Polkadot News
The overview of the latest Polkadot 0.9.43 release has been issued, explaining changes made, including the next steps to obsoleting controller accounts. Polkadot Release Analysis v0.9.43
There are now 22 Referenda up for vote on Polkadot OpenGov, which all DOT holders can vote on. Polkadot/Substrate Portal
Or if you prefer to delegate your vote to another account, you can do so easily at https://delegation.polkadot.network/
Polkadot Decoded is next week in Copenhagen, Denmark and online around the world. For tickets and more information, see https://polkadot.network/ecosystem/events/decoded-2023/
Kusama News
Amplitude is in the lead in the current parachain lease auction, although Tinkernet has also been in the lead for a significant period of time during the Ending Period. Kusama Auctions and Crowdloans | Parachains.info