China’s New‑home Prices Dip 0.21% in March, Easing Pressure
1/3 Bloomberg: "New-home prices in 70 cities in China dropped 0.21% in March, the second consecutive month of easing pressure and the smallest decline in 11 months." https://t.co/OQEWA9QELf
China Sets Record March Coal Power Output Amid Geopolitical Tensions
China posted a 4.4% y-on-y increase in coal-fired electricity generation in March (thermal generation). The data point is the highest ever seasonal (for a March month) coal-fired power generation. China can -- and it is -- doing an enormous flex in...
Iran Conflict Undermines Gulf Oil Leaders' Stability
The Iran war complicates life for the custodians of the Gulf’s oil fortunes @TheEconomist https://t.co/VapxyZ5JLr
UK Grants £600 Million Energy Bill Relief to Firms
UK says firms to get £600 million of relief on energy bills https://t.co/nDUfTGzo9Y via @Jess_Shankleman https://t.co/nPRh2oXjp1
Amazon MGM Pledges 15+ Theatrical Releases, Hits #2 Box Office
In an electric #CinemaCon panel, #AmazonMGM made it clear: it’s not an experiment, they are fully committed to theatrical, officially renewing their commitment to exhibitors to deliver AT LEAST 15 theatrical Releases per year, & announcing that #ProjectHailMary just had...
Only Full Commitment Guarantees True Maxing
If you're not maxmaxxing, then anything else you maxx will not actually be maxed. Let that sink in.
50 Cent Heads Street Fighter Pop‑up, Trailer Drops Tomorrow
50 Cent has taken over the #StreetFighter pop-up event at #CinemaCon. They just showed the new trailer - drops tomorrow. It’s awesome. https://t.co/NKrI4y2V6t
Government Aims to Retain 51% Stake Post‑merger, Reassuring Investors
Merger Progress & Ownership Structure: Recent reports (April 7, 2026) indicate the government is actively exploring ways to maintain a 51% stake in the combined entity following the PFC-REC merger. This clarity has reassured investors about the entity's continued status...
Boston Should Lead Autonomous Shift to End Auto Deaths
If Boston is going to stay the most family-friendly city in US we should be the first to go fully autonomous and end automobile deaths. We could get there by 2030 with the right incentives/regs. It's the new...
One Chinese 24k TEU Ship Outpaces Entire USAF Airlift
And here’s your monthly reminder that the entire airlift capacity of the USAF - is less than the capacity of ONE Chinese built 24,00 TEU containership.
DIY Solar, EV, Battery
Sustainability guru Prof @PeterNewmanCUSP @CurtinUni on ABC Life Matters speaks about do-it-yourself, solar-led, EV-charged, home-battery powered, money-saving opportunities We need more It needs to be faster https://t.co/zz2A7TnPm3 No one will be elected saying no net zero
Greater Bay Airlines Halts Bangkok Flights for 4½ Months
Greater Bay Airlines will suspend all flights to Bangkok for four and a half months from May 11 until the end of September, in response to the volatility in international oil prices. A number of its flights to Taipei will...
Ukrainian Drone Strike on Tuapse Kills Two Children
MOSCOW, April 16 - A major Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's Black Sea port of Tuapse killed two children and sparked a large fire, Russian officials and media reported.
Private Credit Thrives as Banks Retreat, Requires Expert Underwriting
Private credit is stepping up as banks pull back. Higher rates mean attractive yields for lenders, but expert underwriting is key to navigating risks. A strong vintage period for selective investors. PrivateCredit
Budget Constraints Prevent Building a Functional Navy
The sad fact is they couldn’t afford to build a proper working Navy even if they wanted to.
Rural Spain Fears AI Data Centers: Land Loss, Water Crisis
What happens when Big Tech wants to build a data center on your land? Locals in rural Spain fear forced land sales and water shortages as AI moves in https://t.co/prPonKTo3A via @clarahenz https://t.co/hMOAu2WgmC
Check Visa Requirements Before Boarding International Flights
Imagine spending ₹49 lakh on a dream international trip with your family. You reach the airport on time, only to be told, “You cannot board the flight.” A family from Tamil Nadu, India, had booked 8 business-class tickets from Bengaluru to Peru. Everything...
5G Drives Enterprise Transformation, Says Cyient VP
In this episode of Conversations With Dez. wer'e talking with Aashu Virmani, Vice President & Client Partner of Communications at Cyient, exploration of the impact of 5G on enterprise transformation.. https://t.co/CKThAvWEpM
CIOs Suffer From Hype‑Driven
"The 'Vibe Coding' Hangover: Why CIOs Are Paying the Price for 'Janitor in a Drum' Logic", By Craig S. Mullins and Robert Proffitt https://t.co/rj4X6vTgjx
LinkedIn Video Secured $100k Brand Deal—Post More
I video on LinkedIn landed me a $100k brand deal. I should really be posting more there.
Ford CEO Plans to Deepen Ties with Chinese Automakers
Ford's $F CEO said the company is looking to expand business ties to Chinese 🇨🇳 automakers - Bloomberg
Should HBO Cast a Black Actor as Aegon?
I wonder if HBO is going to be brave enough to cast a Black man to play Aegon The Conqueror. Aegon's mother was a Velayron...which means Aegon would more resemble Baela or Laenor...and not the Chris Hemmsworth/Henry Cavil that keeps...
Americans Trust Career Scientists Over Agency Leaders
Stark Divide: Americans More Confident in Career Scientists at U.S. Health Agencies Than Leaders A new survey by the Annenberg Public Policy Center finds that 67% of Americans have confidence in career scientists working at U.S. federal health agencies, compared with...
Suggesting Sidearms for Sailors Sparks Disproportionate Outrage
Here we go again. Same old shit again. Out of all the crazy stuff I’ve posted on x NOTHING caused more naval officers to lose their minds faster than saying they should all carry sidearms. Nothing. I honestly don’t get it.
County Jail Cuts $12M Energy Costs with Solar‑Tesla Combo
California county jail to save $12 million in energy costs with solar carport and Tesla battery #energysky -- via Solar Power World: https://t.co/M38Jdt4bQq
Public Can Instantly Download Raw Mars Rover Images
We have robots on Mars — 140 million miles away — actively sending us photos right now. And @nasa gives YOU the same access to those images as the mission teams. Download raw Mars 2020 images the moment they arrive: 👉 mars.nasa.gov/mars2020/multimedia/raw-images/
Japan Harvests Foot Traffic Energy via Piezoelectric Stations
Japan Turns Footsteps Into Power with Piezoelectric Floors in Shibuya & Tokyo Stations by @_fluxfeeds #Sustainability #RenewableEnergy #CleanEnergy #Technology #Innovation #EmergingTech #TechForGood https://t.co/inl2P4vOU3
Colorado Leads Aerospace Innovation at Space Symposium
Great to be at the Space Symposium in Colorado Springs today, connecting with innovators and exploring the future of space. Colorado is proud to be the leader in aerospace—home to world-class companies, research institutions, and thousands of skilled workers helping...
Speculative
When you know if it were 2021 this entire internet would be calling for $600 dollar oil, jumping over each other to share Zoltan Pozsar latest note, and warning of a 'molecule crisis' every hour but you just can't...
Iberdrola Hits 400 MW Italy Capacity with Lazio Acquisition
Iberdrola reaches 400MW in Italy with acquisition of Lazio solar plant #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/VAieQ86UrX
NY Home Care Workers Hunger Strike Over 24‑Hour Shifts
Home care workers in New York are set to begin a hunger strike on Thursday as they fight to ban 24-hour shifts. The city and state seem prepared to wait it out, as Hochul and Mamdani work behind the scenes...
Menopause Hormone Therapy May Influence Triple‑negative Breast Cancer Risk
Amen. I wrote about this in detail in my Substack about Triple Negative Breast Cancer and Menopause Hormone Therapy: https://open.substack.com/pub/drjordanemont/p/cancer-cases-triple-negative-breast?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=post%20viewer
Auto-Translation Bridges Divides, Amplifies Serbian Voices
Sometimes when stories like the 60 Minutes one break, people can get nationalistic and defensive. But instead, many Serbians started speaking out And because of the new translation feature, it made connecting with them very easy For awhile I used to want...
Get Your New Release in Front of Global Media
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One-Button Lane Center Assist Now Standard Across Brands
Lane center assist with a push of a button is one of my favorite features in the 2026 @GenesisUSA GV80 Coupe. But it’s not exclusive to this, seeing that it’s available on practically most Kia and Hyundai vehicles too. 👍 ...
China Charts Seabed, Japan Rushes for Rare Earths
The next frontier: China maps seabed resources as Japan races to tap rare earths https://t.co/icXHshD4pa
Use Existing Outlets, Skip Expensive Home Charger
Get a quote from a few different electricians. Prices can sometimes vary widely. Some electricians will charge more than they need to because they know EV owners tend to have higher incomes and will pay it. A dedicated wall charger...
Identify Hidden Resistance by Analyzing Culture, Not Asking Employees
Don't ask employees if they'll resist change—they'll say no. Instead, assess cultural nuances, operational dynamics, and human elements that *will* create resistance. Understanding these is key to effective change management. #ChangeManagement #OrgCulture https://t.co/Xo7YxuWAt3
Idaho Antimony Plant Boosts U.S. Defense Supply Chain
USAC and Americas plan an Idaho antimony processing plant to strengthen North American supply and defense access. https://www.metalnomist.com/2026/04/us-antimony-processing-plant-in-idaho.html
U.S. Sees First Vertical Rooftop Solar Panels
Vertical rooftop PV debuts in the U.S. #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/myWwct9wK7 https://t.co/yrGGyMsvwi
US Crude Inventories Drop, First Since Iran Conflict
Today, the EIA released data on crude oil inventories held by US firms. Since the first time since the US-Israeli war on Iran began, inventories have declined. STAY LONG OIL. https://t.co/sc7GCwRvTK
JB Hunt’s Strong Earnings Signal End to Freight Recession
JB Hunt had one of their strongest earnings calls in years, declaring the Great Freight Recession over. Hunt is a very conservative firm, and CEO Simpson is typically very measured in her comments - this sets the tone for the...
Blaming Immigration Masks Hiring Non‑Compliant Drivers
If a trucking business is failing in this market and they are blaming immigration, they were likely hiring non-compliant drivers and deserve to go out of business.
Refusing Extra ESPN Fees Amid Poor App Experience
ESPN will not get a dime more from me outside what I already pay (~$20 a month) as part of my YTTV subscription. We still don’t have ESPN app access yet, but oh well. Not missing much outside an awful...
Russia Threatens European Drone Factories Amid War Struggles
Former President of Russia warning Russia will bomb drone factories in Europe that supply Ukraine. Why? Russia is either losing the war or mightily struggling against Ukraine. And it is drones that are giving Russia fits. Welcome to the 21st century.
Healthcare Splits: MedTech Down, Biotech Outperforms Amid Rising Rates
Despite SPX back at new highs, Healthcare has proven dismal this year, & the bifurcation in this sector w/ Med Tech turning down while Biotech outperforms is not dissimilar w/ what happened in Technology early in the year. Given my expectations...
EU Leaders, CEOs Demand ETS Reform, Clearer CBAM
EU leaders and CEOs push for ETS reform and stronger CBAM clarity to protect industrial competitiveness. https://www.metalnomist.com/2026/04/eu-ets-and-cbam-reform-moves-to-center.html
Safeguard Mechanism Shows Early Success Despite Budget Overruns
Most heavy emitters blow their carbon budgets, but Bowen sees “clear sign” Safeguard Mechanism is working #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/HlQ9PUoHwq
Consumer Sentiment Plummets Even as Retail Sales Surge
Consumer sentiment just hit a record low while retail sales are running the hottest they've been in over two years. 🔒 Members-Only https://t.co/gH4ALHEYBO
9th Circuit Demands Field Definition Before Preemption Analysis
In ruling for Kalshi, the CA3 held that the "relevant field" for preemption was "trading on DCMs" after finding that sports-event contracts were swaps. But the 9th Circuit (next up) requires that the relevant field be defined FIRST before analyzing...