The internet is a big forest. We sniff out the good stuff so you don't have to dig.
🥜 Fresh stash
President Donald Trump appointed Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles days after Republicans lost control of Congress in the 2026 midterm elections. Miller, the architect of Trump's aggressive immigration policies, will now oversee White House.
The Bank of England increased its base rate from 3.75% to 4%, the first hike in over three years, with eight MPC members voting for the rise. The move aims to combat inflation exacerbated by the Iran war, and another increase is expected soon.
The 82-year-old is expected to appear in court in Tampa after the FBI searched two storage units he rented in Los Angeles. The case involves a high-profile family member and underscores the ongoing global issue of child sexual abuse material.
Data center stocks CoreWeave, Nebius, and IREN rebounded in premarket trading on November 6 after a steep selloff, while Google acquired Crusoe's troubled Wyoming data center project. OpenAI also made operational pledges following midterm backlash over data center impacts.
Anthropic's IPO valuation talks have fallen from $1.5 trillion to as low as $1.1 trillion, with major investors expressing skepticism. The decline follows a broader AI sell-off and midterm election uncertainty, as reported by WSJ, CNBC, and Bloomberg.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly planning to spend Christmas in the UK for the first time in eight years, a move that could signal a shift in their relationship with the royal family. This comes amid ongoing legal battles, including Harry's appeal against a £50m.
In the 2026 midterm elections, Democrats gained hundreds of state legislative seats, winning full control in Arizona for the first time in 60 years and flipping the Texas House for the first time since 2002. The party also regained trifectas in Michigan and Minnesota, lost in.
Brand was found guilty of one count of rape and three sexual assaults at Southwark Crown Court. This could lead to additional charges and a broader reckoning for Brand, while also testing the Met's handling of high-profile sexual assault cases.
Daniel Darris-O'Connor, a 19-year-old Democrat, defeated a 16-year Republican incumbent in a Massachusetts House election. The victory marks a significant generational shift in local politics.
Foreign Secretary David Miliband stated that a slavery apology will not incur costs for UK taxpayers, while Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledged structured dialogue with former colonies to address historical harms of the transatlantic slave trade.
Former New South Wales police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon testified he heard homophobic abuse at work while on trial for the February 2024 murders of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies. He pleaded not guilty to fatally shooting the couple with his service weapon.
Police Scotland deployed up to 1,700 officers in its largest operation since President Trump's visit to tackle Bonfire Night disorder, including fireworks attacks on emergency services and a police vehicle set alight in Glasgow. Seven arrests were made in Glasgow alone.
Residential proxies were detected on the White House network, raising security concerns, while the administration denied reports that Hegseth and Rubio would leave after Republican election losses.
The Nasdaq composite fell up to 5% on November 5, 2026, its worst day in 18 months, entering correction territory amid concerns over stricter AI regulation following Democratic midterm wins. The sell-off hit tech stocks broadly, including Dell Technologies, whose analyst target.
A parliamentary committee warns the Palace of Westminster could suffer a catastrophic fire like Notre Dame unless urgent funding for renovations is approved. Maintenance costs may soon reach £2 million per week, including 24-hour fire patrols.
At least 22 flights across Europe received bomb threats on November 5, 2026, forcing diversions and emergency landings. The UK government labeled the incidents a coordinated malicious hoax, raising concerns about hybrid warfare.
Fox News averaged 3.882 million prime-time viewers on midterm election night, trailing NBC, ABC, CNN, and MSNBC. The slump reflects Republican voter disillusionment after Democrats won control of both the House and Senate.
California Governor Gavin Newsom commuted the death sentences of all 548 inmates on the state's death row, converting them to life without parole. This action, the largest single clearing of a US death row in modern history, prevents future administrations from executing these.
Alexander Zverev expressed frustration after becoming world number one, noting he is the only top-ranked player who has had to justify his position. He lost his first match as world number one to Lorenzo Musetti at the Paris Masters.
Five boys were injured at a supervised Halloween party on Saturday night. Two 16-year-olds from Southampton have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, bringing the total arrests to four.
Russell Brand was found guilty of sexual offenses in a London court, with the trial featuring testimony from his wife and accusers. The verdict marks a significant moment in the #MeToo era, highlighting ongoing issues of misogyny in the media industry.
Conservation officers found the mother's body on Sunday and the daughter's body on Tuesday, with evidence suggesting multiple bears may have been involved. The attack highlights the urgent need for improved bear management and public safety measures in communities bordering.
David Jones, Australia's oldest department store, has entered voluntary administration after failing to reach a rent agreement with its primary landlord, Scentre Group. The 188-year-old retailer's 38 stores and online operations continue temporarily while administrators assess.
Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive Democrat and physician, defeated Republican Mike Rogers in the Michigan Senate race, becoming the first Muslim American elected to the U.S. Senate. His victory contributed to Democrats securing a decisive Senate majority, with upset wins in Texas.
The Reserve Bank of Australia raised its cash rate to 4.85%, the fifth hike this year and highest since 2008, after inflation hit 4.3%. In the UK, analysts expect the Bank of England to raise rates from 3.75% to 4%, the first increase in over three years.
Democrats won control of both chambers in the 2026 midterm elections, causing the US dollar to fall to a one-month low amid concerns over tighter AI regulation and political gridlock. Local races also saw results in Colorado and a resignation in DC.
Democrats won control of Congress in the 2026 midterms, flipping seven Senate seats in Kansas, Iowa, Texas, Maine, Ohio, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Representative Katherine Clark is poised to become House Majority Leader as the party prepares to challenge Trump's agenda.
Today's Hacker News features diverse open-source releases including a paper on 5G RAN platform performance, Rustable (a Rust-based database client), Nvidia's auto-ontology tool, the $800 Stringman robot, and Kairos risk/fraud platform. Each project targets different verticals.
Tennis great Rafael Nadal is set to join Real Madrid's board of directors. Meanwhile, Federico Valverde's injury has opened the door for potential signings Trent Alexander-Arnold and Denzel Dumfries, and Real Madrid face AEK Athens in the Champions League with five absent.
