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Global Tensions Spike: French Ship Hit, Russian Refinery Destroyed
SocialApr 20, 2026

Global Tensions Spike: French Ship Hit, Russian Refinery Destroyed

🚨#URGENT A French 🇫🇷 ship was destroyed by warning shots from Iran's Defence in the Strait of Hormuz. Ukraine 🇺🇦 has bombed and destroyed a large Russian 🇷🇺 oil refinery. Things are not looking good for the world 🌍

By twistie_bites
960 Sustainable Student Bedrooms with Wellness‑Focused Amenities
SocialApr 20, 2026

960 Sustainable Student Bedrooms with Wellness‑Focused Amenities

"The scheme will deliver 960 student bedrooms at the university’s Claverton Down campus, alongside communal & wellbeing-focused amenities including shared kitchens, study areas, & flexible social spaces." Design by Stride Treglown #passivhaus #passivehouse https://t.co/jEbsJGSWhn https://t.co/OT0VqmbG3m

By Elrond Burrell
42 Days, Five Tier‑One Events to Challenge Vitality
SocialApr 20, 2026

42 Days, Five Tier‑One Events to Challenge Vitality

42 days until the major. Fort Worth Astana Atlanta Shanghai Cologne 5 tier 1 events left this season. 5 events for teams to make their case to be in the conversation opposite Vitality. 42 days.

By Chad “SPUNJ” Burchill
AI Journalism Stigma Lessens, Trust Remains Fragile
SocialApr 20, 2026

AI Journalism Stigma Lessens, Trust Remains Fragile

The stigma around AI in journalism may be easing, but trust is still fragile https://t.co/hI45i27At6 via @FastCompany

By Tom Pick
Energy Trilemma Remains Unsolved and Overlooked
SocialApr 20, 2026

Energy Trilemma Remains Unsolved and Overlooked

The energy trilemma is evergreen - we still can't solve it; some won't even recognize there is a trilemma. https://t.co/grC0cpV08V

By Damien Ma
Anti‑vax Rhetoric Masks Ableist Message About Disabled Lives
SocialApr 20, 2026

Anti‑vax Rhetoric Masks Ableist Message About Disabled Lives

Anti-vax rhetoric has a coded message nobody says out loud: that a disabled life is worse than a dead one. Ashna Shome, a pediatrics resident in the Bronx who lives with cerebral palsy, named this on The Podcast by KevinMD....

By Kevin Pho, MD
Tech Firms Shield Datacenter Metrics, Thwart EU Transparency Push
SocialApr 20, 2026

Tech Firms Shield Datacenter Metrics, Thwart EU Transparency Push

So, the EU commission wanted to oblige datacentre operators to report data on key performance indicators. But then tech companies successfully "pushed to classify all individual information on datacentres as confidential, citing commercial interests" https://t.co/qmPgzunR0w

By Dr. Dorothea Baur
Funds Dump Brent as US‑Iran Talks Spur Price Dip Expectations
SocialApr 20, 2026

Funds Dump Brent as US‑Iran Talks Spur Price Dip Expectations

Brent sees fund sales as diplomacy intensifies Investors realised profits from bullish long positions and started to accumulate bearish short ones last week, anticipating a further fall in Brent prices as the United States and Iran conducted face-to-face talks to find...

By John Kemp
SEO Gurus Ignore AI, Stuck in 2019 Mindset
SocialApr 20, 2026

SEO Gurus Ignore AI, Stuck in 2019 Mindset

Ever notice how the SEO experts preaching "AI will never replace human creativity" haven't updated their own content strategy since 2019?

By Flavio Amiel
Agentic Process Re‑Engineering Boosts Human‑AI Collaboration
SocialApr 20, 2026

Agentic Process Re‑Engineering Boosts Human‑AI Collaboration

"Agentic process re-engineering" brings out the best in both humans and AI to achieve greater outcomes. I channel the observations of Bret Greenstein, chief AI officer at West Monroe, in my latest @Forbes piece. https://t.co/RgtpwCwzZF

By Joe McKendrick
Misinformation Spreads: False Jet Fuel Shortage Claims
SocialApr 20, 2026

Misinformation Spreads: False Jet Fuel Shortage Claims

Every day I’m hearing brand new sentences like “Europe has six weeks of jet fuel left”

By Vivian Tu (Your Rich BFF)
Loch Leven Passive House: Near‑Zero Heating Cost
SocialApr 20, 2026

Loch Leven Passive House: Near‑Zero Heating Cost

"Loch Leven passive house showcased in Scotland’s Home of the Year - Built to exacting standards, the Barn is a super-insulated new build that costs virtually nothing to heat." #passivhaus #passivehouse https://t.co/kCyPlMuNsT https://t.co/7X4Mx2BUXl

By Elrond Burrell
China's Structural Advantage, Not Tactics, Drives US‑China Trade
SocialApr 20, 2026

China's Structural Advantage, Not Tactics, Drives US‑China Trade

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧'𝐭 𝐚 𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐮𝐫𝐞. 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. In my latest piece for @FortuneMagazine , I argue that many CEOs and boards are asking the wrong question about the U.S.-China relationship. They are waiting for a "breakthrough" at...

By Ram Charan
Closing Rural L&D Units Triggers Cascading Care Desert
SocialApr 20, 2026

Closing Rural L&D Units Triggers Cascading Care Desert

Maternal care deserts don't happen overnight. A rural hospital closes its L&D unit. Deliveries stop. Then the mothers start going elsewhere for all their care. Pediatrics follows. Then the rest. That's the spiral Dr. Blake Porter of @AccessTeleCare described on Lifers: Spotify: https://t.co/ynEfLfzYQo Apple:...

By Christina Farr
BlueBird-7’s Orbit Shows only Half Required Δv
SocialApr 20, 2026

BlueBird-7’s Orbit Shows only Half Required Δv

A second orbit dataset from SpaceForce for the BlueBird-7 sat shows it in a 265 x 485 km x 43.0 deg orbit, indicating that the upper stage delivered about 1000 m/s, mostly changing orbital inclination. This is about half the...

By Jonathan McDowell
Medical Training Favors Memorization, Undermining True Understanding
SocialApr 20, 2026

Medical Training Favors Memorization, Undermining True Understanding

The Paradox of Knowledge: Why Medical Students Know More But Understand Less 💯👨‍⚕️ 👉"This paradox stems from an educational system that prioritizes rote memorization and exam performance over critical thinking and conceptual understanding. 👉Information overload, protocol-driven learning, and exam-focused curricula contribute to...

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
From Post‑War Rubble to Global Tech Giant
SocialApr 20, 2026

From Post‑War Rubble to Global Tech Giant

Inside a ruined Tokyo after World War Two, two engineers tried to build a company everyone thought was impossible. Sony began as a tiny repair shop surrounded by rubble and hunger. Yet the world’s greatest electronics, music, movies, and games...

By Early Startup Days
Moon Ferris Wheel Should Accept USD for Rides
SocialApr 20, 2026

Moon Ferris Wheel Should Accept USD for Rides

If you’re going through all the effort to build a Ferris wheel on the Moon, the least you could do it allow people to pay for rides in USD. https://t.co/ojPQDDQaYn

By Jeff Foust
Shanganagh Castle Earns Passivhaus Classic Certification
SocialApr 20, 2026

Shanganagh Castle Earns Passivhaus Classic Certification

🏰✅️ "Shanganagh Castle in Shankill, Co. Dublin, a landmark residential development that has recently achieved Passivhaus Classic certification for 546 apartments and 51 houses." #passivhaus #passivehouse https://t.co/ago7bNKIDf https://t.co/OS4CkXa7Nf

By Elrond Burrell
Removing AI-Generated News Slashes ChatGPT Citations
SocialApr 20, 2026

Removing AI-Generated News Slashes ChatGPT Citations

My latest case study is a great example of "Mt. AI" in action (and its impact on ChatGPT citations) -> When “Mt. AI” crumbles, ChatGPT can follow [Case Study] There was a big manual action applied recently after Futurism published an...

By Glenn Gabe
AI Shifts From Coding to Autonomous Hardware Design
SocialApr 20, 2026

AI Shifts From Coding to Autonomous Hardware Design

Last year: AI started writing code. This year: AI is starting to design hardware. And not just visually correct designs functionally correct systems with motion and constraints. We’re watching CAD evolve into an autonomous layer. The engineers who thrive will: Think in systems Define...

By Naveed Ullah
Bank Branches Now Focus on Relationships, Not Transactions
SocialApr 20, 2026

Bank Branches Now Focus on Relationships, Not Transactions

Branches were never meant to stay the same. Over the past 40 years, they have evolved from high volume transaction hubs into places where meaningful financial relationships are built. In this episode, I explore why this shift still matters for...

By Jim Marous
Insurance Needs Reinvention: Massive Opportunity in a Changed World
SocialApr 20, 2026

Insurance Needs Reinvention: Massive Opportunity in a Changed World

We're at a critical moment where reinventing the insurance industry is a massive opportunity. It was built for a world that no longer exists. *Not financial advice*

By Peter H. Diamandis
NASA Engineer Turns to Passive House Consulting
SocialApr 20, 2026

NASA Engineer Turns to Passive House Consulting

It's not rocket science, or is it? 😅🚀 🏡 "A former NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory engineer, he has decided to become a passive house consultant." #passivhaus #passivehouse https://t.co/roFSUvCZfq https://t.co/SkS5VTv9Lw

By Elrond Burrell
AI Assistants Are Evolving Into Subtle Sales Channels
SocialApr 20, 2026

AI Assistants Are Evolving Into Subtle Sales Channels

AI assistants are starting to become sales channels. Sponsored responses and integrated recommendations are turning conversations into opportunities for advertising and commerce. The shift is subtle. When advice and promotion blend together, the role of AI becomes harder to separate from influence....

By Spiros Margaris
China's Q1 Grain Imports Rebound, yet Lag Recent Highs
SocialApr 20, 2026

China's Q1 Grain Imports Rebound, yet Lag Recent Highs

🇨🇳China’s Q1 2026 grain imports rebounded sharply on the year but remained below the bigger volumes seen in recent years. Still, it's a supportive trend for exporters. However, soybean and pork imports weren't quite as robust as in Q1 2025. https://t.co/NEI8MRwGDR

By Karen Braun
Oil's 10% Crash Signals Deflationary Shock
SocialApr 20, 2026

Oil's 10% Crash Signals Deflationary Shock

$CL_F crashed 10% in a single session — April 17. WTI fell to $84, down from a $110 peak. One day. 10%. Oil. That's not noise — that's a deflationary impulse hitting the macro backdrop at full speed. https://t.co/ju4e7ZBacD

By Michael A. Gayed, CFA (Lead-Lag Report)
Tariff Rhetoric vs Reality: American Seat Cushions Suffer
SocialApr 20, 2026

Tariff Rhetoric vs Reality: American Seat Cushions Suffer

As Soumaya and I researched our book, companies kept describing a disconnect between what the President said about tariffs and their everyday reality. I visited Fall River, Massachusetts to see exactly how made-in-America seat cushions were being caught up in Trump's...

By Chad P. Bown
Netflix Accelerates Its Evolution Amid Market Shifts
SocialApr 20, 2026

Netflix Accelerates Its Evolution Amid Market Shifts

Today's TSOH Investment Research Netflix: The Pace of Change $NFLX Thank you to @FrancoOlivera for his feedback https://t.co/pCr6qiYKfI https://t.co/5kuiihQ5I9

By Alex Morris (TSOH Investment Research)
Trump Turns Dinner Into Stand‑Up Political Spectacle
SocialApr 20, 2026

Trump Turns Dinner Into Stand‑Up Political Spectacle

WTF #BrokenTimes & #BrokenJournalism? "Usually, it’s the entertainer who is the most anticipated speaker of the evening. This time, it’s the president. Mr. Trump, whose instinct for crowd work and note-perfect timing have drawn comparisons to the insult comic Don...

By Jeff Jarvis
7 Weeks of War: Oil Market Myths Debunked
SocialApr 20, 2026

7 Weeks of War: Oil Market Myths Debunked

In coming months, I'm moving my daily posts behind a paywall. Please consider subscribing now to lock in a low rate. Today I look at what we've learned about oil markets and Iran in 7 weeks of war. I go...

By Robin Brooks
FCC Considers Reallocating Nine UHF Channels to 6G
SocialApr 20, 2026

FCC Considers Reallocating Nine UHF Channels to 6G

D.C. Memo: @FCC Asked to Adopt Plan Taking Nine UHF TV Channels from Broadcasters for Reassignment to 6G Wireless; Ahead of @nabtweets show in Las Vegas this week, a group called Landover Saturn 5 is targeting ‘underutilized’ UHF spectrum amid...

By Ted Hearn
Authentic Founder Replies Outshine Formal Campaigns
SocialApr 20, 2026

Authentic Founder Replies Outshine Formal Campaigns

The most powerful content I’ve ever posted wasn’t a campaign. It was a reply. No agency. No script. Just a founder who genuinely cares, sees what customers are saying, and actually does something about it. In the restaurant industry, the guest experience...

By David P. Sison
Hong Kong Expects 980k Mainland Tourists, up 7%
SocialApr 20, 2026

Hong Kong Expects 980k Mainland Tourists, up 7%

The Hong Kong Immigration Department is projecting ~980k mainland tourists will enter the city through various control points during the Labour Day Golden Week, up 7% on 2025.

By Buschy HK
Defending Caedrel: Misquotes, Abuse, and 15 Years' Dedication
SocialApr 20, 2026

Defending Caedrel: Misquotes, Abuse, and 15 Years' Dedication

I have stated numerous times we are lucky to have Caedrel as our main english costreamer for LEC, he amplifies stories and creates hype even for matches that don't have it, I have made countless videos about this. i also...

By Eefje “Sjokz” Depoortere
Blue Origin Targets 8‑12 New Glenn Flights, Ready Hardware
SocialApr 20, 2026

Blue Origin Targets 8‑12 New Glenn Flights, Ready Hardware

Blue Origin sees a path to 8-12 New Glenn Flights and has the hardware to hit that. Interview with CEO @davill conducted prior to NG-3/ $ASTS https://t.co/4Et09kx235

By Ed Ludlow
Joining Bloomberg TV to Discuss Iran Oil Developments
SocialApr 20, 2026

Joining Bloomberg TV to Discuss Iran Oil Developments

I’ll be on @BloombergTV Surveillance in a few to discuss #Iran #oil and the latest with @annmarie @lisaabramowicz1 & @FerroTV #oott https://t.co/2dEIjcL92p

By Ellen Wald
Closed Strait Triggers Global Supply Shortages and Food Price Surge
SocialApr 20, 2026

Closed Strait Triggers Global Supply Shortages and Food Price Surge

The economic impact of a closed Strait increases. Time delay. Supply shortages. Prices. Helium? Sulfur? Fertilizer—as planting season begins? Then it will be food scarcity and prices. More.

By Tom Craig
High Jet Fuel Costs Could Lower Future Ticket Prices
SocialApr 20, 2026

High Jet Fuel Costs Could Lower Future Ticket Prices

Lol: Sean Duffy Says High Jet Fuel Prices Will Make Tickets Cheaper In Long Run https://t.co/VIrGBQhFqq

By Ben Schlappig
Weak Corn, Soybean Markets Threaten Crude's $100 Barrier
SocialApr 20, 2026

Weak Corn, Soybean Markets Threaten Crude's $100 Barrier

Crude Breaks Stuff Above $100; $80 Initial Support Crude oil's red 2Q candle to April 17 may have a greater tendency to deepen if corn and soybeans are guides. My graphic highlights a big difference from the last three times WTI...

By Mike McGlone
France to Use OneWeb and SatcomBw-4 Until Iris2 Ready
SocialApr 20, 2026

France to Use OneWeb and SatcomBw-4 Until Iris2 Ready

French @Armees_Gouv: @defis_eu #Iris2 constellation won't be ready by 2030, we'll use @EutelsatGroup #OneWeb until it is; we're looking at @bundeswehrInfo SatcomBw-4 as well for redundancy. @esa https://t.co/X0LJDmrh0y https://t.co/s5zObHgnqk

By Peter B. de Selding
From Near-Exit to Times Square AI Healthcare Spotlight
SocialApr 20, 2026

From Near-Exit to Times Square AI Healthcare Spotlight

I never thought I’d say this: I almost left medicine. Today my work in AI/Robotics-powered healthcare transformation is being recognised in Times Square, linked to a Health 2.0 award where I spoke on safe AI integration. Airs today (Mon Apr 20,...

By Pietro Emanuele Garbelli, MD
Jobs Lag Demand; Firms Prioritize Automation Before Hiring
SocialApr 20, 2026

Jobs Lag Demand; Firms Prioritize Automation Before Hiring

Jobs are much slower to come online than demand - it’s a lagging indicator. Supply chains move first. Jobs will increase once the suppliers have confidence in a sustained recovery. Manufacturing has been obliterated for so long that employers are slow...

By Craig Fuller
Soybeans May Touch $12.39, But $9 Likely
SocialApr 20, 2026

Soybeans May Touch $12.39, But $9 Likely

$12.39 Soybeans Could Mark 2026 High Soybeans have been between $9.36-$12.39 a bushel since the start of 2024, recently revisiting the upper end due to the Iran war. Sustaining above $12 may require an unlikely combination of WTI crude oil staying...

By Mike McGlone
Founders Trade Meetings for Profit‑driving Supplier Calls
SocialApr 20, 2026

Founders Trade Meetings for Profit‑driving Supplier Calls

Everyone at 10am: In a pointless meeting that could have been an email. Ecom founders at 10am: On a call with a supplier in China negotiating a 15% cost reduction. Different leverage. Different outcomes.

By Kamil Sattar
AI Firms Must Audit Global Compliance Amid Rising Regulations
SocialApr 20, 2026

AI Firms Must Audit Global Compliance Amid Rising Regulations

xAI is suing a US state over its AI law. One question for Monday morning: Could your AI deployments survive a regulator audit in every jurisdiction you operate in today? Name the country where you'd be exposed. What's missing. That's your Q2 priority. https://t.co/a9mS4eS9VC

By Yves Mulkers
Flatbed Rejections Hit Record 56% Amid Tight Capacity
SocialApr 20, 2026

Flatbed Rejections Hit Record 56% Amid Tight Capacity

Flatbed rejections hit the highest levels ever recorded at 56%. As the industrials strengthen, demand for flatbed capacity is going to increase. Unfortunately, the flatbed industry has zero slack. https://t.co/Sc233rJkrV

By Craig Fuller
Trump Admin Starts Returning $166 B in Revoked Tariffs
SocialApr 20, 2026

Trump Admin Starts Returning $166 B in Revoked Tariffs

Today the Trump administration finally begins returning more than $166 billion (plus interest) collected from the tariffs the President imposed starting last year. The Supreme Court struck down those tariffs two months ago. by @TonyRomm & @AnaSwanson https://t.co/wpfqjsFTU5

By Chad P. Bown
Supply Chain Tech Success Requires Strategy, ROI, and Discipline
SocialApr 20, 2026

Supply Chain Tech Success Requires Strategy, ROI, and Discipline

Implementing new supply chain technology isn’t just about tools—it’s about strategy, finance, and execution discipline. Here are the core lessons every supply chain leader should master: 🔹 Build a Strong Business Case Executives don’t approve software—they approve financial impact. Clearly calculate ROI and communicate...

By Dr. Muddassir Ahmed