Transcript [00:00:19] Nathan Wrigley: Welcome to the Jukebox Podcast from WP Tavern. My name is Nathan Wrigley. Jukebox is a podcast which is dedicated to all things WordPress. The people, the events, the plugins, the blocks, the themes, and in this case, how CloudFlare outages impact the web, and WordPress…
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‘Memoir Misused’: JD Vance’s bestselling book used to smuggle drugs into an Ohio prison
Vice President JD Vance’s memoir, ‘Hillbilly Elegy,’ was ironically used to smuggle drugs into an Ohio prison. Narcotics were sprayed onto the book’s pages and mailed to an inmate, disguised as an Amazon delivery. The scheme was uncovered by investigators, leading to the smuggler’s lengthy prison sentence, highlighting innovative drug…
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Why Trump–Mamdani ‘bromance’ is a ‘nightmare’ for Elise Stefanik’s governor bid
President Trump’s surprisingly cordial meeting with New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has significantly disrupted Congresswoman Elise Stefanik’s gubernatorial campaign. Trump’s praise for Mamdani directly contradicts Stefanik’s core message, leaving her in a difficult position as she relies on Trump’s support while needing to appeal to moderate voters in a…
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WordPress.org blog: WordPress 6.9 Release Candidate 3
The third Release Candidate (“RC3”) for WordPress 6.9 is ready for download and testing! This version of the WordPress software is under development. Please do not install, run, or test this version of WordPress on production or mission-critical websites. Instead, it’s recommended that you evaluate RC3 on a test server…
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Lindsey Halligan: The remarkable story of how Trump picked a Miss Colorado finalist to go after a former FBI chief
Lindsey Halligan, a former beauty pageant contestant, was appointed interim US attorney in 2025. She was tasked with prosecuting former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James. A federal judge later ruled her appointment unlawful. This led to the dismissal of the cases. The ruling raised…
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Matt: Jeff Dean AI Club talk
There’s a new video with Jeff Dean talking at the Stanford AI Club, only 2k views so far, he’s half of the pair I blogged the other day.
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Patel Under Scrutiny for Use of SWAT Teams to Protect His Girlfriend
The F.B.I. director’s travel on government jets has contributed to growing questions inside the administration about whether he is using taxpayer-funded resources inappropriately.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Resignation Hints at Divisions in Trump’s Movement
As the president forced a onetime loyalist from Congress, her defiant departure signaled a coming debate over Republican identity in a post-Trump era.
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80+ WordPress Black Friday / Cyber Monday 2025 Deals (Huge Savings)
Each year, Black Friday and Cyber Monday bring some of the best opportunities to save on premium WordPress tools. Whether you’re looking to build a stronger website or expand your toolkit, this is the time to invest and get the best value for your money. We’ve personally handpicked these top…
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A woman leads Japan, yet she’s still forbidden from entering sumo’s sacred ring
Japan’s first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, leads the nation yet remains barred from entering sumo’s sacred ring, prompting debate over the taboo against women in the dohyo. The rule is inconsistently applied, even as modern Japan questions its values, and Takaichi’s conservative stance complicates whether her historic leadership will…