Python's new Packaging Council, approved under PEP 772, brings formal governance with five elected members, broad authority, and elections in June 2026 after PyCon US.

A detailed listicle covering a Linux kernel bug since 2017 allowing 4-byte page cache writes via AEAD sockets and splice, enabling setuid binary corruption. Fix available now.

Top 10 stories from LWN.net Weekly Edition: Famfs, Python Packaging Council, Zig concurrency, memory management, Strawberry update, kernel 7.1, GnuPG, Copy Fail vulnerability, Plasma security, and distribution releases.

Seven new stable Linux kernels released by Greg Kroah-Hartman, including critical fixes for AEAD socket vulnerability and Xen-specific updates.

GCC 16.1 makes C++20 default, adds experimental C++26 features (reflection, contracts), Algol68 frontend, and HTML diagnostics. Essential updates for modern C++ developers.

A classic Hyrum's Law case: kernel 6.19 optimizes restartable sequences but breaks TCMalloc due to hidden dependency. Lessons for API design, no-regressions rule, and system software evolution.

NHS plans to close most open-source repos due to LLM security fears, but critics say it's a disproportionate move that contradicts UK tech policy and ignores successful past open-source use.

Rivian secures $4.5B DOE loan for Georgia EV plant, marking a policy shift from Trump-era opposition and boosting U.S. EV manufacturing.

Volkswagen unveils the ID. Polo, a €20,000 electric hatchback designed to be the new 'people's car', targeting mass-market EV adoption with a 250 km range.

ESS will manufacture Alsym's sodium-ion battery, marking a shift from flow battery tech. This could lower costs and improve safety for grid storage.

Electric fire trucks are spreading but lag behind buses, garbage trucks, and drayage fleets. Vancouver deploys first operational unit; technical hurdles remain.

Despite US government erasing climate references, corporations quietly target Scope 3 emissions, proving reduction is challenging yet achievable.

Kia cuts EV6 prices by up to $6,000 in US amid EV price war; experts see structural shift in market.

Wyandotte County approves 300-MW East Side battery storage project; Sierra Club and allies applaud vote as milestone for Kansas clean energy and grid reliability.

EPA allows oil and gas operators to continue routine flaring past deadline, delaying key methane cut, sparking criticism from environmental groups and health advocates.

Beijing Auto Show sees sporty cars and SUVs overshadow subcompacts, signaling a consumer shift toward performance and luxury in China's auto market.

Tesla received $573M from SpaceX and xAI in 2025, fueling merger speculation as Musk aligns his companies toward AI dominance.

Julia Huang transformed her agency by shifting from 'how to market to Asian Americans?' to 'how to build authentic connections?' leading to 30 years of success.

Amazon Bedrock Guardrails now supports cross-account safeguards for centralized AI safety enforcement across multiple AWS accounts, offering organization-wide and account-level controls.

Amazon S3 Files transforms S3 into a file system, enabling seamless integration with compute services, automatic sync, caching, and shared access—revolutionizing cloud storage.