Epic's AI Suite Crowds Out Third‑Party Tools in Healthcare
My new Substack: Epic, the leading EHR vendor, has released >100 AI tools. Choosing them over third-party tools has become the safe choice for many health systems. I explore why, and the bigger questions: can – and should – something be done about it. https://t.co/9Eg2IGYwUE https://t.co/sXtrXUKeHB
False Optimism on Hormuz Threatens Seafarer Safety
The rhetoric around the Strait of Hormuz being open is going to get seafarers killed https://t.co/UF8FsbKqsy
Prenups Require Cooling‑Off, Full Disclosure, Dual Representation
Based upon the limited information we have available on Mike and Constance Fernandez’s prenup, it looks like some attorneys may have really dropped the ball when it comes to this prenup. Why? • You NEVER sign a prenup on the wedding day....
Trump Battles Shift Prestige Rankings of Top Law Firms
The 25 Most Prestigious Law Firms In America (2026) Fighting versus settling with the Trump administration appears to have affected the prestige of some Biglaw firms. LINK: https://t.co/F51Ld64X89 https://t.co/4QexAek0HE
Chinese Auto Investment Stumbles Over U.S. Data Security
This is an honest statement from Lutnick that belies a lot of the nonsense around about "pumping up Chinese investment" in the U.S. automotive sector. So much of the trajectory in automotive involves autonomous and connected driving, with a heavy...
Solar Auctions Secure France; Corporate PPAs Stay Secondary
Solar auctions to provide security in France as corporate PPAs remain second choice #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/vaWc2axqLa
35‑Year Builder Never Sells Homes to Singles
This certainly reflects Dean Windham’s experience as an OH builder. In 35 years, he’s sold no SF homes to an unmarried buyer. https://t.co/9ogISUTdzE
Geopolitics and AI Redefine Semiconductor Success Strategies
The semiconductor industry is no longer just about technology. Supply chains and geopolitics are now at the center of strategic decisions, with factors like export controls, geographic concentration, and material dependencies shaping which companies can scale and succeed. These risks create...
No Evidence Vitamin K Shot Causes Jaundice, Cancer
Vitamin K shot - quick facts: * Package inserts # proof of causation. * There is no evidence the vitamin K shot causes jaundice, cancer, or SIDS. * It is not a
House Dems Accuse NASA of Illegal FY2026 Budget Implementation
House SS&T Dems just issued a report re NASA and the FY2026 budget: "Mission Aborted: How NASA Illegally Implemented the President's Budget Request Without Congressional Approval." Calls on Isaacman to "defend" NASA and not do the same w/FY2027 request. https://t.co/RkSmApKqOu
When Diet Fails: Iron Infusions for Athletes
Iron deficiency is common among athletes. Under certain scenarios, diet and supplementation may not be sufficient. This blog describes scenarios where iron infusion or injection may be an appropriate treatment option https://t.co/1ybdvV0t1g https://t.co/GQJ8YmacvU
Beazer Homes Faces $140K California Fee per Home
$140,000. That’s how much @BeazerHomes CEO Allan Merrill tells ResiClub the homebuilder is paying in government fees in California per new-build home
Wholesale Diesel Plunges; Retail Lags—Buy Cost‑plus
Diesel wholesale rack prices have dropped $.70/gallon in the past week and could drop another $.50 -.70 gallon over the weekend. Meanwhile, retail diesel has only dropped $.15/gallon since last week and if past trends hold the truckstops will be...
Trump's Apathy Toward White‑Collar Crime Squeezes Defense Lawyers
Jaw dropping article by @kayewiggins and @stef_palma on how the Trump administration’s disinterest in white-collar crime has caused a bear market for defence lawyers. For once I’m going to drop the link in a comment to make sure this doesn’t...
Qatar‑gifted VC‑25 747 Starts Flight Testing
The VC-25 "Bridge Aircraft"---the 747 gifted by Qatar---has begun flight testing , the Air Force confirms. Spotted yesterday on a flight in Texas, painted freshly white but not yet in the full livery https://t.co/gtG0orHjKQ
Rejecting Life Extension = Costly, Intentional Aging Choice
"If you have access to life extension therapies and decline them, you’re making a deliberate choice to age and die on an old biological timeline." -- the additional medical cost associated with NOT choosing these therapies, may make it an...
Apple's Satellite Link Changes Hands, Prepares for Leo Integration
Apple devices’ satellite link is under new ownership: "This lays the foundation for when Leo comes online to expand and deepen that relationship." @Computerworld https://t.co/hLhYdyuYxS
Hormuz Transit Open Only in Name—Avoid and Delay Voyages
Tanker shipping association INTERTANKO : Hormuz “open” in name only. Ceasefire holding, but transits remain under Iranian control + U.S. blockade in force. Key guidance: delay voyages, avoid the area if possible—and do not pay transit fees to Iran amid risk...
Junk or Jackpot Finale Tops Charts—Binge-Worthy Treasure Hunts
Junk or Jackpot is streaming right now on @hgtv @hbomax and @discoveryplus. Our Season 1 finale hit #2 on all of discovery+. Six episodes. Collectors with insane stuff. Home renovations funded by what we find. Laughing, crying, jaw-dropping appraisals. If...
Europe's Inaction on Russian Oil Fuels Ukrainian Suffering
As a European, I hang my head in shame. The US has shown that if you blockade an oil exporter, they fold quickly. Europe can do this to Russia and shut down oil tanker traffic out of the Baltic. But...
Data Center Power Costs Match Global Solar Investment
Data center energy spend rivals global solar investment #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/AP1fAC257n
Strait of Hormuz Appears ‘Open’ Yet Something’s
Check in on the "open" Strait of Hormuz. Something's missing but I can't put my finger on it https://t.co/Pr2PQBKlFe
AI‑Driven Trials Could Propel India’s Pharma Leaders
One of the most amazing encounters at Semafor World Economy was with Satish Reddy of Dr. @bindureddy's Laboratories , the largest or second largest pharma company in India, depending on how you look at it. Now, they are also looking...
AV Startup Funding Triples in 2026, One Deal Dominates
Funding to autonomous vehicle startups has seen a massive resurgence in 2026, more than tripling so far this year compared to all of 2025 globally, @crunchbase data show. One outsized deal made up 3/4 of the total. But it wasn't ...
Trump Claims Iran Won’t Close Hormuz; Iran Threatens Closure
Love these competing blockade headlines: Trump said Iran has agreed to never close the Strait of Hormuz again. An Iranian official told Fars that if the U.S. naval blockade persists, Tehran will consider it a violation of the ceasefire and will close...
AMCApes Leader Backs Warner‑Paramount Merger, Sparks Theater Feud
The king of the #AMCApes has started a brawl with fellow movie theater owners by backing David Ellison’s plan to combine Warner Bros. and Paramount. They had it out in person yesterday in Las Vegas. Details ⬇️⬇️ https://t.co/6DmAIbWKUA
Threads Finally Recognizes Web Power Users' Importance
I’m just glad that after two years, they’ve finally acknowledged that power users (brands, journalists, etc.) use Web, and that Threads Web should be treated with similar importance as other platforms
Switch to Optimum, Get $150 Gift Card If No Savings
"Eligible customers can visit an Optimum store and show their current AT&T or Verizon mobile bill. ... if Optimum can’t demonstrate savings by switching, customers will receive a $150 gift card." https://t.co/isv48TwS6A $OPTU
Kiwa PVEL Revises Testing to Curb Solar Failures
Kiwa PVEL updates solar module testing protocols to address field failures #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/DcofZeEPv1
Parents' HELOC Loans for Kids' Down Payments Lead to Foreclosure
Parents Who Took Out HELOCS & Mortgages To Provide Down Payments For Kids To Buy Homes In 2021 Now In Power Of Sale Sounds crazy right? And it's not thousands of parents but it is happening right now in Ontario to...
Strait of Hormuz Reopens, Physical Oil Prices Converge to Futures
The blockade called Iran's bluff and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz in response is a remarkable success in very little time. Physical oil prices (white) will now converge down to futures prices (orange), a scenario most didn't think...
Mid‑range Homes ($400‑500K) See Strongest Growth
More buyers at lower prices? Don't sleep on the trend. We're seeing the most growth right now in the region between $400K to $500K. More on my blog. https://t.co/k8PxYYpcrC https://t.co/ImgNJtdh6D
Buzzy Creates Ten Ad Variations From a Single Draft
Most brands test one version. Because making more is expensive. Buzzy turns one ad into ten — like Photoshop for ad iteration. https://t.co/Q8z0GfVrGU
Rio Silver Poised to Process High‑grade Surface Ore
Grok answers whether Rio Silver $RYO.V $RYOOF can begin processing High Grade ore at Surface https://t.co/pglT8XvHDd
Global Fertilizer Shortages Will Worsen Before Easing.
Energy & fertilizer shortages will likely still become greater before they ease, with prices needing to bring down demand to the new supply levels after damage assessments. We'll likely see lower fertilizer levels globally over the coming year, although it...
Search Evolves Into Agentic Manager with Gemini AI
This week we saw so many things get set up as we transition to a new era of the web - the agentic web. I did something different with my newsletter this week. I asked Gemini to look at the transcripts from...
Inside Moderna's Vision: Trust, Safety, and mRNA Future
Awesome to see @WSITYpod interview @moderna_tx president Stephen Hoge A great and wide reaching interview about trust, mRNA vaccines, spike protein, adverse events and what the future of mRNA technology is A candidate interview worth listening too.
CTV's AI‑driven ID Graph Fuels Full‑funnel Growth
Wow, @vibedotco hitting $227M ARR with +264% YoY growth tells you exactly where advertising is heading. CTV has finally cracked the performance code. Advertisers are shifting 30%+ of their total marketing budget into one channel, that level of conviction drives serious...
WB Horror Slumps; “The Mummy” Faces Modest Opening
Horror definitely not working as well for WB as it did last year at US #BoxOffice, as R-rated horror #LeeCroninsTheMummy might debut in #3 place after grossing 1.5M on THU Previews (vs #TheyWillKillYou’s 1M, #TheBride’s 1M, #ReadyOrNot2’s 1.2M, #Primate 1.4M,...
Peace Won’t Instantly End Energy and Fertilizer Shortages
IF we are close to the end of the war, that does not end the shortage of energy and fertilizer, but it is the beginning of assessing the damage and the repair time needed to get back to full output...
Master LinkedIn’s New Ultra‑Casual Game ‘Patches’
The newest game to join the ultra-casual games lineup at @LinkedIn is "Patches". Here's how to play Patches, and some simple tactics to help solve every puzzle: https://t.co/Vw2wAUKY3h #games #puzzles #linkedin https://t.co/m6kdIccjKG
AP-1 Activation Emerges as New Cancer Resistance Target
The knowledge of the many mechanisms by which cancer proves resistant to treatments keeps expanding. This week @Nature highlights activation of the AP-1 transcription factors, representing a new target https://t.co/UWSYDFM0IK https://t.co/6l4TISQonQ
AI Wristband Reads Muscles, Directs Robots Like Hands
MIT engineers built an AI wristband that controls robots by reading your hand muscles. It works by using an ultrasound to capture images of the muscles and tendons in your wrist. An AI algorithm then translates those images into the exact position...
Oil Drop Boosts Truckers' Margins, Spot Rates Unchanged
Oil is collapsing, now down to $79 a barrel on crude. This will provide overnight relief to any motor carrier that is on wholesale or cost plus deals with the truckstops. But is unlikely to change trucking spot rates because...
Secure Genuine Champion Buy‑in Before Launching Digital Health
The Digital Health implementation almost blew up in our face as the Department Chief walked out in frustration halfway through our Kick Off meeting. With 20+ stakeholders watching, it couldn't have gone any worse. We had gotten brought into a health...
Third‑Party Risks Cause Over One‑Third of Breaches
Over 35% of data breaches are caused by vendors or partners, not internal failures. As threats spread globally, third-party risk is growing. Security is only as strong as the weakest link. https://t.co/e3kXTsRA5f
Paid Ads Can Scale to $50K MRR Fast
$0 to $50K MRR in 12 months. Team of 5. No content marketing. No complex funnels. Just PPC. Karel Papik says most founders dismiss paid ads too early. https://t.co/cYWDvmOcGB
Anemia May Heighten Alzheimer’s Risk Alongside P‑tau217
In evaluating p-tau217 and other biomarkers for risk of Alzheimer's disease, keep an eye on anemia, which may add to the risk, as seen in this new report https://t.co/ezbcLr4HIf https://t.co/TOKLRVBM4f
Base44 Launches Figma2Base, Delivering Full Visual Control
Base44 just dropped: > Figma2Base > Themes > Asset Library > Visual Editor > Mobile Editor Every piece of the "full visual control" puzzle is shipped together. Try Figma2Base at https://t.co/1LpRSTC01G
Tombstone AZ Shows High‑grade Oxide Hits, Ideal for Heap Leach
$AZT.V Tombstone, AZ hits: 107.9m @ 0.62 g/t Au + 24.8 g/t Ag (Westside) & 112.5m @ 0.48 g/t Au + 12.6 g/t Ag (Contention). Expanding oxide zones perfect for open-pit heap leach. $AZZTF @AztecMinerals