Canada says it will match US tariffs ‘dollar for dollar’ as trade talks break down
A new 50% levy on $20bn of Canadian imports comes into force after a last-minute breakdown in trade talks.
Mother suffering ‘command hallucination’ when she killed children, court hears
The defence brought their final witness – a forensic psychiatrist – to the stand to testify about the effects of postpartum psychosis.
Two injured in stabbing attack at Canada Sikh temple
One suspect is in custody, and police have said they are still investigating if the attack was motivated by hate.
TikTok to pay $400m to US in one of largest child privacy settlements
The deal stems from a 2024 lawsuit alleging TikTok and its parent company ByteDance collected “vast amounts of data” on millions of users under the age of 13.
Supreme Court temporarily unfreezes Trump ballroom construction
The temporary order will allow the $400m (£297m) project to continue while the high court mulls a final decision on the case.
Open Channels FM: Signal – AI Insights, Open Source Guidance and Commentaries.
A focus on guiding new contributors in open source, discussing AI’s impact, and adding insightful commentary.
Why the US economy is ringing alarm bells
The US hit a debt milestone this week, but just how worried should we be about the world’s largest economy?
How to Connect Claude or ChatGPT to WordPress With MCP (Step by Step)
Learn what MCP is in plain English, then connect Claude or ChatGPT to your WordPress site step by step, with the safety settings that keep you in control. The post How to Connect Claude or ChatGPT to WordPress With MCP (Step by Step) appeared first on Themeisle Blog.
What happened to Harry and Meghan’s American dream?
Harry and Meghan enjoyed some showbusiness success, but their Hollywood reign proved short-lived.
Matt: Homework from WordCamp
A few times during the WordCamp US keynote, I asked for a show of hands and got mostly blank stares back, especially on the AI questions. That’s not a criticism — it’s a reading list. If the future is going to be built on this stuff, the WordPress community should be fluent in it. Here’s […]