Polkadot News
With approximately two hours left to vote, Referendum 121, upgrading the Polkadot relay chain to runtime v9420 and initiating Polkadot OpenGov, is passing with 99% in favor. https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referendum/121
OpenGov will bring a new, even more decentralized governance mechanism to Polkadot. For details, see OpenGov · Polkadot Wiki
I will be interviewed at today at 10.30 UTC on Sama Days, where we will discuss Polkadot, Kusama, Substrate, and more. https://twitter.com/TheKusamarian/status/1668690340029538316
Kusama News
With two days left in the current parachain lease auction, Darwinia Crab has been in the lead the majority of the Ending Period. Kusama Auctions and Crowdloans | Parachains.info
However, Karura and Amplitude have both been in the lead at other points in the Ending Period, so either could win. For details, see Parachain Slot Auctions · Polkadot Wiki