Industry Social Media and Updates

American Airlines Denies United Merger, Praises Trump Leadership
SocialApr 17, 2026

American Airlines Denies United Merger, Praises Trump Leadership

American Airlines says they’re not discussing or interested in merging with United, and they appreciate Trump’s leadership.

By Paul Thompson
Traders Wager $760M on Oil Dip Before Hormuz Reopening
SocialApr 17, 2026

Traders Wager $760M on Oil Dip Before Hormuz Reopening

"...around 20 minutes before Iran's foreign minister announced on Friday that the Strait of Hormuz was open" Traders place $760 million bet on falling oil ahead of Hormuz announcement https://t.co/CGzgaSsWa9

By Alfonso Straffon
Trump Claims US Military Will Usher New Cuban Dawn
SocialApr 17, 2026

Trump Claims US Military Will Usher New Cuban Dawn

Trump says very soon the "great strength" of the American military will create "a new dawn for Cuba." https://t.co/g2zDtGzgEv

By The Real Fly (iBankCoin)
AA Rules Out United Merger, Keeps Deal Options Open
SocialApr 17, 2026

AA Rules Out United Merger, Keeps Deal Options Open

American Airlines Denies United Merger Talks — But Leaves Room For Other Deals - View from the Wing https://t.co/hZc2NQhXm9

By Gary Leff
Snow-Triggered Sensor Issue Disables Reverse on 2023 Forte GT
SocialApr 17, 2026

Snow-Triggered Sensor Issue Disables Reverse on 2023 Forte GT

Issue with my ‘23 Forte GT. I was driving to work in the snow this afternoon but the roads were only wet. I noticed the acceleration seemed sluggish coming off of stop lights but made it to work. I got...

By Paul Thompson
Tighter FEOC Rules Heighten Solar Tax Credit Risks
SocialApr 17, 2026

Tighter FEOC Rules Heighten Solar Tax Credit Risks

Solar developers face high-stakes tax credit risks as FEOC rules tighten #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/8lZmxwH24k

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Check Facebook DM Requests—Legit Messages May Be Hidden
SocialApr 17, 2026

Check Facebook DM Requests—Legit Messages May Be Hidden

Didja know? Facebook automatically hides DM requests from unknown users, typically marking it all as spam. But it might not be! Here's how to check your DM inbox and make sure legit messages haven't been misdirected... https://t.co/sd5nfp48xa #messenger @facebook @messenger...

By Dave Taylor
Sweden’s Helsingborg Leads with Ultra‑Cheap Dynamic Power
SocialApr 17, 2026

Sweden’s Helsingborg Leads with Ultra‑Cheap Dynamic Power

Sweden is simply so next level Helsingborg 📍 #alwaysbecharging #MOREPLUGS ⚡️⚡️⚡️ #einride photos: Thorsten Bunz € 0,50/kWh by the time you read this early afternoon :) #dynamicpricing #monta https://t.co/LMcEHrNLRs

By Felix Hamer
Clarifying Conflicting Iran War Deal Reports with Hochstein
SocialApr 17, 2026

Clarifying Conflicting Iran War Deal Reports with Hochstein

Today was a head-spinning day trying to understand conflicting reports about whether a deal had been struck to end the Iran war & reopen the Strait of Hormuz. I sat down this afternoon with @amoshochstein to talk through what we...

By Jason Bordoff
Iran Cut JCPOA Compliance Right After Trump, Not Ignored
SocialApr 17, 2026

Iran Cut JCPOA Compliance Right After Trump, Not Ignored

The people cheerleading this war are now pretending that Iran never dared walk away from JCPOA commitments under Trump. The problem is that Iran immediately and publicly began limiting its compliance as many of us noted at the time. 👇

By Jeffrey Lewis
Trump’s Iran Talks Timeline Unrealistic for Weekend Islamabad Meeting
SocialApr 17, 2026

Trump’s Iran Talks Timeline Unrealistic for Weekend Islamabad Meeting

On the possibility of more talks with Iran in #Pakistan: Trump keeps referring to possible negotiations this weekend. But if negotiators are traveling from Washington, they'd need to have already left, or leave early tomorrow, in order to get to Islamabad...

By Eric Martin
Sex Differences Crucial for Glucagon Obesity Drug Efficacy
SocialApr 17, 2026

Sex Differences Crucial for Glucagon Obesity Drug Efficacy

Male and female bodies respond differently to glucagon-based obesity drugs, and FGF21 plays an important role—especially in females. This means future treatments need to account for sex differences to be effective and safe. https://t.co/Z9gllk02Dj

By Liz Parrish
Seagram, the Ginger Ale Maker, Briefly Owned Death Row Records
SocialApr 17, 2026

Seagram, the Ginger Ale Maker, Briefly Owned Death Row Records

Fun bit of trivia: For about two years in the '90s, ginger ale company Seagram owned Death Row Records. https://t.co/nf9Hqn6gyx

By Graham Starr
Ships Avoid Strait of Hormuz Amid Open‑Lane Uncertainty
SocialApr 17, 2026

Ships Avoid Strait of Hormuz Amid Open‑Lane Uncertainty

Video shows ships turning away from the Strait of Hormuz as confusion reins over whether sea lane is really open https://t.co/IOus6xH66m

By Dan Primack
Rowhomes: Affordable Urban Starter Homes with Extra Bedrooms
SocialApr 17, 2026

Rowhomes: Affordable Urban Starter Homes with Extra Bedrooms

The thing that makes rowhomes fantastic for families ... the numbers of bedrooms per square foot Rowhomes are affordable, urban, starter homes

By Bobby Fijan
Official Seeks $10B for Frivolous IRS Lawsuit
SocialApr 17, 2026

Official Seeks $10B for Frivolous IRS Lawsuit

To be specific, he is telling Treasury to hand him $10 billion (25,000 president's salaries) for an absurd lawsuit against the IRS https://t.co/UR5RUZEcCg He already told Bondi to give him $230M (575 president's salaries) for an absurd suit against the...

By Dean Baker
Exynos 2600 Beats Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 by 20fps
SocialApr 17, 2026

Exynos 2600 Beats Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 by 20fps

Exynos 2600 once again outperforms the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 in gaming Achieving 102fps, over 20fps more than the 8 Elite Gen 5, is an incredible result From @ luancastro_lc on X

By The Galox
BESS Attractiveness for M&A Explored at Energy Summit
SocialApr 17, 2026

BESS Attractiveness for M&A Explored at Energy Summit

VIDEO – Energy Storage Summit 2026: How attractive is BESS for M&A? #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/AAtsgcK6vP

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Chinese Astronauts Conduct 5‑hour Spacewalk on April 16
SocialApr 17, 2026

Chinese Astronauts Conduct 5‑hour Spacewalk on April 16

Astronauts Zhang L. and Wu F. made a spacewalk from the Chinese Space Station on Apr 16 from about 1206 UTC to 1736 UTC

By Jonathan McDowell
Earn Cash Back on Unused Mobile Data
SocialApr 17, 2026

Earn Cash Back on Unused Mobile Data

Your attention is valuable. Take back control of yours by switching to @joinnoblemobile to get cash back for unused data. Visit https://t.co/KtjzD3iqsq to learn more. https://t.co/vxbl2dAZy6

By Arthur C. Brooks
E‑bikes Aren’t Offsetting Car Trips, Just Spawning Deliveries
SocialApr 17, 2026

E‑bikes Aren’t Offsetting Car Trips, Just Spawning Deliveries

There is no evidence whatsoever that commercial e-bikes have replaced a single car/truck trip in nyc. They created an entire new industry of mass scale slop delivery. All induced demand. NYCHA constantly finds the batteries in the trash chutes.

By Nicole Gelinas
Iran Conflict Destabilizes Eastern Mediterranean Gas Sector
SocialApr 17, 2026

Iran Conflict Destabilizes Eastern Mediterranean Gas Sector

The Iran war has disrupted Eastern Mediterranean gas production, exports, and development, threatened regional energy infrastructure, and increased political and investment uncertainty. /1

By Robin Mills
New CEO Outlines Finnish Exploration Target Strategy
SocialApr 17, 2026

New CEO Outlines Finnish Exploration Target Strategy

@ValkeaResources' new CEO, Thomas Credland, discussed exploration plans and how the company will be selecting targets from its Finnish assets. $OZ https://t.co/73R9JQDGwu $OZ https://t.co/v4r0IxxNNP

By Michael McCrae
McDonald’s Hits 25‑year High in U.S. Openings
SocialApr 17, 2026

McDonald’s Hits 25‑year High in U.S. Openings

McDonald’s opened the most new U.S. locations in a quarter century. Why that period has been really good for the brand and its franchisees. https://t.co/r50QTfHQpF

By Jonathan Maze
Hamas Refuses Disarmament, Demands Israeli Withdrawal First
SocialApr 17, 2026

Hamas Refuses Disarmament, Demands Israeli Withdrawal First

“Hamas officially rejected the multinational Board of Peace’s mandate for the group to agree to complete disarmament on Tuesday” A Hamas delegation had traveled to Cairo days before the April 14 deadline, where Board of Peace High Representative Nickolay Mladenov presented the group with a...

By John Spencer
NYC Housing Lottery Flaws: No Work Requirement Criticized
SocialApr 17, 2026

NYC Housing Lottery Flaws: No Work Requirement Criticized

Terrible policy for NYC to allow working-age people into lottery housing without a work requirement. Holding down a job indicates mental stability. These “preachers” on the subways are not “working.” https://t.co/hkbYX7TRrU https://t.co/nrKFiGp1nL

By Nicole Gelinas
Seafood Labels Overload Leaves Consumers Confused
SocialApr 17, 2026

Seafood Labels Overload Leaves Consumers Confused

You shouldn’t need a decoder ring to order seafood. The industry has layered on labels, certifications and guidance in an attempt to help, but the result has been the opposite. Consumers are overwhelmed by competing signals and left without a clear...

By Andrew Zimmern
Hollywood Fears Retaliation After Anti‑Paramount Letter
SocialApr 17, 2026

Hollywood Fears Retaliation After Anti‑Paramount Letter

"The worry is that this letter, and people who signed it, end up becoming Larry Ellison’s blacklist." Brian Lowry's latest column for @get_status is about Hollywood's growing concerns with Paramount WBD deal—and how major figures are speaking out, even though they...

By Oliver Darcy
Officials See Pro‑vaccine Pick as Positive, yet Insufficient
SocialApr 17, 2026

Officials See Pro‑vaccine Pick as Positive, yet Insufficient

"Two former CDC officials, who spoke to MS NOW on condition of anonymity, said Schwartz’s support of vaccines was a good sign, but they cautioned that touting vaccines is a low bar to clear for a leader of the agency...

By Bijan Salehizedah
SELFmagazine's Closure Ends Frontline COVID-19 Stories
SocialApr 17, 2026

SELFmagazine's Closure Ends Frontline COVID-19 Stories

I'm so disheartened to learn that @SELFmagazine is closing. During the pandemic, I found folks on the frontlines to interview about how they were coping with COVID-19 from a nurse anesthetist to a grocery store manager for the What It’s...

By Lola Méndez
McDonald's Beverage Push Taps Booming, Resilient Cold Drinks Market
SocialApr 17, 2026

McDonald's Beverage Push Taps Booming, Resilient Cold Drinks Market

I tend to agree with @jonathanmaze here on the impact of @McDonalds getting heavier into the beverage space. This is a category (cold beverages in particular) that has shown tremendous resilience and indeed is outperforming all restaurants and foodservice in...

By David Henkes
Rebuild Your Campaigns for Immediate Performance Boost
SocialApr 17, 2026

Rebuild Your Campaigns for Immediate Performance Boost

So spend yesterday rebuilding a lot of our campaigns and oddly today is popping. Some of the best numbers since last week. If you're still seeing bad performance today as you have all week I suggest trying this in your campaigns.

By David Herrmann
State Threatens to Intervene over EV Charging Tariffs
SocialApr 17, 2026

State Threatens to Intervene over EV Charging Tariffs

State to “step in” if regulator and network fail to remove EV charging “handbrakes and sort out tariffs #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/TnXmAWWV3C https://t.co/qdFWboEvmI

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
STAT's Live AACR Coverage: Newsletter, Event, Recap
SocialApr 17, 2026

STAT's Live AACR Coverage: Newsletter, Event, Recap

A heads up: starting Sunday, and through the beginning of next week, STAT is going to be taking the annual meeting of the American Association of Cancer Research by storm. This is one of the best venues for spotting new ideas...

By Matthew Herper
Twitch Launches Fast‑track Partner Program for Cross‑platform Creators
SocialApr 17, 2026

Twitch Launches Fast‑track Partner Program for Cross‑platform Creators

Twitch has a new recruitment page that fast-tracks creators to get Twitch Partner. Creators with followings on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Twitter, or Snapchat are asked to enter their follower counts and usernames. Twitch will then reach out if you are a...

By Zach Bussey
Appearing on BBC Business Report After UN Maritime Briefing
SocialApr 17, 2026

Appearing on BBC Business Report After UN Maritime Briefing

Going on the BBC World Business Report now…. Right after the UN Maritime grand poobah @IMOSecGen

By John Konrad
SCOTUS Moves Chevron Case to Federal Court
SocialApr 17, 2026

SCOTUS Moves Chevron Case to Federal Court

SCOTUS just ruled on this case today...unanimous ruling that Chevron's case can be heard in Federal Court rather than State Court #oott $CVX #climatelawsuits

By Ellen Wald
Lennybot Now Lives Inside Substack, Ready for Queries
SocialApr 17, 2026

Lennybot Now Lives Inside Substack, Ready for Queries

New: Lennybot now lives natively within my Substack. Trained on all of my ~350 newsletter posts and ~300 podcast interviews. Check it out, ask it a question: https://t.co/3DzeiuQpl6 You can also text or call him anytime: +1 (877) 537-9455 https://t.co/DT4mtt7gtH

By Lenny Rachitsky
Tesla Semi Launches New Site Ahead of Mass Production
SocialApr 17, 2026

Tesla Semi Launches New Site Ahead of Mass Production

Tesla Semi has a new website https://t.co/kqEvfHlLjX This beast is about to start mass production

By Jaan
Spirit Airlines Seeks Trump Bailout to Prevent Shutdown
SocialApr 17, 2026

Spirit Airlines Seeks Trump Bailout to Prevent Shutdown

Spirit Airlines Is Asking The Trump Administration For A Taxpayer Bailout To Avoid Shutting Down - View from the Wing https://t.co/pFYiO7VbD7

By Gary Leff
NASA Denies Non‑Polar Artemis IV Landing Rumors
SocialApr 17, 2026

NASA Denies Non‑Polar Artemis IV Landing Rumors

FYI I've been hearing murmurings that NASA is seriously considering a non-polar landing for Artemis IV. @SpcPlcyOnline also had an intriguing story about a month ago (linked below). Anyway, I asked NASA about it this week and got a firm...

By Eric Berger
Hollywood Rebounds: Massive Movie Production After Pandemic Slump
SocialApr 17, 2026

Hollywood Rebounds: Massive Movie Production After Pandemic Slump

I’ve got good news for you guys: Hollywood is making a lot of movies. The pivot is remarkable. It has been at least six years, since the advent of COVID, that declining attendance, a flood of investment in streaming, the erasure...

By Sharon Waxman
Oil Industry Reality Checked Against Landman Scenes
SocialApr 17, 2026

Oil Industry Reality Checked Against Landman Scenes

We recorded two episodes today about the general state of the oil industry and half the questions were me asking about various scenes in Landman and asking how realistic they were

By Joe Weisenthal
John Malone Controls QVC Group After Rebranding History
SocialApr 17, 2026

John Malone Controls QVC Group After Rebranding History

John Malone, the media and telecommunications mogul, owns shares giving him control of QVC Group. The company was previously called Qurate Retail Group (when it changed its name in 2018 from Liberty Interactive) https://t.co/WkdXpuebLP

By Todd Spangler
New Tech Cuts Silver Use in TOPCon Cells Tenfold
SocialApr 17, 2026

New Tech Cuts Silver Use in TOPCon Cells Tenfold

New tech reduces silver use in TOPCon solar cells by a factor of 10 #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/bWZdpaj0ge

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Trump’s $20B Iran Payout Raises Kickback Speculation
SocialApr 17, 2026

Trump’s $20B Iran Payout Raises Kickback Speculation

In Obama’s nuclear freeze deal which Trump cancelled, Iran got billions of dollars of their own frozen funds returned. In Trump’s new deal he’s considering giving Iran $20 billion of Americans’ hard earned tax dollars. You have to wonder what...

By Mark Greene
American Airlines Continually Sabotages Its Own Technology
SocialApr 17, 2026

American Airlines Continually Sabotages Its Own Technology

American Airlines Keeps Finding New Ways To Break Basic Technology [Roundup] - View from the Wing https://t.co/xuL1sijpPS

By Gary Leff
SFMTA Slashes Affordable Units, Avoids Accountability
SocialApr 17, 2026

SFMTA Slashes Affordable Units, Avoids Accountability

SFMTA promised 465 affordable units to the Mission. Community members spent 8 years planning them. Then the agency admitted the housing was never funded—and cut 365 units. No accountability. No consequences. That's not a bug. It's a feature. https://t.co/tPOwEmDYiX

By Garry Tan
Trump’s Upcoming Tariffs Likely Just Another Sham
SocialApr 17, 2026

Trump’s Upcoming Tariffs Likely Just Another Sham

Our blog post on the "Section 301" investigations of "structural excess capacity": "Will Trump’s Next Tariffs Be a 'Sham, Too?" (spoiler: probably) https://t.co/ttbowSddG3 via @CatoInstitute

By Scott Lincicome