WordPress.org blog: Browse the New Mercantile Swag Store
Mercantile, the official swag store of the WordPress project, has a newly redesigned storefront with a catalog that now sits front and center, and a design tuned to hold up across a wide range of screen sizes. There are also small touches, like automatically selecting a variant when only one is in stock and order […]
Open Channels FM: Navigating Burnout in the Age of AI-Driven Development
AI transforms developer workflows, causing cognitive overload and blurring work-rest boundaries. Establishing intentional breaks is crucial to maintain balance and prevent burnout.
7 Best WordPress Code Snippets Plugins (I Tested Them All)
Every WordPress user eventually reaches a point where they need to add custom code to their site. Whether you’re trying to install Google Analytics tracking code, add a small PHP function to tweak your theme, or just want some custom CSS to fix a stubborn layout issue, you need a reliable (and safe!) way to […]
First round of US-Iran talks ends with encouraging progress, mediators say
The US-Iran talks began on Sunday in Switzerland, after last week’s agreement, which includes a commitment to reach a final deal within 60 days.
Matt: Hill For A Stepper
In honor of Father’s Day, I wanted to add to the two quotes from my Dad’s obituary, “Seven days without chicken made one weak.” and “If you fail at raising your children, nothing else mattered.” with another saying he had. Ain’t no hill for a stepper. If you’d like to learn more about this, check […]
Trump says repairs to algae-plagued Reflecting Pool will begin immediately
Despite a multi-million dollar renovation, the Washington DC landmark has peeling paint and algae. Trump claims vandals are partly to blame.
Matt: Death by PowerPoint
PowerPoint makes us stupid. — Gen. James N. Mattis of the Marine Corps, the Joint Forces commander Classic 2010 NYT We Have Met the Enemy and He Is PowerPoint.
US-Iran talks to begin in Switzerland as Tehran says it closed Strait of Hormuz
The US disputed Iran’s claim the waterway is shut, a move Tehran says was a response to Israeli attacks in Lebanon.
At CrimeCon true crime obsessives come face-to-face with real loss
Victims’ families say there are ways to be an ethical true-crime fan – not an exploitative one.
Meloni tells Trump to ‘focus on your own popularity’ as row escalates
The US president earlier questioned Meloni’s popularity after suggesting she “begged” for a photo at G7 summit