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Seeking Street‑Savvy UGC Creator, No Agencies Needed
SocialMar 28, 2026

Seeking Street‑Savvy UGC Creator, No Agencies Needed

Shooting my shot: Looking for a UGC creator who can do street-level content. Love doing street content. Natural with a camera and banter are much appreciated. Tag your folks. (Not looking for an agency)

By Aazar Shad
Houthis Fire Missiles at Israel, Demand End to Iran Attacks
SocialMar 28, 2026

Houthis Fire Missiles at Israel, Demand End to Iran Attacks

Houthis launched ballistic missiles at Israel and would continue operations until strikes on Iran and its proxy militant groups such as Hezbollah in Lebanon stop.

By Ashraf Laidi
Houthis Threaten Cape Route, Exacerbating Energy Shortages
SocialMar 28, 2026

Houthis Threaten Cape Route, Exacerbating Energy Shortages

With Houthis entering the war, Cape of Good Hope may soon be the Cape of Only Hope. Countries already facing physical energy shortages are staring at even longer transport schedules, and higher costs. Some useful background from 2024 here: https://t.co/K1abD0tYoN.

By Andy Mukherjee
Liquid Molecule Stores Sunlight, Releases Heat On Demand
SocialMar 28, 2026

Liquid Molecule Stores Sunlight, Releases Heat On Demand

Scientists “Bottle the Sun” With Revolutionary Liquid Battery 🔋 ☀️ https://t.co/OwRj1KreUq 💬 Solar energy has one persistent weakness: it disappears at sunset. Finding a reliable way to store that energy for later use remains one of the biggest obstacles to expanding renewable...

By Efi Pylarinou
NATO Split: US Sees China as Threat, Europe Partners
SocialMar 28, 2026

NATO Split: US Sees China as Threat, Europe Partners

Agree with a lot of this below. I think an important context is the misalignment in NATO around China. USA considers China the main enemy/rival, Europa considers China a partner. (NATO was built to defend against Sovjetunionen)

By Mads Christiansen
German Retail Deposits Top €3 Trillion, €13bn Added in February
SocialMar 28, 2026

German Retail Deposits Top €3 Trillion, €13bn Added in February

Good Morning from Germany, where retail deposits have surpassed the €3TRILLION mark. In February alone, more than €13bn flowed into these accounts. https://t.co/cvLzWCwiTi

By Holger Zschaepitz
Germany Mulls Restarting Coal Plants to Curb Soaring Energy Prices
SocialMar 28, 2026

Germany Mulls Restarting Coal Plants to Curb Soaring Energy Prices

Germany will review whether to reactivate standby coal-fired power plants in an effort to reduce energy prices that have been elevated since the war in the Middle East https://t.co/xhEPnaeGOJ via @petrasorge https://t.co/v9EoTYKA9F

By Zöe Schneeweiss
Japan Reconsiders Pacifism Amid Trump Ties, China Threat
SocialMar 28, 2026

Japan Reconsiders Pacifism Amid Trump Ties, China Threat

MyPoV: the wise choice. Courting Trump and Fearing China, Japan Rethinks 80 Years of Pacifism https://t.co/OEYXkZJkZ4

By R “Ray” Wang
Moral Panic over Social Media Addiction Fuels Meta Lobbying
SocialMar 28, 2026

Moral Panic over Social Media Addiction Fuels Meta Lobbying

Begging people to stop falling for moral panic “social media addiction” slop that is being used to further Meta’s billion dollar lobbying efforts and enact the Heritage Foundation’s tech policy slate. https://t.co/x5sBmiBcQH

By Taylor Lorenz
Fire at Russian Oil Depot Sends Smoke over 1,000 Km
SocialMar 28, 2026

Fire at Russian Oil Depot Sends Smoke over 1,000 Km

Smoke from burning Russian oil storage facilities near Saint Petersburg has stretched for more than a thousand kilometers. https://t.co/TjyShJuAaH

By Illia Ponomarenko
Bosai's Indonesia Smelter Signals China's Overseas Capacity Surge
SocialMar 28, 2026

Bosai's Indonesia Smelter Signals China's Overseas Capacity Surge

Bosai plans an Indonesia aluminium smelting project in East Java, highlighting China’s accelerating overseas capacity strategy. https://www.metalnomist.com/2026/03/bosai-indonesia-aluminium-smelting.html

By The Metalnomist
Most Complex Games Were Nearly Unplayable on PS1
SocialMar 28, 2026

Most Complex Games Were Nearly Unplayable on PS1

Yes. But to be fair, almost every non-trivial game was nearly impossible to run on the PS1.

By Gustavo Pezzi (Pikuma)
Β‑Hydroxybutyrate's Dual Impact on Colorectal Cancer
SocialMar 28, 2026

Β‑Hydroxybutyrate's Dual Impact on Colorectal Cancer

β-Hydroxybutyrate, a primary metabolite of ketogenic diets and its dual role in modulating colorectal cancer: from molecular mechanisms to therapeutic insights https://t.co/pPCdm2AcFo https://t.co/mPtz1Xqiep

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
China's Ongoing Assault on Overseas Civil Society
SocialMar 28, 2026

China's Ongoing Assault on Overseas Civil Society

I wrote an article a few years ago about how China targets civil society abroad, still very relevant today. https://t.co/0Ic7yxpWrM

By Runa Sandvik
China Opens Nickel, Lithium Futures to Foreign Investors
SocialMar 28, 2026

China Opens Nickel, Lithium Futures to Foreign Investors

China will open nickel and lithium futures to foreign investors, aiming to strengthen global metals pricing power. https://www.metalnomist.com/2026/03/china-nickel-and-lithium-futures.html

By The Metalnomist
AI Delivers Rapid, Clear Interpretation of Newborn Test Results
SocialMar 28, 2026

AI Delivers Rapid, Clear Interpretation of Newborn Test Results

My son was 11 days old and his blood test came back "abnormal". In the past, I would've spent six hours sick with worry waiting to hear from his doctor. Instead, AI got me the answer first - and explained...

By Joshua Liu, MD
Few HIMARS, M270s Flipped Russian Front in 2022
SocialMar 28, 2026

Few HIMARS, M270s Flipped Russian Front in 2022

I somehow found myself remembering how a handful of HIMARSs and M270s in Ukrainian hands turned the entire Russian front upside down in 2022.

By Illia Ponomarenko
AI's Potential to Transform Global Public Health
SocialMar 28, 2026

AI's Potential to Transform Global Public Health

Can #AI improve public health and support global well-being? by @antgrasso #Healthcare #HealthTech #Tech #Technology https://t.co/Heo0OAXBDq

By Ron van Loon
China’s 90% Model Redefines Global Supply Chains
SocialMar 28, 2026

China’s 90% Model Redefines Global Supply Chains

@KirkusReviews , 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 1933, 𝐰𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐚’𝐬 90% 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥. Kirkus describes the book as “𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐚’𝐬 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤.” The review highlights how China has built industrial capacity to meet 90%...

By Ram Charan
From Weight Loss to Longevity: Medicine Shifts Toward Prevention
SocialMar 28, 2026

From Weight Loss to Longevity: Medicine Shifts Toward Prevention

It’s interesting how quickly the conversation has shifted. Not long ago, people were hesitant about weight loss injections. Now the question is whether GLP-1s should be used… for longevity. That shift alone is worth paying attention to. Because it reflects something deeper — we’re...

By Marissa Dinar, MD
US Steps Back, Lets Others Pay Iran's Strait Fees
SocialMar 28, 2026

US Steps Back, Lets Others Pay Iran's Strait Fees

But of course. It's not the US' problem. Literally saying, "now let the rest of the world fight it out with Iran. We're done here." Interesting new angle, though: Is it all just about money for Iran? What about their...

By Vandana Hari
Two Distinct Causes Behind Last Year's Manufacturing Job Decline
SocialMar 28, 2026

Two Distinct Causes Behind Last Year's Manufacturing Job Decline

1/5 Good Chris Griswold piece on the implications of the decline last year in manufacturing jobs. I would add one other thing, and that is that there are two completely separate reasons for a decline in manufacturing jobs.

By Michael Pettis
AI Game Design Monologue Turns Gothic, Jokes About Velvet Cape
SocialMar 28, 2026

AI Game Design Monologue Turns Gothic, Jokes About Velvet Cape

Asking Codex to build a SimGothicManor game and really enjoying how much of its internal planning monologue has become obsessed with tongue-in-cheek gothic, such as worrying about "scope creep in a velvet cape" https://t.co/AtixDfXWNM

By Ethan Mollick
Mass‑following Cardiologists After Family’s Doctor‑search Struggle
SocialMar 28, 2026

Mass‑following Cardiologists After Family’s Doctor‑search Struggle

anyways spending my Friday night mass-following cardiologists. a family member had the worst time finding one and finally getting in to see one so I’m trying to get a head start.

By Taylor M. Tieman (Legalmiga)
Thailand Secures Safe Strait of Hormuz Passage for Tankers
SocialMar 28, 2026

Thailand Secures Safe Strait of Hormuz Passage for Tankers

Thailand has reached a deal with Iran to allow Thai tankers through the Strait of Hormuz. “An agreement has been reached to allow Thai oil tankers to transit safely through the Strait of Hormuz," Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said...

By Javier Blas
Trump Tariffs Shrink Chinese Imports, Widen U.S. Trade Deficit
SocialMar 28, 2026

Trump Tariffs Shrink Chinese Imports, Widen U.S. Trade Deficit

How Trump’s Tariffs Are Choking U.S.-China Trade—Chinese share of American imports drops to lowest level since 2001, but overall U.S. goods trade deficit rises @hannahmiao_ @CloudberryRoque https://t.co/tWBXJwnAkx https://t.co/tWBXJwnAkx

By Jonathan Cheng
Tokyo's New Reactor Cuts 1.1 M Tons LNG
SocialMar 28, 2026

Tokyo's New Reactor Cuts 1.1 M Tons LNG

Tokyo is able to turn to nuclear power to help reduce dependence on LNG 🇯🇵 ☢️ The No 6 reactor at Kashiwazaki Kariwa nuclear power plant just reached full power for the first time in over a decade That will replace...

By Stephen Stapczynski
Iran Conflict Sparks Urgent Clean‑energy Push
SocialMar 28, 2026

Iran Conflict Sparks Urgent Clean‑energy Push

The Iran war is driving a clean energy wake-up call #energysky -- via Canary Media: https://t.co/McDHaoL6iQ

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Supply Disruptions Reshape Oil, Gas Amid U.S.-Iran Tensions
SocialMar 28, 2026

Supply Disruptions Reshape Oil, Gas Amid U.S.-Iran Tensions

PODCAST: What’s next for oil, natural gas and the U.S.-Iran war? A great pleasure to join a special edition of the #ColumbiaEnergyExchange podcast with host @JasonBordoff to discuss how supply disruptions are reverberating across the industry. 🎧Listen now: https://t.co/Nfa3nQ6UWm

By Javier Blas
GE Forecasts Boosted 2026 LEAP Deliveries Amid Recovery
SocialMar 28, 2026

GE Forecasts Boosted 2026 LEAP Deliveries Amid Recovery

GE expects higher LEAP engine deliveries in 2026 as supply chain recovery and strong MRO demand support growth. https://www.metalnomist.com/2026/03/ge-leap-engine-deliveries-set-to-rise.html

By The Metalnomist
Democrats Urged Pai to Probe Sinclair, Then Denied It
SocialMar 28, 2026

Democrats Urged Pai to Probe Sinclair, Then Denied It

Actually, Senate Democrats in 2018 wanted @AjitPai to investigate @WeAreSinclair for news distortion. When @BrendanCarrFCC called them on it at a Senate Commerce Committee hearing last December, people like @SenMarkey, who signed the letter to Pai, pretended that it did...

By Ted Hearn
Ship Captain Outshines Experts on Persian Gulf Analysis
SocialMar 28, 2026

Ship Captain Outshines Experts on Persian Gulf Analysis

Go ahead MSM tell us all about how the new pentagon press corps “aren’t real journalists” ONE person on X nailed the Persian Gulf situation well over a week ago. Not some energy expert. Not a former admiral. Not a pulitzer...

By John Konrad
FCC Delays Fox 29 License Challenge, Dismisses After Election
SocialMar 28, 2026

FCC Delays Fox 29 License Challenge, Dismisses After Election

Unfortunately, this is about 10% of the story. First, it wasn’t a Fox affiliate. It was @FOX29philly owned and operated by Fox Corp., meaning the Murdochs. And it wasn’t a complaint. It was a petition to deny Fox 29’s TV...

By Ted Hearn
Humanoid Robots Begin Self-Manufacturing the Next Generation
SocialMar 28, 2026

Humanoid Robots Begin Self-Manufacturing the Next Generation

The Self-Manufacturing Future: Humanoid #Robots Building Robots by @Robo_Tuo #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/JMyNqdp8MU

By Ron van Loon
Cargill’s Eco‑Ships Face Drone and Missile Threats
SocialMar 28, 2026

Cargill’s Eco‑Ships Face Drone and Missile Threats

Quick question for @Cargill: With drones and missiles flying across major sea lanes, are you planning to keep these giant bullseyes mounted on your “eco” ships? https://t.co/BWiyOEbXKV

By John Konrad
TikTok Correlates with Mental Health Issues, but No Causation Proven
SocialMar 28, 2026

TikTok Correlates with Mental Health Issues, but No Causation Proven

Key word here: correlates. TikTok usage likely also correlates with wearing baggy jeans. But there have been mountains of peer reviewed studies on social media's affect on mental health, and none have found any meaningful *causal* link. Great piece here:...

By Taylor Lorenz
War Boosts Russia, Iran, Texas Oil; U.S. Stumbles
SocialMar 28, 2026

War Boosts Russia, Iran, Texas Oil; U.S. Stumbles

It looks like the war's winners so far are Russia, Iran and Texas oil & gas exporters... Russia benefits from high prices, waived sanctions, and a distracted world. Iran benefits from high prices, waived sanctions, and the realization (by them and...

By Michael E. Webber
Real Estate Prices Set to Plummet—Sit Tight
SocialMar 28, 2026

Real Estate Prices Set to Plummet—Sit Tight

I think the real estate market is cooked. Prices always lag the causes of a real estate slow down, but it’s undoubtedly here. If you’re in the market for any type of real estate, just sit tight. Prices are going to...

By Bryan Beal
Accelerate Change Rapidly Without Disrupting Daily Operations
SocialMar 28, 2026

Accelerate Change Rapidly Without Disrupting Daily Operations

#TimTalk – Learn how to ignite change at “sprint speed” without disrupting daily operations with Rick Tucci https://t.co/AwW8kWDVma via @DLAIgnite #SocialSelling #DigitalSelling #Sales #SalesLeader #Leadership #Culture #Marketing #Success #Mindset #Entrepreneur #Management #Inspiration

By Tim Hughes
NightBeacon's Primary Model Acts as Evaluator for Better Reasoning
SocialMar 28, 2026

NightBeacon's Primary Model Acts as Evaluator for Better Reasoning

One cool component of NightBeacon is different models trained on the same data, but look at the work that the main model does - think of it as an evaluator, judge, or tier 3 soc analyst that looks at the...

By Dave Kennedy
Duffy Should Prioritize Transport Safety over War Propaganda
SocialMar 28, 2026

Duffy Should Prioritize Transport Safety over War Propaganda

Maybe Secretary of Transportation Duffy should spend less time doing war propaganda and more time on making transportation safe https://t.co/56qGkElLy2

By Dean Baker
Oil Crises Predate Wars; 2026 Hormuz ≠ Ukraine Invasion
SocialMar 28, 2026

Oil Crises Predate Wars; 2026 Hormuz ≠ Ukraine Invasion

For thought leaders.. ♦️No one should compare the current 2026 Hormuz Crisis to Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine. These are apples and "orange bulldozers"! ♦️I challenge anyone to prove that the spectacular rise in oil prices in 2022 was...

By Anas Alhajji
Balancing Innovation and Trust in Healthcare AI
SocialMar 28, 2026

Balancing Innovation and Trust in Healthcare AI

Ethical #AI In #Healthcare: Drawing The Line Between Innovation And Trust by James Lindsey @Forbes Learn more: https://t.co/VJnZanmoeM #HealthTech #EmergingTech #TechForGood #Innovation https://t.co/MuJpcPq8ya

By Ron van Loon
FreightWaves Launches Low‑Cost National Freight Market Monitor
SocialMar 28, 2026

FreightWaves Launches Low‑Cost National Freight Market Monitor

FreightWaves will be introducing a brand new low-cost data, new, and research platform of national freight market summary data for website browsers next week. We call this FreightWaves Market Monitor. It is a roundup of our national data, making it...

By Craig Fuller
High Prices May Accelerate Oil Demand Peak
SocialMar 28, 2026

High Prices May Accelerate Oil Demand Peak

Unlikely, IMHO. On pre-war path we were still 5+ years away from the likely global peak of oil consumption. But if the crisis extends high prices for years, and accelerates switching to electric transport, that will accelerate. Too soon to...

By Ramez Naam
Analysts Value Netflix so Highly It’d Trade at 14x P/E
SocialMar 28, 2026

Analysts Value Netflix so Highly It’d Trade at 14x P/E

Love the anecdote about Nygren’s analyst pitching Netflix: - Anecdotal survey showed his colleagues valued Netflix higher than any other subscription - If Netflix raised its price to their level, it would have traded at 14x P/E https://t.co/SlDjNAkwbF https://t.co/cVAQ97b2Pr

By Michael Fritzell
Smart Weapons Market Set for $31.9B by 2031
SocialMar 28, 2026

Smart Weapons Market Set for $31.9B by 2031

Smart Weapons Market to Reach USD 31.89 Billion by 2031 with Airborne Systems Segment Projected to Grow at 9.86% CAGR, Says Mordor Intelligence. @YahooFinance Very likely. https://t.co/3kmh88ARKD

By John Spencer
Brent to Rise $10‑15 Post‑Hormuz, If No Recession
SocialMar 28, 2026

Brent to Rise $10‑15 Post‑Hormuz, If No Recession

♦️It’s important to remember where we stood in early February compared to now. ♦️Here’s why: 🔹Before the Hormuz crisis, the expectation was for Brent crude to remain range-bound in the $60s, with only occasional spikes. 🔹Once the dust settles — a couple...

By Anas Alhajji
PBS/NPR Bias Would Fade with Conservative Newsroom Influx
SocialMar 28, 2026

PBS/NPR Bias Would Fade with Conservative Newsroom Influx

So @PBS and @NPR are your definition of “independent media?” Media bias is profoundly cultural and much of it would vanish if hundreds of alums of places like @Hillsdale College peopled U.S. newsrooms. @nickshirleyy is also showing what can be...

By Ted Hearn