Waymo Advances, Oil Shock, and Smarter Info Consumption
🆓 Tuesday links: Waymo's progress, the oil price shock, and improving your information diet. https://t.co/Ud4vYuwoaj image: https://t.co/eWONwOBh2l https://t.co/OLb1hsKfBC
Ukrainian Drone Hits Russian Plant, Killing Two, Signaling Desperation
Today, a Ukrainian drone strike caused a major explosion at a petrochemical plant in Tatarstan, Russia. Reports indicate that at least two people were killed and dozens of others were injured. MORE EVIDENCE THAT UKRAINE IS REALLY GETTING DESPERATE. https://t.co/z33hZduAfy
China’s Iranian Oil Purchases Become Risky, Costly, Contested
China can still buy Iranian oil, but every barrel now comes with higher military risk, higher shipping costs, and the threat of sanctions or interdiction. What was once a quiet $8 to $12 discount trade is now a fragile, contested...
US Should Replace Iran Containment with Friendship, Blame Israel
I don't understand why the U.S. strategy is organized around containing Iran. We should be friends instead of enemies. Israel is the main problem in the Middle East. Not a realistic view, I know, but it seems pretty obvious.
EU Eyes Reviving Emergency Energy Rules Amid Iran Price Shock
The EU will consider reopening a set energy measures used after Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine as the bloc seeks to contain a fresh price shock tied to the Iran war https://t.co/pGEqjvd4Uf via @johnainger https://t.co/oxM0l6weH8
SAP‑Reltio Merger Challenges Non‑SAP MDM Users
When MDM Gets Absorbed: What the SAP-Reltio Deal Means for Customers Who Aren't SAP Shops https://t.co/pLHhNYHSPA
T‑Mobile, TPG Team up to Bid for Uniti Group
Hearing on $UNIT -- T-Mobile and TPG are partnering on a bid to acquire Uniti Group [NASDAQ: UNIT], according to sources. TMT FINANCE
Reform UK Pledges to Drop Short‑haul Flight Fee
Reform UK vows to scrap air passenger fee on short-haul flights https://t.co/hGPfsoAxgb via @LucyGJWhite https://t.co/8UtoCIwCSi
Irregular Bedtimes Double Your Heart Disease Risk
Irregular Bedtime Doubles Cardiac Risk - https://t.co/zh3GeyBz0n via @neurosciencenew #sleep #lifestylemedicine #health #pavingwellness #CardioTwitter #hearthealth
Indie Distribution Fails as Multiplexes Crush Small Films
Indie distribution’s not a business anyone should be jumping into nowadays Small films are getting bulldozed at the multiplex right & left
Driver Distracted by Podcast on Phone, EMS Reports
“EMS staff stated when they arrived the driver of the ford’s cellphone was in his lap, and it appeared he was actively watching a podcast,” GSP said in the statement. https://t.co/sQoj4ZkUC8
Decades of Battling Economic Myths that Ignore Real Debt
I turned 73 and have now spent 50 years of my life fighting models that pretend banks and credit don't exist in a capitalist economy. Real people are being crushed by housing costs, by private debt, and by a declining...
NATO Aid Requires Formal Article IV or V Request
NATO is a defensive alliance. If you are a member and want support of the other members of the organization your request has to meet the criteria of an Article IV or Article V. Article IV is a mandatory request for...
Pentagon Makes Middle East Bunker Upgrades Top Priority
Bunkers For U.S. Bases In Middle East Now A Top Priority For Pentagon A rush to harden bases in the Middle East should finally be a much needed wake-up call to glaring gaps globally. https://t.co/nfcrWSHIrq
Roger Reshapes Banking for the Military Community
“ROGER exists to re-establish what banking should look like for the military community: stable, modern, transparent, and designed around service members’ realities" - https://t.co/YrpJ4hBrFZ featured today in https://t.co/xUPIH1zqKM! https://t.co/koyDa67vBl
Elaine Chen Showcases Biotech Deals and Mind‑bending Insights
I'd like to draw your attention to my fantastic @statnews colleague @elaineywchen. She led the way our obesity drug coverage, is a host on our podcast, and writes our biotech newsletter most days. Today has two big examples of the...
Name Change Approved, Not Yet Effective
No it is not already official, the legislative authority to change the name has been signed but has not gone into effect yet.
Universal Lifts Embargo, Early Reviews Split for Mario Sequel
Like they’ve done with the previous instalment, #Universal lifts #TheSuperMarioGalaxyMovie review embargo just hours before global release as they knew they can’t rely on critics and need audiences’ help to level up WOM. Still early days but So far, only 50% out...
Artemis II Moon Mission Remains On Track for April 1
Everything Still on Track for Artemis II Launch to the Moon on April 1 https://t.co/78OHpYtZiS
UAE Bans Iranian Nationals From Entering Dubai Airport
Official notice from FlyDubai: the UAE has banned Iranian nationals from entering or even transiting through Dubai International Airport, effective immediately This hits Iranian passport holders hard. including people with valid UAE residency visas of any kind and those with visit/tourist...
AI Makes Music Creation Instant, Challenges Originality
AI is lowering the barrier to making music to almost zero. Tools like Suno let anyone generate songs from simple prompts, turning creation into something instant and accessible. That opens the door to massive creativity, but also raises questions about originality...
China Ships Diesel to Southeast Asia Despite Curbs
China has exported cargoes of diesel and other fuels to energy-starved countries across Southeast Asia over the weekend, in what appears to be a signal of support despite export curbs imposed earlier this month https://t.co/Ho2QuntmBc
Team Builds New Fiber Internet in West Texas
Daegan and his team are splicing fiber and building out new Internet connections in West Texas. Great to visit with them today. #CarrTrip https://t.co/lWioPz0mg6
Old Carrier Deploys, yet Conflict Already Decided
🚨 2006-vintage USS George H.W. Bush and accompanying warships (battle group) are now enroute to the Middle East. -but the war is already won https://t.co/odvUZz8aHW
Madison‑Milwaukee Rail Link: Hiawatha West Essential
Connecting Madison and Milwaukee via rail is painfully obvious. The Hiawatha West service is a must, and I am glad Amtrak is working to get it across the line over the next few years. Thoughts?
Board First-Class First: Airlines' Profit Drivers Demand Priority
Airlines who literally make all their profit from their first class passengers should always board them first, no exceptions
Judge Declares Trump's PBS/NPR Funding Cut Unconstitutional
Judge Rules Trump’s Order to End Funding for PBS, NPR Was an Illegal First Amendment Violation https://t.co/aI95V26uAh via @variety
First Impressions Mislead: Reevaluate Games Beyond Metacritic
the game awards is judged by tons of people on metacritic. i wonder how many of them will actually revisit or reevaluate their experience because even though I DIDN'T REVIEW IT YET (emphasizing for people who can't read) i know...
Digital Signatures Must Come with Signing Tools, Not PDFs
It should be illegal to request a digital signature without sending a docusign or some sort of signing tool. No I do not want to download your PDF
Detect Polyps Early, Prevent Cancer Decades Later
March has been colorectal cancer awareness month. A reminder of the work of Bert Vogelstein, one of the most cited cancer researchers in history. He showed that colorectal cancer is a slow, stepwise process (often over 20–25 years): normal tissue ➡️...
Algorithm-Driven Feed Undermines Twitter’s Town‑Square Ideal
X wants to be a town square.. I’ve always thought of Twitter as a place for conversations. You can have a conversation with a friend or group while standing in the Town Square.. allowing an open hear to hear news...
NASA Readies Moon Return After 50 Years, Billions Invested
Great feature by @lorengrush: Billions of Dollars and More Than 50 Years Later, NASA Prepares to Return to the Moon https://t.co/mnCAxEiLNO
Rheinmetall‑Boeing Alliance Boosts Ghost Bat European Market
MQ-28 Ghost Bat Gains Major European Foothold As Rheinmetall Joins Forces With Boeing The MQ-28 Ghost Bat could be fielded by the Luftwaffe, but the door is also open to a potentially very lucrative European CCA market. https://t.co/TN5Qrahts1
White Smoke Signals New JPMorgan Collar Strike
White smoke can be seen billowing out of the top of the JP Morgan building as a new JPM collar strike has been chosen https://t.co/UWJFjOF7Rr
Cluster Munition Sprays Indiscriminately, Unlike Guided Warheads
This IS a cluster munition, spraying indiscriminately (unlike the Iranian missiles with multiple guided warheads)
Finished Game, Earned Fourth Achievement, Ignoring the Rest
i beat the game and i got the 4th achievement. i haven't even looked at what the others are and i do not care to do them lol
Kagan, Sotomayor Follow Constitution; Jackson Favors Policy Preferences
The two other liberals justices, Kagan and Sotomayor, seemed to be able to rule based on the Constitution this time (not that I have any expertise as to who is right). But Jackson, again, only seems to cite what she...
Cash‑and‑Carry Saves Money When Items and Distance Align
Good perspective on using cash-and-carry from a #restaurant operator. But sometimes the savings can outweigh the hassle and wear & tear; depends what you're buying and how far you're driving.
US, Europe Lay Foundations for Future LEO Satnav Networks
US, Europe put down markers for future LEO satnav constellations: @XonaSpace Series C brings total financing to $320M; @esa launch of 2 sats registers L-, S-band spectrum w/ @ITU. @infoGMV @aerospacelab_ @OHB_SE @Thales_Alenia_S @GermanOrbital @RocketLab.https://t.co/pKb7ilALbh https://t.co/2lLg6ALUdc
Future Tech Imagined, but Not Niche Video Platforms
Sci-fi writers ~50 years ago were talking about flying cars and space colonies. I don't think anyone predicted that something like YouTube will exist, where niche videos like this 3h study video with 24M views
US Industrial Production Flat, Not Soaring.
My friend Thematic Markets gets this wrong -- US industrial production (using the series that leaves out chips, which is still benefitting from Biden era policies) is flat not way up 1.x https://t.co/pYA4LZEt8F
US and Israel Hit Iran Systemically, Not Piece‑by‑Piece
"The United States and Israel are not simply working through a list of targets in an effort to destroy Iran’s military piece by piece. They are applying pressure across multiple parts of the same system at once."
New US LNG Capacity Too Small to Replace Qatar Losses
LNG production in Qatar, normally ~80 mm tonnes, has been effectively OFFLINE since March 2. The new Golden Pass LNG export terminal in the U.S. will add only 18mm tonnes at full capacity. NEW SUPPLY CAN’T OFFSET WAR-DRIVEN LOSSES. https://t.co/tVmip8DsaM
Nature-Inspired Drug Discovery Discussed on The Long Run
Inspired by Mother Nature, Discovering New Drugs. @viswacolluru of @lifeschemistry is the latest guest on The Long Run. Sponsored by @AlphaSenseInc and Dash Bio. https://t.co/F01HMam6Ul
Live on YouTube Saturday 12 Pm ET—Suggest Topics!
I'll be going live on YouTube this Saturday at 12pm ET. What do you wanna talk about? And don't make me listen to 'Bully' because that's not happening 🫠
Sanctions Crumble as Iran Conflict Fuels Oil Crisis
Step 1: US and Israel attack Iran. Step 2: Iran counterattacks and shuts the Strait of Hormuz. Step 3: Oil prices soar. Step 4: To mitigate the damage, sanctions are lifted on Russia’s shadow fleet. Conclusion: Good. The ill-conceived sanctions regime is finally falling...
TSA PreCheck at RSW: 12‑Minute Wait
About a 12 minute wait time through TSA pre check today at RSW (Ft. Myers, Florida) airport.
US Market Proves Too Tough for Foreign Neobanks
Monzo is leaving the US. ~50 layoffs, accounts wind down by June. This is the pattern now. N26 left in 2022. Revolut's US push has stalled. The thesis that a better mobile bank can simply be exported into the US market...
Onyx Gold's Argus Main
Argus Main for @OnyxGoldCorp hits best hole yet, 119 gram-meters #gold. This zone is 300m from the Argus North discovery, hinting it's a new structure that looks strikingly similar and could connect over 8 kms. I continue to buy this...
Mayor Bowser Champions Pro‑Growth, Affordable Housing Partnerships
When #MayorBowser goes, w/#realestate alliance go w/her? Bisnow's exit interview w/#DC mayor, who got the #Commanders back+backed #affordable housing. 'I'm a pro-growth mayor' #realestate #CRE #TheWharf #JaneeseLewisGeorge #KenyanMcDuffie #DSA https://t.co/ePVmclbY1X