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Elon Advocates High Birthrate, yet Ignores Family Car Needs
SocialApr 6, 2026

Elon Advocates High Birthrate, yet Ignores Family Car Needs

how is it that @elon pushes for an above replacement birthrate, yet refuses to make a car that will comfortably accommodate a family of that size.

By Rob Leclerc
India's Russian Crude Imports Surge 94% in March
SocialApr 6, 2026

India's Russian Crude Imports Surge 94% in March

🇮🇳India’s Russian crude imports rebound sharply — up nearly 94% in March MoM and 10% YoY. https://t.co/O0zIu8LcIi

By Anas Alhajji
China's Excess Capacity Fuels Cheap Electrification in the Global South
SocialApr 6, 2026

China's Excess Capacity Fuels Cheap Electrification in the Global South

An interesting question to ponder is whether Chinese overcapacity is essentially indirectly subsidizing the electrification of the "global south". It's similar to countries buying oil on the cheap, typically to stockpile. At the moment, oil is of course not cheap....

By Damien Ma
Qatar Aims to Resume LNG Shipments via Hormuz
SocialApr 6, 2026

Qatar Aims to Resume LNG Shipments via Hormuz

Qatar is attempting to send LNG shipments through Hormuz for first time since the Iran war started 🚨🚨 If successful, this would be the first time a loaded LNG tanker has gone through Hormuz in over a month. ~20% of global...

By Stephen Stapczynski
Universal Extends Theatrical Window to 45 Days in 2027
SocialApr 6, 2026

Universal Extends Theatrical Window to 45 Days in 2027

Universal To Extend Exclusive Theatrical Window For Pics To 45 Days In 2027 --- bullish cinemas https://t.co/U20KYoNQOD

By Michael Fritzell
Oil Inventories Falling, Price Spike Imminent, Catastrophe Ahead
SocialApr 6, 2026

Oil Inventories Falling, Price Spike Imminent, Catastrophe Ahead

According to Jeff Currie, distinguished economist and commodity market guru, we’re only seeing the start of what will become a major oil catastrophe. At present, we’re burning through oil inventories. Once inventories dwindle, oil prices will SPIKE. THE WORST IS YET TO COME....

By Steve Hanke
Warner Bros Deal Shows Hollywood Still Highly Valued
SocialApr 6, 2026

Warner Bros Deal Shows Hollywood Still Highly Valued

"I am sorry… the sky is not falling on Hollywood. Some things are changing forever. Some things are cyclical. It doesn’t really matter whether media or Wall Street analysts get it. The industry rolls on. The acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery...

By David Poland
China Restarts US Oil Imports Amid Middle East Disruption
SocialApr 6, 2026

China Restarts US Oil Imports Amid Middle East Disruption

China imports US oil for Asian fuel markets amid Hormuz crisis @asiatimesonline https://t.co/Iy0aRy8vam China is moving to resume large-scale purchases of United States liquefied natural gas (LNG) and crude oil, as supply disruptions in the Middle East and tightening fuel markets...

By John Spencer
New Kirby Air Ride Mirrors Classic GameCube Original
SocialApr 6, 2026

New Kirby Air Ride Mirrors Classic GameCube Original

So the new Kirby Air Ride is really a remake of the old GameCube one.

By The Space Mechanic
Integrity Spacecraft Reaches Lunar Orbit; 25‑28th Humans Depart Earth
SocialApr 6, 2026

Integrity Spacecraft Reaches Lunar Orbit; 25‑28th Humans Depart Earth

The Integrity spacecraft just entered the lunar gravitational sphere of influence, at 0438 UTC Apr 6. Wiseman, Glover, Koch and Hansen are now the 25th to 28th humans to have left terrestrial space.

By Jonathan McDowell
China's Solar Aid Fuels Cuba's Renewable Push
SocialApr 6, 2026

China's Solar Aid Fuels Cuba's Renewable Push

"Beijing supplied 1 gigawatt of photovoltaic panels to the communist island last year and has promised more support as Cuba seeks to generate 15 per cent of its power from renewables in 2026, according to its new economic and social...

By Damien Ma
U.S. and Israel Secure Air Superiority in Iran Conflict
SocialApr 6, 2026

U.S. and Israel Secure Air Superiority in Iran Conflict

To be clear, the U.S. and Israel established Air Superiority over Iran within the opening days of Operation Epic Fury and have maintained it ever since. U.S. forces have flown over 13,000 combat flights (combat sorties) in support of Operation Epic...

By John Spencer
Electrification Hinges on Choosing Quality EV over Cheap Chinese
SocialApr 6, 2026

Electrification Hinges on Choosing Quality EV over Cheap Chinese

A lot of BYDs in Singapore. The speed and cost of electrification, at the moment, depends a lot on a very simple variable: whether you care more that it is a quality and affordable EV or care more that it...

By Damien Ma
Path Tracing Elevates Cyberpunk—Time for a Fresh V
SocialApr 6, 2026

Path Tracing Elevates Cyberpunk—Time for a Fresh V

cyberpunk with path tracing is next level. i’m gonna just roll a fresh v and do it all over again

By Gene Park
Space Achievements Prove Fake Moon Conspiracy Impossible
SocialApr 6, 2026

Space Achievements Prove Fake Moon Conspiracy Impossible

Y'all think the US, China, Russia, India, Japan & UAE — countries actively spying on each other — all agreed to fake space? China has rovers on the Moon. India landed near the south pole. Japan hit a target from 238,000 miles away. 13...

By The Space Mechanic
AI Auto-Optimizes CUDA, Outperforms PyTorch and Torch.compile
SocialApr 6, 2026

AI Auto-Optimizes CUDA, Outperforms PyTorch and Torch.compile

People are using AI to break CUDA’s moat. Given any pytorch model, it profiles it, ranks bottlenecks by amdahl's law, writes triton or CUDA C++ replacements, and runs 300+ experiments overnight with no human in the loop. - 5.29x over pytorch eager...

By Sung Kim
Qatar
SocialApr 6, 2026

Qatar

Dozens of empty Qatari LNG tankers sit idle across Asia 🇶🇦🚢 The world's top LNG export plant in Qatar has been shut for over a month, upending the gas market and leaving the nation's fleet of ships without orders Hormuz has also...

By Stephen Stapczynski
Fully Automated 3D Printing Farm Operates Around the Clock
SocialApr 6, 2026

Fully Automated 3D Printing Farm Operates Around the Clock

Inside a Fully #Automated #3D Printing Farm Running 24/7 by @lukas_m_ziegler #3Dprinted #Technology #Innovation #EmergingTech #TechForGood https://t.co/L806j73INC

By Ron van Loon
Fix Fragmented Ad Structure, Unlock 3.8× ROAS
SocialApr 6, 2026

Fix Fragmented Ad Structure, Unlock 3.8× ROAS

This morning, a founder messaged me after spending ₹2L in 60 days with inconsistent results. There was confusion — “Some days work, most don’t… I don’t get it.” They kept changing creatives, hoping something would click. But the inconsistency came from fragmented campaign...

By Premlata (Meta + Google Ads)
Rescue Costs $100M Highlight Nuclear Energy’s Future Value
SocialApr 6, 2026

Rescue Costs $100M Highlight Nuclear Energy’s Future Value

Thoughts? We discuss the financial and strategic implications of a military rescue operation that cost over a hundred million dollars, including the loss of a C-130 and Black Hawks to save one pilot. We explore how modern warfare disrupts global...

By Tall Guy Tycoon
India's Energy Imports Quadruple Since 2000, Heightening Vulnerability
SocialApr 6, 2026

India's Energy Imports Quadruple Since 2000, Heightening Vulnerability

#IndiaWatch🇮🇳: India’s net energy imports have exploded over the past 2 decades. Net energy imports have SURGED more than 4x since 2000. MORE ENERGY IMPORTS = MORE VULNERABILITY. https://t.co/PxS0fxVpuJ

By Steve Hanke
Trump Hurls Profanity‑laden Threat at Iran Amid Rescue Details
SocialApr 6, 2026

Trump Hurls Profanity‑laden Threat at Iran Amid Rescue Details

Trump issues an expletive-filled threat against Iran as details of US aviator's rescue emerge https://t.co/NXn0UeKrau

By Guy Faulconbridge
AirAsia Confirms Bahrain Launch, First Flight June 2026
SocialApr 6, 2026

AirAsia Confirms Bahrain Launch, First Flight June 2026

AirAsia is still committed to fly to Bahrain with first flight on June 26, 2026: Tan Sri Tony Fernandes.

By Bilqis Bahari
Jetson Thor Humanoid Robot Gains Full Autonomous Mobility
SocialApr 6, 2026

Jetson Thor Humanoid Robot Gains Full Autonomous Mobility

Jetson Thor–Powered Humanoid #Robot Achieves Fully #Autonomous Wheeled Mobility via @ZappyZappy7 #Robotics #ArtificialIntelligence #MI #ML #Tech #Innovation https://t.co/jskSh16tPp

By Ron van Loon
Revive Travel TV with Finance, Books, Games, Docs
SocialApr 6, 2026

Revive Travel TV with Finance, Books, Games, Docs

What used to be the Travel Channel has turned into aliens and ghost shows. Here’s what I would schedule instead: - A show about different travel finances, like Budget versus Baller on Amazon - A show about travel books, like a Wishbone...

By Jen Ruiz
Artemis 2 Completes Key Burn, Stays on Moon Slingshot Track
SocialApr 6, 2026

Artemis 2 Completes Key Burn, Stays on Moon Slingshot Track

Artemis 2 update: the 19 second trajectory correction burn just now was successful per NASA. Two prior burns were deemed unnecessary. On track for their slingshot around the Moon tomorrow (Apr 6).

By Marcia Smith
Speed and Reach Trump Accuracy on Social Media
SocialApr 6, 2026

Speed and Reach Trump Accuracy on Social Media

This is all bad, if it’s not filtered beyond engagement. Yes, a whole lot of toxic sludge surfaces from those big red bubbles in the middle but many of those smaller bubbles both red and blue spend their time focused...

By Jason Kint
People Call Mattresses Investments, Ignore Pricey Sheets
SocialApr 6, 2026

People Call Mattresses Investments, Ignore Pricey Sheets

It’s extremely interesting that a LOT of people believe expensive mattresses are “an investment” (they’re not — they’re a luxury), yet they never apply the same logic to expensive sheets

By Ramit Sethi
Premier Energies Launches 5.6 GW Solar Plant in India
SocialApr 6, 2026

Premier Energies Launches 5.6 GW Solar Plant in India

Premier Energies commissions 5.6 GW solar module facility in India #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/9F9vRXLZ6t

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
US and Iran Negotiate 45‑day Ceasefire, Aiming Permanent Peace
SocialApr 6, 2026

US and Iran Negotiate 45‑day Ceasefire, Aiming Permanent Peace

United States and Iran discuss terms for a 45-day ceasefire that could lead to a permanent end to the war, Axios reports.

By The Real Fly (iBankCoin)
Iranian Bank Fails to Pay Revolutionary Guard Salaries
SocialApr 6, 2026

Iranian Bank Fails to Pay Revolutionary Guard Salaries

“left the [Iranian] bank unable to pay the salaries of the Revolutionary Guard’s personnel and military officials.” #strategy

By John Spencer
Iran Closing Hormuz Strait: The Ultimate Conspiracy Theory
SocialApr 6, 2026

Iran Closing Hormuz Strait: The Ultimate Conspiracy Theory

In case you have not read it. remember, the biggest conspiracy theory is Iran closing the Hormuz strait. Think about it!

By Anas Alhajji
Middle East Coverage Is a Dumpster Fire Despite Decent Features
SocialApr 6, 2026

Middle East Coverage Is a Dumpster Fire Despite Decent Features

Some of the recipes are okay, and wordle is cool, but their Middle East coverage is an absolute dumpster fire. Maybe @x knows more than Nate.

By David Ulevitch
Trump’s Iran Ultimatum Spikes Oil, Fuels Market Volatility
SocialApr 6, 2026

Trump’s Iran Ultimatum Spikes Oil, Fuels Market Volatility

Trump's 48-hour Iran ultimatum just sent oil futures through the roof. This geopolitical tension could spell trouble for broader markets. Going live in 2 hours to trade this volatility with our DOTS indicator signals. https://t.co/66dSROeuCi https://t.co/E2Zf77HxKR

By Boris Schlossberg
Psilocybin Single Dose Beats Nicotine Patches for Quitting
SocialApr 6, 2026

Psilocybin Single Dose Beats Nicotine Patches for Quitting

A single dose of psilocybin is more effective than nicotine patches for quitting smoking, study suggests https://t.co/APDQt1WYxp https://t.co/zDnXcUjFyG

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Runnymede Demolition Reveals Malaysia's Heritage Law Gap
SocialApr 6, 2026

Runnymede Demolition Reveals Malaysia's Heritage Law Gap

The Architecture of Preservation: A Comparative Analysis of Malaysian Heritage Law Introduction The destruction of the Runnymede buildings in Penang serves as a grim case study in the vulnerability of irreplaceable built heritage. While public outcry focused on the moral loss, the...

By Shinliang Seow
AI Soldiers Threaten to Redefine Modern Battlefields
SocialApr 6, 2026

AI Soldiers Threaten to Redefine Modern Battlefields

Are AI soldiers about to take over the battlefield? | DW News https://t.co/SWpTzIZqQX via @YouTube #battlefield #AISoldier #humanoidtech #humanoid #robot #Robotics #AI #TechRevolution #TechInnovation #ArtificialInteligence #PhysicalAI @PawlowskiMario @chidambara09 @Ym78200 @CurieuxExplorer @efipm @bigfundu @sayedflah @Ronald_vanLoon @cyngn @belindabeibi @odisseiaalfa @DigitalColmer @MyCompanionsAI @KirkDBorne @patricegorissen @jeffkagan...

By Amitav Bhattacharjee
Upcoming Game Releases Spark Excitement—What’s Your Top Pick
SocialApr 6, 2026

Upcoming Game Releases Spark Excitement—What’s Your Top Pick

Some incredible games coming out in the next year or so! What are you most looking forward to?

By PixelShaun
Weekly Legal Roundup: AG Candidates, Viral Judge, SCOTUS Ruling
SocialApr 6, 2026

Weekly Legal Roundup: AG Candidates, Viral Judge, SCOTUS Ruling

In the latest Judicial Notice, my weekly legal news roundup: - possible picks to replace @AGPamBondi; - viral video of an injudicious judge; - a #SCOTUS ruling on a controversial topic; and - the latest in Kirkland v. Latham. LINK: https://t.co/cDVREpm7yL https://t.co/0LMzHq5W6O

By David Lat
Judge Bumatay Earns Praise After Zoom Class Appearance
SocialApr 6, 2026

Judge Bumatay Earns Praise After Zoom Class Appearance

Judge Bumatay was kind enough to speak to my Appellate Practice & Procedure class at @MercerLAWSchool this year (via Zoom), so he has my vote.

By Judge Stephen Dillard
Mountain Drive Shows 2026 Toyota bZ’s Real-World Range
SocialApr 6, 2026

Mountain Drive Shows 2026 Toyota bZ’s Real-World Range

EV curious? Wondering if you can drive an EV to zero by heading into the mountains? I gave it a try with a day trip to beautiful Breckenridge, Colorado, with a 2026 @Toyota bZ FWD Plus EV. Here's how it...

By Dave Taylor
Self‑Charging Drones Boost Grid Resilience Through Autonomous Inspections
SocialApr 6, 2026

Self‑Charging Drones Boost Grid Resilience Through Autonomous Inspections

Nomadic #Drones Revolutionize Grid Resilience with #Autonomous, Self-Recharging Inspection Systems via @WevolverApp #EmergingTech #Innovation #Technology #Tech https://t.co/5ITvfsrFKQ

By Ron van Loon
Ukrainian Drones Torch Russia's Key Novorossiysk Oil Hub
SocialApr 6, 2026

Ukrainian Drones Torch Russia's Key Novorossiysk Oil Hub

Today, Ukrainian drone strikes SET FIRE to Russia’s major oil export terminals in Novorossiysk. The port handles over half of Russia’s crude and petroleum product shipments. YOU DON'T WANT TO BE SHORT OIL. https://t.co/XlgmcpVhsH

By Steve Hanke
Defense Decline Drives One‑Quarter of Manufacturing Job Loss
SocialApr 6, 2026

Defense Decline Drives One‑Quarter of Manufacturing Job Loss

“the 1950s-to-1990s decline in defense production explains roughly one-quarter of the decline in manufacturing employment and nearly one-tenth of the rise of top-ten income share.” https://t.co/UrqjdGuEIk

By Dror Poleg
Exercise‑linked Protein Target Could Rejuvenate Aging Blood‑brain Barrier
SocialApr 6, 2026

Exercise‑linked Protein Target Could Rejuvenate Aging Blood‑brain Barrier

Scientists Find a Mechanism for How Exercise Protects the Brain 🗣️Finding drugs to trim proteins like TNAP could be a new way to rejuvenate the blood-brain barrier, even after it’s been degraded by age. “We’re uncovering biology that Alzheimer’s research has largely...

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Beware: Outdated Contract Clauses Invite Bullfrog Risks
SocialApr 6, 2026

Beware: Outdated Contract Clauses Invite Bullfrog Risks

Is this holdover language from an old contract template or should I be contemplating the risk of bullfrog infiltration in my IT contracts

By Matt (Employment Law)
Trafigura Secures Major London Victory, Pursues Large Damages
SocialApr 6, 2026

Trafigura Secures Major London Victory, Pursues Large Damages

Trafigura won a major London court ruling in its fake nickel cargo fraud case and will seek substantial damages. https://www.metalnomist.com/2026/04/trafigura-nickel-fraud-ruling.html

By The Metalnomist
60 Minutes Still Draws 10 Million, Proving Lasting Impact
SocialApr 6, 2026

60 Minutes Still Draws 10 Million, Proving Lasting Impact

60 Minutes still reaches as many as 10mil viewers on Sundays. So when you see an incredible and emotional segment like the first one tonight told by Scott Pelley bridging a segment 18yrs ago, it's a good reminder as to...

By Jason Kint
Nvidia's Nurabot Deploys in Hospitals to Aid Staff
SocialApr 6, 2026

Nvidia's Nurabot Deploys in Hospitals to Aid Staff

Nvidia’s Nurabot Rolls Into Hospitals to Assist #Healthcare Workers by @CyberRobooo #MedTech #HealthTech #TechForGood #Tech https://t.co/TJc2q039WA

By Ron van Loon