← All editions
Edition · 2026-10-08
More Top Stories
Coinbase completed its Deribit integration after an Oct. 1 account migration, creating a regulated pathway for eligible US institutions to access derivatives markets that represent roughly 80% of global crypto trading volume. The migration transferred Coinbase International Exchange accounts, balances and positions to Deribit on Oct. 1. Options trading through Coinbase Prime is expected in the coming weeks, with US retail access planned later. CFTC staff relief granted in May permits access to specified offshore derivatives under defined conditions. Under the new structure, US institutions will reach Deribit’s options and perpetual futures via Coinbase Prime and Coinbase Financial Markets, using their existing Prime relationship rather than onboarding separately with the foreign exchange. Eligible US-based Prime clients can begin onboarding now, with options on Bitcoin, Ethereum and other assets becoming available when trading access launches. Coinbase directs clients to their account managers for eligibility checks, onboarding requirements and timing. Existing spot trading and account relationships remain unchanged for Prime customers. The company notes that US institutional options access follows a separate timetable from the completed International Exchange migration. Non-US retail customers will receive options access in the coming weeks, while American retail customers are scheduled for a later phase during 2026. Coinbase states that derivatives account for roughly 80% of worldwide crypto trading volume and that US customers have historically lacked a regulated route to much of the options and perpetual futures activity conducted overseas. CFTC staff relief established the US regulatory route in May. Earlier, Coinbase secured USDC clearinghouse registration on Sep. 28, with Coinbase Clearing LLC registered to clear fully collateralized futures, options on futures and swaps. The clearinghouse will use USDC collateral and support settlement around the clock. Coinbase described the approval as completing its “end-to-end derivatives infrastructure,” alongside its regulated exchange and futures brokerage. The company also filed Form 1-N for security futures exchange registration and Form BD-N for limited-purpose security futures broker-dealer registration, though the filings did not specify a launch date, supported stocks or proposed leverage limits. Prior to the integration, Coinbase completed its $2.9 billion acquisition of Deribit in August 2025. Deribit had handled more than $185 billion in July 2025 trading volume and held about $60 billion in open interest at the time of acquisition. The Oct. 1 migration moved accounts and recreated positions, canceling open perpetual futures orders, settling positions at the mark price and transferring resulting balances. Coinbase then recreated positions at the same settlement price through matched migration trades, a process that took about 60 minutes. Institutional clients were instructed to replace their International Exchange trading connections with the combined platform’s endpoints. Historical International Exchange records remain accessible for a limited period, though that trading history does not appear on the combined platform. For customers trading perpetuals through Coinbase’s app or website, the transfer occurred automatically, with positions settled and recreated during the process. Coinbase charged no trading or settlement fees for that transition.
Samuel L. Jackson said during a red‑carpet interview for his film The Beast that he will not reprise Nick Fury in Avengers: Doomsday but will return as the character in Avengers: Secret Wars. The interview, conducted by The Direct ahead of the movie's premiere, followed a question about Fury's recent absence from Marvel productions. Jackson replied that his next appearance after Doomsday will be in Secret Wars, adding that Marvel had only informed him that he would not be in the upcoming film but would appear in the one after it. He declined to share further details about the role. Marvel has kept details of Secret Wars limited; in September, Noah Jupe was added to the cast in an undisclosed part, and Anthony Mackie has also been confirmed for the project, though he will not begin filming until after completing a Broadway run of Macbeth scheduled to end in July 2027. Production on Secret Wars has faced delays, with insiders indicating that filming is likely to resume in January 2027, though no official reason has been provided. The film is expected to conclude the Russo brothers' involvement with the MCU and will serve as the final chapter of the Multiverse saga, incorporating the comic‑book setting of Battleworld, a planet assembled from alternate Earths under the rule of Dr. Doom. Avengers: Doomsday is slated for theatrical release on December 18, 2026.
The latest entry in Square Enix's Final Fantasy 7 remake trilogy opens with a disorienting sequence that revisits the Nibelheim incident five years prior, immediately plunging players into Cloud's unraveling psyche. The demo, shown on PlayStation 5 Pro, follows the party into the Northern Crater where Mako energy saturates the environment, creating a trippy landscape of crystalline formations and aurora-like light displays. Characters comment on the intoxicating effects of the energy, with Barret and Cid noting they feel 'tipsy' while Yuffie expresses concern about potential Shinra incursions. Tifa appears to overlook Cloud's deteriorating mental state, a dynamic that remains unchanged from previous installments.
The demo introduces two new playable characters: Vincent Valentine, who shifts between long-range attacks and a tank-like werewolf form called Galian Beast, and Cid Highwind, whose combat style relies on rapid polearm strikes when the basic attack button is held. Both characters match Cloud's power level in early encounters, though their inclusion raises questions about balance compared to existing party members. A new 'FITS' system allows customization of skill loadouts, enabling Cloud to channel elemental summons like Ifrit or Shiva for attack enhancements, though this adds menu complexity that some may find unnecessary.
The narrative advances significantly when Sephiroth appears to Cloud alone, delivering a black-and-white recreation of the Nibelheim incident that triggers Cloud's fragmented memories of Zack Fair. This sequence marks a tonal shift from previous entries, with Travis Willingham replacing Tyler Hoechlin as Sephiroth's voice actor, a change that initially feels jarring. The demo concludes with Cloud confronting Sephiroth in a haunting, monochrome vision of his hometown, leaving the story's immediate trajectory unresolved.
The game's visual overhaul of the Northern Crater—transforming its original desolate aesthetic into a vibrant, cosmic environment—demonstrates Square Enix's commitment to modernizing the remake series. With a planned release across Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X on April 8, 2027, Revelation promises to resolve the trilogy's central conflicts while maintaining its signature blend of action and emotional storytelling.
Margaret Hamilton, who led the software engineering team for NASA’s Apollo program, died on Sep.
By · 15d ago · Source: Hacker News
Margaret Hamilton, who led the software engineering team for NASA’s Apollo program, died on Sep. 30. She was 90.
Hamilton oversaw development of the onboard flight software for the Apollo missions while working at MIT’s Instrumentation Lab. Her work established software engineering as a discipline focused on reliability and error prevention. She later founded two software companies and received numerous honors, including the 2016 Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Born in Paoli, Indiana, in 1936, Hamilton earned a mathematics degree from Earlham College in 1958. She moved to Boston in 1959 and began working at MIT’s meteorology department, where she collaborated with Edward N. Lorenz on weather prediction software. In 1961 she joined MIT Lincoln Laboratory and contributed to the SAGE air defense system.
In 1965 she was recruited by the Instrumentation Lab to develop software for NASA’s Apollo program. She became the first programmer on the project and later led the team responsible for the Command and Service Module software. During the Apollo 8 mission in 1968, a software error occurred when a pre-launch command was accidentally activated in flight. Hamilton’s team resolved the issue and later implemented defensive programming fixes that prevented similar failures.
For Apollo 11 in 1969, her software handled a critical 1202 error by prioritizing essential tasks and allowing the lunar landing to proceed. This demonstrated the effectiveness of priority-driven, fault-tolerant design.
Hamilton remained with the project through the 1970s. When the Instrumentation Lab became the independent Draper Laboratory, she continued to influence its work. She later founded Higher Order Software in 1976 and Hamilton Technologies in 1986, promoting error-prevention methodologies such as the Universal Systems Language.
Her contributions were recognized with awards including the NASA Exceptional Space Act Award (2003), the Computer History Museum Fellow Award (2017), and induction into the National Aviation Hall of Fame (2022). In 2015, the Apollo software she helped write was made publicly available on GitHub. A Lego Minifigure honoring her and other women of NASA history was released in 2017.
Hamilton is survived by her daughter Lauren, son-in-law Richard Selesnick, two grandsons, four great-grandchildren, and siblings John, David, and Kathryn. A memorial service is planned for spring in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Olivier de Weck, Apollo Program Professor at MIT, described her career as a foundational example of systems engineering and leadership. He noted that her approach to handling the unknown remains influential across engineering disciplines.
Rockstar Games has confirmed that the wanted system in GTA 6 will allow players to lose law enforcement attention through varied, context-dependent methods rather than relying solely on high-speed escapes. Head of development Rob Nelson described the mechanic during a gameplay demonstration shown in an August IGN interview, emphasizing design choices that support the game's narrative about a couple evading capture.
The system responds dynamically to player actions beyond direct violence. Interactions with non-player characters—such as eavesdropping on conversations or following NPC routines—can trigger police attention even without lethal outcomes. A single-star wanted level appears after incidents like drawing a weapon during a civilian encounter, but players retain options to de-escalate.
Nelson explained that the heat system tracks not only appearance but also clothing and vehicles. Players may alter their look via in-game stores or switch vehicles to avoid recognition, though authorities retain contextual awareness of last seen details. The design encourages hit-and-run tactics while preserving freedom to escalate conflicts if desired.
The approach reflects Rockstar’s effort to balance player agency with narrative cohesion. Systems are interconnected: compromised outfits, vehicle tracking, and alley navigation create layered strategies for evasion. This contrasts with earlier entries where wanted levels often felt binary, allowing players to become "all-powerful."
GTA 6 is scheduled for release on November 19 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Pre-order data indicates strong early demand, with reports citing over six million pre-orders prior to launch.
Rockstar North producer Rob Nelson confirmed that the upcoming Grand Theft Auto VI will feature a romantic relationship between its two lead characters, Jason and Lucia, as part of the game's narrative design. In an interview with IGN, Nelson described physical intimacy as "a huge part" of the relationship dynamic, though specific implementation details remain undisclosed. The game's ESRB rating indicates it will include nudity and strong sexual content, with reports suggesting players may experience Jason's perspective during shower scenes.
Nelson emphasized that the relationship system is separate from gameplay mechanics tracking criminal activity, stating players can develop the connection through shared activities like kayaking and mini-golf, or through collaborative heists. "Whether they're romantically close or not doesn't change that. They will still work together. It's really about what you want for them, their story, and how it plays out," he explained.
The studio has taken steps to accommodate player preferences, allowing opt-outs for relationship elements. Nelson noted the narrative aims to explore emotional resonance while respecting player agency: "Could we bring some sort of emotional resonance to GTA for people if they wanted to engage with it? Could we also provide mechanisms for people to just opt out of it if they're not into it?"
Unlike the controversial "Hot Coffee" mod in GTA: San Andreas, which involved hidden interactive sex content, Nelson confirmed GTA 6 will not feature interactive sex scenes. The relationship's narrative impact will instead influence story progression, though no gameplay advantages are tied to romantic involvement.
Fan speculation suggests the couple's dynamic may mirror Bonnie and Clyde, with theories about betrayal or survival outcomes. GTA 6 is scheduled for release on November 19 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, though Rockstar has not confirmed details about character fates or specific relationship mechanics beyond the general framework described.
The 1st District Court of Appeal has ordered the complete expungement of a grand jury report that had scrutinized the Hope Florida Foundation amid allegations of financial misappropriation. The court found the grand jury acted beyond its authority by publicly criticizing individuals who were never indicted, and it ruled that the report’s leak violated confidentiality requirements under Florida Statutes section 905.28. The report, which stemmed from a $10 million transfer from Centene’s Medicaid settlement to political committees during the 2024 campaign cycle, had been partially released before the ruling. Evidence presented was deemed insufficient to pursue criminal charges against any party. The decision comes less than four weeks before the general election, removing a potent talking point for Democrats that had been amplified by media coverage. Governor Ron DeSantis and his administration hailed the ruling as a legal affirmation of their position, with Deputy Chief of Staff Jeremy Redfern describing it as a “complete and total victory.” The court emphasized that the funds in question moved directly from Centene to the foundation and never entered state coffers, noting that Florida law permits such third‑party settlements. It also criticized the premature distribution of the sealed presentment to recipients unrelated to the case, stating that this breach of protocol warranted full expungement. The ruling follows a prior partial removal of 112 pages and marks the final step in sealing the document from public records, effectively ending its use in campaign narratives as the election approaches.
Congressional investigators have urged a criminal inquiry into former Bard College president Leon Botstein after uncovering an email in which he questioned whether a young woman was 'for me, or are you keeping her for yourself.' The revelation prompted Botstein's immediate resignation from all Bard-affiliated roles, including his faculty position and leadership in music programs, after more than five decades at the institution. The college's board chair confirmed the resignation followed a unanimous vote by the executive committee, citing cooperation with the House Judiciary Committee's investigation led by Democrat Jamie Raskin. Botstein maintained his innocence, stating he never authored or sent the email and that allegations against him are false. He argued his resignation protected Bard from distraction, despite asserting no involvement in Jeffrey Epstein's criminal conduct. The email, traced to Botstein's former Bard account, emerged from the Department of Justice's unredacted Epstein files. Lawmakers allege it was sent in May 2014 to Epstein regarding a young woman referred to as Jane Doe, whom they say was groomed by Epstein for sexual exploitation and trafficked across multiple countries. According to the congressional letter, Epstein pressured her to take sex education and massage courses while abusing her, and used his connection to Botstein to suggest she could pursue a musical career. The Democrats' letter demands the Department of Justice and FBI investigate Botstein and potential co-conspirators, noting they had possessed the evidence for at least 18 months without action. Botstein denied sending the email, calling the allegations 'untrue.' Bard College has faced scrutiny since earlier revelations about Botstein's ties to Epstein, including visits to Epstein's island and townhouse between 2012 and 2019. A WilmerHale investigation commissioned by Bard's board confirmed these interactions and found multiple women present during Epstein's visits to Bard. The college had previously stated Botstein could not have known Epstein was a convicted sex offender during their interactions, though he acknowledged frequent contact. Botstein stepped down as president in May following an internal review that concluded his relationship with Epstein 'could have alerted' him to potential risks. The board emphasized that title IX investigations are now handled independently, with no unilateral authority held by the president since 2015. While no criminal charges have been filed against Botstein, the congressional pressure underscores ongoing scrutiny of his conduct.
The administration announced last week that it will assign its own lawyers to represent unaccompanied migrant children in immigration court, confronting a system in which other administration attorneys seek to deport the same children. Immigration advocates warn that the move creates a conflict of interest and undermines longstanding protections for vulnerable minors.
Previously, nonprofits and legal aid groups provided independent counsel to unaccompanied minors under federal rules designed to safeguard children from trafficking and abuse. The administration terminated the contract with a national network of such organizations earlier this year after they refused to surrender confidential information about their young clients. Ana Raquel Devereaux, an attorney with the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center, said the lack of independence raises serious concerns about fairness in proceedings that already lack transparency.
The new legal team will operate within the Department of Health and Human Services under a unit called the Unaccompanied Alien Children Legal Representation Division. HHS has not disclosed a timeline for when representation will begin. Federal regulations require that unaccompanied children be assigned lawyers trained to work with minors, given their heightened risk of exploitation. Critics note that immigration judges report to the Department of Justice and prosecutors work for the Department of Homeland Security, further eroding the appearance of independence.
The administration’s shift follows the expiration of the previous contract in July and a series of contractor changes. After a Texas firm with political ties to the administration withdrew, a nonprofit founded by a former ICE agent briefly held the contract before it was suspended amid protests. The government ultimately awarded the work to the US Committee for Refugees and Immigrants, though recent court filings indicate its lawyers have not actively represented children in court. Advocates say the replacement effort fails to replicate the expertise and child-focused approach of the former network.
Federal officials describe the change as part of an effort to streamline legal support while reuniting children with sponsors. However, immigration attorneys emphasize that rules protecting minors depend on independent representation trained in child welfare. The situation reflects broader tensions over how the administration handles unaccompanied migrant youth, including extended detention periods and past attempts to expedite deportations.
Roxana Avila-Cimpeanu, deputy director of the Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project, said the dismantling of the previous advocacy network occurred without a viable alternative. "The rules exist to protect children, but they rely on experienced legal representatives trained to work with children," she said. "Instead, the administration has fractured that network with no plan to replace it."
Laura, an undocumented immigrant from Mexico living in the San Francisco Bay Area, faced the loss of her Medi-Cal coverage after missing a renewal deadline driven by fears of immigration enforcement. Her experience reflects a broader trend across California and other states as federal and state policy shifts have led to reduced enrollment in Medicaid expansion programs for low-income immigrants. Since January 1, California has denied full Medi-Cal benefits to undocumented adults amid budget constraints and federal Medicaid cuts, with only those enrolled before 2026 allowed to retain coverage if they do not lapse.
Immigration advocates and health researchers note that heightened enforcement actions, including ICE data-sharing agreements and expanded public charge rules, have created a chilling effect, deterring eligible immigrants from accessing or maintaining health coverage. A study by the Latino Policy and Politics Institute at UCLA found that enrollment declines in state-funded programs exceeded patterns explained by deportations alone, attributing much of the drop to fear of detention or data misuse.
State data shows that between May 2025 and March 2026, approximately 244,000 immigrants disenrolled from California’s Medicaid expansion programs, a significant reversal from prior growth trends. Though these individuals represented about 11% of Medi-Cal enrollees as of May 2025, they accounted for roughly one-third of all disenrollments during that period. Advocates say fear of documentation exposure, rather than ineligibility, has been a primary driver of disenrollment.
The impact extends beyond individual patients. Pediatricians and community health providers report increased missed appointments, delayed treatments, and heightened anxiety among immigrant families. Some parents have opted not to renew coverage for U.S.-citizen children, despite continued eligibility, due to uncertainty about data use and enforcement risks. Nonprofits like Mujeres Unidas y Activas have documented cases of families self-deporting or avoiding care altogether, even for chronic conditions like diabetes and cancer.
Federal policy changes, including the reinstated public charge rule, now consider Medicaid use as a factor in green card applications, further complicating access to benefits. While legal challenges continue, advocates warn that ongoing uncertainty will likely exacerbate health disparities. For Laura, the consequences are immediate: her prescriptions are now paid out of pocket, a burden she cannot sustain without stable income. “I don’t know if I’m going to have the same support,” she said. Her story is one of many illustrating how policy shifts and enforcement climates are reshaping access to essential healthcare for vulnerable populations.
This edition was assembled from neutral, full-length rewritten articles of the day's aggregated news.
Why it matters: Every article was reviewed for loaded language, partisan framing, and missing attribution before publication.
New York
22°C
Partly Cloudy
London
16°C
Mostly Cloudy
Tokyo
24°C
Sunny