US Stealing Iranian Drones Exposes Domestic Tech Lag
This article makes it seem like a win that the US stole Iranian drone technology. But how damning is it that we were in a position where their tech was ahead of us? That we had to steal? https://t.co/xWqi7w0np8
The Drama Pulls $1.7M, Targets $15M Debut
Impressive $1.7M THU night for #TheDrama as this looks to hit $15M+ for its debut https://t.co/k3iAPNSCNB
Fintechs Chartering Banks Face Traditional Price‑book Valuations
Gonna be interesting to see what happens to all these fintechs that are chartering banks, which are commonly valued on a price/book basis (rather than imaginary startup metrics, like rev multiples or MAUs)
Netflix Launches Shows Silently, No Ads Needed
"netflix just quietly released--" well, yes, they quietly release almost everything, when's the last time you saw an ad for a specific netflix show?
Soyuz-2-1a Launch From Plesetsk Carries Meridian Satellite
LAUNCH at 0628 UTC of a Soyuz-class rocket from Plesetsk. Suspected to be a Soyuz-2-1a/Fregat with a Meridian military comms satellite, but we'll have to wait for Space Force tracking to confirm that.
Unstable Jobs and Bureaucracy Push Families Into Health Crises
The latest episode of The Pitt shows how people fall through the cracks. A mom works as a hair stylist with unpredictable income and misses the Medicaid renewal notice when they changed apartments. Her teenaged son ends up in the...
Italy Prolongs Iran War Fuel Tax Cut, Costing €500 Million
Italy extends Iran war fuel-tax cut at the cost of €500 million https://t.co/7xt4Nt9sDu via @donatopmancini https://t.co/Pgpw2aMYNs
Housing Surplus Exists, but Location and Type Limit Viability
There are millions of vacant or low cost houses in the US ... just not in places where people want to live Construction costs have same dynamic. It's regional & type dependent Some kinds of homes in some places make sense for...
Media Fragmentation Empowers Startups Over Volume‑Driven Giants
Media fragmentation should benefit startups: the biggest companies have to play a volume game, whereas startups can afford to be super targeted. We just have to get over our addiction to engagement-maxxing. https://t.co/bI0yTX9ZW6
Sacramento 2026 Home Sales Slightly Edge 2025
Closed home sales volume in 2026 is just ahead of 2025 in the Sacramento region so far. Not by much, but any growth feels like a win. I'll have visuals out next week to break down the trend.
US Data Center Buildout Fueled by Imported Components, Ignoring Tariffs
Pretty good Bloomberg look at the imports powering (pun intended) the US data center buildout, but it omits mention of US tariffs (AD/CVD, 232s, etc) - some dating back more than a decade - on large power transformers, electrical steel,...
FBI Calls China-Linked Intrusion a Major Cyber Incident
The FBI reportedly classified a China-linked effort to penetrate one of its surveillance systems this week as a “major cyber incident,” meaning it was a significant risk to U.S. national security. The definition of a “major incident” was established by the...
Japan Commissions Fifth Taigei-Class Submarine, Bolstering Stealth Fleet
Japan has added a new stealth asset to its underwater fleet, with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force formally receiving its fifth Taigei-class submarine on March 10. The vessel, named JS Chōgei, was handed over by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries at its Kobe...
Jeff Kagan Previews Key Trends for 2026 NAB Show
What to Expect at the 2026 NAB Show: Industry Analyst Jeff Kagan https://t.co/seWSvTSEeg via @ein_news
White House Pushes $1.5T Defense Budget Amid Audit Void
The White House asked Congress to approve a MASSIVE INCREASE in military funding from $1.1 trillion to $1.5 trillion in FY 2027. Forget MAGA promises. Trump embraces one big idea: MILITARISM/WAR. The DoD is a home of WASTE, FRAUD, & ABUSE. No...
Proposed Defense Budget Would Top WWII Funding Levels
To put this defense budget request in perspective, it would be the highest level of funding for defense in US history, surpassing even the peak funding during World War II. That peak was just under $1.2T in today's dollars. https://t.co/EjJkDRO5O5
Supply Chain
Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (April 3, 2026) - https://t.co/5y0jrTSpVW @MagayaSoftware #TrumpTariffs #IranWar #autonomoustrucks @Amazon #fuelsurcharges #supplychain #logistics
NY Auto Show Showcases Surge in Affordable EVs
No, the EV revolution hasn't stalled at all. Compared to the last couple of years, I saw way more affordable EVs at @NYAutoShow. #NYIAS https://t.co/6rPKmm2o09
White House Proposes 23% NASA Budget Cut for FY27
The White House is proposing $18.8 billion for NASA in FY27, a 23% cut to NASA's 2026 enacted funding. Science, ISS, and education major targets of the proposed cuts. https://t.co/4PxZxpplUh
Manufacturing Demand Drives Flatbed Rates to Record High
Flatbeds surge to all time high of $3.95/mile as industrials rip. I would have never guessed this possible with a weak housing construction market, but here we are. Manufacturing pulling the freight market up. https://t.co/1ErbIQE0QL
NFL TV Deal Threatens Hollywood Funding, Murdochs May Politicize
The NFL’s looming TV renegotiation is a ticking timebomb for Hollywood, with billions about to be siphoned away from film and TV to billionaire monopolist team owners. Can the Murdochs fight back the only way they know, with politics? Details...
Publish Research to Earn Backlinks From Journalists
If you want backlinks without begging... Here's a tip: Publish research. Journalists and creators need credible sources and research helps you earn the link. Give them one. More here: https://t.co/PNytCOQeuq
Double Standards: Putin's Pretext vs US Invasion Claims
Apparently Putin was justified in invading Ukraine bc of something “NATO might some day do” even though NATO never threatened to do it… But the U.S. was not justified in invading Iran bc of something “they might some day do” even...
NYC Multifamily Market Threatened by Overwhelming Regulations
Engquist: Is #NYC #realestate facing 'death by 1000 cuts?' There's a pile of regulatory mandates that may be taking a toll, particularly in #multifamily. #CRE #affordablehousing #rentstabilized #LocalLaw152 https://t.co/tXIsYHkWVe
Oil Futures Curve Contradicts White House’s Iran Disruption Claim
White House top economic adviser Kevin Hassett says the oil futures market agrees Iran is a short-term disruption. Apparently he means the shape of the oil futures curve, which is massively backwardated (or inverted, if you prefer that terminology). Now, who’s...
8‑9½ Hrs Sleep, 40‑105 Min Exercise Cuts MACE 57%
https://t.co/IOM6UP2RJ0 "The best combination included sleeping for about 8 to 9.5 hours per night, getting in roughly 40 to 105 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous activity daily, and maintaining a higher-quality diet. This combination had a 57% lower MACE risk." #lifestylemedicine #pavingwellness #health...
Pentagon's Access Demand Leads to First US AI Blacklist
The US government blacklisted an AI company for the first time in American history. Anthropic was already deep inside classified systems. Then the Pentagon demanded unrestricted access. Anthropic said no. Got labelled a national security risk. OpenAI rushed in with their...
Catch This Week’s Freight Forward Recap; New Issue
In case you missed this week's Freight Forward, here you go - https://t.co/qmzqgznuCG A new one goes out Monday morning. 🐰🐰🐰
Automation Boosts Last‑Mile Efficiency, Says KEBA Experts
Listen to the Does Logistics Matter? Podcast wherever you get your podcast. In episode 52, Martijn talks to Robert Zehetner, VP Logistics Automation, and Cesar Lapuerta, Sales Director at KEBA, about unlocking last-mile efficiency with automation solutions #lastmile #logistics https://t.co/iLCm9VWC5R
AI Agents Now Power Real Operations, Not Experiments
Predictive maintenance isn't a pilot project anymore. AI agents are moving into actual operational workflows. Automating decisions, not just recommending them. The organizations still treating AI as an experiment are getting lapped. Are you running or watching?
Fermi's 10+ GW Plan Faces Transmission Bottleneck
This is where Fermi wants to build 10+ GW of power? Feels like there will be a transmission issue, no? https://t.co/AKAjMOW0jy
United Cuts Polaris Perks on Cheapest Business Fares
United Just Nerfed Polaris Business Class — Cheapest Fares Restrict Lounge Access, Seat Selection And Changes - View from the Wing https://t.co/uh6Bql5K9x
US Plans to Reopen Strait of Hormuz, Timeline Unclear
Great. Trump. US will reopen Strait of Hormuz. How long is “a little more time”?
GEN's First Top‑10 Organoid Companies and Growth Drivers
3April: Which are GEN's first-ever Top 10 Organoid Companies (5 publicly traded, 5 privately held)? And what's driving growth for these and other organoid companies? Check out my latest A-List for @GENbio: https://t.co/6D589lVk9s
Subsidized Malaysian Fuel Feels Like VIP Service
Now pumping fuel at Malaysia felt like a VIP. Subsidy price, no queue and always got petrol. ⛽️
Trump's Pharma Tariff Won't Lower Prices, Study Finds
Trump's proposed 100% tariff on pharma imports would have limited impact, analysis says. Why? 68% of U.S. prescription drugs are already made domestically. Prices are driven by patents & rebates, not import costs. Healthcare
Build a System for Consistent 2‑3X ROAS
If your ROAS fluctuates every week, you don’t have a system yet. Predictable brands operate at 2X–3X stable returns. Consistency comes from testing + structured funnels. Control the system, control the scale.
Zero Staff, High Marketing Spend Drives Scalable Revenue
Some are saying this Medvi story is fraudulent. What others in the industry are saying is with zero headcount, all the $ can go into marketing (meta, affiliates, etc). All the infra is rented. Operating margins will be extremely low,...
Student-Built Drone Flies From Air to Water
Built by One Student: A #Drone That Transitions Seamlessly Between Sky and Sea by @pascal_bornet #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation https://t.co/3v1Id7Yujg
Cloned Fuel Card Leads to $1,400 Diesel Theft
$1400 worth of diesel stolen with cloned fuel card, authorities also found a credit card cloning device in the truck https://t.co/Utd6XdaBor
Retention, Not Ads, Drives Sustainable Profit Growth
Scaling ads without fixing retention is risky. The best brands generate 30–60% revenue from repeat buyers. Email + WhatsApp automations = hidden goldmine. Profit is made after the first sale.
Military Pay Hike Hits Biggest Since 1982
The @WHOMB factsheet on the defense budget says that the military pay raise will range from 6 to 7 percent (depending on rank). A normal pay raise (as specified in law) would be 3.6 percent this year, based on the...
Xiaomi Hikes Phone Prices as Memory Costs Soar
Memory crunch bites: Xiaomi lifts handset prices amid supply chain squeeze Price rises of nearly US$30 reflect surging memory costs, with analysts pointing to AI-driven demand and tight supply across the chip sector. https://t.co/ruGtpcExSX via @scmpnews
Middle East Turmoil Threatens Global Industrial Supply Chains
The Narrowing Straits: Why the Middle East Crisis is a Fault Line for Global Industry https://t.co/q4PGQdnQp0
Savannah Guthrie's Return Could Redefine Morning TV
Inside Savannah Guthrie's return to NBC's 'Today' -- a brave choice by the anchor that could take morning TV into uncharted territory... https://t.co/9pNaPrbqmu via @variety
Tomorrow's Shipping Interview: Expect No Disappointment
My shipping interview is not out yet. It will not disappoint when it does Airing tomorrow ⚓️⚓️⚓️
Savannah Guthrie Faces Tough Comeback After Mom's Disappearance
really good analysis by @bristei about an extremely tough situation for NBC & 'Today' --> Savannah Guthrie’s Brave Choice: How Will the ‘Today’ Anchor Return to Morning TV Amid Mom’s Unsolved Disappearance? https://t.co/OdRz0xZXxI via @variety
Small Colorado Shop Boosts Output with Linear Pallet System
Discover how one small Colorado machine shop achieved BIG success with a linear pallet system with 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐫! Stream now: 🔗 https://t.co/SH156ufQC0 📽️ https://t.co/Vty5kHu7py 🔗 https://t.co/DmYp21NDA3 https://t.co/b1Cr0XV0xe
Niantic Turns Pokémon GO Data Into AI Gold
The guys behind Pokémon GO just pulled off the greatest pivot in tech. Shaan and I chatted about this on the pod recently. For years, millions of players walked around cities capturing street-level video data. Now the game's hype is gone. But Niantic is...
CMA‑CGM Ship Exits Strait Amid Lapsed Insurance, China Questioned
CMA-CGM container ship comes out of the Strait. How are ships that are moving out of the Strait when insurance coverage has stopped? Is Iran’s ally, China, helping here?