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US Iran War Costs Over $43 B, Tax Burden Rises
SocialApr 8, 2026

US Iran War Costs Over $43 B, Tax Burden Rises

According to the Iran War Cost Tracker portal, the US military operation against Iran has cost more than a WHOPPING $43 billion thus far. TRUMP = WAR = MASSIVE TAX. https://t.co/GxCOHfc3vy

By Steve Hanke
Alt-Cast Draws 6% Viewership, Peaks at 1.5 M Viewers
SocialApr 8, 2026

Alt-Cast Draws 6% Viewership, Peaks at 1.5 M Viewers

The Fab Five alt-cast on truTV drew 810,000 viewers Saturday night -- or around 6% of the total audience for Michigan-Arizona. But the blowtout meant the audience peaked in the first half -- to the tune of 1.5 million viewers https://t.co/rDh9sEg8XT

By Austin Karp
Assessing Odds of Iran‑US Ceasefire Extending to Peace
SocialApr 8, 2026

Assessing Odds of Iran‑US Ceasefire Extending to Peace

Hey @grok What are the odds this Iran/US ceasefire successfully lasts two weeks AND leads to a long-term peace deal?

By S. Joseph Burns
Harvard Law Hosts Major Sports Law Symposium, NCAA Antitrust Debate
SocialApr 8, 2026

Harvard Law Hosts Major Sports Law Symposium, NCAA Antitrust Debate

Big sports law day @Harvard_Law tomorrow as annual sports law symposium will host top panels & speakers. @FedSoc is also hosting a discussion between @EliNachmany and me titled "The NCAA at an Antitrust Crossroads." If you're at HLS, hope to...

By Michael McCann
2024 NIA‑AA Definition Connects Biomarkers Directly to Care
SocialApr 8, 2026

2024 NIA‑AA Definition Connects Biomarkers Directly to Care

The 2024 NIA-AA biological definition of Alzheimer’s disease: linking biomarkers to clinical practice https://t.co/00cP1mXXHR https://t.co/VQ59YeIUR1

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
YouTube Star to Star in Anime by One Piece Showrunner
SocialApr 8, 2026

YouTube Star to Star in Anime by One Piece Showrunner

Anime Series Featuring YouTube Streamer @ishowspeedsui, Written by ‘One Piece’ Showrunner Matt Owens, in the Works at Brian Robbins’ Big Shot Pictures (EXCLUSIVE) https://t.co/WVWgpUUrzL via @variety

By Todd Spangler
Pilot’s Starbucks Line Causes American Airlines Flight Delay
SocialApr 8, 2026

Pilot’s Starbucks Line Causes American Airlines Flight Delay

American Airlines Delayed A Flight Because The Pilot Was Stuck In Line At Starbucks — Lavazza Can't Come Soon Enough - View from the Wing https://t.co/Wy6w5RoLlg

By Gary Leff
Japanese Love Downy for Its “America” Scent
SocialApr 8, 2026

Japanese Love Downy for Its “America” Scent

Costco founder Jim Sinegal said the top-selling product in Japan is Downy Fabric Softener. The retailer didn’t understand why. Started tracking it in the warehouse. Saw Japanese customers open the bottle, take a whiff and say, “This smells like America.” https://t.co/dB579E6x13

By Trung Phan
Genomics Predicts Individual Weight Loss From GLP‑1 Drugs
SocialApr 8, 2026

Genomics Predicts Individual Weight Loss From GLP‑1 Drugs

Genomics of GLP-1 drug response and side effects With genomic and demographic data it's possible to predict magnitude of weight loss response @23andMe https://t.co/iAS2Fjjxig https://t.co/AXsWnZw2Ub

By Eric Topol
Big TikTok Audience, but Math Forces Me to Quit
SocialApr 8, 2026

Big TikTok Audience, but Math Forces Me to Quit

I've been on TikTok for five fucking years now... and I am de-prioritizing it despite my audience of 200k+ people. This isn't a dramatic exit or a hot take. It's just math.

By Amber Figlow
Pipeline Attack Exposes Ceasefire Fragility and Oil Risk
SocialApr 8, 2026

Pipeline Attack Exposes Ceasefire Fragility and Oil Risk

SAUDI ARABIA's East-West pipeline attacked - underscoring fragility of ceasefire and threat to oil supplies without a durable end to hostilities: https://t.co/aWAqTMRNY7

By John Kemp
Choosing Joyful Validation Over Frustration in Parenting
SocialApr 8, 2026

Choosing Joyful Validation Over Frustration in Parenting

"I’m there for joyful experience, not frustration. My son likes to gloat a little—nay, a lot. In the spirit of validation, I say as enthusiastically as possible: 'Yes, honey, thank you so much. It wouldn’t have been a lot of...

By Patrick Klepek
China's AI Robot Patrols Airports, Eliminates Bird Hazards
SocialApr 8, 2026

China's AI Robot Patrols Airports, Eliminates Bird Hazards

China Deploys Smart #Robot to Keep Airports Bird-Free 24/7 by @PDChina #Robotics #Innovation #EmergingTech #TechForGood #Technology https://t.co/PEPqJYeOhR

By Ron van Loon
Science-Backed Vaccines Protect Kids and Save Futures
SocialApr 8, 2026

Science-Backed Vaccines Protect Kids and Save Futures

My all time favorite ingredient of vaccines? SCIENCE. Follow the evidence. It is the safest place to be and the best way to protect your kids. Vaccinate your babies. Vaccines save lives and futures.

By Dr. Leslie Treece, MD
Shipping Stalls in Hormuz Until Iran Halts Attacks
SocialApr 8, 2026

Shipping Stalls in Hormuz Until Iran Halts Attacks

The last plot is through 9:43 AM ET today (April 8th). It is on track to be the highest of the last month. Again, this has to go to zero for shipping to start moving through the Strait. Note that the uptick...

By Jim Bianco
Trump Pressed Pakistan to Secure Iran’s Hormuz Pause
SocialApr 8, 2026

Trump Pressed Pakistan to Secure Iran’s Hormuz Pause

“.. For weeks the Trump administration was leaning on Islamabad to convince the Iranians to agree a pause in fighting where it would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the people said.” @FT https://t.co/k5QdDCJy6E https://t.co/JHqlVEbwo8

By Carl Quintanilla
Washington Claims Peace as Iran Keeps Hormuz Closed
SocialApr 8, 2026

Washington Claims Peace as Iran Keeps Hormuz Closed

The war intrigue has gone beyond anyone’s wildest imagination, I wonder what comes next. Washington will declare it has signed a peace deal exactly on its terms and claim the Strait of Hormuz has been fully reopened, while Iran continues to...

By Vandana Hari
Misinformation Swirls as Iran Denies Strait of Hormuz Traffic
SocialApr 8, 2026

Misinformation Swirls as Iran Denies Strait of Hormuz Traffic

How long will this last? The misinformation around this conflict is crazy. First ships were passing through strait of Hormuz; now Iran saying they aren’t. 😵🙄

By Lia Holmgren
Samsung Predicts Profit Surge From AI-Driven Memory Price Boom
SocialApr 8, 2026

Samsung Predicts Profit Surge From AI-Driven Memory Price Boom

MyPOV: @Samsung forecasts insane operating profit growth thanks to surging memory prices https://t.co/TtaW3vxXCN @SiliconANGLE @Mike_Wheatley “Nobody could have foreseen the ferocity of AI’s memory appetite, but it’s still a great advertisement for…” - @holgermu @constellationr

By R “Ray” Wang
Hacks Concludes, Solidifying Its Status as TV Comedy Masterpiece
SocialApr 8, 2026

Hacks Concludes, Solidifying Its Status as TV Comedy Masterpiece

From Jean Smart’s Heart Surgery to a Shocking Lesbian Episode, ‘Hacks’ Ends — and Cements Its Legacy as One of TV’s Best Comedies https://t.co/oiArqsVFNs via @variety https://t.co/szx1imhuLe

By Clayton Davis
Trump Says Lebanon Excluded From US‑Iran Ceasefire
SocialApr 8, 2026

Trump Says Lebanon Excluded From US‑Iran Ceasefire

JUST IN: 🇺🇸 US President Trump confirms Lebanon is not included in the ceasefire agreement with Iran.

By Yogesh Mantri
Iran Mulls Ceasefire Exit Amid Growing Violations
SocialApr 8, 2026

Iran Mulls Ceasefire Exit Amid Growing Violations

US-Iran ceasefire under strain as Pakistan reports violations, Tehran accuses Israel of breaching deal Iran says it's mulling withdrawal from ceasefire, Hormuz closed again

By Yogesh Mantri
Tolls on Iran, Oman, DJT
SocialApr 8, 2026

Tolls on Iran, Oman, DJT

Well, an Iranian toll -- Or an Iranian, Omani and DJT toll -- Would create a financial incentive to build this alternative export infrastructure for the GCC's oil and (more difficult) gas

By Brad Setser
Iran's Barrage Tests Fragile Ceasefire; US Remains Sole Adherent
SocialApr 8, 2026

Iran's Barrage Tests Fragile Ceasefire; US Remains Sole Adherent

Iran has launched at least 154 projectiles at the Gulf since the ceasefire was announced, the Strait remains closed, and Israel is striking in Lebanon. The US may be the only party adhering to the fragile ceasefire -- at least...

By Becca Wasser
Modifying Gut Microbiome Boosts Memory, Slows Dementia
SocialApr 8, 2026

Modifying Gut Microbiome Boosts Memory, Slows Dementia

As a medical school professor, I teach that the gut-brain axis is real. But even I was surprised by this. A review in Nutrition Research confirmed: reshaping the gut microbiome can enhance cognitive performance and slow dementia progression. Key findings across multiple...

By Robert Lufkin, MD
Paramount President Jeff Shell Exits Amid Robinhood Lawsuit
SocialApr 8, 2026

Paramount President Jeff Shell Exits Amid Robinhood Lawsuit

Paramount President Jeff Shell is leaving the company, according to people familiar with the matter. Departure comes in midst of legal battle with @robinhood702 https://t.co/ae8hGtr8iZ via @WSJ

By Joe Flint
Iran Takes First Control of Strait, Keeps Nuclear Arsenal
SocialApr 8, 2026

Iran Takes First Control of Strait, Keeps Nuclear Arsenal

Iran will control and toll the Strait for the 1st time. They keep their nuclear program and enriched stockpile. They keep their missiles. Thank you Mr president for your attention to this matter.

By Mark Dow
Large US Bank Deals Close Faster than Smaller Ones
SocialApr 8, 2026

Large US Bank Deals Close Faster than Smaller Ones

Data Dispatch: Big US bank deal closing timelines outpace smaller transactions | S&P Global Market Intelligence https://t.co/5gAkhAtbAk

By Timyan Bank Alert
Purchase Applications Up 1% Weekly, Down 7% YoY
SocialApr 8, 2026

Purchase Applications Up 1% Weekly, Down 7% YoY

Purchase applicaiton data update +1% week to week -7% year over year First negative YoY print of the year, working off a harder one-week comp https://t.co/RPol0wlsHM

By Logan Mohtashami
Quince Therapeutics: Today’s NASDAQ Wunderkinder Spotlight
SocialApr 8, 2026

Quince Therapeutics: Today’s NASDAQ Wunderkinder Spotlight

And, of course, the day wouldn't be complete without a NASDAQ wunderkinder. Today's is Quince Therapeutics: https://t.co/SN5w5K1UCd

By Walter Deemer
AI-Driven Dairy Startup Halter Hits $2B Valuation
SocialApr 8, 2026

AI-Driven Dairy Startup Halter Hits $2B Valuation

Halter now manages nearly 650,000 cows, and is currently raising at a $2B valuation. Half the world's habitable land is farmland. This is AI being applied to one of the oldest industries on earth and I think we're going to see...

By Rowan Cheung
AI Cow Collars Turn Farming Into Billion-Dollar Industry
SocialApr 8, 2026

AI Cow Collars Turn Farming Into Billion-Dollar Industry

An AI cow collar just created a billion-dollar company. Farmers draw boundaries on a phone app, and the collars guide cows using sound and vibration. It works by collecting over 6,000 data points per min, feeding ML models that track grazing patterns,...

By Rowan Cheung
Iran’s $1.7 B Was Frozen, Not Transferred.
SocialApr 8, 2026

Iran’s $1.7 B Was Frozen, Not Transferred.

It didn’t send 1.7 billion to Iran. It was their money that was frozen in US banks.

By Tom Colicchio
Young Parrot‑Lover Wields $20B in Europe’s Distressed Debt
SocialApr 8, 2026

Young Parrot‑Lover Wields $20B in Europe’s Distressed Debt

What if the boldest force in Europe's distressed debt isn't a legacy titan — but a 35-year-old with a love for raising parrots and $20B to deploy?

By rich_toad
US Claims Iran's 10‑point Plan Mirrors Its Own
SocialApr 8, 2026

US Claims Iran's 10‑point Plan Mirrors Its Own

Now the US will say Iran’s 10-point plan is actually the same as the US’ 15-point plan, with five of the points consolidated into the remaining 10. 🤦‍♀️

By Vandana Hari
Russia’s Oil Revenues Surge to War‑Era High
SocialApr 8, 2026

Russia’s Oil Revenues Surge to War‑Era High

Russia Oil Export Revenues Hit Highest Since Early Ukraine War as Prices Surge, Despite Ukrainian Port Attacks. Trump lifting sanctions gives Putin revenue for Ukraine war. https://t.co/j3gLWruMFo

By Tom Craig
Gulf Shipping Recovery Delayed 6‑8 Weeks, Costs Rise
SocialApr 8, 2026

Gulf Shipping Recovery Delayed 6‑8 Weeks, Costs Rise

Hapag-Lloyd Sees Slow Return to Gulf Shipping After U.S.-Iran Ceasefire, Warns of Rising Disruption Costs. Even after stabilization, it will take 6-8 weeks to normalize. https://t.co/emk6r5HOsP

By Tom Craig
Pre‑tariff Import Rush Skews Trade‑deficit Perception
SocialApr 8, 2026

Pre‑tariff Import Rush Skews Trade‑deficit Perception

In early 2025, firms rushed imports ahead of the new tariffs, temporarily widening the trade deficit and building inventories. By late 2025-early 2026, trade flows smoothed back out. Comparisons to the earlier surge misleadingly suggest a sharp decline in the...

By Erica York
Loss Sparks Innovation: Southwest's 10‑minute Turnarounds
SocialApr 8, 2026

Loss Sparks Innovation: Southwest's 10‑minute Turnarounds

This is one of my favorite examples that didn’t make it into the final version of Inside the Box. Link in bio if you would like to pre-order. In 1972, Southwest was almost out of money and had to sell one...

By David Epstein
Stopping Remote Support Ransomware Footholds Before Attack
SocialApr 8, 2026

Stopping Remote Support Ransomware Footholds Before Attack

Great post here and read from @Binary_Defense and a real-life story and breach we prevented at a customer. Remote Support to Ransomware Foothold: Stopping a Pre-Ransomware Intrusion https://t.co/xUGW63zCeL #BinaryDefense

By Dave Kennedy
Patreon Podcasters Earn $629M, up 33% in 2025
SocialApr 8, 2026

Patreon Podcasters Earn $629M, up 33% in 2025

Patreon Says Podcasters Earned $629 Million in 2025, Up 33%, as Platform’s Biggest Content Category Keeps Growing https://t.co/kqWJ4iFyPm

By Todd Spangler
Who Bears Losses When Agents Misbehave? Four Answers
SocialApr 8, 2026

Who Bears Losses When Agents Misbehave? Four Answers

When the Agent Gets It Wrong, Who Pays? The liability question agentic finance cannot avoid - and four different answers from one week My latest Substack article: https://t.co/zrBCSh4zii https://t.co/L6nTlksFW2

By Efi Pylarinou
Ellison Distrusts Jeff, Predicts His Exit After Merger
SocialApr 8, 2026

Ellison Distrusts Jeff, Predicts His Exit After Merger

33 days ago at @PuckNews: "Sources... have told me that David [Ellison] no longer trusts Jeff, and suspects him of being involved in various leaks to the press and others during his time as president. Those same sources believe Jeff is...

By Dylan Byers
Hormuz Still Blocked; Shippers Await Post‑ceasefire Safety
SocialApr 8, 2026

Hormuz Still Blocked; Shippers Await Post‑ceasefire Safety

The Strait of Hormuz appeared to remain largely blocked on Wednesday, as shipowners try to understand if they can safely transit the vital waterway following a ceasefire between the US and Iran that was announced overnight https://t.co/zdoetY8L6Y

By Cathy Morrow Roberson
Genomic Drivers of Venetoclax Resistance in T(11;14) Myeloma
SocialApr 8, 2026

Genomic Drivers of Venetoclax Resistance in T(11;14) Myeloma

Genomic mechanisms of resistance to venetoclax in multiple myeloma with t(11;14)(CCND1;IGH) [Apr 2, 2026] @MKaddouraMD et al. @lbaughn @BloodPortfolio https://t.co/qmI6giPG6K #mmsm #PrecisionMedicine https://t.co/hpwUcavTg9

By Mike Thompson, MD PhD
US Avocado Imports Surge to Record 2.6B Pounds
SocialApr 8, 2026

US Avocado Imports Surge to Record 2.6B Pounds

Resiliency: "US Avocado Imports Hit Record 2.6 Billion Pounds on Sports, Cinco de Mayo" https://t.co/X40efQuehA https://t.co/JhBuKnse35

By Scott Lincicome
Most CISOs Ignore Mythos Alerts; Threats Arrive Within Nine Months
SocialApr 8, 2026

Most CISOs Ignore Mythos Alerts; Threats Arrive Within Nine Months

Curious how many large organization CISO offices have taken the Mythos red team reports as the red alert that it is. (I suspect very few) Based on historical trends in AI they have, at most, about six to nine months until...

By Ethan Mollick
Joe Zappa Shares Sharp Pen Journey and Adtech Outlook
SocialApr 8, 2026

Joe Zappa Shares Sharp Pen Journey and Adtech Outlook

Turned the tables on @joe_zappa for once this week on the pod and put him in the interviewee seat. Really good conversation about his journey w/ Sharp Pen, the state of adtech marketing, and more. Link below.

By Eric Franchi
YouTube Tests Auto-Speed to Save Viewers' Time
SocialApr 8, 2026

YouTube Tests Auto-Speed to Save Viewers' Time

YouTube is testing a feature called Auto-Speed that automatically adjusts video playback rates to save time without losing comprehension. It's exclusive to Premium subscribers until April 27.

By Zach Bussey