Matt: Michel the GOAT
I don’t usually blog all my comments other places, but while drafting a completely different blog post I came across this great post, Michel Valdrighi: The Coder Whose Code Never Went Silent. I had to leave a comment, because Michel’s story is not well-known. Michel Valdrighi is the GOAT. His elegant code and impeccable aesthetic […]
Washington wildfire arson suspect twice linked to other blazes, authorities say
Aaron Farinacci, 37, was allegedly spotted near the latest blaze and was found to have matches and a lighter.
Armed man arrested near Trump’s golf course ahead of president’s visit
The arrest happened shortly before President Trump was due to host a fundraising dinner at the coastal golf course in California.
US congressman refuses to drop re-election bid over ex-wife’s abuse claims
Ohio Republican Max Miller’s former father-in-law, a US senator, wants him removed from Congress.
‘The fire’s right there’ – Families recount fleeing Washington state wildfires
Some have returned to find their homes reduced to ash and rubble, with only the charred trunks of trees rising from the smouldering ground.
US states sue to block Trump tariffs impacting dozens of countries
The duties were imposed over claims that 60 US trading partners have failed to tackle forced labour.
Open Channels FM: Open Minds Balancing AI Innovation with Authentic Human Connection
This episode discusses the impact of artificial intelligence on human skills and connections, emphasizing concerns about overdependence on technology, authenticity in communication, and the importance of retaining essential human abilities.
Ariana Grande says decision to step back ‘was not reactive or impulsive’
The star told fans at her Chicago show on Monday that “boundaries need to be set”.
Matt: Gabriel Dawe
New artist I’m obsessed with: Gabriel Dawe. I love the colors and craft, very Mesh. If his site were on WordPress, we’d definitely commission some pieces. Hat tip: Jason Nichols.
Analysis: Trump challenged by cold reality from top allies
A president used to bending US politics to his will faces two stinging losses in a matter of days, writes the BBC’s Anthony Zurcher.