The Price of War
The Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint that moves roughly one‑fifth of the world’s oil, has been effectively shut after Israel’s heavy strikes on Lebanon and U.S. sanctions on non‑Iranian tankers. The closure coincides with a fragile cease‑fire and a U.S. decision to block the opposite side of the strait, tightening global oil flow. The blog argues this disruption will quickly filter down to everyday consumers, raising food and goods prices. It questions how long the market can absorb such shocks before inflation spikes become entrenched.
Friday Box Office: ‘Normal’ Is No ‘Nobody’ as ‘Mother Mary’ Opens Well in Five Theaters
Friday’s domestic box office was dominated by holdovers, with The Super Mario Galaxy Movie pulling $7.43 million and staying on track for a $30 million weekend. Among new releases, the crime thriller Normal earned $1.06 million in 2,060 theaters, positioning it for a...
Can Choking During Sex Cause Brain Damage? Emerging Evidence Points to Hidden Neurological Risks
Emerging research links consensual neck compression during sex—often called "choking"—to measurable neurological strain. Large surveys show nearly half of women and over 60% of men have engaged in aggressive sexual behaviors, with younger adults reporting the highest rates of neck...
San Francisco Confirms First U.S. Case of Clade I Mpox Strain
San Francisco health officials have confirmed the city’s first case of the more severe clade I mpox strain in an unvaccinated adult who was hospitalized but is now improving. The detection adds the Bay Area to a handful of U.S. locations...
UAFL Adds Sohar Call to Middle East Express Service
United Africa Feeder Lines (UAFL) is expanding its Middle East Express (MEX) service by adding a call at Sohar, Oman. The feeder line already links key Indian and Pakistani ports with the Seychelles, Comoros and Mozambique, and now includes Sohar...
How to Get and Use Mire Metal Ingots in Windrose
Mire Metal Ingots are a rare crafting material in the early‑access game Windrose. Players must smelt Ancient Scraps with Quagmire Powder in a Large Smelting Furnace, requiring 20 Hewn Stones, 10 Foothills Iron Ingots and 20 Clay. Ancient Scraps are...
Maine Passes First U.S. Moratorium on AI‑Intensive Data Centers
Maine’s legislature approved an 18‑month moratorium on constructing AI‑intensive data centers larger than 20 megawatts, the first such statewide ban in the United States. The measure, pending Governor Janet Mills’ signature, aims to give policymakers time to study the environmental and...
Iraq Moves to Restart Oil Exports as It Seeks Stability and Revenue
Iraq announced it will restart oil exports from all fields within days, aiming to boost state revenue and stabilize domestic fuel supplies. The Ministry of Oil is also opening a new black‑oil outlet through Syria’s Baniyas port to diversify export...
The Ashes of Creation Debacle, Explained
Ashes of Creation, a crowdfunded medieval MMO, entered early access in 2025 after raising over $3 million, but shut down in February 2026. Intrepid Studios laid off roughly 210 employees and failed to deliver final paychecks. Co‑founder Steven Sharif faces accusations...
Easter Bounce Vs. Rate Cuts: What Drove Recovery?
Was it lower #mortgagerates or the Easter holiday rebound that caused a quick recovery in the data? We take a look at that with this weekend's tracker. @housingwire @sarahteresa6 #housing #realestate #mortgagerates #chartdaddy
For Paid Subscribers on This Gray, Surprisingly Cool Day.
Iran’s parliament speaker publicly rejected U.S. claims that the Strait of Hormuz is fully open and that a nuclear‑dust deal is imminent. The Iranian foreign minister later confirmed that commercial traffic will resume on a coordinated route for the duration...
The Dirtiest Dog
The author boards a 6:30 a.m. bus to Davenport and is caught in a sudden Nebraska state‑trooper drug sweep that targets passengers for marijuana. He befriends a wiry traveler nicknamed Nemises, who hides a blunt and jokes about white‑privilege while the...
Glycaemic Swings Drive Heart Cell Damage in Diabetes
A new study slated for *Nature Communications* reveals that rapid blood‑sugar swings, not just chronic hyperglycaemia, directly damage heart muscle cells. Researchers showed that glycaemic variability fragments mitochondria, depresses ATP output, disrupts calcium handling and spikes oxidative stress, leading to...
The Worst Justice in Modern Supreme Court History
The author argues that Justice Clarence Thomas is the worst modern Supreme Court justice, citing his recent anti‑progressive speech at the University of Texas, undisclosed luxury trips from GOP donor Harlan Crow, and his wife Ginni Thomas’s coordination with Mark Meadows...
Canada Wants High-Speed Rail. Megaproject Reality Wants a Word.
Canada’s revived high‑speed rail effort, branded Alto, proposes a roughly 1,000‑km line from Toronto to Québec City with an early capital estimate of C$60‑90 billion (about $44‑66 billion). The first phase, an Ottawa‑Montréal segment, is slated to start construction in 2029‑30 with...
Donald Trump Might Have Annoyed the only Ally Who Can Help Clear Sea Mines
The Strait of Hormuz remains shrouded in uncertainty as Iran repeatedly closes the waterway amid a broader US‑Iran standoff. President Donald Trump claimed the United States had removed or was removing all sea mines, a statement unverified by allies and...
ESA’s Hera Arrives at Didymos: Completing the World’s First Planetary Defence Test
ESA’s Hera spacecraft will reach the binary asteroid system Didymos in November 2026 to study the aftermath of NASA’s DART impact on Dimorphos. DART’s 2022 kinetic‑impact test shortened Dimorphos’s orbital period by about 33 minutes, proving an asteroid can be nudged. Hera...
AEA, Fastport Gain Federal Avionics Apprenticeship Sponsor Status
The Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA) and workforce‑development firm Fastport have been certified by the U.S. Department of Labor as a Registered Apprenticeship Sponsor. The designation enables them to launch federally recognized apprenticeship programs that combine paid on‑the‑job training, technical instruction,...
Bungie Tried To Make Marathon Nicer With Mercy Kits And Players Responded By Using Them To Kill People Twice
Bungie’s recent Marathon mid‑season update introduced Mercy Kits, items that let players revive downed opponents, and a new currency called CyberAcme commendations that reward exfiltrating with strangers. The reviving mechanic was meant to encourage truce‑based cooperation, but some players quickly...
FBI Pittsburgh Issues Statement on ‘Onboard Threat’ During New York-Bound Flight
The FBI and federal bomb technicians responded to a reported onboard threat on United Flight 2092, forcing the Chicago‑to‑New York Boeing 737 to divert to Pittsburgh International Airport. All 159 passengers and crew were safely evacuated, and no injuries were reported. The...
INSANITY IN CANADA: Depression and Eating Disorders Now Floated as Reasons for Assisted Death
Canada’s Special Joint Parliamentary Committee is debating whether to extend Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) to individuals with severe depression or eating disorders. Psychiatrist Dr. Mona Gupta told MPs the criteria could be met on a case‑by‑case basis, prompting fierce...
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Slams US For 'Maximalist' Demands
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh told the Antalya Diplomacy Forum that Tehran will not resume in‑person talks with the United States until a framework agreement is secured, accusing Washington of imposing "maximalist" demands. He also rejected any transfer of...
Judge Sides with Creators of Banned ICE Trackers Who Allege DHS and DOJ Violated Their First Amendment Rights
A federal judge in Chicago issued a preliminary injunction blocking the Department of Homeland Security and the Justice Department from coercing tech platforms to remove ICE‑tracking tools. The ruling favors the creators of the "ICE Sightings – Chicagoland" Facebook group...
This ‘Hidden’ Price of Oil Is Going to Hit Your Electric Bill Next
The article highlights a widening $38 gap between the headline Brent crude price of about $95 and the physical “dated Brent” price of $133 that refineries actually pay. The disparity stems from a sharp supply shock in the Strait of...
Busy Rocket Engineer Seeks EV Buying Advice
Sorry I’ve been so silent lately, work has been a bit chaotic (getting ready to launch rockets is no joke haha), and I’m also in the market for an EV. Any advice when car shopping? Any EVs you recommend?
Healing Black Maternal Health Through Community and Equity
Last night me and my baby got dressed up for something that matters. 🤎 Equity Before Birth is doing the work to ensure Black mothers and birthing people have access to equitable, dignified care before, during, and after birth. They know...
Prosecutorial Heat Spikes in Florida
The Justice Department reshuffled its Florida team, installing former U.S. Attorney Joe diGenova as counsel to the state attorney general to lead the ongoing Russiagate grand‑jury investigation in Fort Pierce. At the same time, career prosecutor Maria Medetis Long was removed...
Koch-Backed Groups Label Transit Projects Wasteful, Push Fossil Interests
“Koch brother groups have tried to derail public transit plans in other cities around the country, from Little Rock, Arkansas and central Utah, to Nashville and Michigan. They have frequently called such projects ‘wasteful spending’. The Koch organization is also...
Jim Cramer Explains How PepsiCo (PEP)’s CEO Ramon Laguarta Is “Winning With Innovation”
Jim Cramer praised PepsiCo CEO Ramon Laguarta for reviving earnings growth in the consumer packaged goods sector. Laguarta’s playbook centers on smaller, price‑friendly snack packs, a fast‑hydration Gatorade formula, and the acquisition of natural‑drink brand Poppi. He also reinforced cost...
Jim Cramer on ARMOUR Residential (ARR): “I Don’t Understand Why the Yield’s so High”
Jim Cramer highlighted ARMOUR Residential REIT (ARR) during a lightning‑round call, questioning why the stock’s dividend yield is unusually high. ARR invests primarily in mortgage‑backed securities and government‑guaranteed bonds, a niche that can be sensitive to interest‑rate shifts. Cramer admitted...
Calrec and Grass Valley Unveil ImPulseV and AMPP Integration
Calrec and Grass Valley announced a long‑term partnership to embed Calrec's ImPulseV virtual DSP into Grass Valley's AMPP cloud‑native production platform, debuting the integration at the 2026 NAB Show. The joint solution creates a single software‑defined environment that unifies audio...
How Regulating Clinical Empathy Prevents Physician Burnout
The article argues that physicians burn out not from caring too much but from unregulated empathy that turns patients' stories into personal trauma. By distinguishing a patient’s story from their feelings, clinicians can practice regulated compassion, reducing emotional exhaustion. Research...
Asterfel Opens Playtest on Steam, Promises Old-School ARPG Vibes
Mysteria Studio has launched a Steam playtest for Asterfel, an action RPG inspired by classic 2000s titles like Gothic and Risen. The game drops players on a cursed island where three factions—Crown Wardens, Kindred, and Scholars—vie for control amid magical...
Hydropower Is Making a Global Comeback
Hydropower remains the world’s third‑largest electricity source, supplying about 4,500 TWh—or 14 percent—of global power each year. Rising fossil‑fuel volatility and the need for grid flexibility are prompting governments to re‑evaluate water‑driven generation as a diversification tool. Pumped‑storage hydro, the largest form...
Weakening Regulators Leaves Citizens without Police Protection
Sorry Megyn but the cops aren’t coming. This is what happens when you gut our regulatory agencies.
Designing Systems to Undermine Big Media Profitability
It can be structured to make these giant outlets less profitable and have fewer users https://t.co/JNDOjOSLhP
Toshiba Ships SmartMCD Samples with Zero-Speed Sensorless FOC for Automotive BLDC Motors
Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage has begun shipping engineering samples of the TB9M030FG, the newest SmartMCD motor‑control device for automotive BLDC applications. The chip merges a 32‑bit Cortex‑M0 MCU and gate driver while delivering a proprietary sensor‑less field‑oriented control (FOC)...
Manufacturing Rebound Driven by Imports, Not Tariffs
There's a stealth manufacturing recovery underway, evident in output, not jobs. Don't credit tariffs; the strongest growth is in sectors with little tariff protection, and strong imports: AI-related computers, electronics, etc; and aerospace. https://t.co/jqdZIRreAO
Safaricom Penalizes Diaspora Users After My
This is what @safaricom does to their diasporan customers after forcing them to move to their new Myoneapp. Wueh. https://t.co/syTE56DLno
Iran to Prioritise Strait of Hormuz Passage for Vessels that Pay Fees
Iran announced it will give priority to vessels that promptly pay security and safety fees for crossing the Strait of Hormuz, while postponing passage for ships that refuse. The policy follows Tehran’s re‑imposition of strict military control after accusing the...
Lexyia Signs with Labels, Debut Album Underway
Italian AOR vocalist Lexyia has signed with Art Of Melody Music and Burning Minds Music Group. Her debut album is in production with Pierpaolo Monti and Davide Barbieri. A voice that turned heads from a cover band clip alone, now...
Overweight Diabetics in Jeddah Use More Outpatient Care
Body Mass Index Impact on Health Care Utilization Among People with diabetes in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia "Regression models revealed that overweight [OR = 1.43] and obese patients [OR] utilized more outpatient services..." https://t.co/HfR5ltQTYS
Shift Budgets to Paid Video Content for Distribution Boost
Marketing teams need to shift budgets to paid content, particularly video, because the clips are everything. Partnering with a New Media company is the distribution lift.
No $2,500 Cap Exists for Cybercabs
Yes and please all try to understand this. There is NO 2,500 cap for Cybercabs.
Physical‑sector Stocks Must Dominate the S&P, New IPOs Needed
Such a good episode from @ArjunNMurti. Some comments from my side. I totally agree that the physical world (energy, mining, industrials) have to be a much bigger part of the S&P. I think that requires more companies to go public....
Coachella Headliners Earn $5M, 2nd‑Row $750K
Interesting rule-of-thumb for the Coachella poster. Headliners make $5,000,000 per weekend while artists in the 2nd row make $750,000+ per weekend. https://t.co/8foXyRiY1s
Solar PV Capex Projected to Hit $192/kW by 2050
Solar PV Capex could fall to $192/kW by 2050 #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/AQ9uTK6EVs
Drone Warfare Makes Disorder a Permanent System
Drone warfare has introduced something new: scalable disruption. This is not temporary. Disorder is no longer the exception. It is the system. 👇 https://t.co/6MZdjk6YPS #DroneWarfare #NewWorldDisorder #Geopolitics #EnergyBlindness #Asymmetry #WarEvolution https://t.co/MsdGKJ0XRA
AI Could Auto‑select and Cut Podcast Highlights
I’d love to have AI scan my entire podcast transcript library then point out top transcript clips for each video for my review then actually go into the videos and clip them. Is this possible?
Solar FarmBot Automates Gardening with Zero Effort
Effortless Gardening: Solar-Powered FarmBot Handles It All by @BusinessInsider #AgriTech #Robotics #Innovation #Technology #TechForGood https://t.co/IApH3GsWmj