Iran-Israel Ceasefire Uncertain, US Deal at Risk
hard to see the iran-israel component of a ceasefire holding. whether that breaks the broader us-iran agreement is an open question.
Ceasefire Temporary; Israel Wild Card, Iran Controls Hormuz
Joined @CNNThisMorning earlier today to try to make sense of the ceasefire. Several hour later, my take remains true: the pause in fighting is likely only temporary, Israel remains the wild card, and Iran still holds the cards on the...
Vance Dodges Iran Nuclear Question with Personal Anecdote
Journalist: “Can you explain why Iran’s nuclear program isn’t part of the ceasefire deal?” JD VANCE: “I don’t allow my wife to go skydiving.”
AI Drug Discovery: Hype Overwhelms Real Clinical Success
AI Drug Discovery – Revolution or Expensive Illusion? | Ep. 978 https://t.co/YLQ8QNlnWv [ 00:34 ] Billions into AI drug discovery [ 01:04 ] AI doesn’t cure diseases [ 01:38 ] Expensive illusion vs reality [ 02:23 ] Original pitch inefficiency problem [ 03:48 ] Only 10...
Supply Chain: The Full Journey From Idea to Customer
We break down what supply chain really means for the average person. We explain that supply chain isn’t just about manufacturing and inventory—it’s the entire end-to-end process in any business, from product development through customer service. We walk through the...
Brent and WTI Plunge yet Stay Well Above Pre‑war Levels
Price Signal: large decline of 16.75 in Brent & 18% in WTI perfectly captures volatility that has characterized energy and commodity prices since the start of the war. That being said Brent is still 25.7% & WTI 38.3% above pre...
Give Value, Skip Intro, Automate Freebies for Reel Success
I've been testing Trial Reels... and I finally had one "pop off" 👀 What I've seen working so far: ✓ give a TON of information away in the video ✓ these aren't posts for people to get to know you ✓ use a ManyChat...
Ohio Mobile Betting Ban Unlikely to Pass, Says Analyst
Do I think the Ohio mobile betting ban bill will pass? No. None of the 31 states with legal digital books have seriously considered it. But a press conference announcing this bill means at least some elected officials believe the...
CFTC Moves to Block Arizona Gaming's Derivatives Activities
The CFTC will be filing a motion for a temporary restraining order and preliminaery injunction in Arizona federal court later today to immediately enjoin @AZAGMayes and @AzGaming from "infringing upon" the CFTC's exclusive jurisdiction to regulate "derivatives trading" on DCMs....
Throw Insult Grenades Before Any Ceasefire Talks
#3 Current WS rule on negotiating during ceasefires - Toss as many insult grenades as possible before you even sit down
Early Access Build 14.3: Polished, Few Regressions, Ignore Hype
I’m not seeing a lot of regressions in 14.3. People forget that they send pre-release versions to early access for a reason. There has never been a build send out to Early Access that was just perfect. As far as...
Quest Users Abandon Headsets Over Frustrating UI Decision
And with that, the last remaining Quest users will put their headsets on the shelf because of the frustration this UI will cause. Worst decision they've yet made.
AI Makes Thousands of Manga Series Affordable to Animate
A full K-pop action series just got made in 3 days on Higgs with Seedance 2.0. One person. No studio. No budget. There are over 100,000 manga and webtoon titles that have never been animated because it costs $150K to $300K per...
Israel's Rapid Bombing Spree Kills over 100 Civilians
What is Israel doing in Lebanon? Dropping 100 bombs in 10 minutes on a city of 2 million people during rush hour? 100+ civilians dead and counting.
Maximizing Battery Storage Value in Australia’s NEM
VIDEO: Extracting more value from battery storage assets in Australia’s NEM #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/qiEiRcisAk
Welfare Priorities Erode Britain’s Naval Capability
"Why Britain Can’t Afford a Navy." from @WSJ Editorial Board. Personally I hated seeing the political decisions that led to the shrinking of the British Army and Navy to almost nothing. https://t.co/ScNWMtlCbV If you’re wondering why the United Kingdom apparently...
Delta's Refinery Ownership Feels Oddly Out‑of‑place
It's pretty incredible that Delta owns a refinery. It's like if you go to someone's house and they have a Diet Coke fountain in the kitchen.
Appeals Courts' NCAA Rulings May Prompt Supreme Court Review
As the NCAA weighs new eligibility rules and President Trump pushes for a 5-year limit, multiple federal courts of appeals have issued rulings on NCAA eligibility antitrust cases. That could open the door for the U.S. Supreme Court. Details + Analysis: https://t.co/jisIdmjHNl.
Ensuring Cyber Control Over Autonomous AI Systems
Maintaining cyber control when #AI can act #Autonomously by Matthew Lloyd Davies @techradar Learn more: https://t.co/0BeRyZaQ5S #CyberSecurity #Infosec #IT #Technology https://t.co/hGtv2pnZa8
Legal Community Alarmed by 42 Amicus Briefs Against DOJ
If you care about having the right to a lawyer (any lawyer, for any reason) then I need you to stop and read this. Last week, 42 amicus briefs were filed in federal court challenging the Trump DOJ. The entire legal profession...
Take Control: Ditch Your Meta Agency Today
You should fire your meta agency. Go to your Facebook ad account, select all your campaigns, and click View History or view edits. Every single change your media buying agency has made will show up there. What you'll probably find is that...
How to Remove Unnecessary AI Watermarks From Images
While it's good to be able to differentiate AI-created photographs from real photos, there are many images that don't need the AI mark. Here's how to remove it, as needed, and how it all works behind the scenes: https://t.co/m8yBJd6MVt #ai...
Sarcastic Doubt over Immediate Strait of Hormuz Reopening
Yeah right. Just as it also agreed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz immediately and unconditionally.
Jennifer Bennett Secures Four Unanimous Wins for Workers at SCOTUS
Winning For Workers Before A Conservative Supreme Court: Jennifer Bennett A principal at @GuptaWessler, Bennett has won four unanimous victories—on behalf of plaintiffs and employees—before #SCOTUS. LINK: https://t.co/7eQvB4iSCm https://t.co/52C97awkuv
Red Flags Spotted in Rushed Ceasefire Announcement
I see red flags in the hastily announced ceasefire, I told @CNBC earlier today, even before the cracks began to emerge: https://t.co/lfFKPFuTKn
White House Strait Red Line Breached, Ceasefire Foundations Crumble
So one of the White House's red lines - that the Strait has to be fully open and encumbered - has also been breached. Both sides say their requirements have been violated. What is this ceasefire based on...
DAT Flips to Bullish on Flatbed Demand
How does DAT improve their market analysis? Take every possible position. Yesterday: “Flatbed volumes are already pulling back ahead of the typical May peak, and manufacturer confidence is cooling fast” Today: “Flatbed demand is gaining momentum. Flatbed load posts on...
Orban Aligns with Iran, Russia; Vance Supports Enemy
Viktor Orban is allied with Iran and Russia. Vance is there trying to prop up our enemy.
Powell's Latest Signals on Fed Policy Direction
Watch today's Bloomberg Radio segment for my latest take: https://t.co/EvzXgapmer #powell #federalreserve #dimartinobooth #economy #bloomberg #bloombergradio https://t.co/hSZnTlk8YH
Ceasefire Crumbles, Oil Profits Surge, War Resumes
Here’s how this goes: ceasefire collapses in 24-48 hours — as it basically already has — people make billions on oil swinging 16% in a day, the U.S. re-arms and this whole situation is back to square one in less...
Power Shifts Offer Hope Amid US‑Israel Conflict
#RESPECT #Spain Power shifts are occurring and it's the only thing hopeful in this ghastly US-Israel War on Iran-Lebanon.
Execs Courting Substack Researchers Signals Shifting Media Outreach
Industry execs talking to Substack researchers? What's next, investors talking to podcasters? It's not 2013 anymore bro... https://t.co/in3xaJJerS
Fed Chair Choice Won’t Drive Mortgage Rates, Here’s Why
I've heard from Redfin agents that some homebuyers are waiting for President Trump's pick for Fed Chair to lower mortgage rates before they buy. In this video I explain where that logic goes wrong and what actually moves mortgage rates: https://t.co/x7Qk1wyckH
Nebraska Tops Starlink Speeds, 58% Meet 100/20 Mbps
Update: @Speedtest said Nebraska led the nation for @Starlink performance, with 58.31% of Starlink users meeting 100/20 Mbps in the second half of 2025, up from 32.16% in the first half. https://t.co/VXH7nlVrW4
Minor Regulations Add up, yet Remain a Tiny Fraction
"Who Cares" about costs/regulation particularly falls flat in a housing context. Every housing activist trumpets how small details matter **intensely** Take parking minimums: An uncovered parking spot costs $10K. Maybe. Even a garage unit is $40K Or permit fees, recreation fees,...
FCC to Boost Satellite Internet Speeds by Raising Power Limits
The FCC will vote this month to supercharge your Internet. Lifting outdated power limits on satellite Internet means faster speeds and more capacity. 🚀 🛰️ 🛜 https://t.co/Qy7yuHv8Mx
SF Boosts Defender Budget Despite 35% Filing Drop, Data Hidden
SF's public defender got a 27% budget increase—even though criminal filings dropped 35%. But SF courts are hiding the numbers: they haven't reported a single data point to the state since 2020. https://t.co/szHhISyVO8
WTI and Dollar Set for Sharp Drop, Rebound Looms
There were quite a number of factors that suggested WTI and the US Dollar were on the verge of a big plunge which coupled with recent market breadth improvement & cyclical low possibilities in early April, pointed to a rebound...
Ceasefire Fragile as Iran Sides Claim Victory
Questions Loom Over Iran Ceasefire Both sides are claiming a triumphant victory, but the peace that’s in place now is very delicate and will have to survive tumultuous negotiations. Updating live: https://t.co/z1gf1J1M7q
No Deal, No Traffic: Hormuz Stalemate Persists
Nothing has been agreed to between US-Iran-Israel-Lebanon-GCC No ship is going through the Strait of Hormuz. Trump had the preposterous imagination to promise a join US-Iranian "toll-booth system”. 🤡 https://t.co/MHiLNxRSuc The Never-Ending War Continues
Six-Year, 93-Episode War Institute Podcast Explores Urban Warfare
Did you know I had my own @WarInstitute podcast? 6 years, 93 episodes going, every facet of urban and underground operations / warfare from commanders of historic battles, technology, experts in sciences, history, practitioners, tactics, and more. https://t.co/UqS9ku1M9h
Ansaras' Healthcare Investments Transform Haiti and Beyond
Jim and Karen Ansara have invested deeply in creating healthcare facilities in Haiti and other countries, with growing impact. Guest Contributor, Susan Barnett Reports: https://tinyurl.com/yc6e924m GlobalHealth
MLB Launches YouTube Hub for Young Fans
Inspiring to see sports leagues like @MLB meeting the next generation of fans where they are ⚾ Check out MLB Clubhouse, their new @YouTube channel where kids can learn more about baseball and softball: https://t.co/kldfCvbCz4
NYT's Powerful Brand Fuels Thriving Non‑news Revenue
There's a lot of cope about the NYT only thriving because of recipes and games. The question is: Why was NYT able to build out these non-news revenue streams? It's because the newspaper has an incredible brand, such that it could be...
Seeking User Priorities for New AI‑Native GRC Platform
What is the most important thing you want in a GRC platform? We are building something new, AI-native from the ground up. Would value input from people actually using these systems day to day.
Lebanon's Emergency Services Collapse Amid Unpreparedness
‘We Were Not Ready for This’: Lebanon's Emergency System Is Hanging by a Thread https://t.co/dAYb1KGaD0 https://t.co/W11udn08dy
Congress Mandates 78,000 Troops in Europe, Limiting Trump's NATO Exit
In December of 2025 in a bipartisan vote Congress passed the National Defense Authorization Act which explicitly requires that the US keep 78,000 troops in Europe, and maintain its NATO obligations. Trump simply doesn’t have the authority to pull us...
Tariffs and Fuel Costs Cloud US Container Import Outlook
Fuel Costs, Tariffs Cloud Outlook for U.S. Container Imports. Trump tariffs and Iran war. When and how may the war affect imports? https://t.co/OYGyucP66q
Hacker Claims Breach of China's Supercomputer, Offers Data
A hacker has allegedly breached one of China’s supercomputers and is attempting to sell a trove of stolen data https://t.co/IR3JGutX9t
SB 79 Tackles NIMBY Politics with YIMBY Reform Allies
I understand that the political incentives in this district push align around NIMBYism. (Hence why SB 79 is needed.) And you'll find allies among the YIMBYs on fixing ULA, reforming building codes, and reducing fees. (We're the only ones doing...