Hacker News
Oct 24, 2026
We should be more ambitious with the software we build
Article URL: https://danluu.com/ambitious/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50225695 Points: 278 # Comments: 237
Tech
NPR News
Oct 24, 2026
Ukraine says Starlink is back to normal after disruptions
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that normal Starlink operating speeds were restored after more than a week of disruptions.
Hacker News
Oct 24, 2026
Roku developer repositories moved from GitHub to GitLab
Article URL: https://blog.roku.com/developer/gitlab-move Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50222622 Points: 274 # Comments: 186
Hacker News
Oct 24, 2026
Neural chip decodes interactions between brain regions
Article URL: https://actu.epfl.ch/news/neural-chip-decodes-interactions-between-brain-r-2/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50222525 Points: 97 # Comments: 34
GitHub Trending (Daily)
Oct 24, 2026
Markets
Market Movers - NYSE/Nasdaq
Oct 24, 2026
NASDAQ Market Movers — Top 5 Winners & Losers
| Winners | Losers |
|---|---|
| GMAB $43.79 +9.47% | LKQ $17.42 -22.47% |
| NTSK $24.28 +9.37% | RGC $7.67 -21.81% |
| CART $56.44 +9.21% | CORT $85.86 -20.13% |
| ZLAB $24.03 +9.03% | TNGX $23.34 -16.43% |
| FSLY $24.41 +8.73% | SLM $19.41 -10.78% |
Market Movers - NYSE/Nasdaq
Oct 24, 2026
NYSE Market Movers — Top 5 Winners & Losers
| Winners | Losers |
|---|---|
| RHI $45.87 +21.74% | BE $193.30 -11.24% |
| VG $14.00 +9.29% | GPGI $11.34 -9.64% |
| CCI $85.97 +9.06% | FLG $10.38 -9.27% |
| NE $47.70 +8.53% | FIX $1160.86 -9.26% |
| RITM $9.39 +8.18% | GL $154.79 -8.09% |
Geopolitics
BBC World
Oct 24, 2026
From Russian cages to Irish sanctuary: The five-year rescue journey of Bu and Tyapa
For Bu and Tyapa, the five-year journey from Russia to the Irish countryside was anything but straightforward.
The Guardian
Oct 24, 2026
Ukraine’s military says Starlink satellite connection stable after recent restrictions
Volodymyr Zelenskyy offers thanks to US allies for restoring system key to air defence and ‘frontline logistics’Ukraine’s military has a “stable connection to Starlink”, the Ukrainian government has said, 10 days after its ability to use the satellite communications system was suddenly restricted.T…
BBC World
Oct 24, 2026
Ukraine says Starlink connection 'now stable' after network limits
The slowed Starlink connections had affected the Ukraine's military and drone operations for a week.
The Guardian
Oct 24, 2026
Typhoon Champi kills one and injures more than 500 in Taiwan as it heads to China
Super typhoon weakening but large parts of Taiwan, including Taipei, still mostly closed and flights cancelledTyphoon Champi swept past Taiwan on Saturday killing one person, injuring more than 500, and uprooting trees and severing power as it weakened and headed north toward the Chinese coast.E…
Regulations
NPR News
Oct 24, 2026
Archdiocese of New York agrees to $800 million settlement over sexual abuse claims
The 1,300 survivors of sexual abuse by clergy members and lay workers have all agreed to the settlement, according to an attorney for some of the plaintiffs.
Federal Register - SEC Trading/Tokenization
Oct 24, 2026
Federal Register - SEC Trading/Tokenization
Oct 24, 2026
Federal Register - SEC Trading/Tokenization
Oct 24, 2026
Federal Register - SEC Trading/Tokenization
Oct 24, 2026
Federal Register - SEC Trading/Tokenization
Oct 24, 2026
Federal Register - SEC Trading/Tokenization
Oct 24, 2026
Ars Technica
Oct 24, 2026
Ice sheet expansion may have started 2,000 years ago, but we canceled that
The tiny remains of the Laurentide Ice Sheet began getting somewhat less tiny.
Culture
Hacker News
Oct 24, 2026
America has lost 200k of jobs in media, film and the arts. How much is AI?
Article URL: https://www.apricitas.io/p/ai-and-the-fall-of-the-creative-class Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50226419 Points: 252 # Comments: 261
NPR News
Oct 24, 2026
Perspective: The next James Bond
A new James Bond is nigh, to replace the last actor in the 64 year-old movie franchise. What evil forces will the new 007 face? Killer Drones? Killer AI? Killer lettuce?
The Guardian
Oct 24, 2026
Dónal Lunny, ‘colossus of Irish music’, dies aged 79
Founding member of Planxty, Lunny went on to play for bands such as Moving Hearts, the Bothy Band and CoolfinThe Irish traditional musician Dónal Lunny has died at the age of 79 from cancer.Lunny rose to prominence in the trio Rakes of Kildare alongside his brother Frank and Christy Moore. He went …
US News
NPR News
Oct 24, 2026
Trade tariffs cause whiplash at Port Milwaukee
Sacha Pfeiffer visits Port Milwaukee to see how President Trump's tariffs have affected the flow of goods and impacted the regional economy.
BBC World
Oct 24, 2026
Vanessa Trump says she is cancer-free six months after revealing diagnosis
The ex-wife of Donald Trump Jr, with whom she shares five children, announced in May that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer.
BBC World
Oct 24, 2026
Minneapolis withdrawal was 'surrender', Trump's ex-border patrol chief tells BBC
Greg Bovino was the public face of the controversial immigration enforcement operation in the city earlier this year.
BBC World
Oct 24, 2026
White House lifts tariffs on some Canadian goods as midterm elections loom
From 30 October, tariffs will be eased on some products, including certain machinery, and placed on others, such as carpets.
Global News
BBC World
Oct 24, 2026
Palestinian families displaced as Israeli forces demolish Hebron homes
The crackdown follows the killing of two Israeli soldiers by two Palestinian gunmen on Friday - and comes just days ahead of Israel's election.
BBC World
Oct 24, 2026
Who are the candidates in Brazil's presidential election?
Voters in Sunday's election are choosing between two very different candidates, as Americas correspondent Ione Wells reports from Rio de Janeiro.
Uncategorized
Hacker News
Oct 24, 2026
Why Gopher in 2026?
Article URL: https://gopher.muffinlabs.com/sdf.org/users/nervtoji/phlog/001.txt Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50226577 Points: 47 # Comments: 13
The Guardian
Oct 24, 2026
Andy Burnham says he wants ‘honest discussion’ about freedom of movement with EU
Prime minister is considering different options for new relationship with Brussels ahead of summit in NovemberAndy Burnham says he wants an “honest discussion” with the British public about the possibility of a return to free movement between the UK and the EU as part of his plans for a new relatio…
Hacker News
Oct 24, 2026
Small Programs and Languages
Article URL: https://ratfactor.com/cards/pl-small Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50225674 Points: 66 # Comments: 5
Hacker News
Oct 24, 2026
The Importance of Limitations for Creativity and Learning (2023)
Article URL: https://ratfactor.com/cards/limitations Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50225663 Points: 45 # Comments: 12
NPR News
Oct 24, 2026
How data centers became a bipartisan political issue in Wisconsin
Data centers are a big issue across the country. As midterms approach, many look to the swing state of Wisconsin for lessons for how that issue could play out nationally.
The Guardian
Oct 24, 2026
More than one million Lula supporters rally on eve of Brazilian election runoff
Nearly 159 million people to head to polls on Sunday in battle between leftwing incumbent and Flávio BolsonaroMore than one million supporters of Brazil’s leftwing president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, have streamed on to Rio’s most famous beach for a giant protest they hope will propel him towards…
Hacker News
Oct 24, 2026
Show HN: Steal My Bitcoin
Made this because I'm curious if anyone out there has figured out how to actually use this PHP RCE we spent the last few days panicking over. Have fun! Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50224916 Points: 440 # Comments: 264
Hacker News
Oct 24, 2026
Listen and read USA nuclear forces Emergency Action Messages, heard on 11175 kHz
Article URL: https://missileer.watch Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50224422 Points: 147 # Comments: 99
BBC World
Oct 24, 2026
Fireworks and tear gas as protesters and riot police clash in Paris
The BBC's Europe correspondent reports from Paris where mostly peaceful protests turned into unrest after nightfall.
Hacker News
Oct 24, 2026
SpeedCrunch 1.1
Article URL: https://www.speedcrunch.org/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50224210 Points: 103 # Comments: 13
Hacker News
Oct 24, 2026
The Goose Programming Language
https://twitter.com/ID_AA_Carmack/status/2113704269274636568 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50224100 Points: 304 # Comments: 186
Hacker News
Oct 24, 2026
Bbtree: Fastest Ordered Map
Article URL: https://bbtree.xiangpeng.systems/post/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50223777 Points: 76 # Comments: 11
The Guardian
Oct 24, 2026
Hundreds of thousands march across France in protests over schools and policing
Almost 1,000 arrested as police charge crowd in Paris and teargas used to stop protesters reaching other city centresHundreds of thousands marched in cities across France on Saturday in largely peaceful protests to support schoolchildren’s demands for more teachers and repairs to dilapidated buildi…
The Guardian
Oct 24, 2026
Thousands march in Paris and other French cities as protests take place across Europe – Europe live
French police have made 135 arrests, while Italian officers have raided homes in Milan, with protests also taking place in Spain and AlbaniaJesse, 40, a charity worker from the north of Paris, had turned out for the street march.She said: “I’m so angry. I’m here to support schoolchildren’s demands …
Hacker News
Oct 24, 2026
The St. Helena 5 pence coin shows Jonathan, a roughly 190 year old tortoise
Article URL: https://de.numista.com/9866 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50222927 Points: 109 # Comments: 32
BBC World
Oct 24, 2026
Watch as fire engulfs Hitler's mountaintop Eagle's Nest retreat
Police in the southern German state of Bavaria have detained a 33-year-old German man following the fire.
Hacker News
Oct 24, 2026
FreeDNS
Article URL: https://freedns.afraid.org/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50222133 Points: 266 # Comments: 66
The Guardian
Oct 24, 2026
Suspect arrested over fire at Hitler’s ‘Eagle’s Nest’ retreat in Bavaria
About 200 firefighters deployed to tackle blaze at former Nazi mountain retreat in remote part of southern GermanyPolice have arrested a 33-year-old German citizen after a fire ripped through Adolf Hitler’s former mountain retreat in Bavaria, leaving the historic Nazi meeting place – known as the E…
The Guardian
Oct 24, 2026
Kim Jong-un crosses newly opened bridge into China
North Korean leader travels over New Yalu River Bridge to meet senior Communist party memberKim Jong-un has visited China, inaugurating a bridge that connects the two countries and saying he hopes to expand cooperation with his neighbour.The North Korean leader arrived in the Chinese border city of…
NPR News
Oct 24, 2026
Gunmen open fire at a church during a funeral in Jordan, killing 7 and wounding 40
Footage broadcast on Jordanian state television showed three gunmen firing shots at a Greek Orthodox church in the city of Karak on Friday.
Ars Technica
Oct 24, 2026
A 1,000-mile cloud on Mars may reveal physics never seen in nature
A new model suggests Mars may host ice-forming physics never directly observed before.
NPR News
Oct 24, 2026
Is your Medicare Advantage plan ending next year? Here's what to know
Medicare open enrollment runs through Dec. 7, and for as many as 5 million seniors, it will be important to log on and pick a new plan.
NPR News
Oct 24, 2026
U.S. birth rate drops to record low, but older women are having more babies
The U.S. birth rate fell to its lowest level ever recorded, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The drop would have been greater, but women over age 30 are having more children.
Hacker News
Oct 24, 2026
GPU-unlock: FP/BF16 instruction issue rate on Nvidia 3000's cards
Article URL: https://github.com/Zagitta/gpu-unlock Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50219700 Points: 208 # Comments: 67
BBC World
Oct 24, 2026
British woman dies after trying to rescue sons swept away at sea in the Bahamas
The children were subsequently rescued from the water, police say.
BBC World
Oct 24, 2026
Seven missing after multi-storey building collapses in Kenya's capital
Rescue efforts are under way to find people trapped under the block, which was still under construction when it buckled.
The Guardian
Oct 24, 2026
British woman dies trying to save sons on Bahamas snorkelling trip
Mother, 36, died after current off North Bimini reportedly swept away two boys, who were later rescued, police sayA British woman has died in the Bahamas while trying to rescue her two sons after a current swept them away as they were snorkelling.The Royal Bahamas police force said it had launched …
BBC World
Oct 24, 2026
Three released without charge after fatal arson attack in Ireland
Three people - two women and one man - have been released, and one person remains in custody, gardaí say.
NPR News
Oct 24, 2026
This decade has been missing its big-impact midterm
Every other decade over the past hundred years has produced at least one midterm that made a big difference in Congress and in national politics more broadly.
NPR News
Oct 24, 2026
Drinking water supplies dwindle in Yemeni city besieged by Houthi rebels
Taiz, a city in southwestern Yemen, faces a severe water crisis as Houthi rebels backed by Iran tighten their encirclement. The city has struggled with water issues for over a decade, but the situation has worsened in recent weeks.
Hacker News
Oct 24, 2026
Elon Musk Acquires $1B Stake in CNN's Parent Company
Article URL: https://symby.com/news?_cid=101605177&preferredLanguage=en Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50218404 Points: 7 # Comments: 1
BBC World
Oct 24, 2026
France prepares for day of protest a week after nationwide riots
More than 70,000 police officers are to be deployed over fears protesters will defy restrictions on demonstrations.
BBC World
Oct 24, 2026
Arrest made after fire at Hitler's Eagle's Nest retreat
Around 200 emergency personnel are deployed to fight the blaze at the Nazi dictator's Alpine residence in Germany.
BBC World
Oct 24, 2026
Australian MP's condition improves after alleged car attack
The Independent MP is now in a serious but stable condition, according to the Melbourne hospital.
Hacker News
Oct 24, 2026
Alzheimer's breakthrough: 2 hrs of sleep restored without clearing brain plaques
Article URL: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261018084421.htm Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50217683 Points: 52 # Comments: 12
Hacker News
Oct 24, 2026
Twelve years of distributed SQLite
Article URL: https://philipotoole.com/twelve-years-of-distributed-sqlite/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50217500 Points: 81 # Comments: 8
The Guardian
Oct 24, 2026
Embattled Greens senator Jordon Steele-John confirms leave from parliament after allegations against him made public
WA politician says he considered attending Senate estimates virtually but was told it would be ‘unacceptable’Get our new political email, free app or daily news podcastJordon Steele-John has confirmed he will not attend parliament next week as the embattled Greens senator releases a letter detailin…
The Guardian
Oct 24, 2026
Helen Haines’s condition improves days after losing both legs from alleged attack
Independent MP now serious but stable, according to update from Melbourne’s Alfred hospitalGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIndependent MP Helen Haines’s condition has been downgraded to serious but stable after she lost both legs following an alleged attack near her elect…
NPR News
Oct 24, 2026
Severe flooding hits Four Corners region, more expected through the weekend
Intense rainfall slammed the Four Corners region late this week. As rivers flooded, towns declared evacuations and emergencies and made rescues.
The Guardian
Oct 24, 2026
Rubio tells Cubans ‘now is the time’ to act to see political change
US secretary of state makes comments after Trump tells US rally warships could intervene on return from IranMarco Rubio urged Cubans seeking political change in their country to act, saying “now is the time” moments after Donald Trump told a Friday rally for candidates in south Florida that US wars…
BBC World
Oct 24, 2026
Woman, 65, becomes second patient to die of Ebola in Kenya
She was a close family member of the first victim, a man who had travelled from the Democratic Republic of Congo.