Matt: Assorted Links
Sometimes you have to just start with beauty. Listen to Jon Batiste’s Beethoven Blues, then relish this interview, where he plays and talks about it. I can’t wait for Black Mozart, which is already starting to trickle on Spotify. Forget all that Ferrari stuff, what Jony Ive did with his LoveFrom Sailing Lantern is divine. […]
Open Channels FM: The Balancing Act: Freedom, Convenience, and Open Source in an AI-Driven World
So many of us are in a evolving relationship between freedom, convenience, and open source software in the world shaped by AI. The promise of freedom which is central to the open web and open source movements has to be continually weighed against the growing demand for convenience and simplicity. While open source software offers […]
Akismet: Introducing the official Akismet PHP SDK
For twenty years, Akismet has kept spam out of WordPress. But spammers don’t care what your site runs on and neither do we. Last month we launched the official Akismet Drupal module. Today we’re introducing the engine that powers it: the official Akismet PHP SDK, a first-party client that brings Akismet to any PHP application. […]
SEO for Membership Sites: 7 Strategies to Rank Gated Content in 2026
If you’re running a membership site in WordPress, then you’ve probably run into a frustrating problem: you publish great content, but it doesn’t show up in Google. That usually happens because your most valuable content is hidden behind a login page or paywall. While that’s great for protecting your work and your revenue, it can […]
‘Boyfriend duties call,’ Trudeau says after skipping Canada match to watch Perry
Cameras caught Perry running off stage to greet the former Canadian leader with a kiss.
Teen shot and buses torched in Manhattan after historic NBA win for Knicks
At least 63 people were arrested in the disorder after the Knicks beat the Spurs to clinch the title.
Trump says US-Iran deal to be signed on Sunday as Tehran casts doubt on timing
The US president’s comments come as Iran says an exact date has not been decided.
New York Knicks win NBA championship for first time in over 50 years
The Knicks clinched the title against the San Antonio Spurs, 94-90, in the fifth game of the best-of-seven series.
‘The greatest day of my life’ – Knicks fans celebrate in San Antonio
New York’s basketball team won the NBA championship for the first time in over 50 years after beating the Spurs in Texas.
Why the US economy keeps defying the odds
Why has the American economy continued to outperform so many of its peers, despite facing the same global shocks?