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Don't Trust Unqualified Influencers; Demand Real Expertise
SocialApr 16, 2026

Don't Trust Unqualified Influencers; Demand Real Expertise

The PTs are lying to you. The surgeons are lying to you. The certifications are lying to you. But the guy with 40k followers doing band exercises in his garage? The influencer who made a $29 pain program over a weekend?...

By Dr. Justin Farnsworth
MARTA Journey: Escalator, Train, and Station Views
SocialApr 16, 2026

MARTA Journey: Escalator, Train, and Station Views

Pics from MARTA trip today: the escalator at SEC Station, the view from a train, and the view from inside King Memorial Station.

By Darin Givens (ATL Urbanist)
Early Terafab Supplier Talks Reveal Near‑Term Pilot Plans
SocialApr 16, 2026

Early Terafab Supplier Talks Reveal Near‑Term Pilot Plans

New and detailed report on early Terafab talks with key suppliers and some of details of near term ambitions for pilot line. With colleagues in Asia 👇

By Ed Ludlow
Australia Must Move Beyond BAU Fuel Security
SocialApr 16, 2026

Australia Must Move Beyond BAU Fuel Security

A credible fuel-security strategy for Australia must ensure provision of short-term liquid fuel stocks for critical services - freight, farming, remote communities, and defence But it must go much further than that We musn't double down on business as usual fuel -...

By Prof Ray Wills
Patient‑Driven Platform Accelerates Multiple Myeloma Research
SocialApr 16, 2026

Patient‑Driven Platform Accelerates Multiple Myeloma Research

.@HealthtreeMM Hub: A Patient-Derived, Patient-Driven Clinical Cancer Information Platform Used to Overcome Hurdles & Accelerate Research in Multiple Myeloma [3/10/22] @NSweeneyPhd @AhlstromJenny @FaithEDavies1 @mtmdphd @JCOCCI_ASCO https://t.co/WOwLb9Eozv @myelomacrowd #mmsm https://t.co/6HieAzjSES

By Mike Thompson, MD PhD
Hormuz Crisis Drives 3‑5% Rise in Indian Luxury Construction
SocialApr 16, 2026

Hormuz Crisis Drives 3‑5% Rise in Indian Luxury Construction

Strait of Hormuz Crisis Threatens Luxury Housing in India. Developers are worried about delayed imports of key materials like aluminium, steel, Italian marble, and tiles. This is causing higher costs and possible delays in construction. Prices of these imported materials have already...

By Yogesh Mantri
New Trial Compares Dara‑Bor‑Dex vs Cy‑Bor‑Dex in Myeloma‑Induced Kidney
SocialApr 16, 2026

New Trial Compares Dara‑Bor‑Dex vs Cy‑Bor‑Dex in Myeloma‑Induced Kidney

EAA241 - Ph 2 RCT Dara-Bor-Dex vs Cy-Bor-Dex in the treatment of Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma with Light Chain Cast Nephropathy (LCCN) [Study activated 8/11/25] @keruakous https://t.co/1NgvVZ3fTA #NCT07085728 #mmsm @eaonc https://t.co/KJfqVVcwEr

By Mike Thompson, MD PhD
Daratumumab Boosts Revlimid Efficacy in Smoldering Myeloma
SocialApr 16, 2026

Daratumumab Boosts Revlimid Efficacy in Smoldering Myeloma

#EAonc EAA173 - Daratumumab to Enhance Therapeutic Effectiveness of Revlimid in Smoldering Myeloma (DETER-SMM) - PI: @nsc_natalie https://t.co/VtBMJUjI5X Activated: Apr 30, 2019 #mmsm @eaonc #NCT03937635 @VincentRK @mweissmdphd https://t.co/SKPUQiSaU4

By Mike Thompson, MD PhD
Phase 3 Trial Tests Daratum
SocialApr 16, 2026

Phase 3 Trial Tests Daratum

.@SWOG S2213 Ph3 RCT Dara-VC Induction Followed by ASCT or Dara-VCD Consolidation & Daratumumab Maintenance in Pts w/ Newly Diagnosed AL Amyloidosis [Activated: 12/1/23] https://t.co/OizUfJCc2c #mmsm #bmtsm https://t.co/Hq9VlRCTCI

By Mike Thompson, MD PhD
Middle East Conflict Hits Specific Power Markets Hard
SocialApr 16, 2026

Middle East Conflict Hits Specific Power Markets Hard

Which power markets are most impacted by the Middle East conflict? #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/lVB2iWmuma https://t.co/ebsAwpkHhx

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Lethal Tech Poised for Military, Not Civilians
SocialApr 16, 2026

Lethal Tech Poised for Military, Not Civilians

you have to admit, it sounds pretty "lethal," but more likely for our military than anyone else.

By Dean Baker
Four Candidates Target Ultra‑Rare Polish PUS3 Syndrome
SocialApr 16, 2026

Four Candidates Target Ultra‑Rare Polish PUS3 Syndrome

“We have four drug candidates for patients with an ultra-rare disease with Polish origins, the PUS3 syndrome; one of these candidates will be used in practice,” Lisowski said. https://t.co/GTJbPQSdXQ

By Liz Parrish
Griffin’s Midtown Project Boosts Jobs and Public Realm
SocialApr 16, 2026

Griffin’s Midtown Project Boosts Jobs and Public Realm

Ken Griffin is the CEO of Citadel. He chose to build a new building in midtown NYC. The project contributes $150 million for air rights from local landmarks and $35.8 million to the East Midtown Public Realm Improvement, creates thousands...

By Joseph G. Allen
Advocates Overspend on Doomed Program Despite Soaring Costs
SocialApr 16, 2026

Advocates Overspend on Doomed Program Despite Soaring Costs

Narrator: They turned out to cost a lot, much more than anyone imagined, but nothing, in the end, was “too much” for advocates of the doomed program …

By Jeffrey Lewis
When to Stop Myeloma Treatment: MRD Insights
SocialApr 16, 2026

When to Stop Myeloma Treatment: MRD Insights

MT @hhashmi87 #IMS25 Great Meet The Expert talk by @bdermanmd on MRD in Myeloma Risk vs benefit Who can stop treatment Active surveillance post discontinuation #mmMRD #mmsm https://t.co/FIDPrE7QRb

By Mike Thompson, MD PhD
MRD‑negative Patients May Stop Myeloma Maintenance Therapy
SocialApr 16, 2026

MRD‑negative Patients May Stop Myeloma Maintenance Therapy

Discontinuation of maintenance therapy in multiple myeloma guided by multimodal measurable residual disease negativity (MRD2STOP) - @bdermanmd et al. @ajjakubowiak #ASCO24 Abstract 106 https://t.co/FBTY7SnCxK #NCT04108624 #mmsm #mmMRD

By Mike Thompson, MD PhD
ODAC Approves MRD as Early Endpoint for Myeloma Trials
SocialApr 16, 2026

ODAC Approves MRD as Early Endpoint for Myeloma Trials

A Historic Turning Point: ODAC Unanimously Votes [4/12/24] in Favor of MRD Testing as an Early Endpoint in Myeloma Clinical Trials to Support Accelerated Approvals of New Treatments [Apr 18, 2024] @IMFmyeloma https://t.co/eDOgIrpVeR #mmMRD #mmsm #ctsm @FDAOncology https://t.co/V4wrNgvTrG

By Mike Thompson, MD PhD
Clinicians Show Mixed Adoption of Myeloma MRD Testing
SocialApr 16, 2026

Clinicians Show Mixed Adoption of Myeloma MRD Testing

Clinician attitudes and practices toward measurable residual disease in multiple myeloma [Jun 7, 2020] @bdermanmd @jagoda_jasielec @ajjakubowiak Brit J Haematol https://t.co/8zhxYfYwZQ #mmsm #mmMRD https://t.co/mPtRCjnB9f

By Mike Thompson, MD PhD
TROAS + Lowest Cost Drives Scalable Brand Growth
SocialApr 16, 2026

TROAS + Lowest Cost Drives Scalable Brand Growth

tROAS + Lowest cost has been crushing for us across brands. They target different audience segments in the auction and the target ROAS allows us to scale into upside with inflated budgets.

By Kody Nordquist
Tax Change Could Slash Renters' Energy Bills
SocialApr 16, 2026

Tax Change Could Slash Renters' Energy Bills

SwitchedOn podcast: The tax tweak that could cut renters energy bills #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/HrZEjJv9rw https://t.co/W4IHBaeTsi

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
US Says Blockade Stopped Chinese Iranian Oil Purchases
SocialApr 16, 2026

US Says Blockade Stopped Chinese Iranian Oil Purchases

US Treasury Secretary Bessent said the blockade is believed to have halted Chinese purchases of Iranian oil, will not renew the Russian oil waiver, and stated that two Chinese banks received Treasury letters warning of potential secondary sanctions.

By Samantha LaDuc
Viva Energy Refinery Fire Underscores Relentless Chain of Crises
SocialApr 16, 2026

Viva Energy Refinery Fire Underscores Relentless Chain of Crises

Today, a MASSIVE fire broke out at Viva Energy’s oil refinery near Melbourne, Australia Just more confirmation of Hanke’s School Boy’s Theory of History: It’s just one damn thing after another. https://t.co/WsVZQfMT8v

By Steve Hanke
Cloud‑Native Telecom Runs Live, Yet Still Needs Human Oversight
SocialApr 16, 2026

Cloud‑Native Telecom Runs Live, Yet Still Needs Human Oversight

Most “autonomous networks” still rely on manual override. That’s the reality. At #MWC26, @ribboncomm showed what execution actually looks like, with @awscloud, cloud-native is already live in telecom environments. Not a roadmap. Not a demo. Now the real question: who...

By Harold Sinnott
Supply‑Chain Position Determines Winners in War‑Driven Market
SocialApr 16, 2026

Supply‑Chain Position Determines Winners in War‑Driven Market

While one Malaysian manufacturer collapsed and closed in 15 days (that’s yesterday), another is having its best year. Same war. Completely different outcome. The difference is which side of the supply chain you sit on.

By David Chuah
2026 GMC Terrain AT4: Improved Yet Still Underwhelming
SocialApr 16, 2026

2026 GMC Terrain AT4: Improved Yet Still Underwhelming

The 2026 @GMC Terrain AT4 is an improvement over older models, but it still proves rather humdrum when you're behind the wheel. My detailed review explores the good and the not-so-good of this Compact SUV: https://t.co/uPYvAak3A0 #cars #auto #suv #gmc...

By Dave Taylor
Vaccines Vanishing Threatens Global Health Catastrophe
SocialApr 16, 2026

Vaccines Vanishing Threatens Global Health Catastrophe

The Horrors That Could Lie Ahead if Vaccines Vanish — ⁦@propublica⁩ good article on the work of ⁦@NathanLo3579⁩ ⁦@Stanford⁩ my former mentee and amazing colleague https://t.co/n9oUgkvOZ7

By Peter Hotez
Target Staged Crashes and Superspeeders to Remove Worst Drivers
SocialApr 16, 2026

Target Staged Crashes and Superspeeders to Remove Worst Drivers

We need some law changes to reduce the incentive for staged crashes -- see the article about New Orleans's crazy staged-crash regime, including a murder, in the new New Yorker -- but absolutely, the superspeeders bill and other ways of...

By Nicole Gelinas
Big Names Trump Diverse Voices in Reader Engagement
SocialApr 16, 2026

Big Names Trump Diverse Voices in Reader Engagement

Back when I was reviewing for the Washington Post my co-writer and I coined what we called the Stephen King Random Moment. We could see that whenever we didn't mention a famous writer (like Stephen King) and we focused...

By Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Semiconductors Shift Computation Closer to Memory
SocialApr 16, 2026

Semiconductors Shift Computation Closer to Memory

#Technology #Thread #Semiconductor #Manufacturing #Memory The Semiconductor PIM To PNM: 1/ - The Semiconductor Industry Is Rethinking Where Computation Happens. - Traditional Architectures Move Data Back And Forth Between Memory And Processors, Driving Latency, Power, And Cost.

By Chetan Arvind Patil
Bluetti Debuts 13kWh EnergyPro Home Storage in US
SocialApr 16, 2026

Bluetti Debuts 13kWh EnergyPro Home Storage in US

Bluetti launches EnergyPro 13K home storage system in US #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/cz3heet2cr

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Objection Lets Anyone Pay $2k to Challenge Stories
SocialApr 16, 2026

Objection Lets Anyone Pay $2k to Challenge Stories

Really excellent interview here by @RebeccaBellan with Aron D'Souza, whose new startup Objection allows anyone to pay $2,000 to challenge a story and trigger a public investigation into its claims. It's backed by Peter Thiel and Balaji Srinivasan. https://t.co/iLEBZ4paHE https://t.co/6Fe1t2W4XN

By Graham Starr
Two VLCCs Face US Naval Blockade After Iranian Load
SocialApr 16, 2026

Two VLCCs Face US Naval Blockade After Iranian Load

Day 3 of US blockade tanker watch -- Will these two VLCCs be able to get past the US naval blockade after loading Iranian crude?

By Vandana Hari
Robotaxis Now Deliver Takeout Without Human Drivers
SocialApr 16, 2026

Robotaxis Now Deliver Takeout Without Human Drivers

Futuristic Robotaxis Couriers Deliver Takeout Fully Unmanned by @Fabriziobustama #EmergingTech #SmartCity #Tech #Technology #Innovation #TechForGood https://t.co/7G85SoJXSX

By Ron van Loon
Republicans Could Dismantle 30 Years of Public‑land Protections
SocialApr 16, 2026

Republicans Could Dismantle 30 Years of Public‑land Protections

The Republicans just tabled the point of order that would have ruled the Congressional Review Act as not applicable to this type of executive land management action. The CRA has never been used this way. Now with a simple majority...

By Bryan Hansel
Transporter 6 TLE Data Released; Qian
SocialApr 16, 2026

Transporter 6 TLE Data Released; Qian

TLE orbit data now out for the Transporter 6 launch (Mar 30); nothing yet for last week's Qianfan launch.

By Jonathan McDowell
Regulate Driverless Rideshares to Preserve NYC Transit Efficiency
SocialApr 16, 2026

Regulate Driverless Rideshares to Preserve NYC Transit Efficiency

Thankfully, NYC doesn't have to manage itself via superficial lukewarm takes. We know from the UberLyft rollout and ensuing price war a decade ago that we will have to carefully regulate and price for-hire driverless vehicles (the term "ridershare" in...

By Nicole Gelinas
Every AI Chip, Not Just NVDA or AVGO, Will Sell
SocialApr 16, 2026

Every AI Chip, Not Just NVDA or AVGO, Will Sell

It’s not $NVDA or $AVGO. It is every AI chip that can be built will be sold. 💪🏻🚀 https://t.co/K0jvKcT7SF

By Daniel Newman
Tesla's First Unsupervised Cars Limited to Robotaxi Zones
SocialApr 16, 2026

Tesla's First Unsupervised Cars Limited to Robotaxi Zones

Based on Tesla’s stated forecasts, unsupervised on customer vehicles will come first. (but you will have to be in an existing Robotaxi geofence)

By Whole Mars Catalog
City Voucher Rules Bar Low‑wage Renters, Landlords Profit
SocialApr 16, 2026

City Voucher Rules Bar Low‑wage Renters, Landlords Profit

CityFHEPS means the city is competing with this guy ... landlords would rather take the voucher.

By Nicole Gelinas
KFC's Decline Demands a Popcorn Chicken Comeback
SocialApr 16, 2026

KFC's Decline Demands a Popcorn Chicken Comeback

KFC has really fallen off. The colonel would not be happy to see this. We are gonna see them run those “we know we got bad there but trust us it’s better again” genre of commercials like Dominos and Burger...

By Ryan Glasspiegel
Virginia Mandates 625 MW Community Solar by 2028
SocialApr 16, 2026

Virginia Mandates 625 MW Community Solar by 2028

Virginia passes law to add 625MW of new community solar capacity by 2028 #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/TzRKwax5le

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Bipartisan Consensus Emerges on Key Energy Policy
SocialApr 16, 2026

Bipartisan Consensus Emerges on Key Energy Policy

Seems there’s at least one energy policy both sides of the aisle can agree on. https://t.co/TpgcWhyvrK

By Jason Bordoff
Will Apple Finally Deliver the Long‑Desired Second Screen?
SocialApr 16, 2026

Will Apple Finally Deliver the Long‑Desired Second Screen?

I wonder if Apple will ever acknowledge this and give us the second screen we all crave

By Taylor Lorenz
Glioblastoma's Immune Microenvironment Blocks Checkpoint Therapy
SocialApr 16, 2026

Glioblastoma's Immune Microenvironment Blocks Checkpoint Therapy

The glioblastoma tumor immune microenvironment (TIME) is an immunosuppressive barrier to therapy that encumbers glioblastoma responses to immune checkpoint inhibition (ICI). https://t.co/rgIKZ8N0Q4

By Liz Parrish
Australian Fuel Crunch Deepens After Refinery Fire
SocialApr 16, 2026

Australian Fuel Crunch Deepens After Refinery Fire

Australia's fuel crunch is set to get worse 🇦🇺🚨 A major fire at one of Australia’s only two oil refineries will shut some of its production. The refinery supplies 10% of domestic demand Australia’s petroleum product supplies were already really tight due...

By Stephen Stapczynski
AdWeek Breaks Silence on Big Tech Accountability
SocialApr 16, 2026

AdWeek Breaks Silence on Big Tech Accountability

Wow. Powerful headline running in AdWeek. On one hand, AdWeek should earn your trust and respect for running it. Many trade pubs stay away from upsetting the major tech companies including Meta. But something else needs to be pointed out....

By Jason Kint
DRC Copper Climbs 10%, Cobalt Shipments Plunge
SocialApr 16, 2026

DRC Copper Climbs 10%, Cobalt Shipments Plunge

DRC copper output rose 10pc in 2025 as major mines expanded, while cobalt shipments plunged under export controls. https://www.metalnomist.com/2026/04/drc-copper-output-growth-accelerates-as.html

By The Metalnomist
Fresnel Lens Heats Rocks, Drives Simple Stirling Generator
SocialApr 16, 2026

Fresnel Lens Heats Rocks, Drives Simple Stirling Generator

Pretty amazing if it works - concentrate sunlight with movable fresnel lens to heat rocks to 1000 degrees C and then a simple Stirling engine to generate power. Nothing that couldn’t have been built a century or more ago.

By Peter Suzman
Music Press Excuses Digital Decline, Faces AI Replacement
SocialApr 16, 2026

Music Press Excuses Digital Decline, Faces AI Replacement

You know every time the indie rock music press has been confronted with digital shittiness they make excuses for the digital shittiness. It was understandable when it was Napster/Linewire/Grokster and no one realized these were just stalking horses for Silicon...

By David Lowery