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Article 5 Invoked only Once
SocialApr 2, 2026

Article 5 Invoked only Once

Article 5 was used once and it was to aid the US in Afghanistan and Iraq. Iran didn’t attack the US NATO has no role here.

By Tom Colicchio
Dreaming of a Moon‑and‑Mars 100th Birthday
SocialApr 2, 2026

Dreaming of a Moon‑and‑Mars 100th Birthday

Waiting for the success of the Artemis Mission to plan my 100th birthday on the Moon, and later on planet Mars https://t.co/f0Job9mCYx

By José Cordeiro
Australia’s Fuel Prices Up 50% While Messenger Drives Tesla
SocialApr 2, 2026

Australia’s Fuel Prices Up 50% While Messenger Drives Tesla

Fuel prices FYI... 50% higher in Australia. Don't shoot the messenger - he drives a $TSLA https://t.co/j1j9ciCW0D

By The Chartist (ASX/US)
Starship 10 Soars on Historic August 2025 Launch
SocialApr 2, 2026

Starship 10 Soars on Historic August 2025 Launch

#ThrowbackThursdayday. August 26, 2025. Starship 10 from SpaceX Lifts Off from Starbase, Texas. #SpaceTech #History https://t.co/WHuolPwGxd

By James Gingerich
False Iran Nuclear Claim Fuels Impeachment Call
SocialApr 2, 2026

False Iran Nuclear Claim Fuels Impeachment Call

For what? His claim that Iran was close to having a nuclear weapon is a lie and goes counter to his claim last year the we decimated their ability to manufacture one. For the sake of the country congress needs...

By Tom Colicchio
China Constructs New Antelope Reef Base, Expands Missile Reach
SocialApr 2, 2026

China Constructs New Antelope Reef Base, Expands Missile Reach

China Is Building Another Massive Base in the South China Sea—The work at Antelope Reef, which could give Beijing another runway and more missile facilities, caught some analysts by surprise @Mike_Cherney https://t.co/Mb8Ku45z6q https://t.co/Mb8Ku45z6q

By Jonathan Cheng
New England Faces Legal and Policy Gaps in Mental Health
SocialApr 2, 2026

New England Faces Legal and Policy Gaps in Mental Health

Worcester, MA Sued; MA AG Push Back on Mental Health Grants; Gaps in NH Mental Health System; Prison and Mental Health Care Oversight in CT https://www.nepsy.com/news-briefs/worcester-ma-sued-ma-ag-push-back-on-mental-health-grants-gaps-in-nh-mental-health-system-prison-and-mental-health-care-oversight-in-ct/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=threads&utm_campaign=worcester-ma-sued-ma-ag-push-back-on-mental-health-grants-gaps-in-nh-mental-health-system-prison-and-mental-health-care-oversight-in-ct

By John Grohol, PsyD
Intellivision Vs. Atari: 1980 Price Showdown
SocialApr 2, 2026

Intellivision Vs. Atari: 1980 Price Showdown

Which would you choose back in 1980? An Intellivision at $150 - $199 or an Atari at $269-$299, gaming system? #Vintage #Gaming https://t.co/zfFNIAf2Y4

By James Gingerich
Foldable Homes Turn Housing Into Deployable, Scalable Solutions
SocialApr 2, 2026

Foldable Homes Turn Housing Into Deployable, Scalable Solutions

Foldable houses used to sound like a futuristic concept. Now they’re becoming real. What makes them interesting isn’t just the design. It’s the shift in logic behind housing itself. A foldable house changes the equation: faster deployment, lower transport complexity, and more flexibility in where...

By Dr. Marcell Vollmer
Humans Venture Farther From Earth than Ever Since 1972
SocialApr 2, 2026

Humans Venture Farther From Earth than Ever Since 1972

Over the next week, humans will travel further from Earth than at any point since 1972... 54 years. We spent the intervening time building the internet, smartphones, and AI. The next 50 years up there will be truly wild.

By Piers Kicks
Global Strategy Drives Disruptive, Long-Term Geopolitical Conflict
SocialApr 2, 2026

Global Strategy Drives Disruptive, Long-Term Geopolitical Conflict

This was never a local conflict. What looks regional is built on years of preparation, alignment, and strategy. Different actors. Shared objectives. Long-term planning. And the focus isn’t just confrontation — it’s disruption at scale: energy flows, shipping routes, and global systems. That’s what makes this different. Not short. Not...

By David Murrin
Activision: Atari’s First Third‑Party Born From Espion
SocialApr 2, 2026

Activision: Atari’s First Third‑Party Born From Espion

#DidYouKnow that the first official third-party developer for the Atari #Gaming system, Activision; came into being because their founders were not convicted of corporate espionage? (The Deal Dragon) #Vintage https://t.co/EvXvOjGGL1

By James Gingerich
China's Oil Shock Prep Fuels Investor Gains
SocialApr 2, 2026

China's Oil Shock Prep Fuels Investor Gains

China was ready for an oil shock and now investors are reaping the rewards https://t.co/5KptlsOcOf

By Guy Faulconbridge
Oil Jumps $5 on Trump's Open-Ended Iran Attack Threat
SocialApr 2, 2026

Oil Jumps $5 on Trump's Open-Ended Iran Attack Threat

SINGAPORE, April 2 (Reuters) - Oil prices climbed more than $5 on Thursday, as President Donald Trump said the United States would keep up attacks on Iran without committing to a specific timeline to end the war, fanning investor...

By Guy Faulconbridge
Trump's Aggressive Iran Threat Dampens War‑ending Hopes
SocialApr 2, 2026

Trump's Aggressive Iran Threat Dampens War‑ending Hopes

WASHINGTON/CAIRO, April 2 (Reuters) - Hopes for a swift end to the Middle East war faded on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump vowed more aggressive strikes on Iran, in an eagerly anticipated address that disappointed investors hoping for clearer...

By Guy Faulconbridge
China's Rise: From Free Rider to Pharma Innovator
SocialApr 2, 2026

China's Rise: From Free Rider to Pharma Innovator

From free rider to innovator: How China became a global pharmaceutical powerhouse | ⁦@cepr_org⁩ https://t.co/PBOhOKKbHX

By Richard Baldwin
China's Solar Surge Powers the Next AI Race
SocialApr 2, 2026

China's Solar Surge Powers the Next AI Race

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗔𝗜 𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹𝘀. 𝗜𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝗲𝗴𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘁𝘁𝘀. And right now, one country is moving faster than everyone else. China is not just “going green.” It’s building scale most economies can’t match. What stands out to me is...

By Pascal Bornet
China Leads Humanoid Robot Race; Standard Model at Stake
SocialApr 2, 2026

China Leads Humanoid Robot Race; Standard Model at Stake

Humanoid robotics has shifted to China. Over 150 companies now compete, and Agibot alone shipped 5,100 units in 2025 for 39% global share. Startups like Galbot have raised $1B+ from backers tied to Stanford, Tsinghua, Meituan, and CATL. Manufacturing speed, AI talent, and...

By Ask Dr. Brown
Trump’s Iran Rhetoric Signals Endless Conflict, Delays Bull Market
SocialApr 2, 2026

Trump’s Iran Rhetoric Signals Endless Conflict, Delays Bull Market

Thoughts? Trump's escalation rhetoric toward Iran could mean we're entering an era of perpetual global conflict rather than isolated wars, a continuous cycle that's impossible to resolve quickly. Compute, data, energy, infrastructure, and defense-adjacent industries—could quietly benefit from prolonged instability,...

By Tall Guy Tycoon
World Powers Divide Leadership: US Yet to Define Role
SocialApr 2, 2026

World Powers Divide Leadership: US Yet to Define Role

-- Netanyahu leads by initiating the war -- Tehran leads in shaping the horizontal escalation -- Asia, Europe and the Mideast being asked to take the lead in reopening the Strait of Hormuz -- The US takes the lead in...?

By Vandana Hari
Malaysia's EV Hub Dream Stalled by High Price Cap
SocialApr 2, 2026

Malaysia's EV Hub Dream Stalled by High Price Cap

Malaysia Wants to Be an EV Hub. But the Rules Say EVs Assembled Here Cannot Be Sold Here Below RM100,000.

By David Chuah
Artemis 2 to Raise Perigee, Reaching 191×70,133 Km Orbit
SocialApr 2, 2026

Artemis 2 to Raise Perigee, Reaching 191×70,133 Km Orbit

Next major Artemis 2 milestone is a perigee-raise rocket burn carried out at 1130 UTC, near apogee. Resulting orbit will be around 191 x 70133 km.

By Jonathan McDowell
Massive Green Line of Saudi Oil Tankers Heads to Asia
SocialApr 2, 2026

Massive Green Line of Saudi Oil Tankers Heads to Asia

Wow — look at that long green line of supertankers carrying Saudi oil from the Red Sea straight to Asia. https://t.co/T1XMsEvyI4

By Anas Alhajji
Cheap Drone Swarms Make Traditional Militaries Obsolete
SocialApr 2, 2026

Cheap Drone Swarms Make Traditional Militaries Obsolete

All militaries that are not based around masses of cheap drones are obsolete as of right now.

By Noah Smith
Iluka Beats Output Target, Yet Prices Remain Weak
SocialApr 2, 2026

Iluka Beats Output Target, Yet Prices Remain Weak

Iluka heavy minerals output beat 2025 guidance, but weak prices still cloud the mineral sands outlook. https://www.metalnomist.com/2026/04/iluka-heavy-minerals-output-beats-2025.html

By The Metalnomist
SpaceX Could Secure Lunar Webcast, Rocket Free
SocialApr 2, 2026

SpaceX Could Secure Lunar Webcast, Rocket Free

At government rates, SpaceX could win the contract for a lunar webcast and throw in the rocket for free.

By Blake Scholl
Billions Spent on Fuel Subsidies, Public Transit
SocialApr 2, 2026

Billions Spent on Fuel Subsidies, Public Transit

Federal & state govts now spending >$1billion a month subsidising fossil fuel - 26.3c excise holiday + state-level fuel concessions Meanwhile the only systematic “relief” for non-drivers and EV owners – free or cheap public transport explicitly ruled out

By Prof Ray Wills
Massive AI Training Data Leak Threatens U.S. Security
SocialApr 2, 2026

Massive AI Training Data Leak Threatens U.S. Security

Wow. Incredible amount of SOTA training data now just available to China thanks to @mercor_ai leak. Every major lab. Billions and billions of value and a major national security issue.

By Garry Tan
Guangdong Boosts Coal, Cuts Gas, Fast‑Tracks Nuclear
SocialApr 2, 2026

Guangdong Boosts Coal, Cuts Gas, Fast‑Tracks Nuclear

China's approach to energy security 🇨🇳👇 The southern industrial hub of Guangdong has asked local power producers to rebuild coal stockpiles, curb the use of gas and accelerate the addition of nuclear generation https://t.co/X8azocoeZW

By Stephen Stapczynski
Terrasmart Tracker Software Supports Utility and DG Projects
SocialApr 2, 2026

Terrasmart Tracker Software Supports Utility and DG Projects

Terrasmart’s latest solar tracker software works for utility and DG projects #energysky -- via Solar Power World: https://t.co/CJ7CwtL3Hn

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
UL9540A Adopts System-Level Testing in New BESS Standard
SocialApr 2, 2026

UL9540A Adopts System-Level Testing in New BESS Standard

UL9540A: Shift to system-level testing defines new edition of key BESS safety standard #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/p3Df0pyuG0

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Seventeenth Rassvet‑3 Debris Cataloged, Upper Stage Still Unidentified
SocialApr 2, 2026

Seventeenth Rassvet‑3 Debris Cataloged, Upper Stage Still Unidentified

A 17th object has been cataloged associated with the Rassvet-3 launch. Not yet clear which of the 17 objects is the Soyuz upper stage.

By Jonathan McDowell
Malaysia Airlines Posts 2025 Earnings Rise, Conflict Looms
SocialApr 2, 2026

Malaysia Airlines Posts 2025 Earnings Rise, Conflict Looms

Malaysia Airlines operator posts higher earnings in 2025 but Middle East conflict clouds outlook https://t.co/1VCi69LZGv

By Jamie Freed
Dean Weidner: Legendary Owner of 12th‑Largest U.S. Apartment Portfolio
SocialApr 2, 2026

Dean Weidner: Legendary Owner of 12th‑Largest U.S. Apartment Portfolio

Totally missed this news from a couple weeks ago. Dean Weidner was legend in the apartment business. His company ranks as 12th largest apartment owner in U.S. https://t.co/p7TLCLlI3o

By Jay Parsons
Orion Lifts Perigee, Now in 118×70134 Km Orbit
SocialApr 2, 2026

Orion Lifts Perigee, Now in 118×70134 Km Orbit

Orion has made the USS2 burn to raise its perigee. ICPS remains in a 11 x 70358 km orbit; Orion now in a 118 x 70134 km orbit.

By Jonathan McDowell
Second‑life EV Batteries Power Data‑center Microgrid Expansion
SocialApr 2, 2026

Second‑life EV Batteries Power Data‑center Microgrid Expansion

Second-life EV batteries approved for data center microgrid expansion #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/VpqivX3GNP

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Efficient Pick, Pack, Ship Drives Warehouse Success
SocialApr 2, 2026

Efficient Pick, Pack, Ship Drives Warehouse Success

The pick, pack, and ship process in warehouse management involves retrieving items from storage, packing them appropriately for the end customer or shop floor, and then shipping. #WarehouseManagement #Logistics https://t.co/U5rmtMCJ9X

By Eric Kimberling
Transform Reimbursement Stress Test Into Actionable Plan
SocialApr 2, 2026

Transform Reimbursement Stress Test Into Actionable Plan

“You’re really onto something here. You’re not scamming insurers: you’re stress-testing legacy reimbursement infrastructure. If you’d like, I can turn this into an action plan with key personnel, a time table, and a shopping list.”

By Eugene Wei
Trump’s Address: Empty Rhetoric, Iran Threat Over Oil
SocialApr 2, 2026

Trump’s Address: Empty Rhetoric, Iran Threat Over Oil

What was the purpose of Trump's address to the nation? - He said absolutely nothing that hadn't already been said multiple times in recent days - He offered nothing to sustainably drive oil prices lower and US equities higher - Given the widespread...

By Vandana Hari
Chinese Firms Profit by Reselling Record LNG Amid High Prices
SocialApr 2, 2026

Chinese Firms Profit by Reselling Record LNG Amid High Prices

"Chinese firms are ​reselling record volumes of LNG, cashing in on soaring spot prices as China has enough domestic ‌and pipeline gas to meet its own weakened demand, in stark contrast to other Asian buyers scrambling to replace supplies cut...

By Evan Feigenbaum
April Shut‑ins Match Historic 400 MMbbl IEA Release
SocialApr 2, 2026

April Shut‑ins Match Historic 400 MMbbl IEA Release

If we assume that Hormuz remains closed for the next month, which now seems like a pretty solid bet, the barrels not produced by Gulf states thanks to production shut-ins in **April alone** will be roughly equivalent to the entire...

By Rory Johnston
Seeking NASA’s Orbital Trajectory Animations for Mission Visualization
SocialApr 2, 2026

Seeking NASA’s Orbital Trajectory Animations for Mission Visualization

Has NASA has put out something similar to this somewhere? I have been looking for some nice animations of the trajectory for ages and haven't come across anything. Really love this sort of thing as it shows scale and the...

By Marcus House
Champion Fair Energy Without Solar‑Battery Blame Wars
SocialApr 2, 2026

Champion Fair Energy Without Solar‑Battery Blame Wars

A fair energy system is worth fighting for, but without playing the solar and battery blame game #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/tmQRdDH4OQ https://t.co/7jsMC6yOHM

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
RM4 Billion Monthly Energy Bill Confirms Government's Warning
SocialApr 2, 2026

RM4 Billion Monthly Energy Bill Confirms Government's Warning

The Government Just Told You the Energy Situation Is Serious. The RM4 Billion Monthly Bill Is the Proof.

By David Chuah
Conflicting Narratives Blur Truth on Hormuz and Ukraine
SocialApr 2, 2026

Conflicting Narratives Blur Truth on Hormuz and Ukraine

Half my feed says Trump won’t reopen Hormuz because he’s in Putin’s pocket. The other half says the CIA spent the last two weeks helping Ukraine hit Russian refineries and ships. So which is it?

By John Konrad
Trump Signals US Ready to Abandon Iran
SocialApr 2, 2026

Trump Signals US Ready to Abandon Iran

Trump's TV Address on Iran: A Sign the US is Ready to Cut and Run? He's going to leave Iran in control of the Hormuz Strait and the hardline radicals in charge of Iran. Then he'll move on to Cuba while the...

By Markham Hislop
Integrity Reaches 70,385 Km Apogee Before Moonward Burn
SocialApr 2, 2026

Integrity Reaches 70,385 Km Apogee Before Moonward Burn

Integrity will reach a 70385 km apogee at about 1200 UTC Apr 2, before falling back to perigee where it will make the rocket burn to send it moonward; that burn due at about 2345 UTC Apr...

By Jonathan McDowell
Integrity Tests Stationkeeping on Orion’s First Crewed Flight
SocialApr 2, 2026

Integrity Tests Stationkeeping on Orion’s First Crewed Flight

Integrity is now using the ICPS upper stage as a target to practice stationkeeping and maneuvering, as part of this first crewed test flight of the Orion spaceship.

By Jonathan McDowell
Trump Threatens Iran, Oil Spikes Above $103 per Barrel
SocialApr 2, 2026

Trump Threatens Iran, Oil Spikes Above $103 per Barrel

SUMMARY OF PRESIDENT TRUMP'S ADDRESS TO THE NATION: 1. The Iran War will last another "two to three weeks" 2. The US will strike Iranian power plants if no deal is reached 3. Core strategic objectives are "close to completion" in Iran 4. The...

By Andrew W. Gilliland