NATO Praise Misplaced for Admirals Without Real Navy Experience
My top grievance at NATO conferences? MSM slobbering on European and Canadian admirals who walk around with 3 and 4 stars from nations that own a few small frigates. “Navy chief”, this guy never had a Navy. He managed a floating shooting gallery. https://t.co/M7409QqYGH
Iran Conflict Options Could Unfold Within Weeks
Top story on Page 1 of @washingtonpost today is this look at military options for the war with Iran. One person told me the objectives under consideration would probably take “weeks, not months” to complete. Another put the potential timeline at...
Building Resilient, Intelligent Energy Systems at Gastech2026
Energy security, LNG flows, and rising power demand are back at the center of the global conversation — and for good reason. The challenge today is no longer just about having enough energy, but about building systems that are reliable, affordable,...
Delta Jet Lands at LaGuardia, Wrong Controller Confused
Yikes: Delta Regional Jet Was Landing At LaGuardia — The Wrong Controller Asks, “Where Are You?” - View from the Wing https://t.co/onAnFSNoxv
Discussing Iran War and Rubio’s G7 Visit on Bloomberg
About to be on @BloombergTV's "Bloomberg This Weekend" with @davidgura @EenaRuffini @LisaMateoTV to talk about the #IranWar and Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit to France for the #G7
5‑Takeaway Format Reduces Complexity, Omits Democracy Defense
I despise the 5-takeways journalistic trope the #BrokenTimes loves so. It is reductionist, hubristic in its claim to summarize any complex event. This one leaves out much, like the defense of democracy against fascism. https://t.co/9PqlDk10zG
New Gas Power Plants Now 3.5× Costlier Than Years Ago
$3620/kW for a massive new gas power complex. Combined cycle power plants are apparently now are 3.5x more expensive than they were just a few years ago, even when building multiple at one site (with govt backing). Rethink the idea...
War‑Driven Energy Shock Pushes Importers Toward Alternatives
As the outbreak of a regional war disrupts global energy markets for the second time in four years, oil & gas importing countries will be motivated to find alternatives; coal, nuclear, renewables and EVs alike, as @bradplumer & Rebecca Elliott...
US Bases Lack Hardened Defenses Against Iranian Missiles
A war with Iran was an obvious scenario for CENTCOM and Iran's ballistic missile and OWA UAS capabilities are well-known. The lack of underground command posts and hardened shelters—or even concrete barriers between tents, which were common at bases in...
Renewable Surge Isn’t Cutting Consumer Electricity Costs
Why is the rush into renewable energy not lowering our bills? - The Times and The Sunday Times https://t.co/br5e33MMO9
Claim Iran Pinpointed Missile Source Is False
This is dangerous fake news. We already know these people target families and friends. There is no possible way that Iran can pinpoint the exact ship a missile came from. Please community note and report this “UK journalist”
Freedom of Expression Outweighs Cheering Facebook Verdicts
After eight paragraphs of caveats, David French gets to the correct point: freedom of expression. Don’t Cheer Too Hard for the Facebook Verdicts https://t.co/DUVT5kRzE3
SpaceX Bidding Signals New Players in Future 5G/6G Auctions
The inclusion of @SpaceX as a possible bidder in @FCC Auction 113 is an important indicator - we should expect future 5G / 6G auctions to attract new classes of participant And regulators should encourage this trend I wrote about this...
Pentagon Gears up for Iran Ground War; Markets Numb
The Pentagon is preparing ground operations in Iran. Raids on Kharg Island, boots near Hormuz, 3,500 soldiers on the USS Tripoli. Iran's parliament speaker: "Our men are waiting to set fire to them." This is no longer an air campaign....
LNG Shortfall Threatens Global Gas‑Fired Power Generation
Gas-fired generation will be squeezed by LNG shortfall Global gas-fired electricity generation is likely to be among the hardest hit sectors following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the loss of production as a result of damage to two...
Iran Conflict Strains Britain's Defense Readiness
How the Iran war is scrambling Britain’s ability to defend itself - The Times and The Sunday Times https://t.co/hK88mSq7r5
Two Roster Moves to Make FaZe Trophy Contenders
What 2 roster changes would you make to put FaZe in the convo for a trophy lift?
Air France Ends 80‑year Orly Service, Halts All Flights
Air France Ends All Flights At Paris Orly (ORY), After 80 Years At The Airport https://t.co/gzgBRS2FCV
UK Cuts Gas Imports Despite Energy Security Risks
Latest instalment in the “Miliband is a moron” series Britain’s gas imports to be cut despite energy security threat https://t.co/EsJkZMM8LL
Heyman Tech Unveils Waterproof Humanoid Hand for Deep‑sea Robotics
Heyman Tech Introduces Waterproof Humanoid Hand Built for Extreme Depths by @TheHumanoidHub #Robotics #MachineLearning #ArtificialIntelligence #ML #Innovation https://t.co/EuKlyFAoxd
Hormuz Oil Flow Down 40%, Now Mostly Crude
Pre-war Strait of Hormuz flow (crude + products): ~20m b/d. My updated flow assumptions: Iran: ~1.5m b/d (SoH) UAE: ~1.0m b/d (Fujairah above pre-war) KSA: ~5.0m b/d (Yanbu above pre-war) Plus ~1.0m b/d (Non-Iranian SoH tankers) Plus >2.0m...
Doctor Multiplies 5‑star Reviews, Triples Patients in 3 Months
"Doctors, every patient checks reviews before visiting. Here’s how one of my clients, A Doctor grew from 12 reviews (4.8 stars) to 712, 5-star reviews—and tripled their patient footfall within 3 months. These are the exact same hacks I’ve shared with...
Bear Scenario Looms: Oil Spikes, Fed Stuck, S&P Near 6k
Looks like next week is heading towards the bear case scenario I highlighted in my weekly report. Bear case (35% probability): The April 6 deadline produces strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure. Iran retaliates against Saudi or UAE oil facilities. Brent breaks...
Robots Assist, Humans Provide Empathy in Healthcare
Robots are starting to enter one of the most sensitive environments we have. Healthcare. Unitree’s systems being used as caregivers and assistants show how robotics is moving beyond factories into real-world human settings. The value is clear: Supporting staff with repetitive tasks Assisting with logistics...
COVID Likely Zoonotic; Prioritize Broad Pandemic Preparedness
Concur that COVID was very likely zoonotic in origin. That's always been the most likely scenario, and the evidence has just grown stronger. (See below.) From a policy standpoint, I don't think it matters much. 1. Some past pandemics have originated...
Iranian Strike Wipes Out One of Last Sentry Aircraft
Iranian strike at Prince Sultan: photos and reports show E-3G 81-0005 is gone.... clean hit on the rear radar dome. . USAF loses one of its 16 remaining Sentries (average age 40+, no new builds in decades)
Iran Vows Retaliation over US, Israeli University Attacks
This would be retaliation for attacks on Iranian universities by the US and Israel. Please try to report ALL the facts.
Petrol Prices Seen as Government Profit Scheme, Small Businesses Suffer
People now just realising petrol / oil pricing is another extractive government scheme. And they have no plan to cut duty because this ‘crisis’ is far too profitable. Fortunately I only have to drive to see clients occasionally but small...
New Oklahoma Aluminum Smelter Set to Revamp U.S. Supply
Century and EGA plan a major Oklahoma aluminum smelter that could transform US primary metal supply. https://www.metalnomist.com/2026/03/century-ega-oklahoma-aluminum-plant.html
Cholera Aid for Africa Delayed by Dubai Hold, War Fallout
Emergency medical cholera supplies destined for Africa are STUCK in Dubai warehouses. US-ISRAELI WAR ON IRAN = COLLATERAL DAMAGE. https://t.co/obM6ZY0tKC
MAS Releases Comprehensive AI Governance Framework with Case Studies
MAS dropped 173 pages of operational AI governance - agentic AI named explicitly. DBS, BlackRock, Julius Baer case studies. This is what exam-ready governance looks like. MAS unveils AI Risk Management Toolkit for Singapore's financial sector https://t.co/zLPlP0lcaL
Russian Column Dismisses Ukrainian Drones as Non‑innovative
That Russian mechanized column on the southern front also noted, for the record, the complete absence of genuine innovation in those Ukrainian drones made by LEGO-playing housewives. It was not available for further comment for some reason. https://t.co/B4JRyIkl7Y
Instagram Plus Adds Rewatch Insights, Viewer Search, New Story Tools
Instagram Plus rolling out with rewatch insights, viewer search, and more Story tools ✅ Details - https://t.co/zrgS5z9816 https://t.co/FHfxnP5677
Houthis Join Iran War, US Marines Deploy to Region
Yemen's Houthis enter Iran war with attacks on Israel, while US Marines arrive in region https://t.co/ypBFJcMnKr
US Funding Accelerates Domestic Heavy‑Rare‑Earth Magnet Supply Chain
USA Rare Earth funding could speed up a US mine-to-magnet supply chain for heavy rare earths and domestic magnets. https://www.metalnomist.com/2026/03/usa-rare-earth-funding-could-accelerate.html
AI Clones Reality TV, Eroding True Originality
Reality TV is getting an AI twist, and it’s getting strange. An “AI fruit version” of Love Island shows how easily formats can be replicated, remixed and turned into something surreal with generative tools. Entertainment is entering a phase where ideas can...
Two‑Wheeled SHANE Electric Car Redefines Future Transport
The Future Rolls on Two Wheels: SHANE Electric Car Concept by Shane Chen by @ningshensorei #Transport #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation #Tech #TechForGood https://t.co/ECFPWGReXO
Walmart's Copycat Strategy Steals 100M Customers, Costs Target $
Walmart just pulled off the greatest heist ever. They copied Target's playbook and poached 100 million customers. Meanwhile, Target lost $500M to theft in 6 months. Their only option: Clear the shelves & lock everything up. Here's how America's favorite store lost everything:
Iran Unlikely to Prioritize AWACS Despite High Value
This guy doesn't think Iran is smart enough to prioritize targeting an AWACS. Very high value, low density asset and very easy to spot. Also a key asset that enables defense against their one-way attack munitions, in particular. It would...
Refined Product Stress Spikes, California Diesel Tops $8
Taking stock 1 month into oil market madness: The stress is in refined products. Diesel Price topping $8 in California is picture perfect 👌
Iranian Strike Allegedly Destroys Rare E‑3 Sentry, Exposing Capability Gaps
Images Purportedly Show E-3 Sentry Totally Destroyed From Iranian Strike A loss of an E-3 would be a major blow for the dwindling fleet of increasingly rickety airframes and would point to other capability and defensive gaps. Story: https://t.co/uVVYStW612
Indonesia's 2026 Nickel Quotas Tighten Feedstock, Not Oversupply
Indonesia nickel ore quotas may tighten feedstock supply in 2026 without solving oversupply in downstream nickel products. https://www.metalnomist.com/2026/03/indonesia-nickel-ore-quotas-risk.html
Cartel Arrests Won’t Curb Synthetic Opioid Crisis
The synthetic opioid market: Why cartel arrests do not stop the crisis http://dlvr.it/TRlsbG Conditions #PainManagement
DoD Ignoring Base Hardenings Leaves Aircraft Vulnerable
Hopefully there will FINALLY be a real wake up call here on hardened infrastructure for air bases. They (DoW leadership) have and are living in a fantasy land with this. It's maddening. It's easier to kill your most potent combat...
Fuel Price Spike to Raise Living Costs Nationwide
The President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa; “Higher fuel prices will affect every sector, beginning the 1st of April we are going to see a spike in fuel prices” “𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲”
China Deploys Latest AI Models in Military, Data Sources Unclear
"China is not using the oldest model. They're using the newest Qwen. They're using the newest Kimi. They're using the newest DeepSeek in their military applications." - AND WHAT DATA DID THEY USE TO TRAIN THESE MODELS?
Epigenetic Dysregulation Fuels Aging, Offers Therapeutic Target
Systemic epigenetic dysregulation as a driver of ageing and a therapeutic target 👉 “By providing mechanistic clarity on how epigenetic dysregulation drives ageing phenotypes, we aim to enable rational design of therapeutics that target the epigenetic systems that fail during ageing,...
Robots Climb Ceilings and Walls in Warehouses
Gravity-Defying #Robotic #Warehouse System: Ceiling- and Wall-Climbing #Automation via @ZappyZappy7 #Robot #MachineLearning #ArtificialIntelligence #ML https://t.co/DqP7EEcmYO
Algorithmic Decisions Aren’t Legal Safeguards in Heavy Industry
Navigating the Algorithmic Frontier: Top 5 Challenges for AI Engineers in Heavy Industry "In asset management and transport, “because the algorithm said so” is not a valid legal or safety defense.." https://t.co/XsZMGqaBBl
30-Year Veteran Shares Untold Stories in Newsletter
I've been doing this for 30 years. The stories that never make the news are in my newsletter. 10,000+ readers already know. Now you can too. https://t.co/zqKwLiPe2F