A Cautious New Approach to Trump’s Impeachments at the Smithsonian

The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery now references Trump’s impeachments without context, reflecting political sensitivities and institutional pressures.

UK government replaces Palantir software with internally-built refugee system

UK government has replaced Palantir’s refugee management software with an internally developed system, saving millions and increasing control.

Bit Digital reports 14% revenue drop in Q1, driven by lower ETH staking rewards

Bit Digital reports a 14% revenue decline in Q1, mainly due to decreased earnings from ETH staking. The company remains focused on operational adjustments.

B2C2 secures MiCA license in Luxembourg to offer OTC trading services across EU

B2C2 secures Luxembourg’s MiCA license to provide OTC crypto trading services across the European Union, expanding its regulatory compliance.

Quantum Computing revenue surges 9,000% to $3.6M in Q1 2026, but the fine print tells a different story

Q1 2026 revenue for Quantum Computing Inc. jumps to $3.6M, driven by acquisitions. Organic growth and profitability prospects are still uncertain.

Experience: I smuggled myself out of the UK

A man who lived in the UK for over a decade details how he illegally escaped to mainland Europe to avoid deportation, highlighting ongoing immigration struggles.

Editor’s Choice: Xi’s Taiwan warning steals the headlines in first round of US-China summit

Xi Jinping’s warning on Taiwan was the key headline in the first round of US-China talks, signaling tensions amid ambiguous outcomes and ongoing uncertainty.

Launch HN: Ardent (YC P26) – Postgres sandboxes in seconds with zero migration

Ardent, backed by YC, now offers Postgres clones in under 6 seconds with zero impact on production, enabling faster development and testing.

Salesforce Chief Product Officer Fisher Steps Down

Salesforce’s Chief Product Officer, Fisher, has stepped down, prompting leadership changes and raising questions about the company’s strategic direction.

The Coming War on Local Black Political Power

The Supreme Court’s Louisiana v. Callais decision risks undermining local Black electoral gains by allowing districts to be eliminated or altered, threatening representation.