Physical Presence Supercharges Digital Engagement and Growth
Branches are not dead. They are misunderstood. In this episode, I share why physical presence can actually accelerate digital engagement and drive growth. Watch the latest episode today: https://t.co/Lg9jRpKff4 https://t.co/tgi2g9uGJY
Netflix Ready to Walk Away From Warner Deal
Ted Sarandos: Netflix Was ‘Willing to Put Emotion and Ego Aside’ and Walk Away from Warner Bros. Acquisition https://t.co/yPdLBCoAos via @variety
Hainan Jones Opens Counter at DeKalb Market
Hainan Jones has a counter in DeKalb Market, read about it tomorrow in my Substack: https://t.co/mAymqyqsvv
Reed Hastings to Exit Netflix Board in June
#Netflix co-founder and chairman Reed Hastings is exiting the board in June when his term expires. Hastings stepped down from the CEO role in 2023. $NFLX
DOJ Seeks Court Reset on Flawed Voter Roll Demands
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is asking courts in 13 voter roll data lawsuits for a mulligan on its original demands for states’ voter roll data. https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/doj-wants-do-over-for-legally-deficient-demand-for-state-voter-rolls/
Artemis 4 Targets Moon’s South Pole for Water
Artemis 4 in early 2028 aims for a crewed landing on the Moon's south pole. Why the south pole? That's where we've found ice in permanently shadowed craters. Water on the Moon changes everything.
Homeowners Vastly Underestimate Long‑term Maintenance
This is EXACTLY what I mean when I say homeowners are bad at math, and it is worse than you think. Annual maintenance is typically 1% of the home’s value, according to most estimates. That is $60,000 on a 400K...
Convert Home to Rental, Leverage Deductions and 1031 Exchanges
Converting a home to a rental property fundamentally changes how expenses are treated, how gains are taxed, and how future sales can be structured to maximize tax efficiency. Advisors who understand these rules can help clients navigate the timing of...
Media Fear Allbrit
As I wrote the other week, Washington media outlets don’t necessarily fear Robert Allbritton’s new Washington Star, but they do fear his ability to unsettle the comp expectations. https://t.co/aLIYhaGRPk
Meta's Carousel Ads Are Surprisingly Rare in Feeds
In Meta's UI every ad is shown in a carousel. I rarely, if ever see carousel ads in my feeds. I have multiple Meta accounts with different preferences so you'd think I'd get them at some point. But it's so...
Prediction Markets Face Intensified Congressional and Judicial Scrutiny
Today in Washington DC, the most prominent federal regulator overseeing prediction markets was grilled by lawmakers. At the same moment in San Francisco, a panel of judges seemed dismissive of the major operators' primary legal arguments. No one knows how...
Washington Star Journalists Find New Home at the Post
A lot of journalists from the original Washington Star went to the Post after it closed, seems only fitting
Global Energy Crisis Hits Developing Nations Hardest, Europe Barely Notices
iea: this is the largest energy crisis we have ever faced. europe: ~6 weeks of jet fuel. flight cancellations coming. developing countries in asia, africa, latin america: already hit harder, heard less.
World Baseball Classic Becomes Netflix Japan’s Top Show
Netflix says The World Baseball Classic was its most-watched program ever on Netflix in Japan with 31.4 million viewers.
Banks Prefer Big Deals Over Small Entrepreneurs, No Capital Needed
banks won't fund: – your restaurant – your clothing brand – your agency banks funded: – $200M radiology platform – $2.4M waste deal – $2.4M trucking deal all zero personal capital know the list
Waymo’s Years of Scaling Contrast Tesla’s Brand‑new Robotaxi
People forget how long it took Waymo to get to the point where it started scaling seriously. It didn’t happen in the first year. The Tesla Robotaxi service is not even a year old yet.
Netflix Launches Short-Form Vertical Video Feed
NETFLIX GETTING INTO THE DOOM SCROLLING GAME? Netflix $NFLX just said it is about to launc a new short-form vertical video discovery feed on mobile
Oral Arguments Usually Predict Appellate Decisions, Though Not Certain
Oral arguments are often a reliable indicator (but no guarantee) of where the appellate panel will ultimately come out. All of us who watched the CA3 oral argument had a pretty good idea how it would be decided. No surprises...
Ruling Allows Link-Out, Not In-App Payments, Violates
This isn’t a valid interpretation of the most recent Epic Games v. Apple ruling and my belief is that CalAI was in violation of App Store policy: - the ruling forces Apple to allow link-out, not alternative payments in in-app webviews -...
Regulators, Not Tesla, Allow Misleading Autopilot Labels
David Zipper note that Tesla has gotten away with calling something “autopilot” and “self driving” even though it’s not “autopilot” or “self driving.” Notes that the failure is regulators, not companies.
Magazines Are Dying, My Elegy in “Magazine”
Condé deflates. Magazines, like mass media, continue to shrink into oblivion. I wrote my ellegy to the form in my book, Magazine. https://t.co/nj7CYBv3sJ https://t.co/21DANhsSp2
Tech Firms Blur Tool vs Solution; AVs Aren’t Salvation
“Tech companies deliberately obfuscate the distinction” between a tool and a solution, says Peter Norton. This applies to AVs, he notes. [they may be a tool for something, but we need to define what that thing is in NYC.] High-tech...
Excited for Peanut Nutella’s Upcoming Costco Bulk Bucket
can’t wait until Peanut Nutella makes it to Costco in the industrial bucket size https://t.co/r2c7d0IXvy
Tesla's Self-Driving 14.3.1 Navigates SF Like AGI
Tesla Self-Driving 14.3.1 tours San Francisco. Sometimes it feels like driving through this city requires AGI, but Cybertruck just does it so perfectly. https://t.co/Rayj1Bzi7G
Avoid Creepy Personalization: Keep Healthcare Ads Trustworthy
“Creepy personalization” breaks trust. Rob Janes explains how healthcare ads can stay relevant without crossing the line. ▶️ Watch the interview: https://t.co/eKmsXk6CsW @ad_butler #BrandTrust #hcmktg
Waymo's 92% Safer Claim Is Just Marketing
The “92% safer” line from Waymo “is a marketing line,” says Bloomberg’s David Zipper. Any serious academic will tell you, on safety, “we don’t know.”
Netflix Not Crypto—Predicting a Zero Crash
This is not Bitcoin, Ethereum or even a shitcoin. It’s Netflix Send this to zero
Europe Boosts Transit Investment; U.S. Falls Behind
“European cities have been doubling and tripling down on transit and we’re not,” says Rachel Weinberger.
Trump Touts Choice, Cuts Medicaid Home Care Access
Trump promotes consumer choice in health care but limits access to popular Medicaid home care https://t.co/VxNeURdmwO #medicaid #olderadults #hcbs #seniors
Mass Adoption Dulls the Joy of Driving
Everyone keeps saying “oh, the Waymo, it’s so fun, get in!” says Rachel Weinberger. Notes this reasoning ignores the entire history of the 20th century where “the number of people who wanted to use the motor vehicle entirely ruined the...
Netflix Revenue Jumps 16% on Ads, Price Tweaks
Earnings: Netflix Revenue Climbs 16% to $12.3 Billion, Boosted by Ads Business, Pricing Changes https://t.co/gSuZ3e7g1I
Buy United 1K for $330, Risk Losing Account
You Can Buy United Airlines 1K Status Online For $330 — But It Could Cost You Your Account - View from the Wing https://t.co/Dk8datEBY6
Business Class Seats with Doors: Luxury or Gimmick?
Do Business Class Seats Need Doors — Or Are They Just A Gimmick? - View from the Wing https://t.co/hCimeYmV1y
AV Safety Data Ignores Induced Driving, Says Zipper
David Zipper says that the context-free AV boosters on social media are generally engineers. This is all a 20th century throwback to having a singular goal of moving motor vehicles fast. He notes that the AV safety data is meaningless...
Peru's Trusted Central Bank Governor Faces Retirement Amid Political Turmoil
Peru is gearing up to elect its 10th president in 10 years, but another serious question weighs on the nation of 35 million people: What happens if its central-bank governor of 20 years retires this year? The central bank has a...
Oslo, Helsinki Achieve Zero Traffic Deaths Without AVs
“Oslo and Helsinki had zero traffic deaths last year,” notes David Zipper. [without AVs]. This is not a question of “futuristic technology.” https://t.co/mJXh3YHSoo
Safety Debate Distracts From Proven Transit Solutions
“The safety question is actually a distraction” on AVs, says RPA’s Rachel weinberger. “We have the technology to make motor vehicles much safer. … we have speed governors … the safest way is to get more people on transit....
Waymo Manager Walks Out, Stifles Critical Debate
Panelists and guests at this Roosevelt House AV summit uniformly disappointed that Waymo northeast policy manager gave his pitch and then left rather than listening to the two more skeptical panels to follow and having a real discussion. https://t.co/pwVnR2g2OA
Erika Schwartz Nominated to Lead CDC After Vacancy
#CDC has been without a director for most of Trump 2.0. A new nominee was put forward today, Erika Schwartz, a former deputy surgeon general. (Nomination was scooped earlier this week by @ddiamond & @bylenasun ). Let's see what happens....
Tesla FSD Needs Better Lane‑change Anticipation
It's great that Tesla's FSD backs off from passing this truck on the right, as it moves into my lane. It would have been even better if it had anticipated this truck moving into my lane to avoid buffeting the...
Psychologist Argues Against Legalizing Psychedelics for Therapy
I'm not a narc. But as a psychologist and past clinical researcher, I currently oppose the legalization of psychedelics for mental health. Here's why.
Netflix Beats Q1 Forecast Without Warner Bros Deal
Netflix, With Warner Bros. Off the Table, Beats Q1 Wall Street Expectations https://t.co/UiRluFMzsW via @variety
Rye Development Pushes 2,128 MWh Pumped Hydro at Ex‑coal Site
Rye Development advances 2,128MWh pumped hydro project at former Kentucky coal mine #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/Nv3TOPGpLY
U.S. Launches Global Hunt for Iran-Linked Ships
U.S. Pursuing Iranian-Linked Ships All Over The World As Part Of Its Blockade The Joint Chiefs Chairman said the U.S. now has a global effort for going after ships related to supporting Iran. Updating live: https://t.co/A6wzZ1MRIx
Gasoline Futures Hold Strong, AAA Avg Near $4.10
Gasoline future remain bid up pretty well.. $3.15 on RBOB will keep the AAA average near $4.10. https://t.co/frWo9xgFHU
Closing Strait of Hormuz Sparks Global Oil Market Panic
The nightmare scenario for oil markets (closing the Strait of Hormuz) is now seeing daylight. So far, most acute impacts vary across different regions and markets. But they are spreading. My in-depth talk w/ @WalterIsaacson & @AmanpourCoPBS https://t.co/3W14TCT5OI
FAA Probes Mysterious Meowing, Barking on DCA ATC
FAA Investigating: Pilots Heard Meowing and Barking Over Air Traffic Control Radio at DCA https://t.co/iSQM1oL9wA #DCA
NFL Treats YouTube as Free TV, Ignoring Regulators
NFL to Critics: YouTube Is Free TV. Deal With It. Assuming today’s YouTube licensing of five games news is accurate, it clearly illustrates that the NFL is not terribly concerned by the FCC inquiry, what appears to be a narrow DoJ...
Today's TV Diary:
TV Diary - Big Mistakes, The Miniature Wife, Rooster, Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen, R.J. Decker, Imperfect Women, Malcolm In The Middle: Life's Still Unfair, Invincible, America's Culinary Cup, The Dark Wizard, etc. https://t.co/2aOLEycPms
Low-Income Applicant Denied LIHTC Housing for Multiple Jobs
#TaxTwitter Anyone familiar with the LIHTC? My son is looking for an apt. He works 2 part-time jobs & his combined income is much lower than 60% of AMI. Property mgt company rejected his application because he has "2 sources...