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Ukrainian Naval Drone Launches Interceptor, Downing Geran
SocialApr 19, 2026

Ukrainian Naval Drone Launches Interceptor, Downing Geran

Ukraine’s Nemesis Brigade intercepted a Geran drone with a UAS interceptor launched from a naval drone. https://t.co/j4y9MA1iuc https://t.co/7PcSq74zaC

By Rob Lee
Netanyahu Fuels War Narrative, Targeting Turkey with Propaganda
SocialApr 19, 2026

Netanyahu Fuels War Narrative, Targeting Turkey with Propaganda

Significant push from Israeli hasbara to manufacture consent for an attack on Turkey. Netanyahu is looking for his next war...

By Frances Coppola
Inspection Robots Are Revolutionizing Maintenance Across Industries
SocialApr 19, 2026

Inspection Robots Are Revolutionizing Maintenance Across Industries

Why Inspection and Maintenance #Robots Are Taking Over by @lukas_m_ziegler #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/t3YOtAKvBQ

By Ron van Loon
Ukraine Uses Sea‑borne Interceptor Drone to Down Shahed
SocialApr 19, 2026

Ukraine Uses Sea‑borne Interceptor Drone to Down Shahed

Ukraine’s 412th Unmanned Systems Brigade ‘Nemesis’ reports that it has, for the first time in history, shot down a Russian Shahed drone using an interceptor drone from a maritime platform. Another day, another new word spoken by Ukraine in this new...

By Illia Ponomarenko
Electric Heavy Trucks Overtake Diesel, Saving $170k Each
SocialApr 19, 2026

Electric Heavy Trucks Overtake Diesel, Saving $170k Each

China just quietly killed the diesel heavy truck with brutal economics. 2025 data now in: >231,100 electric heavy trucks sold (+182% YoY) >Dec 2025 Market Share: 53.9% (EVs outsold diesel) >Fleet owners saving $170k per truck over a 10-year cycle https://t.co/rDj9yndSJa https://t.co/e8lEwbVuTg

By Assaad Razzouk
EU Expands Energy Crisis Plan: Remote Work, EVs, Heat Pumps
SocialApr 19, 2026

EU Expands Energy Crisis Plan: Remote Work, EVs, Heat Pumps

EU’s energy crisis response is broader than expected: remote work mandates, heat pump subsidies, EV leasing schemes — plus electrification targets and new laws to tax electricity below fossil fuels. https://t.co/vcy8KFcbHi

By Jan Rosenow
Malaysia's Fuel Crisis: Import Reliance Contradicts Official Optimism
SocialApr 19, 2026

Malaysia's Fuel Crisis: Import Reliance Contradicts Official Optimism

The Prime Minister of Malaysia says 85% of Malaysians aren’t affected by the fuel crisis. The MOF says Malaysia consumes 700,000 barrels a day and produces 350,000. It imports the rest — and nearly 40% of those imports travel through...

By David Chuah
AI Hacking Tool Threatens U.S. Security, Urgent Hardening Needed
SocialApr 19, 2026

AI Hacking Tool Threatens U.S. Security, Urgent Hardening Needed

I was hanging out with one of the best hackers in the world last night. He has a model that finds more security issues than the Anthropic “for special people only” model. It is the scariest technology I have ever seen. There are...

By Robert Scoble
Science Shows Seed Oils Aren’t the Health Villains Claimed
SocialApr 19, 2026

Science Shows Seed Oils Aren’t the Health Villains Claimed

How Seed Oils Became Controversial—And What the Science Really Says A food scientist debunks the vilification of seed oils on social media and explains what research says about them. https://t.co/3vkvSpmBod | @sciam https://t.co/MuRLtmBi7U

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Solar Production Now Outpaces Global TV Set Output
SocialApr 19, 2026

Solar Production Now Outpaces Global TV Set Output

More solar making electricity than TV sets using electricity Look where we are today The world now makes seven times more solar panels than TV sets Look at the surge from 2020 as China ramps it's domestic installation rate https://t.co/eKt7fjddvp

By Prof Ray Wills
Senate Committee Calls Out Kennedy’s Vaccine Lies
SocialApr 19, 2026

Senate Committee Calls Out Kennedy’s Vaccine Lies

@SecKennedy addresses the Senate HELP committee this week. The evidence is clear that @SecKennedy lied during his confirmation hearing, kept lying, & continues to lie about his extremist anti-vaccine beliefs & the deaths he’s already caused. Thank you, Sen. Alsobrooks,...

By Angela Rasmussen
Robotic Pods Bring Autonomous Food Delivery to Tables
SocialApr 19, 2026

Robotic Pods Bring Autonomous Food Delivery to Tables

#Robot Pod Restaurant: #Autonomous Food Delivery to Every Table by @amazingthings_ #Innovation #EmergingTech #Tech #Technology https://t.co/jxF1VBvrr1

By Ron van Loon
Every Episode Hides Bonus Scenes in End Credits
SocialApr 19, 2026

Every Episode Hides Bonus Scenes in End Credits

Wait… are there extra scenes in the final credits of every episode? I’d only heard about this one, but I think I saw someone reference others.

By Paul Thompson
LA Street Decay Isn’t About Ramp Costs, It’s Political Spin
SocialApr 19, 2026

LA Street Decay Isn’t About Ramp Costs, It’s Political Spin

Los Angeles streets are not crumbling because it's just impossibly expensive to pave wheelchair ramps on sidewalks or paint bicycle lanes, and the coordinated conservative campaign to promote this narrative is sufficiently facially dumb that you should doubt those promoting...

By Nolan Gray
Athens Handles 500 Sunday Arrivals with Two Officers
SocialApr 19, 2026

Athens Handles 500 Sunday Arrivals with Two Officers

The great thing about Athens is that they have 2 customs officers working to process 500 arrivals on a Sunday morning https://t.co/JWeY7qLVt6

By Brent Johnson
Europeans Face Extended Home Stays Amid Restrictions
SocialApr 19, 2026

Europeans Face Extended Home Stays Amid Restrictions

There’s going to be a lot of Europeans staying at home…one way or the other

By Brent Johnson
Lundin Secures $4.5bn for Vicuña,
SocialApr 19, 2026

Lundin Secures $4.5bn for Vicuña,

Lundin secured up to $4.5bn for Vicuña, strengthening its push toward top-tier copper production. https://www.metalnomist.com/2026/04/vicuna-copper-project-financing-moves.html

By The Metalnomist
Choosing Between Pragmata and Resident Evil Requiem
SocialApr 19, 2026

Choosing Between Pragmata and Resident Evil Requiem

I have played neither @PRAGMATAgame nor #ResidentEvilRequiem yet but am currently in the mood for some Capcom magic. Which one should I go for? My understanding is the games are similar in length.

By Serkan Toto
China Stockpiles Cheap Russian Oil; India Overpays
SocialApr 19, 2026

China Stockpiles Cheap Russian Oil; India Overpays

China's Q1 Russian crude imports hit a record high — way above past levels. Thanks to Indian refiners yielding to Trump’s pressure and cutting back, Beijing was stockpiling that oil on the cheap. Is this important? Yes, China is energy-secured. India...

By Anas Alhajji
Replica of Nao Victoria Celebrates First Global Circumnavigation
SocialApr 19, 2026

Replica of Nao Victoria Celebrates First Global Circumnavigation

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝗼 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮 — 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 What you see is the replica of Nao Victoria, which stands as a reminder of one of human’s greatest ambitions and achievements in history. It is a replica of the...

By Evan Louise Madriñan
TravelSky: China’s 95% Air Travel Transaction Monopoly
SocialApr 19, 2026

TravelSky: China’s 95% Air Travel Transaction Monopoly

What's the ideal asset to own? How about an air travel monopoly that takes a cut out of almost every transaction in China? That's exactly what TravelSky (696 HK) is, with a 95% domestic market share. https://t.co/iSe3O4t9V1

By Michael Fritzell
India Switches to Yuan for Iranian Oil Purchases
SocialApr 19, 2026

India Switches to Yuan for Iranian Oil Purchases

This reported now in BT but the news several days old. We discussed it in the Daily Energy Report: Iran set the conditions for LPG and oil imports. Desperation is relative. India settles Iranian oil...

By Anas Alhajji
Domestic EV Production, Not Cheap Imports, Lifts Standards
SocialApr 19, 2026

Domestic EV Production, Not Cheap Imports, Lifts Standards

Canadians as consumers may dream of cheaper EV imports, but Canadians as workers and producers won't, and contrary to what many believe, it isn't cheaper imports that raise living standards. It is more domestic production. https://t.co/p3gb1UwYqv

By Michael Pettis
US Expands Energy
SocialApr 19, 2026

US Expands Energy

I have to admit it — it genuinely scares me when my predictions turn out to be right U.S. seeks bigger energy foothold in India.

By Anas Alhajji
Chinese Carmakers Battle, Profits per Vehicle Stay Razor‑thin
SocialApr 19, 2026

Chinese Carmakers Battle, Profits per Vehicle Stay Razor‑thin

Yicai: Fierce competition among the 12 major listed Chinese automakers kept carmakers’ per-vehicle profits extremely slim, with three still losing money on each one sold. The highest profit per vehicle last year was at Seres, at RMB 9,936 ($1,454). https://t.co/eioFBfk7Ox

By Michael Pettis
Pragmata Mirrors Metroid: Unlock Abilities, Revisit Areas
SocialApr 19, 2026

Pragmata Mirrors Metroid: Unlock Abilities, Revisit Areas

i know, im always wary of making metroid comparisons but in pragmata you totally unlock new abilities and revisit old areas even since the start of the game to uncover secrets, new areas and power ups. really well designed game.

By Gene Park
Samsung Odyssey OLED G5: Premium 27” Gaming at $499
SocialApr 19, 2026

Samsung Odyssey OLED G5: Premium 27” Gaming at $499

The new Samsung Odyssey OLED G5 • 27 inch QHD 180hz OLED Display • 0.03ms response time • Cooling System • 3 year warranty • Glare free panel • Pantone Validated • HDR10 Certified • G-Sync Compatible • 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio $499: howl.link/3y8hx7aiphd2a

By The Galox
Materion Boosts Clad Strip Production on Defense, Semiconductor Demand
SocialApr 19, 2026

Materion Boosts Clad Strip Production on Defense, Semiconductor Demand

Materion is ramping up clad strip production in 1Q26 as defense and semiconductor demand supports broader growth. https://www.metalnomist.com/2026/04/materion-clad-strip-ramp-up-signals.html

By The Metalnomist
Solar Tops 2025 Additions; Wind Growth Accelerates
SocialApr 19, 2026

Solar Tops 2025 Additions; Wind Growth Accelerates

Solar leads global additions in 2025 as wind growth accelerates #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/AU8YQxxDKA

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Beware AI Hype in Supply Chains—Read the Facts
SocialApr 19, 2026

Beware AI Hype in Supply Chains—Read the Facts

Overstating AI use in the supply chain is a serious problem. 😱 😱 😵‍💫 😵 I strongly suggest everyone must read - AI Snake Oil: What Artificial Intelligence Can Do, What It Can’t, and How to Tell the Difference 👉 https://t.co/kyiw2cNsX3 https://t.co/Edb3y0sDqr

By Dr. Muddassir Ahmed
Chinese Biotech's Global Surge May Hinge on AI
SocialApr 19, 2026

Chinese Biotech's Global Surge May Hinge on AI

China’s drug makers are speeding up – will AI be their secret weapon? Chinese biotech firms are striking big global deals as drug makers, but could artificial intelligence take them to the next level? No "overcapacity" here.... https://t.co/sktFORaVey via @scmpnews

By Paul Triolo
Texas Aims 430% Renewable Demand Surge by 2032
SocialApr 19, 2026

Texas Aims 430% Renewable Demand Surge by 2032

Texas just dropped a bomb: it is forecasting a staggering 367GW of demand by 2032, a 430% increase - and 2.3 times larger than the peak demand of the entire country of Japan We are witnessing the birth of some...

By Assaad Razzouk
Balancing Oil Markets May Require Global Recession, Sparks Crisis
SocialApr 19, 2026

Balancing Oil Markets May Require Global Recession, Sparks Crisis

Feels like the only way to bring finished goods markets in oil/gas in balance is a Global Recession. Massive humanitarian crisis.

By Jigar Shah
Sigenergy IPO Raises HK$4.4 Bn on Hong Kong Exchange
SocialApr 19, 2026

Sigenergy IPO Raises HK$4.4 Bn on Hong Kong Exchange

Sigenergy lists on Hong Kong Stock Exchange, raises HK$4.4 billion #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/zn1uol4IW8

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Iran Shuts Schools, Deploys Troops, Signaling Escalation
SocialApr 19, 2026

Iran Shuts Schools, Deploys Troops, Signaling Escalation

🚨🚨 🇮🇷 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: Iran closes 𝗮𝗹𝗹 schools and universities 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆. 𝗔𝗹𝗹 ground forces deployed in the region. The last time Iran did this: it was hours before 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝘀𝗿𝗮𝗲𝗹. The message is clear: Ceasefire violations have a 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲. Netanyahu bombs...

By Champ Trader
Crowdsource the Biggest Unsolved Transportation Mysteries for Museum
SocialApr 19, 2026

Crowdsource the Biggest Unsolved Transportation Mysteries for Museum

Concept for the Motion Museum - "Transportation's Greatest Mysteries" What events should we include? https://t.co/s4K6suWThZ

By Craig Fuller
Hands‑free Car Doors Still Meet Chinese Public Hesitation
SocialApr 19, 2026

Hands‑free Car Doors Still Meet Chinese Public Hesitation

In China, a car opens its doors without hands, but crowds still hesitate 😬 https://t.co/k2uOwaVoh6 #automobile #technology #Innovación #innovation @PawlowskiMario @chidambara09 @Ym78200 @CurieuxExplorer @efipm @bigfundu @sayedflah @Ronald_vanLoon @cyngn @belindabeibi @odisseiaalfa @DigitalColmer @MyCompanionsAI @KirkDBorne @patricegorissen @jeffkagan @EdwardKens50830 @enilev @insom_ai333 @ChrisCCrowley @sallyeaves @gurmeet_judge @VairagyaSadhana...

By Amitav Bhattacharjee
One‑Third of WA Miners Halt Exploration Over Fuel Costs
SocialApr 19, 2026

One‑Third of WA Miners Halt Exploration Over Fuel Costs

One-third of WA miners freeze exploration programs as high fuel prices bite, according to AMEC survey https://t.co/PixWo2BS6s

By Haplo
Say Goodbye Only After Watching a 30‑Second Ad
SocialApr 19, 2026

Say Goodbye Only After Watching a 30‑Second Ad

An ad supported casket. For you to say goodbye to your loved one you have to watch a 30 second ad from from Pepto bismol.

By AdTechGod
Finland Invests €65M to Boost Europe's Raw Material Security
SocialApr 19, 2026

Finland Invests €65M to Boost Europe's Raw Material Security

Finland invested €65mn in the Sokli phosphate and rare earth project to strengthen Europe’s raw materials security. https://www.metalnomist.com/2026/04/finland-sokli-phosphate-project-gains.html

By The Metalnomist
China Builds World's Largest PV‑CSP Hybrid Plant
SocialApr 19, 2026

China Builds World's Largest PV‑CSP Hybrid Plant

World’s largest PV-CSP plant under construction in China #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/fJTjiGTQmA https://t.co/Yl2K8gCI8K

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Republican Supreme Court Likely Deems Restriction Unconstitutional
SocialApr 19, 2026

Republican Supreme Court Likely Deems Restriction Unconstitutional

The Republican Supreme Court will probably say it is an unconstitutional restriction on the power of the presidency.

By Dean Baker
Delta Faces $2.5B Jet Fuel Bill Amid Price Surge
SocialApr 19, 2026

Delta Faces $2.5B Jet Fuel Bill Amid Price Surge

Due to fuel prices DOUBLING in the past month, Delta Airlines will spend an extra $2.5 BILLION on jet fuel this quarter. AIRLINES SHOULD SEND A BILL FOR DAMAGES TO TRUMP AND NETANYAHU. https://t.co/KgseZIFAPm

By Steve Hanke
Strait Disruption Could Drop 2026 Oil Demand Below IEA Forecast
SocialApr 19, 2026

Strait Disruption Could Drop 2026 Oil Demand Below IEA Forecast

The @IEA projects that the world would use ~104 million barrels per day in 2026. With the disruption in the disruption in the Strait we are already predicted to go down to an average of 100mbpd for 2026-- maybe lower.🧵

By Jigar Shah
AI Reshapes Legal Tech: 2026 Trends to Watch
SocialApr 19, 2026

AI Reshapes Legal Tech: 2026 Trends to Watch

Legal #Tech In 2026: #AI's Impact And Other Trends To Look Out For by Dan Hauck @Forbes Learn more: https://t.co/BtB3aFa6ac #ArtificialIntelligence #MachineLearning #ML https://t.co/LubYlh6vXL

By Ron van Loon
Inventory Climbs, Listings Far Below Crash‑era Peaks
SocialApr 19, 2026

Inventory Climbs, Listings Far Below Crash‑era Peaks

Surging inventory 😏 … New listings were 77,000 last week. During the housing crash years, weekly numbers ranged from 250K to 400K per week for years. We likely won’t reach 100K during the upcoming peak weeks, which will arrive soon...

By Logan Mohtashami
Tesla's Physics‑first Lithium Redesign Debunks Metal Hype
SocialApr 19, 2026

Tesla's Physics‑first Lithium Redesign Debunks Metal Hype

First principles fallacy of logic: “wishing it were so does not make it so.”Let’s revisit the results and costs in two years. Elon & the “All-In” crew talk a lot of nonsense about critical metals.

By Joe Lowry ("Mr. Lithium")
Finally Met Giovanni: Best Oil News Source Live
SocialApr 19, 2026

Finally Met Giovanni: Best Oil News Source Live

Finally meeting @staunovo in the flesh for the first time after countless years on here parsing the latest oil market news or data releases. Literally no better oil (and broader commodities) news feed than Giovanni on this platform. https://t.co/EtsLp3Q6nP

By Rory Johnston
Emmys Predictions Updated: 34 Categories, Pitt Wraps, Beef Debuts
SocialApr 19, 2026

Emmys Predictions Updated: 34 Categories, Pitt Wraps, Beef Debuts

Emmys Predictions: 34 Categories Updated as ‘The Pitt’ Wraps and ‘Beef’ Makes Its Debut https://t.co/bayY5ZZn34 via @variety https://t.co/BD9nSdmzQu

By Clayton Davis