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Prius PHEV Nightshade: Stylish but Functionally Flawed
SocialMar 26, 2026

Prius PHEV Nightshade: Stylish but Functionally Flawed

There's a lot to like about the 2026 @Toyota Prius PHEV Nightshade, but there are also a lot of issues I bumped into during a week of driving. Has design finally overtaken function with this iconic Toyota vehicle? Maybe so......

By Dave Taylor
YIMBYs Reject Senator Warren's NIMBY Conference Proposal
SocialMar 26, 2026

YIMBYs Reject Senator Warren's NIMBY Conference Proposal

I am glad to see pro-housing YIMBY groups refuse to go along with a very NIMBY request from Senator Warren. What a wild thing to even request. Why would any honest YIMBY refuse to call for a conference that could lead...

By Jay Parsons
Van Spot Rates Surge to $3.04/mile, Bears Stunned
SocialMar 26, 2026

Van Spot Rates Surge to $3.04/mile, Bears Stunned

Trucking van spot rates back up to $3.04/mile on the daily. Not looking good for the bears. https://t.co/QNrWq6PjDl

By Craig Fuller
Veteran Commander Warns Epic Fury Straining Tanker Fleet
SocialMar 26, 2026

Veteran Commander Warns Epic Fury Straining Tanker Fleet

Veteran KC-135 Base Commander’s View Of Epic Fury’s Strain On The Tanker Force Retired Colonel Troy Pananon knows just how big a toll Epic Fury is taking on the fleet, its maintainers, and aircrews. Exclusive: https://t.co/QmUmvLbbed

By Tyler Rogoway
Invest in Solar Today to Prevent Future Energy Shocks
SocialMar 26, 2026

Invest in Solar Today to Prevent Future Energy Shocks

Safe harboring solar projects now to avoid future energy shocks #energysky -- via Solar Power World: https://t.co/JYC4C9XGQF

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Miners Tumble as Market Senses Looming Global Financial Crisis
SocialMar 26, 2026

Miners Tumble as Market Senses Looming Global Financial Crisis

Max pain for Miners today & they are trading like the market FINALLY is beginning to realize a MAJOR global financial crisis is coming: First Majestic (AG) -7% Hycroft -10% Hecla -6% SantaCruz Silver -10% Southern Silver -14% Trump's comments this morning seemed to finally...

By Carolin Frazier
NextGen Awards Spotlight Execution with New Partnership Award
SocialMar 26, 2026

NextGen Awards Spotlight Execution with New Partnership Award

We revamped the NextGen awards this year around one idea: execution. Most excited about the new Partnership in Execution Award - recognizing real results delivered together by end users + providers. https://t.co/XQTChRVyjR #SupplyChain #Leadership #AI https://t.co/WLjsTAZ2LL

By Brian Straight
Fiction Newsletter Scales to $13k ARR, Targets $100k
SocialMar 26, 2026

Fiction Newsletter Scales to $13k ARR, Targets $100k

My fiction paid newsletter on Substack, Commercial Fiction Club, is up to $13k ARR. Goal is to hit $100k ARR by end of the year. Subscribe here: https://nicolascolefiction.substack.com

By Nicolas Cole
Save Act Rejects Driver’s Licenses, Raising Vote Suppression Concerns
SocialMar 26, 2026

Save Act Rejects Driver’s Licenses, Raising Vote Suppression Concerns

But drivers licenses don’t work as legit ID under the Save Act? What weird vote suppression garbage is this?

By Mark Greene
Apple App Store Earnings Surpass Global Box Office Fourfold
SocialMar 26, 2026

Apple App Store Earnings Surpass Global Box Office Fourfold

Apple App Store billings are greater than 4 times the total Box Office globally. https://asymco.com/50

By Horace Dediu
Iran Oil Shock Could Lift U.S. Unemployment 20‑40 Bps
SocialMar 26, 2026

Iran Oil Shock Could Lift U.S. Unemployment 20‑40 Bps

Oil shocks don’t just drive up inflation. They also increase unemployment. In the context of an already weak labor market, GS estimates the Iran oil shock will increase the unemployment rate by 20-40 basis points by the end of the year. Source:...

By Steve Rattner
Portable Microreactor Delivers Power, Heat, and Clean Water
SocialMar 26, 2026

Portable Microreactor Delivers Power, Heat, and Clean Water

MARVEL: The Portable Microreactor Powering Electricity, Heat, and Clean Water by @tweetciiiim #Innovation #EmergingTech #TechForGood #Technology https://t.co/gcf8YkLij0

By Ron van Loon
Fiber Is the New Growth Engine—Own Your Castle
SocialMar 26, 2026

Fiber Is the New Growth Engine—Own Your Castle

Fiber is not just broadband. Fiber is the new wireless growth engine. If you do not own a “fiber castle,” your net adds are on borrowed time. 🧵📡

By Roger Entner
Iran Conflict Could Cut AI Supplies by Double Digits
SocialMar 26, 2026

Iran Conflict Could Cut AI Supplies by Double Digits

1/ Here’s my baseline assessment of what happens to critical AI components if the Iran war continues. It shows a significant double digit decline. Helium, energy, and a narrow set of fab chokepoints. If the disruption persists, the risk isn’t collapse. It’s a...

By Dion Hinchcliffe
Low‑cost, Patent‑free Vaccines Have Helped 100 Million
SocialMar 26, 2026

Low‑cost, Patent‑free Vaccines Have Helped 100 Million

A “kazarian?” Is that like a Kardashian? What planet are these X trolls from? I develop low-cost often patent-free vaccines for global health and to help humanity. So far 100 million have benefited from access to our vaccine technologies developed...

By Peter Hotez
AI Simulates Patient Tumors, Transforming Oncology Research
SocialMar 26, 2026

AI Simulates Patient Tumors, Transforming Oncology Research

@Ronalfa is speaking at @SynBioBeta in May and you probably already know who he is if you've been paying any attention to the AI x bio space. Ron spent years at @RecursionPharma as SVP of Research and acting CSO, helping build...

By John Cumbers
Questioning FMC Authority Over Chinese Detention of Panama Ships
SocialMar 26, 2026

Questioning FMC Authority Over Chinese Detention of Panama Ships

FMC. Chinese detention of Panama vessels. Question. Where does the Federal Maritime Commission get authority here?

By Tom Craig
First Zoox Ride in Austin Celebrates Engineer Roots
SocialMar 26, 2026

First Zoox Ride in Austin Celebrates Engineer Roots

Today, I took the inaugural ride around Austin and livestreamed it to our crew. This city is where my career as an engineer began, so riding here felt truly full circle. Austin, we are so excited to be here and...

By Aicha Evans
Office-to-Residential Conversions Surge 28% as Loans Mature
SocialMar 26, 2026

Office-to-Residential Conversions Surge 28% as Loans Mature

Still plenty in the office>resi #conversion pipeline. Study by #RentCafe shows 90K+ in the process in early 26, up 28% from last year. 13d of office loans coming due drives the trend. #realestate #CRE #multifamily #YardiMatrix #mortgage https://t.co/gzewkNTvQh

By David Levitt
From Worst to Favorite: FMC Gains Momentum
SocialMar 26, 2026

From Worst to Favorite: FMC Gains Momentum

In just five years, the Federal Maritime Commission has gone from my least favorite agency in Washington and most captured by globalist garbage…. to my absolute favorite. And the best part? It’s still picking up speed. Full steam ahead 🇺🇸

By John Konrad
MLB Faces Historic Shift Amid Lockout and Rights Turmoil
SocialMar 26, 2026

MLB Faces Historic Shift Amid Lockout and Rights Turmoil

I’m live from Citi Field on MLB Opening Day … more on this story coming up next on @cnbc MLB faces a historic shift as potential lockout, media rights and other league changes loom https://t.co/JW1ELqWbFF

By Alex Sherman
Netflix Hikes U.S. Subscription Fees Across All Tiers
SocialMar 26, 2026

Netflix Hikes U.S. Subscription Fees Across All Tiers

Bloomberg: "Netflix increased the price of its [U.S. AVOD plan] by $1 to $8.99 per month. The standard plan without ads rose by $2 to $19.99 per month, while the premium plan climbed $2 to $26.99... The last time Netflix...

By Alex Morris (TSOH Investment Research)
Musk’s Boring Co. Negotiates Underground Transit Corridor in Houston
SocialMar 26, 2026

Musk’s Boring Co. Negotiates Underground Transit Corridor in Houston

Elon Musk’s Boring Co. held talks with the city of Houston about building an underground transit corridor through the center of the Texas metropolis https://t.co/C1188zAcYQ

By Kiel Porter
Modern Trucks Get More Miles per Wage Hour
SocialMar 26, 2026

Modern Trucks Get More Miles per Wage Hour

The oil "shock" in retail diesel is nothing of the sort. A heavy-duty truck can drive 42.3 miles on the amount of diesel that can be purchased with this country's average hourly wage of $32. In 2008, an hour of...

By Jeff Weniger
Higher Rates Above 6.6% Dampening Demand
SocialMar 26, 2026

Higher Rates Above 6.6% Dampening Demand

This is where the data in the past starts to get hit as in the past few years rates moving above 6.64% and above 7% impacts demand https://t.co/oiZjW5mQiD

By Logan Mohtashami
Crude Oil Surges 20% Recently, 9% Daily Spike
SocialMar 26, 2026

Crude Oil Surges 20% Recently, 9% Daily Spike

Crude oil is up 20% in the last few weeks. Oil prices rose 9% in a single day.

By Dr. Steve Keen
Export Ban Cuts Gasoline, Spurs Diesel, Jet Fuel Surge
SocialMar 26, 2026

Export Ban Cuts Gasoline, Spurs Diesel, Jet Fuel Surge

The US has been toying with the idea of a US oil export ban. This might briefly lower gasoline prices in the US, but it would drive up diesel and jet fuel costs and worsen the overall energy shock. ANOTHER HAIRBRAIN IDEA...

By Steve Hanke
Microdramas: TikTok‑Soap Fusion Sparks Billion‑Dollar Debate
SocialMar 26, 2026

Microdramas: TikTok‑Soap Fusion Sparks Billion‑Dollar Debate

https://t.co/jWLaJ1bkhT On this week's ep of @EquityPod, we sat down with Henry Soong, Watch Club founder, to discuss the multi-billion dollar industry of microdramas -- think TikTok meets soap opera. What are your thoughts? A fun new style of app, or a...

By Rebecca Bellan
Hormuz Tensions Push Asia‑Europe Container Rates Higher
SocialMar 26, 2026

Hormuz Tensions Push Asia‑Europe Container Rates Higher

Container Rates Extend Rally as Hormuz Crisis Drives Fuel Costs Higher. Especially Asia-Europe. Bunker prices and Iran war. https://t.co/u6yRuC0Xft

By Tom Craig
Thermochromic Bifacial PV Glazing Cuts Building Cooling Loads
SocialMar 26, 2026

Thermochromic Bifacial PV Glazing Cuts Building Cooling Loads

Thermochromic bifacial PV glazing system for reducing building cooling loads #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/lobwSFjhyK https://t.co/0gB6vjwsep

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Miliband Urged to Support Shetland Gas for Five-Year Supply
SocialMar 26, 2026

Miliband Urged to Support Shetland Gas for Five-Year Supply

Miliband urged to back Shetland gas fields that could fuel UK for five years https://t.co/Dpt7TDj4bW

By Michael Hewson
From 90s Optimism to Lawsuits over Child Addiction
SocialMar 26, 2026

From 90s Optimism to Lawsuits over Child Addiction

When the internet was just starting in the 90s, there was a genuine optimism about the future of our digital future. This week in a In a "bellwether" trial Meta and YouTube (Google) were found liable for designing platforms to addict...

By Michael Kevin Spencer
New AI Platform Uncovers Hidden Cancer Targets, Raises $10M
SocialMar 26, 2026

New AI Platform Uncovers Hidden Cancer Targets, Raises $10M

Most cancer drugs go after the same targets: EGFR. PD-L1. HER2. Not because they’re the best targets. Because they’re the only ones we’ve been able to see. RyboDyn Inc. is going after what’s been invisible. The San Diego team, led by Imad Ajjawi, PhD,...

By John Cumbers
Current Evidence on NAD⁺ Supplements Remains Inconclusive.
SocialMar 26, 2026

Current Evidence on NAD⁺ Supplements Remains Inconclusive.

NAD⁺ supplementation for anti-aging and wellness: a PRISMA-guided systematic review of preclinical and clinical evidence https://t.co/au5YIC11Hw https://t.co/fMsAOSQF6f

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
DOD Moves to Curb Media After Court Strikes Policies
SocialMar 26, 2026

DOD Moves to Curb Media After Court Strikes Policies

After many of its policies were declared UNCONSTITUTIONAL in court on Monday, the US Department of Defense is now taking a new stance to RESTRICT media coverage on the military. THE DOD = ONE OF THE WORLD'S BIGGEST SPINNERS OF FAKE...

By Steve Hanke
Plan Monthly, Film Weekly, Repurpose Daily for Efficiency
SocialMar 26, 2026

Plan Monthly, Film Weekly, Repurpose Daily for Efficiency

My new content workflow... 📆 Monthly: strategy + planning only. No creating. 📆 Weekly: film + edit same day. Done in under 2 hours. 📆 Daily: 1 hour on supplemental content from that video.

By Amber Figlow
Pentagon Opens Elite Test Ranges to Speed Procurement
SocialMar 26, 2026

Pentagon Opens Elite Test Ranges to Speed Procurement

Army Scales Back Barriers To Access Its Top Testing Ranges The Pentagon needs to drastically accelerate its development and procurement cycle and giving more access to its best testing ranges will be key in doing that. https://t.co/EHTMqHtG58

By Tyler Rogoway
Fast Recovery Shows True Operational Resilience
SocialMar 26, 2026

Fast Recovery Shows True Operational Resilience

Mistakes happen. Efficiency shows in how fast you recover. Clear processes and aligned teams fix issues, learn, and move forward—fast. That’s real resilience on the shop floor. How does your team recover when things don’t go as planned? #ResilientOperations #EfficiencyMatters https://t.co/4zlzv5lptp

By Arthur Field
Starlink Needs Far Fewer Satellites Than Expected
SocialMar 26, 2026

Starlink Needs Far Fewer Satellites Than Expected

I agree this is the most significant statement, an acknowledgement of the reality that Starlink demand is not unlimited. 20K V3 BB sats is enough for 200M+ users worldwide, 1200 V2 DTC satellites may be sufficient for occasional use by...

By Tim Farrar
Sellers Surge, Buyers Plummet as Housing Supply Near Record
SocialMar 26, 2026

Sellers Surge, Buyers Plummet as Housing Supply Near Record

"record growth of potential sellers...record decline of potential buyers...near record new supply of housing units coming to the market."

By Samantha LaDuc
X Forces Users Into Pricey Xpremium+ Upgrade
SocialMar 26, 2026

X Forces Users Into Pricey Xpremium+ Upgrade

Sneaky, sneaky @X making us move to Xpremium+ over Xpro to keep features we have become accustom to. Don't recall an announcement just log in and today it shows up. 370.29% increase to keep features along with some added...

By Sunrise Trader
Japan‑Australia WBC Game Becomes Netflix Japan’s Top‑Viewed Title
SocialMar 26, 2026

Japan‑Australia WBC Game Becomes Netflix Japan’s Top‑Viewed Title

"The 2026 World Baseball Classic, for which Netflix held exclusive streaming rights in Japan, set a historic record. The Japan vs. Australia game is now the most-watched title ever on Netflix in Japan - surpassing every series, film, anime, and...

By Alex Morris (TSOH Investment Research)
Ukraine's Baltic Embargo Shows EU Missed 2022 Opportunity
SocialMar 26, 2026

Ukraine's Baltic Embargo Shows EU Missed 2022 Opportunity

While everyone is focused on an Iran oil embargo, Ukraine is embargoing Russian oil in the Baltic. If Iran can close the Strait with drones, then Ukraine can certainly shut down Russia's ports in the Baltic. If only the EU...

By Robin Brooks
US Rehashes Rejected Iran Deal, Undermines Negotiation Tactics
SocialMar 26, 2026

US Rehashes Rejected Iran Deal, Undermines Negotiation Tactics

The US sent in a 15 point plan to Iran. They rejected it and countered with their own demands. So Wikoff tries to repropose their plan, despite it being rejected. Strange negotiating strategy. Repeating the same proposal after it’s already...

By Bob Cushing
X Algorithm Favors Conservatives, Suppresses Traditional Media Posts
SocialMar 26, 2026

X Algorithm Favors Conservatives, Suppresses Traditional Media Posts

X’s feed algorithm “promotes conservative content and demotes posts by traditional media.” See this thread for details:

By Jay Van Bavel
U.S. Gas Prices Plunge: Permian Negative
SocialMar 26, 2026

U.S. Gas Prices Plunge: Permian Negative

While the world panics about the loss of Qatari LNG, your reminder that nat gas prices in the Permian (Waha hub) had been negative for 35 consecutive trading days — and counting. And that Henry Hub is at ~$3 per...

By Javier Blas
Budderfly Secures $550M to Expand Energy-as-a-Service
SocialMar 26, 2026

Budderfly Secures $550M to Expand Energy-as-a-Service

Budderfly raises $550 million to scale its Energy-as-a-Service platform #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/mVu3KQ8ZPN

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Administration to Submit FY2027 Budget Request Next Week
SocialMar 26, 2026

Administration to Submit FY2027 Budget Request Next Week

Confirming recent rumors that the Administration will send the FY2027 budget request to Congress next week, Sen Approps Cmte chair Susan Collins tells Politico it's supposed to arrive at the end of next week. https://t.co/eF2p9GpD3K Vought to testify to...

By Marcia Smith
USPS Adds 8% Fuel Surcharge After US‑Israeli Strike
SocialMar 26, 2026

USPS Adds 8% Fuel Surcharge After US‑Israeli Strike

As a result of the US-Israeli attack on Iran, the US Postal Service will temporarily impose an 8% fuel surcharge on package shipments. THE USPS SHOULD SEND A BILL FOR DAMAGES TO TRUMP AND NETANYAHU. https://t.co/WvBBT21TaB

By Steve Hanke