Trump issues expletive-laden threat to Iran over Hormuz Strait blockage
The US president says he will destroy Iranian power plants and bridges if the vital waterway is not reopened.
Trump declares victory after rescue but threats to US operation in Iran still loom
The rescue could impact how Trump views a ground operation to take Kharg Island or to seize enriched uranium sites.
Matt: Easter Thoughts
You call yourself a Christian engineer, but you haven’t given your life to Open Source? Huh. What license would Jesus choose? I don’t know if it’s GPL or MIT, but sure as heck it isn’t proprietary. Letting proprietary code dictate your life is like following a Bible you’re not allowed to read. Beware those who […]
What we know so far about rescue of US airman in Iran
The US has rescued the missing crew member of the US F-15 fighter jet which was shot down over southern Iran.
Matt: Turn Every Page
If you’re looking for a good watch this weekend, I couldn’t recommend more the documentary Turn Every Page – The Adventures of Robert Caro and Robert Gottlieb. The craft of research, writing, and editing is presented in the most beautiful way possible. Around 400,000 words were removed from The Power Broker, which was ultimately published […]
ICE wanted to build a detention centre – this small farming town said no
Residents say they support the administration’s immigration agenda – but not its plans to build a detention centre in their backyard.
Man charged over fatal shooting of baby in pram in New York
Two men have been arrested over the shooting of a seven-month-old baby in Williamsburg.
US says it has arrested relatives of late Iranian general Qasem Soleimani
The niece and grand-niece of Qasem Soleimani are in the custody of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, officials said.
Search for missing airman presents serious test for US
The stakes could rise further if the weapons system officer of the downed F15 Eagle plane is captured by Iran.
Rescue team in Iran face ‘harrowing and dangerous’ search for US crew member
A former US marine tells the BBC the priority of any recovery team would be to look for signs of life.