Ukraine's Drone Attacks Slash Russian Oil Exports
This is something to keep an eye on. Ukraine has been damaging Russian oil export capacity, via drone. The country's seaborne shipments last week were the lowest since 2022, but unclear if it's the start of a longer trend. https://t.co/rB26yBOB8C https://t.co/dUBU58GVjz
Create for People, Not for the Algorithm
"Post at the best time" = optimize your labor for a platform's algorithm. "Use the right hashtags" = help a platform sell your attention more effectively. "Perfect your video length" = conform your creativity to what benefits the machine. You are not creating...
Fund FMCSA, Enforce Rules to Stop Truck Fatalities
15 people die from accidents involving heavy duty trucks. The fix is obvious: fund the FMCSA and enforce the rules to get bad actors off our roads
Regional Banks Face Looming CRE Loss Wave
$1.5 trillion in CRE loans mature through 2026-2027. Office delinquency: 12.34%. All-time high. "Extend and pretend" is over. Banks are shifting to "extend and resolve." Resolve means someone takes the loss. That someone is regional banks — the ones with the highest CRE...
PVT Tower Heat Pumps Enable Efficient Building Retrofits
PVT-driven tower heat pump for building retrofits #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/dtJIGgHzQb https://t.co/z6vXS04pAt
FCC Build America Agenda Spurs New Broadband Builds
Good morning from beautiful West Texas ! The FCC’s Build America Agenda is helping providers unleash new Internet infrastructure builds in communities across the country. Look forward to visiting with some broadband builders today. #CarrTrip https://t.co/ej3obpVY2j
AI Era Demands Lawyers Face Unprecedented Ethical Dialogue
As for this Era of AI, we need to get honest and start having honest conversations about the fact that this era asks something of us that no generation of lawyers has practiced for.
Massive KitKat Heist Highlights Freight Fraud Vulnerabilities
Cargo Thieves Make a Break with 413,793 KitKat Bars — And What It Says About Freight Fraud - https://t.co/K2QyxvQbCv @Nestle #KitKat #freightfraud #cargotheft #trucking #supplychain #logistics #riskmanagement
Iran War Triggers Structural Oil Price Upgrade
I don't see any reasonable scenario in which the oil market exits the Iran War in a healthier, more secure condition than where things stood before the war. It's a structural go-forward upgrade to oil pricing, at this stage it's just...
Legal Expertise Belongs in Court, Not Public Hearings
It’s not a Court of Law, it’s a Public Hearing … Their Law Expertise is for the Courts not Public Hearings…
AI-Powered Sewing Machine Delivers Perfect Seams Instantly
This Machine Sews Perfect Seams in Seconds by @Fabriziobustama #Innovation #TechForGood #EmergingTech #Technology #Tech https://t.co/WpLqqjI0wm
Google Restores Removed Articles After Prompt DMCA Reversal
Like I said the other day could happen, the SEL article and the Press Gazette article that were removed due to a BS DMCA takedown are now back in the SERPs again. Good to see Google move quickly to rectify...
Three 5s Converge: Gas, Tacos, Yield
The Three 5s are almost here. $5.8/gallon in Cali. 5th Week full of Tacos & 10 yr yield in the works.
AI Outsourcing Risks Empty Minds, Not Just Faster Drafts
Writing is thinking, and people who outsource the full writing process to AI will find their screens full of words and their minds empty of thought. But also: All writing involves and has always involved “outsourcing”—reaching outside of the writer’s...
Deal Cash Exceeds McCormick’s $14.2B Market Cap
The cash component of the McCormick-Unilever deal is greater than McCormick's market cap of ~$14.2 billion. Don't see that everyday https://t.co/htFEkz8aBy https://t.co/iWtXnzGFui
United's Wi‑Fi Launch Beats Delta's Amazon Choice
Delta Chose Amazon Over Starlink For Wi-Fi — But United’s Rollout Will Be Done Before This Starts - View from the Wing https://t.co/Axxau08JDi
Stranger Things Dominates Netflix's H2 2025 Top‑10 List
Stranger Things took three of the top 10 positions in Netflix’s most-watched content list for the second half of 2025. Season 1, which premiered almost 10 years ago, ranked #5. https://t.co/MdjWiYMI1Q
Hype Undermines Science, Fuels Unfounded Doubt
"This kind of hype is dangerous. It undermines more serious science and brings into play doubt about data that’s yet to be presented.” https://t.co/43glXqCyx9
Oil May Rise Even If War Ends, TACO Unbearish
While a unilateral TACO is “bearish” relative to a boots on the ground regional blow-up scenario, it’s not bearish in absolute terms—and very likely still justifies crude prices higher than their current sanguine levels. So, yes, I think the war can...
Dassault Unveils Falcon 10X in April Aerospace Edition
Ten out of ten? @Dassault_OnAir unveils the Falcon 10X - one of the features in the latest April edition of AEROSPACE #avgeek #bizav https://t.co/l3bM1d3vXc https://t.co/fDqQJgdFYW
Mental‑health Biotech Will Outgrow Disease‑focused Pharma
Consumer biotech and pharma will ultimately be a much bigger business than sickness-focused biotech and pharma. And what people crave even more than being sexy is being happy. Hence, I believe #mentalhealth will be the largest subsector and companies like my @ataibeckley...
Democracy Alliance Ends; Who Will Replace UK's Partner?
Well, I for one am sad to see the end to a global alliance underpinned by a shared belief that democracy is worth defending. Which country do you expect will take the place of our special relationship with the UK? Hungary Russia N....
March Trucking Spot Rates Jump $0.48 to $3.18 per Mile
Trucking spot rates finish +$.48/mile for March on the daily. They started at $2.70/mile on March 1 and finish off at $3.18/mile. https://t.co/C4NHcEJZyJ
Airbnb Co‑Hosts Handle 95% of Rental Operations
Nobody talks about what an Airbnb co-host actually does. Here's the full picture: 1. Revenue management: • Listings • Pricing • Maximizing ADR and occupancy across platforms 2. Guest management: • Reservations • Check-ins • Communication • Check-outs 3. Home and team management: • Cleaning crews • Maintenance • Repairs • Lawn care • Pool...
Ant Digital Shows Fintech Can Match Hyperscalers with Full‑Stack AI
Ant Digital Unveils Full-Stack AGI Architecture at IDC Question: Can fintech giants compete with hyperscalers on full-stack AI? Ant Digital positioning with complete vertical integration: → proprietary foundation models (Ling-1T trillion params) → finance-grade agent platform (Agentar-Fin-R1) → specialized infrastructure (ZOLOZ...
U.S. Security Guarantee Now Empty, Unenforced, Unwanted
The U.S. security guarantee is not a guarantee anymore. We can’t enforce it and we don’t feel any obligation to do so.
New PhD Tackles GenAI Governance in Finance
Generative AI is moving fast into financial services, but model management, explainability, and governance are still catching up. The teams at Nationwide and Cardiff shared this funded PhD with me, and I wanted to share it with my network. The...
Gary‑Rule: When Tech Issues Stay IT vs Become Digital Health
The Gary-rule helps decide whether it is a health IT or a digital health issue. If a technological issue comes up in a healthcare setting, such as the antivirus software becomes outdated or the electronic medical record system stopped working...
Telomir's IND Filing Sparks Speculative Long On
Telomir filed IND for oral Telomir‑1 in TNBC. Data: clean GLP safety; Phase1/2 planned. Risk: pre‑revenue, weak balance sheet, stock -65%. Trade: speculative long on IND clearance. — Viktor Kopylov, PhD, CFA. More insights: t.me/si14Kopylov
Venice Thrives without Roads, Using Boats and Footpaths
Not announcing any new projects. Just drawing a lot of car infrastructure with the LA map so today I felt like working on something that was the total opposite. Venice, Italy has almost no public roadways on its main archipelago....
U.S. Pulls Back: Future Aid Uncertain
"The US wont be there to help you anymore." With all the help they've had so far with the war, will they want more?
30 Gulf Ship Attacks Expose US Protection Gaps
Why is anyone surprised by this with nearly 30 ship attacks in the Persian Gulf since March 1. Add to that, even US flagged ships feel like they are not getting the attention, let alone protection, they deserve.
AI Success Requires Building an Operating System, Not a Factory
With AI, most companies think they bought a factory. They’re still swinging a hammer. That’s Level 1. The companies pulling away in speed, cost and market share are building an AI operating system. That’s Level 2. 👉 https://t.co/31Z0V8EpqB #AIOperatingSystem #DigitalEnablement https://t.co/VUK9fKME6U
Hegseth Discloses Recent Centcom Visit, Calls to Finish Mission
Press conference at Pentagon just began. Hegseth says he was in the Centcom region for half a day recently -- something not previously disclosed. He has a notably different tone in his opener today, sharing details about what he saw and...
Live Sports Remain TV Lifeline Amid Regulatory and ISP Turmoil
■ Fox: Live Sports as Important as Spectrum to TV Stations ■ @nabtweets Calls for Review of Sports Broadcasting Act of 1961 ■ Analysts: Restaurants, Taverns Upset about Access to Live TV Sports ■ @CTARachelNemeth Claims Regulating Streaming ‘a Solution in Search of...
Reddit's AI Search Dominance: Wave Rising, Crash Uncertain
Reddit is riding a serious wave, but will that wave crash? It hasn't yet... -> Top domains cited by AI search: Analysis based on 30M sources Includes how top sources vary by platform: https://t.co/P1YXPVC6vZ via @TomekRudzki from @peec_ai https://t.co/d3GAnP2Cln
China Extends Fuel Export Ban, Offers Minimal Relief
China has extended its fuel export ban for another month to April. There is now talk of letting a small amount of fuel out to countries like Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and the Maldives. But the shipments would be only ~5%-10%...
Diabetes Drug Empagliflozin Shows Promise for Early Alzheimer’s
As a medical school professor, I've long suspected that Alzheimer's disease is metabolic at its core. Now we have clinical proof. A Wake Forest trial tested empagliflozin -- a common diabetes drug -- in NON-DIABETIC Alzheimer's patients for the first time. The...
Red State AGs Seek Authority to Shoot Down Prison Drones
D.C. Memo: Do Red State AGs Want Power to Shoot Down Drones Dropping Mobile Phones into Prisons? Led by Georgia AG Chris Carr @Georgia_AG, the officials want 'the ability to use multiple means necessary to disable or intercept drones before they...
Taxi Fares to Rise About R6 per Ride
As reported verbatim, by SABC NEWS; “The National Taxi Alliance (NTA) says commuters can expect a fare increase of around R6 per trip from Wednesday as a result of the fuel price increase”
PSTN: Century‑Old Backbone Now Facing Modern Limits
📞 Communications Then and Now (Part 1) The Foundation: PSTN Before cloud platforms, VoIP, and real-time collaboration tools, there was PSTN, the Public Switched Telephone Network. It may sound outdated, but PSTN is the backbone of global voice communication. For over a century,...
Fintech Parity Levels the Playing Field for Small Banks
The playing field is shifting. Smaller banks and credit unions now have access to the same innovation through solution providers and fintech partners. That changes everything. https://t.co/cBR5eKzmzK
Leverage Supplier Health Data to Preempt Supply Chain Risks
Don't wait for supply chain disruptions. Use non-traditional data like supplier financial health and employee satisfaction as leading indicators. Anticipate risks before they impact you. #SupplyChain #RiskManagement https://t.co/bChJFcu9Ha
South Africa's Fuel Prices Rise Tomorrow, Including R3 Levy Cut
Here are the new amounts that fuel will rise by in South Africa, tomorrow. These new amounts already include the temporary R3 deductions in the fuel levy, that was announced by the National Treasury earlier today.
Most Major US Metro Home Prices Still Falling
75% of the largest U.S. metro areas saw real home price declines over the past year. Rates have normalized, but prices haven't...yet. My latest on whether U.S. housing is starting to crash: https://t.co/HsPGtyscV6
AI Cyberattacks Surge, Cloudflare’s AI Defense Boosts $NET
AI-driven cyberattacks are scaling rapidly — and $NET is a direct beneficiary Cloudflare’s AI-powered defense, driven by Cloudforce One and its global network, now blocks ~230 billion threats daily. Attack sophistication is rising fast. AI is being used for exploit development, network mapping,...
EU-India FTA Boosts Indian Aluminium, CBAM Still Caps Gains
The EU-India FTA may help Indian aluminium exports, but CBAM still limits the real upside. https://www.metalnomist.com/2026/03/eu-india-fta-could-improve-indian.html
Food Distributors Hike Fees as Diesel Prices Surge
"Fresh Food Distributors Add Surcharges as Fuel Costs Rise: Delivering salmon, fruits and other perishable foods has become more expensive as the war with Iran pushes up diesel prices." https://t.co/6WK0ANZ5FM https://t.co/alEhgd4FKd
Drone Strike Damages Laden Supertanker, Gulf Shipping Tensions Rise
"Drone Strike Hits Laden Supertanker Off Dubai as Gulf Shipping Incidents Flare Again" H/T @MikeSchuler https://t.co/86eTtck1NM
Trump Signals US Withdrawal From Strait of Hormuz
Increasingly it does sound like US President Donald Trump will leave the Strait of Hormuz to others to sort out. "... The U.S.A. won't be there to help you anymore ..." https://t.co/8wFtBLuoCa