Xcel Minnesota Launches Pioneering Virtual Power Plant
Xcel Minnesota is building a first-of-its kind virtual power plant #energysky -- via Canary Media: https://t.co/ze8g7Dcead
NVIDIA Jetson Powers Real-Time AI on Lunar Spacecraft
$FLY 🤝 $NVDA “Integrating the NVIDIA Jetson platform into Firefly’s Elytra spacecraft enables autonomous, on-orbit AI processing that transforms raw lunar imagery into actionable insights in real time.” 🚀🌖 https://t.co/Uk3IGXn8jp https://t.co/nqePqTPMlk
Longer Threads Reduce Theft, Boost Meaningful Dialogue
People are shady as fuck out here on Threads. I have seen SO much content just get swiped and stolen with no credit given to the original creator. Most of that content? Quick, funny, insightful one-liners. Yeah, they hit. Yeah,...
Global Alignment Essential to Prevent Shipping Climate Loopholes
Global alignment is key. Without it, climate progress in shipping will always be undermined by loopholes and jurisdiction shopping. https://t.co/6gRZrgFDBd
ClearVue Earns IEC Certification for Metal-Backed Panels
ClearVue secures IEC certification for metal-backed solar panels #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/XtGcP97nYv
Op-Eds Don't Define Media Brand Values, Says Critic
I find this Oltermann piece unhelpful to media literacy. A news brand running op-eds by Orban or Musk doesn’t impugn company or the CEO’s values. And supporting America doesn’t mean any specific admin especially current one. I liked Axel Springer’s...
Freight Brokers Celebrate Explosive Energy‑drink, Nicotine Supply Chain
“2 million energy drinks, and a lot of nicotine” Freight brokers rejoice at the power of this supply chain
New Thai Spot Wanglang Delivers Fresh Flavors
Feel like reading a restaurant review today? Here's my take on Thai newcomer Wanglang, just off Madison Square. https://t.co/SNxAKr3MfF https://t.co/l9NkuA1BPF
Mint Mobile's $45 5G Bundle Demands $450 Upfront
D.C. Memo: @Mintmobile Targets 'Big Cable' in Rollout of 5G Home Internet/Mobile Bundle for $45 a Month Owned by @TMobile, Mint requires an upfront payment of $450 to cover the first year of service, plus taxes and fees. https://t.co/r3a3EZTrso https://t.co/PRGJdOnfUe
Why Dismiss the Army's Top General During War?
Among the questions not answered at the end: Why fire the Army's top general in the middle of a war?
Live View: Ships Exit Persian Gulf Into Strait
Live shot this morning from the exit or the Persian Gulf into the Strait of Hormuz. https://t.co/O0p7zIFKug
Human-Powered Bike Beats Expectations, Outpaces Cars
This Human-Powered Bike Is Faster Than You Think by @Rainmaker1973 #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation #Engineering https://t.co/VB0WpHCubh
Current Electricity Pricing Masks Alternative Energy Benefits
On top of this, we priced electricity in a way that makes it impossible for consumers to enjoy or even notice the (admittedly periodic and sometimes localised) benefits of alternative energy sources.
Stadium Funding Threatens $2.6B Infrastructure Projects
Hillsborough County previously identified $2.6B worth of roads, sewers, etc. to use Community Reinvestment Tax funds on — meaning diverting $437m to a Rays stadium could require cutting back on building actual public infrastructure. https://t.co/AY7YLzBXOF
Qatar Ramps Up Workers to Restart LNG Plant
Qatar is mobilizing its workers to resume production at the world’s biggest LNG export plant 🇶🇦 🚨 The improvement in security conditions is allowing limited activity But any return to significant output would require normal transit through Hormuz https://t.co/uh3Aozq1K9
Trump Threatens 50% Tariffs on Iran Arms Suppliers
WASHINGTON, April 8 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said any country supplying Iran with military weapons will face immediate 50% tariffs with no exemptions, announcing the duty in a social media post one day after agreeing to...
Export Controls Separate H200 From Vera Rubin Supply Chains
Export Controls: National Security Tool or Industrial Policy Lever? H200 exports do not pose a meaningfully trade off against newer Vera Rubin due to distinct supply chains. Yes, have been saying this for some time, fully debunks this TP.... https://t.co/WJlqCYF9zG
Shipowners Eye Gulf Exit, Risk Persists Amid Unclear Protocols
Shipowners and charterers prepare to move after US and Iran agree ceasefire ▶️Several shipowners are planning swift exits from the Middle East Gulf in the wake of a two-week ceasefire ▶️Industry security officials warn that moving before new protocols are clarified could...
Gen Z Exploited by Sports Betting Ads, Concerns Ignored
Gen Z will learn like all generations do, that your main concerns will not be addressed. Instead they will be exploited Gen Z is getting bombarded with sports gambling and prediction market ads as the powers that be suck them...
Deep‑Sea Mining Royalties Offer Capital‑Free, Long‑Term Gains
As a seed investor back in late 2022 and in the pre-IPO round in 2025, the Koala is very excited for this day for The Metals Royalty Company $TMCR and the team led by Brian Paes-Braga @bpaesbraga If you haven't...
California Carl's Jr. Franchise Blames Wages, Corporate for Bankruptcy
The Carl's Jr. franchisee out of California that filed for bankruptcy late last week blamed its financial distress on two issues: The state's fast-food wage and Carl's Jr. management. https://t.co/HdZ8TzblsJ
Meta's New Attribution Inflates Conversions by 30‑35%
Meta’s over attribution over performance the last 2 weeks has been absolutely horrendous. Some of the worse case brands are showing 30-35% more conversions on Meta than is being shown on Shopify. Truly feels like they broke something when updating the attribution.
Seeing Kids Everywhere Encourages Young Adults to Parent
I believe, strongly, that the most *effective* way get more young people to have kids isn’t by preaching at them or citing dire statistics … it’s for them to just see kids around: Sitting in high chairs at brunch. Playing...
Shipowners Consider Exit, Yet Remain Cautiously Patient
World’s Shipowners Are Eyeing the Exit, But They’re Not Rushing For It Just Yet https://t.co/50JyQtqKIq https://t.co/tyv7c76iez
Media Policy Turmoil: FCC, Courts, and Lawmakers Clash
Policyband Headlines ■ @NXSTMediaGroup Lawyer to U.S. Judge: ‘We Don’t Want Local Broadcasting to End Up Like the Local Newspaper Industry Did 30 or 40 Years Ago’ ■ Trump White House Insider Mike Davis @mrddmia Backs FCC @BrendanCarrFCC Deregulatory Path ■ @FCC...
Hesai, Taikang Life Anchor Manycore Tech IPO
Hesai and Taikang Life are planning to participate as cornerstone investors in spatial-design software maker Manycore Tech’s IPO https://t.co/sbttMcIR6v
Google Launches Universal Commerce Protocol Onboarding Guide
Focus on ecommerce? -> Google Publishes Universal Commerce Protocol Onboarding Guide (Enabling agentic shopping) "To participate, merchants must complete the technical implementation first, then submit an interest form and wait for approval. Once selected, they can access onboarding in Merchant...
Iran, US Mull Hormuz Toll; Oman Warns Legal Fallout
Iran and the US are considering imposing tolls on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, challenging the UN Law of the Sea's free passage principle. Oman opposes the tolls, raising legal and economic concerns that could impact global maritime norms...
UK Builders Face Record Cost Inflation Surge, PMI Reveals
UK builders hit by record pickup in cost inflation, PMI shows https://t.co/5w9Flp17Vj via @tomelleryrees https://t.co/GPfHx0qsol
Rio Silver Posts Strong Initial Metal Recoveries in Peru
Rio Silver Inc. $RYO.V $RYOOF Reports: Initial Silver – Gold - Lead Recoveries of 85 %, 74 % and 77% Respectively From the Maria Norte in Central Peru by @GlobeNewswire https://t.co/fH8rrjHRwt
Drone Strikes Saudi East-West Oil Pipeline Pumping Station
“Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline carrying crude from the Gulf to the Red Sea for export has been attacked, the Financial Times reports, citing two unidentified people familiar with the matter.” - pumping station was hit at 1 p.m. local time -...
China Nudges Iran Toward US Cease‑fire, Boosting Its Influence
China Pressed Iran Toward Cease-fire, Iranian Officials Say Beijing appeared to have helped push Tehran to accept the two-week deal with the United States, reflecting China’s growing influence and its stake in avoiding a wider war. https://t.co/RbTFlfAyCP
Strategic Carrier Networks Transform Logistics Efficiency
The Power of the Network: Enhancing Logistics Through Strategic Carrier Connection - https://t.co/QTyNnNd6Tm @e2open @ShippeoFRA #TMS #transportation #SCON #logistics #supplychain
Purchase Index Climbs 1% Weekly, Still 7% Below Year‑ago
"The seasonally adjusted Purchase Index increased 1 percent from one week earlier. The unadjusted Purchase Index increased 1 percent compared with the previous week and was 7 percent lower than the same week one year ago."
Ferrari’s 20‑Month Waitlist Keeps Desire High
Ferrari manages desirability by capping availability with a waitlist of about 20-24 months. Ferrari believes that this is the sweet spot between it being too long that clients move on and long enough that they keep desirability high by making...
AI Eye Scans Reveal Heart Risk, Yet Care Pathway Lags
My eye doctor gave me a cardiovascular risk score from my retinal scan. New data from ACC.26: an AI system analyzing routine eye exam images identified elevated heart disease risk with 91% sensitivity. Matched the standard cardiologist risk calculator. One in...
Markets Rally Despite Escalating Middle East Conflict
So the strait of Hormuz is still shut, Iran is shooting missiles at gulf states and Israel, the U.S. is bombing Iranian energy facilities, and the market is up 1000 points over a ‘cease fire.’ Cool cool.
Anchor's Month-Long Vanish and CNN's Bill
TV Q&A: Why did a @KDKA anchor/reporter disappear for a month? What was up with the rude @CNN listing for Bill Maher’s show? Via @TribLIVE https://t.co/RaDfCmCmxT https://t.co/DjJQCzdDEO
IEA Tracker Reveals Policies Locking In Fossil Dependence
I hope the IEA can keep this updated - a massive global overview of policies enacted in response to the latest fossil fuel crisis. Terrifying how many of these will help lock in fossil fuel reliance, worsen climate pollution, suck...
Controversial Drugs Once Feared, Now Offer Hope
A decade ago, these drugs tore apart the FDA. Today, they might be some patients’ best hope Another wonderful piece from @Jasonmmast https://t.co/zOvLrdAPKi via @statnews
France's Naval Edge Exposes UK's Channel Vulnerability
France has a nuclear aircraft carrier and the best frigates ever built. UK can’t deploy a single warship in 5 weeks. So why do we still call it the English Channel?
Hormuz Loses Relevance as Rivals Rush Pipeline Bypasses
COLUMN: No matter what the US and Iran agree over the future of Hormuz, the strait’s status will change. But the waterway will never be as critical as it was six weeks ago: Iran's rivals will rush to build more...
Medical Outpatient Property Fundamentals Reach All‑Time High
Texas Medical Office Snapshot | Q1 - 2026 The fundamentals have never been better in medical outpatient properties. https://t.co/Kvf1F1VxFj
Oil Forecasts Collapse; Trump Needs War Ended
I spent recent weeks pushing back on $150 or $200 oil price forecasts. Those are now firmly off the table. Brent futures are down sharply and that's right. There's lots of open questions, but the big picture is that Trump...
Simplify Checkout, Double Revenue Faster than More Traffic
Almost every week, I see accounts spending $2,000/month with decent traffic… but flat revenue. There’s always that quiet thought — “Maybe we just need more volume.” But more traffic was only amplifying the leak. The real issue sat in a weak checkout flow. We...
Only Radical Change, Not Slight Tweaks, Disrupts Markets
Uber didn't invent taxis. They made the shitty taxi service obsolete. If your offer is "slightly better," you'll only stay slightly relevant. (until you’re not)
Beehiiv Article Links Missing Dofollow Attribute, Why?
I wrote articles on @beehiiv with links but they aren't dofollow backlink. Which is weird as I have seen many websites with dofollow backlink from beehiiv posts. Any idea why? Did I do something wrong?
Manufacturing Grows Amid War, S&P Global Shows
"Data collected by S&P Global suggest that manufacturing is expanding despite the war" -John Authers, BBG
Iran Ceasefire Sends Oil Below $100, Stocks Surge
Iran ceasefire news just crushed oil under $100 and stocks are ripping higher. Risk-on mode is back in a big way. We'll be tracking these momentum moves live with the DOTS indicator in 2 hours to catch the best setups....
AI Fuels Cyber Arms Race; Speed Decides Advantage
AI is set to transform cybersecurity on both sides. New systems from companies like Anthropic and OpenAI are making it easier to launch faster, more sophisticated attacks, while defenders are turning to AI to keep up. It is becoming an arms race....