorities …
Hacker News
Aug 18, 2026
Babies born under sugar rationing grew into adults with lower cancer risk
Article URL: https://theconversation.com/babies-born-under-sugar-rationing-grew-into-adults-with-lower-cancer-risk-289873 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49345843 Points: 106 # Comments: 26
Hacker News
Aug 18, 2026
Python Polars Cheatsheet (based on our O'Reilly book)
Article URL: https://opensource.posit.co/resources/cheatsheets/polars/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49345476 Points: 75 # Comments: 12
The Guardian
Aug 18, 2026
Philippine school shooter kills fellow student and himself in livestreamed attack
Country’s second fatal school shooting in two months took place in southern city of Zamboanga A student livestreamed himself shooting and killing another pupil in a classroom in the southern Philippines before taking his own life, the second school attack in the country in less than two months.T…
Hacker News
Aug 18, 2026
Fixing a Bricked Framework Laptop
Article URL: https://quantum5.ca/2026/08/16/fixing-bricked-amd-7040-series-framework-13-laptop-with-20-tools/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49345220 Points: 179 # Comments: 101
BBC World
Aug 18, 2026
Brazil's President Lula hails oil discovery near Amazon river
Environmentalists have heavily criticised the exploratory drilling in the sea off the mouth of the Amazon.
Hacker News
Aug 18, 2026
Composable Tests
Article URL: https://newsletter.kentbeck.com/p/composable-tests Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49345094 Points: 42 # Comments: 34
Hacker News
Aug 18, 2026
Using the railway network as a flatbed scanner
Article URL: https://philo.gay/linecam/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49344825 Points: 246 # Comments: 42
Hacker News
Aug 18, 2026
Meta Files Patent for Facial Recognition, Automatic Recording of People
Article URL: https://www.privacyguides.org/news/2026/08/17/meta-files-patent-for-facial-recognition-automatic-recording-of-people/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49344654 Points: 171 # Comments: 117
BBC World
Aug 18, 2026
Kariba ferry death toll rises to 93, making it Zimbabwe's deadliest transport disaster
Recovery efforts continue in what is the country's deadliest transport disaster.
The Guardian
Aug 18, 2026
Sydney Swans will sanction players for ‘serious breach’ over sexual assault allegations
Club’s board meets on Tuesday night to decide penalties after league boss calls reports ‘deeply concerning’The Sydney Swans AFL club will decide on sanctions for players for “serious breach” of standards over an incident that led to a report of sexual assault.Victorian police on Tuesday confirmed t…
Ars Technica
Aug 18, 2026
As temperatures get hotter, pesticides are more dangerous to farmworkers
Research shows heat amplifies the dangers of pesticides.
BBC World
Aug 18, 2026
Zambia's Hichilema re-elected president as main rival in hiding over alleged threats
Hakainde Hichilema says he was “truly humbled” by the victory and promised to work for all Zambians.
The Guardian
Aug 18, 2026
‘Migration has been weaponised’: Italy’s security law criticised after death of Moroccan man in police restraint
Case of Abderrahim Fakir is first in which legal shield giving police greater protection from prosecution has been invokedIf, before 19 July, few people in Italy beyond his family and friends knew who Abderrahim Fakir was, by the late afternoon of that day the final moments of his life were being w…
The Guardian
Aug 18, 2026
WA police appeal for help to find 10-year-old girl missing from Perth suburbs
Lyndel Ningella was last seen leaving home in Butler on Saturday evening prompting concerns about her safetyGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWestern Australia police have appealed for help in finding a 10-year-old girl who went missing from Perth’s outer northern suburbs o…
The Guardian
Aug 18, 2026
Family of missing 18-year-old hiker ‘absolutely devastated’ as search continues in rugged NSW terrain
Lily Hooper has not been seen since leaving for a hike in Nattai national park, south-west of Sydney, on 12 AugustGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe family of missing 18-year-old bushwalker Lily Hooper say they are “absolutely devastated” that she has not been found afte…
NPR News
Aug 18, 2026
In Portland, this soap box derby combines downhill speed with extreme pageantry
Soap box derbies send motorless cars down a steep incline. At one event, contestants make their cars look like cartoon characters, subway cars, food, and giant animals (among other outlandish shapes).
NPR News
Aug 18, 2026
Many recent grads say AI is making it harder to get a job. Economists aren't so sure
The unemployment rate for young adults with new degrees is higher than the rate for all workers, according to the New York Fed. Is AI the problem, or is it more complicated?
BBC World
Aug 18, 2026
Hayden Panettiere's ex Wladimir Klitschko says family in 'profound shock and grief'
The former heavyweight boxing champion shares a child with the Heroes actress, who died on Sunday.
NPR News
Aug 18, 2026
Jason Arday's rise and fall tells a larger story about academia, a critic says
What can academia learn from Jason Arday's rise and fall? Atlantic staff writer and former academic Tyler Austin Harper weighs the questions his story left behind.
BBC World
Aug 18, 2026
IVF staff accused of misleading UK parents about sperm and egg donors in northern Cyprus
Multiple children are feared to have been conceived using sperm and egg donors which were not the ones selected by the parents.
Hacker News
Aug 18, 2026
Rethinking Database Programming
Article URL: https://acadia.engineering/blog/rethinking-database-programming Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49342530 Points: 178 # Comments: 91
BBC World
Aug 18, 2026
China censors public mourning as it holds former premier's funeral
While hailing Zhu’s legacy, authorities are wary that the nostalgia could lead to criticisms of Xi’s rule.
BBC World
Aug 18, 2026
Doctors remove 3.1kg stone from man's bladder and claim record
The bladder stone, which weighs as much as a full-term baby, is believed to be the largest on record.
NPR News
Aug 18, 2026
A dispute about fact vs. fiction at the trial over Tupac Shakur's 1996 killing
A prosecutor said that while few have been willing to speak about the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur, Duane "Keffe D" Davis is the "one person who has a hard time being silent."
BBC World
Aug 18, 2026
'A floating prison' - sailors describe life on warships like USS Abraham Lincoln
Concerns have mounted about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been deployed since 11 December.
BBC World
Aug 18, 2026
Inside secret police warehouse as Germany targets small boats gangs
German authorities seize dinghies and life jackets during their first raids under a new law that cracks down on smuggling.
BBC World
Aug 18, 2026
Watch: What we learned from opening statements in Tupac murder trial
The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil breaks down the key arguments as the long-awaited trial gets under way.
Ars Technica
Aug 18, 2026
Theban tomb reveals how Egyptian burial trends evolved in time
Practices shifted from individuals buried in coffins to reusing sites for later mummy interments.
BBC World
Aug 18, 2026
Student killed in Philippines Catholic school shooting
The alleged shooter, also a student, later took his own life.
Hacker News
Aug 18, 2026
What's Better Than Binary? – Advent of Computing Episode 187
Article URL: https://adventofcomputing.libsyn.com/episode-187-whats-better-than-binary Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49340315 Points: 4 # Comments: 0
Hacker News
Aug 18, 2026
The Benchmarkpocalypse
Article URL: https://danluu.com/benchpocalypse/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49340299 Points: 26 # Comments: 0
BBC World
Aug 18, 2026
Tupac murder trial: 'All hell broke loose' night of rapper's shooting, witness says
After he was shot multiple times, Tupac Shakur refused to cooperate with police and told an officer, "We'll take care of it," an officer testified.
The Guardian
Aug 18, 2026
South Korea city deluged by almost a metre of rain, triggering deadly landslide
Person dies after landslide hits apartment building in southern city of Geoje as torrential rains lead to power cuts and mass evacuationsTorrential downpours that pounded southern parts of South Korea since Saturday have killed one person and injured four others, officials have confirmed.Heavy rain…