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Sports Media Turmoil: Layoffs, Deals
SocialApr 17, 2026

Sports Media Turmoil: Layoffs, Deals

The Varsity * Ilan Ben-Hanan (@IBH) —an SVP of programming & content strategy, is the most senior ESPN executive to be laid off this week. * Will regulators get behind YouTube's pending deal with the NFL? * Casey Wasserman is on Capitol Hill...

By John Ourand
7‑8 Hours Nightly Cuts Type 2 Diabetes Risk
SocialApr 17, 2026

7‑8 Hours Nightly Cuts Type 2 Diabetes Risk

This Is How Much Sleep You Need to Lower Your Type 2 Diabetes Risk https://t.co/UI9VyQiv3a https://t.co/ac9eBXPIBu

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Hollywood Execs Forced Onto Commercial Flights Amid Trump‑Vegas Airfield Shutdown
SocialApr 17, 2026

Hollywood Execs Forced Onto Commercial Flights Amid Trump‑Vegas Airfield Shutdown

Literally all the Hollywood brass is being forced to fly commercial bc Trump visit to Las Vegas has shut down private airfield. Possible crisis. #cinemacon

By Sharon Waxman
Nigerian Airlines Suspend Flights Monday over Soaring Oil Costs
SocialApr 17, 2026

Nigerian Airlines Suspend Flights Monday over Soaring Oil Costs

Airlines In Nigeria Claim They’ll Stop Flying On Monday Due To High Oil Prices https://t.co/hBj7xdzSh4

By Ben Schlappig
2025 HMDA Data Shows FHA Borrower Credit
SocialApr 17, 2026

2025 HMDA Data Shows FHA Borrower Credit

Since the only corner of the US housing market that has any distressed borrowers are in the FHA loans, I was curious if the credit quality of FHA borrowers deteriorated over the past few years. The 2025 HMDA data is...

By Mike Simonsen
Energy Shock Could Accelerate Global Renewable Adoption
SocialApr 17, 2026

Energy Shock Could Accelerate Global Renewable Adoption

Is this what Republican climate policy looks like? "Early signs are emerging that the energy shock could aid the global spread of renewable power, batteries, electric cars and other climate-friendly tech." https://t.co/aCmx1IcvPw

By Jesse D. Jenkins
Trump-Appointed Judge Calls Argument Sophistry to Nth Degree
SocialApr 17, 2026

Trump-Appointed Judge Calls Argument Sophistry to Nth Degree

“This is sophistry to the nth degree,” said U.S. Circuit Judge Ryan Nelson, a Donald Trump appointee. “I don’t understand how you say these are different.” https://t.co/9u4WbwH10Y

By Daniel Wallach
Amazon Secures Solar‑plus‑storage PPAs for Australian AI Growth
SocialApr 17, 2026

Amazon Secures Solar‑plus‑storage PPAs for Australian AI Growth

Amazon signs first solar-plus-storage PPAs in Australia to power AI expansion #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/UIJ2nW3cQw

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
IRS Cuts Prompt Re‑evaluation of Tax Compliance
SocialApr 17, 2026

IRS Cuts Prompt Re‑evaluation of Tax Compliance

"Reflecting on the #IRS cuts, should you still be compliant?" - @peterreillycpa Thx @tonynovak for the heads up about this article. It's been awhile since I've seen him on X. #Tax friends he has more good info in his...

By Deborah Fox
Review Panel Finds Anti‑amyloid Alzheimer Drugs Offer Little Benefit
SocialApr 17, 2026

Review Panel Finds Anti‑amyloid Alzheimer Drugs Offer Little Benefit

Medical Review Group Questions Usefulness of Some Alzheimer’s Drugs Group says anti-amyloid treatments don’t offer noticeable benefits https://t.co/Z9tRQquyZX

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
GPU Is the New X86; TPU Dominates AI
SocialApr 17, 2026

GPU Is the New X86; TPU Dominates AI

The reality is that that the GPU is the new x86. It’s general purpose. It has to be able to do a lot of things fairly well, but it’s an expert at nothing. The TPU is purpose built to run...

By Bryan Beal
GLP‑1 Drugs Show Promise for Treating All Addictions
SocialApr 17, 2026

GLP‑1 Drugs Show Promise for Treating All Addictions

GLP-1 medications get at the heart of addiction: study Diabetes and obesity drugs show promise in treating and preventing all substance use disorders https://t.co/buHywnw9Wk https://t.co/0lunbQbjsb

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Trust Funds Protect Black Wealth From Home Liens
SocialApr 17, 2026

Trust Funds Protect Black Wealth From Home Liens

If you don’t want a lien put on your house…. You need a trust fund Hi, I am Attorney Henderson and I set up trust funds to sustain black wealth.

By The Manifesting Beauty
Experts Train on New World Screwworm Identification and Response
SocialApr 17, 2026

Experts Train on New World Screwworm Identification and Response

The Department of Entomology & Plant Pathology held an important training workshop focused on New World Screwworm identification and response. Experts from @OklahomaAg and @USDA_ARS shared valuable insights surrounding this serious issue to help keep us informed and prepared. https://t.co/6eSJgrmDbx

By Jayson Lusk
Court Orders Airline to Cover $3,900 Munich‑Paris Taxi
SocialApr 17, 2026

Court Orders Airline to Cover $3,900 Munich‑Paris Taxi

Wow: Court Rules Airline Must Pay For $3,900, 9-Hour, Munich To Paris Taxi Ride https://t.co/cNQlkx5Gaa

By Ben Schlappig
US BESS Degradation Optimism Collides With Real‑World Data
SocialApr 17, 2026

US BESS Degradation Optimism Collides With Real‑World Data

‘Unfettered optimism’ on US BESS degradation hits wall of operational reality #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/1hcRyBak6s

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Bruce Hornsby Marks 40‑Year Billboard Run with New Album
SocialApr 17, 2026

Bruce Hornsby Marks 40‑Year Billboard Run with New Album

Bruce Hornsby extends his Billboard chart run to nearly 40 years as "Indigo Park" debuts on Adult Alternative Airplay. The new album also opens with 2,000 copies sold in its first week. https://t.co/xKeAhu3qYm

By Eric Alper
Disney's Infinity Vision Sets New Theatrical Standards
SocialApr 17, 2026

Disney's Infinity Vision Sets New Theatrical Standards

At #CinemaCon: Here are details on Disney's new "Infinity Vision" announcement. "Infinity Vision sets a new benchmark for theatrical presentation, certifying auditoriums that meet rigorous technical standards, including a focus on: The largest screens for maximum scale Laser projection for superior brightness and...

By Erik Davis
Waymo's Early Vision: Tiny Wheel‑less Two‑seat Autonomous Car
SocialApr 17, 2026

Waymo's Early Vision: Tiny Wheel‑less Two‑seat Autonomous Car

Waymo’s original vision for what autonomy would look like, ten years ago. A small two seat car with no steering wheel or pedals. Kind of reminds me of the Cybercab, but less sexy. https://t.co/84uLzT68Wt

By Whole Mars Catalog
Your Email List Outlasts Fickle Platform Algorithms
SocialApr 17, 2026

Your Email List Outlasts Fickle Platform Algorithms

Every platform changes its algorithm. Every app can disappear overnight. Why your email list is still one of the most valuable things you own as an artist: https://t.co/xPTc9zM3q8

By Eric Alper
US Data Center Delays Push AI Compute to Space
SocialApr 17, 2026

US Data Center Delays Push AI Compute to Space

50% of US data centers are being delayed or canceled. 17% are uncertain. Only 33% are actually being built. This what's driving AI compute into orbit.

By Peter H. Diamandis
Zoox Debuts Wheel‑less Rides in Austin
SocialApr 17, 2026

Zoox Debuts Wheel‑less Rides in Austin

First @zoox I’ve seen in Austin. The no steering wheel is wild. Talk about burning the bridges. https://t.co/9tJMhXqNdJ

By Patrick Moorhead
AI-Driven CRISPR‑GPT Enables Fully Autonomous Lab Experiments
SocialApr 17, 2026

AI-Driven CRISPR‑GPT Enables Fully Autonomous Lab Experiments

A junior researcher walks up to a CRISPR experiment they've never run before. An AI agent has already decomposed the workflow, selected the guide RNAs, anticipated failure modes, and drafted the protocol. They run it successfully on their first attempt. That's not...

By John Cumbers
Bluesky Hit by Sophisticated DDoS, Fix Due Tomorrow
SocialApr 16, 2026

Bluesky Hit by Sophisticated DDoS, Fix Due Tomorrow

Bluesky has been wonky all day to due to a "sophisticated" DDoS attack. It sounds like they are still trying to get it under control w/ an update coming "no later than" 10am PT tomorrow

By Karissa Bell
Investigations Expand: More Generals Interviewed Over Time
SocialApr 16, 2026

Investigations Expand: More Generals Interviewed Over Time

Vasely, Donahue and Sullivan were interviewed for the original 15-6 investigation released in February 2022. Gens. Miller, Milley, and McKenzie were later interviewed for 2024's HOP-led House Foreign Affairs Committee investigation. This list is even broader.

By Dan Lamothe
Prince's 1994 Paisley Park Game Merged Music and Puzzles
SocialApr 16, 2026

Prince's 1994 Paisley Park Game Merged Music and Puzzles

In '94, Prince released a graphic adventure video game where players explored the different rooms of Paisley Park & solved puzzles to collect the 5 pieces of Prince’s symbol. Inside the rooms were interactive media including songs, music videos &...

By Jeff Weiss
CinemaCon Bigger This Year, Mirrors 2026 Release Surge
SocialApr 16, 2026

CinemaCon Bigger This Year, Mirrors 2026 Release Surge

Anecdotal from the outside looking in (I'm not there), but consistent with 2026’s increase in wide release volume: #CinemaCon feels noticeably beefier this year. https://t.co/xpf8MOQA44

By Brandon Katz
Andrew Tate's Substack Reads Like Bad Poetry
SocialApr 16, 2026

Andrew Tate's Substack Reads Like Bad Poetry

Andrew Tate's Substack is effectively just publishing bad poetry. Every post is like this https://t.co/UsxDknc2nL

By Taylor Lorenz
Rocket Lab Ascends to Clear #2 in Space Economy
SocialApr 16, 2026

Rocket Lab Ascends to Clear #2 in Space Economy

Houston, we don’t have a problem. Rocket Lab is transforming into a legitimate powerhouse, becoming the clear #2 in the space economy.

By Hyperstocks
Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” Marks 20 Weeks #1
SocialApr 16, 2026

Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” Marks 20 Weeks #1

Ella Langley’s "Choosin’ Texas" earns a milestone 20th week at #1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart, with 26.6 million streams, 42.4 million in radio audience, and 9,000 sold. https://t.co/antFeHcjOV

By Eric Alper
Cellular Stress Drives Stem Cell Aging, Revealing Therapy Targets
SocialApr 16, 2026

Cellular Stress Drives Stem Cell Aging, Revealing Therapy Targets

Beyond Cell Death: The Hidden Drivers of Stem Cell Aging “The findings shed light on how cellular stress shapes stem cell aging and highlight potential pathways for developing therapies to counter age-related decline...” https://t.co/hBUchsNtQ4 https://t.co/6HyOSZZ6ZS

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
New England’s Grid Batteries Finally Accelerating
SocialApr 16, 2026

New England’s Grid Batteries Finally Accelerating

Big grid batteries are finally on a roll in New England #energysky -- via Canary Media: https://t.co/gp9MRV65Yf

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Big Front Seat May Disappear This Week
SocialApr 16, 2026

Big Front Seat May Disappear This Week

The most underrated first-class seat might disappear this week. Would anyone else miss the Big Front Seat?👇

By Zach Griff
Israel Could Replenish Iron Dome by Prioritizing Its People
SocialApr 16, 2026

Israel Could Replenish Iron Dome by Prioritizing Its People

Hmmm, well if Israel cared about its people, it can change its behavior and get the ammunition to restock its Iron Dome. Pretty simple.

By Dean Baker
Iran Conflict Brief Offers Ongoing Insight Beyond Crisis
SocialApr 16, 2026

Iran Conflict Brief Offers Ongoing Insight Beyond Crisis

This new special podcast, Iran Conflict Brief, that Daniel Sternoff created with our team to shed light on the Iran war is so good. Makes me think of how Nightline started. This will need to keep going beyond current...

By Jason Bordoff
LEGO Coffee Factory Automates Your Morning Brew
SocialApr 16, 2026

LEGO Coffee Factory Automates Your Morning Brew

Someone built a LEGO Coffee Factory that takes your order on a smartphone app, brews it through a Keurig, disposes of the pod, and puts the lid on. Mornings just got an upgrade. https://t.co/ltZi3Ddh0T

By Eric Alper
Global Order Isn’t Decided by Armenia, Mongolia, Pakistan
SocialApr 16, 2026

Global Order Isn’t Decided by Armenia, Mongolia, Pakistan

No offense but sorry, the future of global order does not hinge on Armenia, Mongolia, and Pakistan. This is not “decisive terrain.” I’ve been around a long time but the “great game” metaphors are the most abused ever.

By Evan Feigenbaum
Gas Prices Surge, Hyundai EV Sales Jump 40%
SocialApr 16, 2026

Gas Prices Surge, Hyundai EV Sales Jump 40%

Gasoline is going to $5/gallon on average throughout the USA in 2 weeks. -JP Morgan

By Jigar Shah
Even Top Attorneys Are Just Human
SocialApr 16, 2026

Even Top Attorneys Are Just Human

Jeff Wall – Named ‘Appellate Attorney of the Year’ for 2025 by @TheNLJ – is human after all. https://t.co/cT8k8WSBrc

By Ted Hearn
Malcolm in the Middle Revival Remains Emmy‑eligible Despite Short Season
SocialApr 16, 2026

Malcolm in the Middle Revival Remains Emmy‑eligible Despite Short Season

‘Malcolm in the Middle’ Revival Eligible in Emmys Comedy Race Despite Shortened Season (EXCLUSIVE) https://t.co/CCWt2NSnFB via @variety

By Clayton Davis
Folio Society Announces Southern Reach Novel Editions
SocialApr 16, 2026

Folio Society Announces Southern Reach Novel Editions

Thrilled to tell you that there will be Folio Society editions of the Southern Reach novels.

By Jeff VanderMeer
Nvidia's AI Demand Shifts to Massive Deployment Wave
SocialApr 16, 2026

Nvidia's AI Demand Shifts to Massive Deployment Wave

Nvidia's AI story is getting a major upgrade. Analysts are now convinced as demand shifts from just training models to the massive, long-term phase of deploying them everywhere. This "second wave" could be even bigger. AI

By periodtrader
Low‑Cost Merops Drones Stop Iranian Shahed Attacks
SocialApr 16, 2026

Low‑Cost Merops Drones Stop Iranian Shahed Attacks

Cheap Interceptor Drones Proven In Ukraine Protected U.S. Troops Against Iranian Shaheds The Army's top official lauded the Merops drone's performance defending against Iranian long-range Kamikaze drones. https://t.co/bQaxtV5jvM

By Tyler Rogoway
Diesel Prices Surge 60% Year‑Over‑Year
SocialApr 16, 2026

Diesel Prices Surge 60% Year‑Over‑Year

Diesal prices are up almost 60% from a year ago https://t.co/BZjCIh8l7U Too bad Trump can't find out about this.

By Dean Baker
IMF Resumes Talks, Opening Funding Path for Venezuela
SocialApr 16, 2026

IMF Resumes Talks, Opening Funding Path for Venezuela

#Venezuela: The IMF will resume formal contact, potentially paving the way for the acting administration of Delcy Rodriguez to regain access to the lender’s financing @jdorosario @europressos https://t.co/AtCHswbuUA

By Eric Martin
Wet Dress Rehearsal Boosts Confidence for Upcoming Flight
SocialApr 16, 2026

Wet Dress Rehearsal Boosts Confidence for Upcoming Flight

Nice full Wet Dress today is making flight in a few weeks look real good. We are close my friends.

By Marcus House
FCC Defends Nexstar‑TEGNA Merger Amid Senate Inquiry
SocialApr 16, 2026

FCC Defends Nexstar‑TEGNA Merger Amid Senate Inquiry

News: 🚨@FCC counsel filed this letter today with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. It is @BrendanCarrFCC response to @tedcruz and @SenatorCantwell March 30 letter regarding the agency's March 19 approval of the @NXSTMediaGroup -@TEGNA transaction. $NXST...

By Ted Hearn
Budget Reservation Vanished, Left Paying Extra and Renting U‑Haul
SocialApr 16, 2026

Budget Reservation Vanished, Left Paying Extra and Renting U‑Haul

🚨 @Budget took my prepaid reservation - then had zero cars available at pickup. Told me to pay $130 more + fund my own ride elsewhere. Had to book a U-Haul just to complete my move. This isn’t acceptable. Case ID: 81160798

By Susanna Frazier
SNL May Lineup Features Olivia Rodrigo, Damon, Ferrell, McCartney
SocialApr 16, 2026

SNL May Lineup Features Olivia Rodrigo, Damon, Ferrell, McCartney

Olivia Rodrigo, Matt Damon, Will Ferrell and Paul McCartney headline Saturday Night Live’s Star-Studded May Lineup https://t.co/H0JRa04ZmI

By Eric Alper