Diesel Prices Surge 60% Year‑Over‑Year
Diesal prices are up almost 60% from a year ago https://t.co/BZjCIh8l7U Too bad Trump can't find out about this.
IMF Resumes Talks, Opening Funding Path for Venezuela
#Venezuela: The IMF will resume formal contact, potentially paving the way for the acting administration of Delcy Rodriguez to regain access to the lender’s financing @jdorosario @europressos https://t.co/AtCHswbuUA
FCC Defends Nexstar‑TEGNA Merger Amid Senate Inquiry
News: 🚨@FCC counsel filed this letter today with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. It is @BrendanCarrFCC response to @tedcruz and @SenatorCantwell March 30 letter regarding the agency's March 19 approval of the @NXSTMediaGroup -@TEGNA transaction. $NXST...
AER CEO Dismisses Accountability Questions, Sparks Criticism
Alberta Energy Regulator Under Fire Over Wells, Accountability Failures Alberta NDP MLA Marlin Schmidt describes AER CEO Rob Morgan's indifference to questions and requests for information during an AB Leg public accounts meeting. #ableg #abpoli https://youtu.be/dbSzOgTCpJ0
Companies Must Onboard AI Like Human Coworkers
AI is supposed to represent our new “co-workers,” right? Well, it would be nice if organizations took the time to help us get to know our new co-workers, which doesn’t seem to be the case. (My latest in Forbes) @forbes...
Day 2: Video Goes Viral, Meeting 15 Founders Fast
Day 2 of buying companies (even dog shit ones 😂) my video post yesterday blew up and I met 15 fantastic founders across saas newsletters chrome extensions distributors agencies multiple progressing to next steps quickly DMs open
Tax Complexity Costs Billions, Not Treasury Revenue
My new Capitolism @TheDispatch - and the debut of the NEW Dispatch Markets vertical - is a deep dive on the ever-growing scourge of US tax complexity: "Americans Paid Billions this Tax Day—But Not to the Treasury" https://t.co/63iDhmrmYH https://t.co/mUdi5gLRvB
Lead Marketer Demonstrates Claude Code Setup and Workflows
Proud moment 🥲 Our lead marketer, completely unprompted, shared a video about how she set up Claude Code from scratch and showed a few workflows for client work. https://t.co/C0KlrVuHpA
Netflix Leaders Praise Reed Hastings' Selfless, Graceful Exit
Netflix Bosses Bestow Heartfelt Praise on Reed Hastings as He Sets Exit: ‘Selfless, Disciplined and Graceful’ https://t.co/FBXqfiMoYC via @variety
Ohio Sues Kalshi for Evading Sports Betting Rules
“How Is that not gambling?” Ohio Takes on Kalshi for dodging sports betting regulations https://t.co/3RWYMlEg4q
AI Shifts Value to Human Persuasion, Coordination, Trust
The work people often dislike may be becoming more valuable. As AI takes over tasks, human roles like persuading, coordinating, and building trust are gaining importance. The edge is shifting. What feels inefficient today may be what keeps...
Citadel Sees Prediction Markets, Not Sports Betting, as Geopolitical Hedge
"Esposito said Citadel Securities isn’t interested in sports betting, which makes up a large chunk of the activity on online prediction sites." Citadel Securities says prediction markets are a good hedge for geopolitical risks https://t.co/IChz3UtFCE
Majority of Americans Deem Iran War Unjustified
According to a new Ipsos poll, over half of Americans say the decision to take military action in Iran has not been worth it. THE US PUBLIC IS TURNING ON THE WAR PRESIDENT. https://t.co/N4FrgolqXX
Disney Demands $10M for 30‑second Super Bowl Ad
Scoop: Disney has told advertisers it believes they should pay $10M for a 30-sec ad in the company's 2027 telecast of Super Bowl LXI, according to four people with knowledge of negotiations, but the price tag has some marketers sitting...
Selective Attention and Tribalism Skew Evidence Interpretation
Why do two people look at the same evidence and reach completely opposite conclusions? I discussed selective attention, sycophantic AI, political tribalism, and how it impacts leadership on the Culture Changers Podcast with @allison__hare : https://t.co/aB0xn4DZbu
AI Does McKinsey‑grade Research, Drives Millions per Lead
You can run McKinsey-level research for almost nothing to generate millions in revenue. Here's what our Single Brain actually generates for every single lead that books a discovery call - before anyone touches it: 1. Full company dossier: revenue, headcount, tech stack,...
Modest Price Impact, Serious Geopolitical Shift Ahead
Two things can be true at once: the price effect on U.S. drivers may be modest, and the geopolitical effect may be serious. Econ isn’t just about what you pay today; it’s also about who gains power tomorrow. https://t.co/TsEHRECAKW
Get Time Back: One Email, £10/Month Solution
🛑🛑🛑Wait....🛑🛑🛑 SMGB x TAE has given me my TIME back. Running a pub, raising a one year old (who thinks sleep is for wimps), it doesn't leave much time for building online. Founders price £10/month (Goes up soon 👀👀👀) I sent ONE email...
Putin Now Publicly Blamed for Russia’s Economic Collapse
More and more often, Putin gets directly and publicly blamed for Russia's collapsing economy. Something that was both unthinkable and very predictable only a year ago. https://t.co/oiTq1OF05N
Gain Full Visibility Into AI Spend with Ramp
Anthropic made its first dollar three years ago. last month it crossed $30B in revenue. that money is coming from somewhere, and your CFO probably can't tell you where. the problem isn't the spending. the companies on Ramp investing the most...
Ninth Circuit Judges Question Sports Betting vs Casino Rules
"A three-judge panel pressed the exchanges on how sports betting differs from casino gambling." Online sports betting exchanges seek win before Ninth Circuit https://t.co/HmiCfIl3qq
Netflix Co-CEOs Face Pay Cuts Starting 2025
Netflix Co-CEOs Ted Sarandos, Greg Peters See Pay Packages Drop in 2025 https://t.co/KTvDFrfJwS via @variety
Employer Errors on TheWorkNumber Leave Employees Stuck
Today I learned about TheWorkNumber & while there is a dispute process (30 days), if your employer reports your info incorrectly, you are screwed in the meantime. If you are an employer & you report info incorrectly, 🖕. Congrats on...
Know Your Worth: Early Startup Equity Guidelines
How much equity you should ask for at an early startup? #tech #womenintech #founder #startup
Netflix Ready to Walk Away From Warner Deal
Ted Sarandos: Netflix Was ‘Willing to Put Emotion and Ego Aside’ and Walk Away from Warner Bros. Acquisition https://t.co/yPdLBCoAos via @variety
Reed Hastings to Exit Netflix Board in June
#Netflix co-founder and chairman Reed Hastings is exiting the board in June when his term expires. Hastings stepped down from the CEO role in 2023. $NFLX
Context Switching Costs More Than Software—AI OS Solves It
The most expensive “tool” in a solo business isn’t software. It’s context switching. Every switch from “write a post” → “check Stripe” → “update launch board” costs real money in dropped threads and half-finished work. That’s the quiet tax that AI OS tools...
Global Energy Crisis Hits Developing Nations Hardest, Europe Barely Notices
iea: this is the largest energy crisis we have ever faced. europe: ~6 weeks of jet fuel. flight cancellations coming. developing countries in asia, africa, latin america: already hit harder, heard less.
World Baseball Classic Becomes Netflix Japan’s Top Show
Netflix says The World Baseball Classic was its most-watched program ever on Netflix in Japan with 31.4 million viewers.
Banks Prefer Big Deals Over Small Entrepreneurs, No Capital Needed
banks won't fund: – your restaurant – your clothing brand – your agency banks funded: – $200M radiology platform – $2.4M waste deal – $2.4M trucking deal all zero personal capital know the list
Elected Officials Resist Stadium Subsidies, Residents Urged To
Love to see conscientious elected representatives pushing back against stadium subsidy demands. More of this please.
FIFA Launches Paid Stadium Tours Across U.S. Cities
FIFA is offering paid stadium tours before and during this summer's World Cup in N.J., Philly, Dallas, Seattle, Atlanta and K.C. Pricing varies by venue and date. More details at @SBJ. https://t.co/XBimkoWUxu
FSU, Clemson Rank Low with Under $100M Revenue
I'm talking about the sport-specific total revenue figures both schools reported to the NCAA. because I'm feeling generous, here's what that chart looks like (via EPL) FSU and Clemson are 22 and 23 on this list. Each under 100M https://t.co/GfKDou5XPN
Robinhood's Massive Revenue, Profit, and Diversified Business
Everyone sold $HOOD on crypto. Here's what they missed: $4.47B revenue (+52%) $1.88B net income (42% margin) Rule of 40: 108 — Hyper-Elite 11 revenue streams over $100M each 4.2M Gold subscribers (+58%) Trump Accounts: govt contract for 25M families This isn't a trading app anymore. Full breakdown: https://open.substack.com/pub/dralexkoh/p/hood-deep-dive-i-called-this-stock
Avoid Creepy Personalization: Keep Healthcare Ads Trustworthy
“Creepy personalization” breaks trust. Rob Janes explains how healthcare ads can stay relevant without crossing the line. ▶️ Watch the interview: https://t.co/eKmsXk6CsW @ad_butler #BrandTrust #hcmktg
Peru's Trusted Central Bank Governor Faces Retirement Amid Political Turmoil
Peru is gearing up to elect its 10th president in 10 years, but another serious question weighs on the nation of 35 million people: What happens if its central-bank governor of 20 years retires this year? The central bank has a...
USOPC Board Flags Ticket Fees, Olympic Sport Crisis
Team USA had much to discuss at the first USOPC board meeting of the year. From those 24% service charges on LA28 tickets to the existential "threat" facing Olympic sports in the U.S., here's what top executives had to say:
Padres Sale Bids Near $4B, Shattering MLB Record
The latest bids are in for the San Diego Padres sale process, and three were at least $3.5 billion, including one nearing $4 billion. The sale will shatter the current MLB record of $2.42 billion for the Mets in 2020...
Falling Energy Prices Undermine Case for ECB Rate Hikes
Dolenc says falling energy prices challenge the case for ECB hikes https://t.co/enf8vbgYkA via @jrandow https://t.co/fkf13bigUP
Argentina's Soaring Inflation Mirrors Runaway Money Supply Growth
Argentina’s inflation comes in at a RED HOT 32.6%/yr. NO SURPRISE. Argentina’s money supply is growing at 31.8%/yr. That's WELL ABOVE Hanke's Golden Growth Rate of 14.8%/yr, a rate consistent with hitting its de-facto 10%/yr inflation target. INFLATION = MILEI'S ACHILLES HEEL. https://t.co/JvIDAwzeSe
Fair Pay Is Non‑Negotiable; No Outsourcing Without It
In my business, fair pay is non-negotiable. If I can't afford to pay someone what they're worth, I'm not ready to outsource.
Physicians' Two‑Year Tenure Reveals Systemic Design Flaw
Physicians who graduated in the past six years stay at their first job for about two years on average. They join for financial security. They leave because of culture and leadership. That pattern is not a failure of individual physicians....
Team USA Board Discusses LA28 Fees, Gender Policy, Surfing
From this week's @TeamUSA board meeting: - LA28 ticket fees 🎟️ - Defense of Casey Wasserman ⚖️ - IOC gender policy latest 🏃♀️ - Surfing's future 🏄♀️ More from @Germanotes 👇 https://t.co/Q6P6k7gDD1
AI Agents Will Render Brand and Marketing Obsolete
Just had @a16z GP @illscience on the pod, he has a wild take: brand and marketing will soon have 'zero value' because AI agents will make purchasing decisions based on perfect product information. https://t.co/ifIqVjtYik
Clear Mental Clutter with GTD’s Simple Five-Step System
Feeling mentally cluttered? Try the GTD methodology: 👉 Capture everything. 👉 Clarify what it means 👉 PARA organize it 👉 Review it 👉 Do it.
Closing Strait of Hormuz Sparks Global Oil Market Panic
The nightmare scenario for oil markets (closing the Strait of Hormuz) is now seeing daylight. So far, most acute impacts vary across different regions and markets. But they are spreading. My in-depth talk w/ @WalterIsaacson & @AmanpourCoPBS https://t.co/3W14TCT5OI
From Nighttime Dreams to Daytime Apps
So we’re basically at the point here I spend my nights dreaming about apps I want to build. And my days building them. Anyone else?
Zero Thinking Budget Cuts AI Costs for CFO Insights
Hey Vibe Coders, did you know that there is a "thinking budget"? At least with Gemini. As I try to build really good AI CFO commentary (which is hard) with Software Metrics AI, Replit told me that the Gemini 2.5...
NFL Treats YouTube as Free TV, Ignoring Regulators
NFL to Critics: YouTube Is Free TV. Deal With It. Assuming today’s YouTube licensing of five games news is accurate, it clearly illustrates that the NFL is not terribly concerned by the FCC inquiry, what appears to be a narrow DoJ...
Arrogance, Zero‑sum Thinking, and Entitlement Hinder Growth
Nvidia CEO: “you cannot show me a task that is beneath me.” The enemy of continuous growth is arrogance, a zero sum mindset and sense of entitlement. https://t.co/DpugJBDmtO