In an age where AI can generate an infinite amount of stuff, what matters? Some of the most interesting writing I’ve read on this comes from Will Manidis, who makes it biblical and says that Craft is the Antidote to Slop: From Genesis, man enters not a paradise without labor…
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Eric Adams Abandons Re-election Bid for Mayor of New York City
Mayor Adams’s campaign was left foundering after repeated scandals, a federal indictment and his courtship of President Trump.
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Matt: Saturday Shares
A few links for you: From Kirschblütenboogie to Khruangbin (from Houston!), here’s a Saturday chill Spotify playlist I made for you to have good vibes this weekend. Perfect for sunsets. Hat tip: Daniel Gruneberg who first introduced me to Hermanos Gutiérrez. Open Infrastructure is Not Free: A Joint Statement on…
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The Best Flat Boots, at a Range of Prices
A roundup of flat, knee-high styles that are both practical and pleasing to the eye. When it comes to footwear, flat boots are a timeless essential. They combine comfort, practicality, and style, making them a go-to choice for everyday wear. Whether you’re walking to work, running errands, or styling an…
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Gutenberg Times: WordPress 6.9 is coming, moar plugins, Query block and fonts—Weekend Edition 342
Hi there, I send you greetings from Gdynia, a polish port city on the East Sea, with some pirate roots, maybe. My only clues are pirate theme of the WordCamp Gdynia, with the Wapuu, the harbor cruise on a pirate ship, and the branding assets of the WordCamp. For one…
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Elon Musk shares rare Tesla moment with former Japan PM Shinzo Abe: Ex-PM’s reaction will leave you smiling
Elon Musk recently shared a 2015 video showing him giving former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe a Tesla Model S test drive. Abe’s delighted reaction to the innovative electric vehicle highlighted a blend of diplomacy and technology. The clip resurfaced in 2025, offering a nostalgic contrast to Musk’s recent controversies.
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Matt: Five Publications I’d Love on WordPress
When WordPress started in 2003, I never dreamed it would power over 40% of websites, nine times the number two CMS, but I wrote on a notecard a list of five publications I admired and respected so much I wanted them to run on WP someday. In the interest of…
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Des Moines Schools Superintendent Ian Roberts Detained by ICE, Officials Say
Federal immigration officials said the superintendent had received a deportation order in May 2024 and fled from agents when they approached him on Friday.
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Who is ‘La Diabla’? Woman harvest organs from pregnant women and sell newborns to US couples for $14,000 each
Martha Alicia Mendez Aguilar, known as “La Diabla,” a high-ranking member of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), was apprehended in Ciudad Juárez in a joint US-Mexican operation. Accused of running a trafficking ring targeting impoverished pregnant women, she allegedly performed illegal caesareans, harvesting organs and selling newborns to US…
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Matt: Harry Mack
I love the culture of freestyle rap, it’s so inspiring to see how people can create such rich poetry riddled with allusions and puns on command. Last week I got to meet Harry Mack and see him improvise live and it totally makes sense that he has a jazz drums…