Evidence of a spying operation by ICE against left-wing social movements

1083 zzzeek 2026-10-28 12:49:45 UTC wired.com Llama Share 897

Attorneys for 15 Minnesota residents facing federal conspiracy charges claim a sweeping spying operation by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) against left-wing social movements. The case is compared to the FBI's infamous COINTELPRO program, which surveilled racial justice and civil rights movements from the 1950s through the early 1970s.

Apple's git still trusts the compromised eMudhra certificates

1021 galadran 2026-10-28 11:03:40 UTC emudhra.we-have-a-problem.com Llama Share 375

Apple was notified of the eMudhra incident on October 17th, and macOS 27.2 did not fix the issue until then. The compromised certificates in developer tools still pose a risk to users, particularly with git and other Apple shipped tools.

Gemini 4 Carbon

764 acossta 2026-10-28 17:01:23 UTC blog.google Llama Share 625

Gemini 4 Carbon is the strongest model with state-of-the-art cybersecurity and long horizon capabilities, ranking #1 on the v5.0 Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index at 59.

Why is this fingerprinting script creating bioweapons?

732 hazebooth 2026-10-28 17:13:29 UTC nullpt.rs Llama Share 169

The author crawled the web to intercept browser fingerprinting API calls and mapped them, discovering a diverse collection of canvases on their website fingerprint.garden. They found an unusual script that appears to be anti-LLM obfuscation, intentionally setting misleading variable names to prevent deobfuscation attempts.

MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display and Touch

475 etothet 2026-10-28 17:10:37 UTC apple.com Llama Share 821

Apple offers low monthly payments for new Macs with upgrade options, featuring high-performance displays and audio systems. Additionally, Apple provides various services like Personal Setup, education pricing, and recycling programs to support customers' needs.

Git for the US Code

425 alansaber 2026-10-28 01:47:50 UTC lexifina.com Llama Share 252

A programmer can track code changes, while lawyers rely on notes at the foot of statutes for similar information. Researchers are working to improve language models' ability to utilize proper lineage and temporal validity in legal research.

Kentucky man becomes the first humanist granted religious exemption from AI

412 danso 2026-10-28 13:41:30 UTC religionnews.com Llama Share 456

A humanist at the University of Kentucky was granted a religious accommodation to not use AI in his work, citing concerns about offloading thinking and moral decision-making. The university agreed to exempt him from using AI, recognizing humanism as a religion under federal law.

Emacs Turns 50

393 internet_points 2026-10-28 13:25:11 UTC technologyreview.com Llama Share 168

The first programmers used physical switches and paper tape to write code, while the 1970s saw the introduction of interactive computers with line editors. EMACS, a full-screen text editor developed in 1976, revolutionized programming by allowing users to see and modify multiple lines at once on a display.

CNC Stone Carving

386 bschne 2026-10-28 14:38:22 UTC carmelitegothic.com Llama Share 112

Ancient architecture meets modern technology in the use of CNC machines to carve intricate details in Gothic churches, unlocking new possibilities for skilled carvers and young artists alike. The symbiotic relationship between programmers, sawyers, and CNC machines enables the creation of stunning 3D reliefs with unprecedented precision and speed.

Wealth Inequality in America drawn to scale

324 haraball 2026-10-28 08:48:21 UTC dreamagainusa.org Llama Share 397

The US has 136,095 households at the top, richer than 99.9% of households, with a median stack of $100 bills about 9 inches tall. The average top-1% household's stack is over 145 feet tall and keeps growing.

Leak Exposes 41,000 Homeland Security Workers–Including Undercover ICE Agents

253 Aboutplants 2026-10-28 21:03:24 UTC wired.com Llama Share 112

The Department of Homeland Security's records have been leaked, exposing over 41,000 employees and contractors with sensitive information on undercover programs. The leak provides a detailed map of DHS's organization and operations.

Meta censored the No Kings Instagram account during a nationwide campaign

251 slowin 2026-10-28 16:01:53 UTC paulfwalsh.substack.com Llama Share 60

The author, an OSINT analyst and online safety expert, criticizes Meta's suspension of the No Kings Coalition's Instagram account during a nationwide campaign. Meta initially blamed excessive posting but later claimed its automated systems had detected another automated tool reading profiles and posts at 4 times the normal rate.

US agency approves Amazon Leo’s $11.5B acquisition of Globalstar

222 noptd 2026-10-28 11:54:23 UTC reuters.com Full Share 100

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Dayjob: Tax – evaluating AI agents on 50 professional tax assignments

191 landonxi 2026-10-28 15:46:30 UTC surgehq.ai Llama Share 113

Anna should consider selling her condo in October 2026 or January 2027 to qualify for a tax exclusion, but Opus failed to warn her about the potential deadline. The AI agent's advice left Anna unaware of a critical issue that could impact her financial decision.

Archive.today links going forward

182 consumer451 2026-10-28 15:31:58 UTC reddit.com Full Share 115

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Two high-speed trains collide near Toledo, Spain

179 evilmonkey19 2026-10-28 12:35:41 UTC euronews.com Llama Share 199

A train crash in Toledo, Spain killed 10 people and injured many more after two trains collided on the same track. The cause of the accident remains unknown, with emergency services working to reach victims and suspend rail services nationwide.

AlpineBSD

169 bradley_taunt 2026-10-28 14:30:26 UTC wiki.alpinebsd.org Llama Share 150

AlpineBSD is an operating system based on NetBSD with a userspace inspired by Alpine Linux, aiming to use minimal AI-generated software. It has limited hardware support and no installer available, requiring adventurous users to follow a high-level installation guide.

About the compromised eMudhra intermediate CAs

151 birdculture 2026-10-28 11:08:49 UTC support.apple.com Llama Share 73

Apple has blocked certificates from compromised eMudhra intermediate CAs, and will automatically update devices to block these certificates. Users who use Terminal as part of their workflow may need to manually remove root CA certificates from /etc/ssl/cert.pem.

Google AI gets cagey when asked who won the 2020 elections

119 jacquesm 2026-10-28 20:10:16 UTC arstechnica.com Llama Share 59

Google's AI Mode has inconsistent responses to presidential election questions, sometimes directing users to outside sources instead of providing direct answers. The issue seems to be resolved when accessing the AI mode from foreign countries or repeating the question multiple times.

Nvidia Nemotron 3.5 Transcribe: open ASR for 40 languages

106 wondersky 2026-10-28 15:17:53 UTC huggingface.co Llama Share 17

NVIDIA Nemotron 3.5 Transcribe is an open-weight, promptable model for multilingual transcription, speaker attribution, translation, and audio Q&A with top leaderboard results. It can handle recordings up to an hour long and labels up to eight speakers.

Spain train crash: 'At least 10 dead' in high-speed collision

93 ultral 2026-10-28 09:35:21 UTC thetimes.com Full Share 117

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Formlabs Studio 1 $699 Resin Printer

90 mhb 2026-10-28 21:19:30 UTC formlabs.com Llama Share 71

The Form Studio 1 Resin Tank and the Resin Tank Pro are both designed for use with the Form Studio 1 printer, but they differ in their compatibility. The standard tank is optimized for printing with Alpha Resins, Flexible 80A Resin V2, and True Cast Resin, while the Pro tank is compatible with Tough 1500 Resin V2 and any material that requires Open Material Mode on Form Studio 1.

Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index v5

90 hn-aarvin 2026-10-28 03:06:22 UTC artificialanalysis.ai Llama Share 82

The Index v5 features 2 new benchmarks and 3 upgrades, with a focus on private datasets and real-world usage. The Artificial Analysis Progress Index v1 tracks model capability over time on one continuous scale.

The Agent SDK

89 torutofu 2026-10-28 14:02:20 UTC cursor.com Llama Share 107

The Agent SDK allows software teams to build and deploy custom agents in code, automating recurring work across the development lifecycle. It enables teams to create tailored agents that respond to events, follow policies, and integrate with existing workflows.

Tesla Semi catches fire on I-880

87 metadat 2026-10-28 14:54:07 UTC electrek.co Llama Share 102

A Tesla Semi caught fire on I-880 in California, causing a 10-hour closure of the freeway. The cause is under investigation and has raised concerns about the safety of electric trucks.

It's now official, tech is the new tobacco

81 aanet 2026-10-28 17:08:45 UTC cailinoconnor.substack.com Llama Share 42

Meta is being sued for allegedly harming minors through its addictive products, raising questions about causality and the role of science in answering them. The company's internal documents reveal plans to discredit researchers and influence scientific assessments to downplay potential harm.

Barcelona unrest: how to fabricate a protest in the age of TikTok

76 DeepLogin 2026-10-28 10:41:27 UTC theconversation.com Llama Share 68

A fake protest in Barcelona was sparked by a TikTok post, but its true purpose was to promote looting and chaos. The event has been linked to a larger online ecosystem of mobilisation across Europe, with similar tactics used in other countries.

Alphabet Announces Third Quarter 2026 Results [pdf]

71 mfiguiere 2026-10-28 20:11:55 UTC s206.q4cdn.com Llama Share 51

Google Cloud delivered record growth with 103% revenue increase to $30.7 billion, driven by strong growth in enterprise AI infrastructure and solutions. The company's first-party model APIs are now processing nearly 32 billion tokens per minute, and the Gemini app has reached one billion users.

Harvey raised 500M for legal AI, I built the same and open sourced it

68 zztopisgreat 2026-10-28 13:56:21 UTC github.com/thomasunise Llama Share 37

CaseCite is a self-hosted legal research platform that allows users to upload documents, ask questions, and research cases & judges on their own infrastructure. The platform provides AI features for document analysis and drafting, with data stored only on the user's servers.

Valve Responds to Developers Fearing AI Slop and Clones

65 HelloUsername 2026-10-28 13:27:24 UTC invenglobal.com Llama Share 76

Valve advises developers to focus on community building and consistent updates, as trust with players serves as a barrier against clone games. The company emphasizes the importance of continuous improvement and making the legitimate version the best version available.

The case of the 9 bit AES key

62 ledoge 2026-10-28 20:51:44 UTC v12.sh Llama Share 31

Several PDF implementations, including MuPDF and Foxit, generate weak AES-256 file keys from insecure random state spaces. These keys can be brute-forced due to the limited randomness used.

Mac Studio M5 Ultra 512GB Officially Released

54 nsagent 2026-10-28 17:21:02 UTC apple.com Full Share 74

Get a new Mac Studio desktop with M5 Max or M5 Ultra from only $208.25 per month. A powerful platform for AI. Select a model or customize your own.

Show HN: SlideBySide – Present slides without sharing your screen

53 denismenace 2026-10-28 17:07:09 UTC slidebyside.com Llama Share 21

Share a PDF or PPT with live cursors and drawing, allowing everyone to follow the same slide. Control who can change slides, draw, browse alone, or download content.

Rising rates of colorectal cancer found in nearly all age groups

52 randycupertino 2026-10-28 19:15:07 UTC uchicagomedicine.org Llama Share 91

Colorectal cancer rates are rising across younger and older age groups in the US, with a significant increase seen among those under 50. The study found that incidence rates rose from 36.7 per 100,000 in 2022 to 38.3 in 2023, driven by increased screening among younger adults and unknown risk factors offsetting gains made by screening for older adults.

Tell HN: I'm going on strike this November

52 curiousaboutml 2026-10-28 11:21:28 UTC news.ycombinator.com Full Share 66

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Leak website releases data on DHS employees

50 wondersky 2026-10-28 20:46:52 UTC reuters.com Full Share 6

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Amazon rainforest cut down to build highway for COP climate summit (2025)

47 bilsbie 2026-10-28 15:24:11 UTC bbc.com Llama Share 16

A new highway in the Amazon rainforest is being built for the COP30 climate summit, sparking outrage over environmental impact and displacement of local communities. The project's sustainability credentials are disputed by conservationists and locals who fear it will lead to further deforestation.

Big Tech's thirst for water is sparking a global resistance

46 billybuckwheat 2026-10-28 18:34:51 UTC restofworld.org Llama Share 38

The tech industry's push for powerful AI models has led to a significant water demand, with some data centers consuming millions of gallons daily. Companies like Google and OpenAI have faced public concern over their chatbots' water usage, but independent researchers argue that the companies are taking a narrow view of the issue.

A Health Update

45 frizlab 2026-10-28 21:13:21 UTC furbo.org Llama Share 3

The author shares their experience with chemotherapy, describing the physical and emotional challenges they faced during treatment. They eventually recovered from nerve damage and regained strength after finishing the six-week course of infusions.

Spiders Spin 'Silk Dope' into Nature's Toughest Material

44 ibobev 2026-10-28 17:45:24 UTC quantamagazine.org Llama Share 3

Scientists have discovered how spiders spin their strong silk by creating liquid droplets called condensates, which reorganize into solid fibers. Researchers studied black widow spider silk and found that phosphate initiates the condensation process, allowing proteins to interact and form a denser material.

Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index v5.0

39 scooby7430 2026-10-28 05:29:11 UTC artificialanalysis.ai Llama Share 5

Artificial Analysis evaluates various AI benchmarks, including GDPval-AA, Harvey LAB-AA, APEX-Agents-AA, AA-AnalystAgent, EnterpriseOps-Gym-AA and MLCR-AA. These evaluations assess language models' capabilities on economically valuable tasks and their ability to reason over long medical records.

At least 68 killed in Spanish high-speed train crash

36 saikatsg 2026-10-28 18:49:17 UTC bbc.com Llama Share 4

Spanish trade union CSIF demands Transport Minister Óscar Puente's resignation following a high-speed train collision that killed 68 people. The minister blames human error for the crash, but critics say he is shirking responsibility.

An architectural comparison of Obsidian Canvas and Heptabase

34 ezrasu 2026-10-28 14:24:20 UTC fluxlinks.com Llama Share 14

Obsidian Canvas and Heptabase are spatial note-taking tools with different approaches to modeling files, cards, and context. Obsidian prioritizes local-first data ownership and standard Markdown files, while Heptabase separates what a note is from where it's viewed.

Billion-query-per-second lookup tables in C++

32 signa11 2026-10-28 09:43:44 UTC lemire.me Llama Share 4

A perfect hash function maps keys to slots with no collisions, allowing for fast lookups. A C++ library generates a perfect hash function at compile time, reducing lookup times by up to 13x compared to standard libraries like std::unordered_map.

Scanning 7.25M Public Repositories on China's Largest Git Platform for Secrets

27 kernelrocks 2026-10-28 15:31:59 UTC mongodb.com Llama Share 6

A security researcher scanned 7.25 million public Gitee repositories and found 26,400 unique verified-live credentials using TruffleHog and Kingfisher tools. The scan revealed major tech companies from China and the West, with Alibaba Cloud being the most common leaked credential type.

'Forced out': HOA fees to rise to $2,500 a month

25 hippich 2026-10-28 00:35:33 UTC wsoctv.com Llama Share 50

Homeowners in Catawba County face rising HOA fees from $1,250 to $2,500 a month due to increased costs. Many fear foreclosure or bankruptcy as they struggle with the significant increase.

Show HN: Nasscad – local-first 3D CAD for browser and Windows

24 Nasser-13 2026-10-28 13:28:32 UTC nasscad.com Llama Share 19

NASSCAD V4.7.0 is a 3D modeling software with native CSG engine, supporting various file formats and compatibility options, including STEP AP242, IFC4, STL/OBJ/3MF/GLB/PLY/STEP AP242/IFC4/SVG/DXF export and import. The software features interactive tools such as Sketch.Gen 2D sketcher and NassScript console for scripting and automation.

Opus 5.5 causing an identity crisis is real

20 stared 2026-10-28 10:35:31 UTC kondz.io Llama Share 38

A three.js visualization of Invisible Cities by Italo Calvino was created using a large language model, with the project taking around 6 hours to complete and resulting in two interactive visualizations. The project aimed to explore the potential of AI-generated content in creating immersive media experiences.

Scaling Hierarchical Networks

19 guybedo 2026-10-28 18:07:41 UTC cartesia.ai Llama Share 0

Researchers have developed hierarchical networks (H-Nets) that learn to chunk low-level data into higher-level patterns, allowing for more efficient and scalable learning from raw data. H-Nets can be applied to various domains beyond language, including audio and biology.

Executable Archaeology: Reanimating the Heuristic Compiler (1961) and KBEmacs (1984)

17 abrax3141 2026-10-28 02:01:51 UTC arxiv.org Llama Share 0

Two old AI programs, Heuristic Compiler and KBEmacs, were reanimated to study programming theories. They both use patterns or cliches to build code, showing commonalities despite different purposes.

Emacs Turns 50

15 hillcrestenigma 2026-10-28 02:11:52 UTC technologyreview.com Llama Share 0

The first programmers used physical switches and paper tape to write code, while the 1970s saw the introduction of interactive computers with line editors. EMACS, a full-screen text editor developed in 1976, revolutionized programming by allowing users to see and modify multiple lines at once on a display.

Billion-query-per-second lookup tables in C++

15 foltik 2026-10-28 01:39:58 UTC lemire.me Llama Share 2

A perfect hash function maps keys to slots with no collisions, allowing for fast lookups. A C++ library generates a perfect hash function at compile time, reducing lookup times by up to 13x compared to standard libraries like std::unordered_map.

碁の国: Play Chess as Town Building

12 rguiscard 2026-10-28 04:57:11 UTC gonokuni.plpl.town Full Share 3

打った石が砦になり、囲った土地が街になる。ルールはそのままの囲碁を、3Dジオラマの国づくりで。AI と、友だちと、だれかと。ブラウザですぐ遊べます。