Industry Social Media and Updates

Emmys Won’t Pass Over “DTF St. Louis”
SocialApr 15, 2026

Emmys Won’t Pass Over “DTF St. Louis”

Are the Emmys going to pass over “DTF St. Louis?” No way, José. https://t.co/o4FmOj0aJB via @variety https://t.co/0QsWXbG4om

By Clayton Davis
Sinopec to Source Russian Oil Directly After US Waiver
SocialApr 15, 2026

Sinopec to Source Russian Oil Directly After US Waiver

Translation: With President Trump Waver, SINOPEC can but the Russian oil "DIRECTLY" without STS or intermediaries. Sinopec buys Russian oil to replace Mideast supply after US waiver, sources say

By Anas Alhajji
U.S. Halts Iranian‑Linked Ships, Six Turn Back
SocialApr 15, 2026

U.S. Halts Iranian‑Linked Ships, Six Turn Back

The New York Times quoting some lowly maritime professor from Campbell University U.S. Blocks Iranian-Linked Ships From Sailing Through the Strait of Hormuz U.S. Central Command said that six vessels had complied with directions to turn around and re-enter an Iranian...

By Salvatore Mercogliano
Gold Miners Lead Early Bull Cycle Awareness Phase
SocialApr 15, 2026

Gold Miners Lead Early Bull Cycle Awareness Phase

Gold miners are leading the market once again. Since January 2025, their performance has far outpaced every other sector. This could mark one of the most important comebacks in mining history. So where are we in the bull cycle? I would argue we are...

By Tavi Costa
Mediaite Accused of Fabricating Stories and Misattributing Sources
SocialApr 15, 2026

Mediaite Accused of Fabricating Stories and Misattributing Sources

We found more than a half-dozen instances in which Dan Abrams' Mediaite appeared to invent stories out of thin air, fabricate quotes, or misattribute reporting to the wrong person or outlet.

By Oliver Darcy
Overcome Change Resistance by Addressing Fearful Threats
SocialApr 15, 2026

Overcome Change Resistance by Addressing Fearful Threats

Resistance to change often stems from fear of the unknown. People worry about losing familiar tools, having their expertise centralized, or even job automation. Addressing these perceived threats is key to overcoming resistance. #ChangeManagement #FearOfChange https://t.co/iTioqPIiQd

By Eric Kimberling
Stegra Secures Funding to Build First Major Green‑Steel Mill
SocialApr 15, 2026

Stegra Secures Funding to Build First Major Green‑Steel Mill

Stegra lands funding to complete world’s first major green-steel mill #energysky -- via Canary Media: https://t.co/6HfQXWLlcP

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Iran Reverts to State-Controlled Oil Export Model
SocialApr 15, 2026

Iran Reverts to State-Controlled Oil Export Model

⚾️I have no idea about the implications... but one thing is clear, they know things that we don't. ⚾️Please share your thought if you are familiar with these issues. 🛟Iran ends intermediary oil sales, returns to state-controlled export model...

By Anas Alhajji
Amazon Prime's Super Bowl Stream Fails, Celebs Complain
SocialApr 15, 2026

Amazon Prime's Super Bowl Stream Fails, Celebs Complain

So you've got Bill Simmons and Lebron James tweeting that Amazon Prime stopped working during OT? Good luck with that, Jay Marine. pro tip. you may want to stop talking about Amazon Prime live streaming a Super Bowl...this is their...

By Jason Kint
Spending Soars, Supplies Dwindle in LA Schools
SocialApr 15, 2026

Spending Soars, Supplies Dwindle in LA Schools

Bizarre situation brewing in LA public schools, as reported by WSJ today Teachers and parents say schools regularly run out of cleaning supplies and toilet paper But per-student spending rose from $11.7k to $29.3k since 2014 — about 5x the rate of...

By Rachel Premack
Delta Delays Leave Passengers Stuck on JFK Runway
SocialApr 15, 2026

Delta Delays Leave Passengers Stuck on JFK Runway

@Delta what gives? Been on the plane for 1:50 and we aren’t any closer to taking off from JFK

By Chris Puckett
AI Hacks Reveal Remote Shutdown Vulnerability in Microinverters
SocialApr 15, 2026

AI Hacks Reveal Remote Shutdown Vulnerability in Microinverters

AI-enabled hacks expose remote shutdown risk in microinverters #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/p4PdEDHSAO

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Faulty Traffic Lights Cause Repeated Commute Delays
SocialApr 15, 2026

Faulty Traffic Lights Cause Repeated Commute Delays

two days in a row i had to change my route to work because i was in a hurry, and the traffic light at the end of my street was malfunctioning, taking 5+ minutes to go green so i couldn't...

By Al Shipley
24/7 Zipline‑
SocialApr 15, 2026

24/7 Zipline‑

We need 24/7 zipline style drone shipping cross US yesterday especially for medical sample shipping.

By Jude Gomila
HHS Ignores Proven Environmental Triggers for Autism
SocialApr 15, 2026

HHS Ignores Proven Environmental Triggers for Autism

Here’s my statement from @BakerInstitute @RiceUniversity @RiceUNews on why this was always a nonstarter, meanwhile HHS refuses to investigate the few actual know environmental exposures that do interact with autism genes https://t.co/pxLaDLInlf

By Peter Hotez
FDA Introduces Standardized Framework for Gene Therapy Safety
SocialApr 15, 2026

FDA Introduces Standardized Framework for Gene Therapy Safety

New FDA guidance on evaluating the safety of gene therapies will establish a more predictable development process as these measures are implemented They provide a standardized, layered framework for uncovering off-target effects and other safety issues https://t.co/D7lsBeZybT

By Scott Gottlieb
Google and Apple Still Facing Antitrust Compliance Battles
SocialApr 15, 2026

Google and Apple Still Facing Antitrust Compliance Battles

Adam, you can’t actually be serious. Google and Apple are both fighting compliance with antitrust remedies v their app stores, and Google and Apple have 3 other active antitrust cases with Justice Dept. To suggest “all fixed” is nuts unless...

By Jason Kint
Kirkland & Ellis Appoints Wachtell Star as Nemecek Successor
SocialApr 15, 2026

Kirkland & Ellis Appoints Wachtell Star as Nemecek Successor

NEW: Kirkland & Ellis hires Wachtell star to replace Dave Nemecek. From @mroliverbarnes and me: https://t.co/4sYasj7toe

By Sujeet Indap
Meta's AI Infrastructure Boom Outshines AVGO Win
SocialApr 15, 2026

Meta's AI Infrastructure Boom Outshines AVGO Win

$AVGO wins big in this $META deal but the infrastructure buildout is the real winner. Meta is building with $AMD $ARM $NVDA $GOOGL and more. This cycle is bigger, it’s different and it’s not zero sum. https://t.co/ltr6dY9Ftp

By Daniel Newman
Neoen Begins Construction on First 6‑Hour Mega Battery
SocialApr 15, 2026

Neoen Begins Construction on First 6‑Hour Mega Battery

“Boots on the ground:” Site works begin at Neoen’s first 6-hour big battery #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/R3ukH8q8IN https://t.co/pk0DKjZQj0

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
NYT Must Own Its Headline, Stop Editing Shame
SocialApr 15, 2026

NYT Must Own Its Headline, Stop Editing Shame

NYT should own their shit. The power of the press is naming and shaming and afflicting the comfortable and comforting the afflicted. NYT shouldn't cowardly edit their headline. They should run a new headline "NYT embarrassed by NYT headline"

By Josh Wolfe
Residents Back Higher Taxes on Vacant Non‑Resident Properties
SocialApr 15, 2026

Residents Back Higher Taxes on Vacant Non‑Resident Properties

Honestly as a resident, this is the first higher taxes proposal the koala doesn’t hate So much housing stock in tier 0 cities like London and New York are captured by non-residents who don’t lease out their square footage Rationally it...

By Yellow Lab Life
Mlex: Only Daily Source for DC Lawsuits
SocialApr 15, 2026

Mlex: Only Daily Source for DC Lawsuits

💯 mlex is the only news source that I’m aware of that consistently shows up every day for these lawsuits and the antitrust suits in DC. Now at great risk of me having now insulted any of our DCN members....

By Jason Kint
Companies' Ad Choices Remain Their Protected Free Speech
SocialApr 15, 2026

Companies' Ad Choices Remain Their Protected Free Speech

With all due respect, Norm, this is an awful take. If you even know it’s true, as you said “reportedly,”any company can choose where it wants to run its advertising. That’s their speech. If you’re just trying to get attention...

By Jason Kint
Proposed Elimination of Property Taxes for Seniors May Be Illegal
SocialApr 15, 2026

Proposed Elimination of Property Taxes for Seniors May Be Illegal

Next, they will try to eliminate property taxes for those 65 and over 😏 even though legally that might be an issue

By Logan Mohtashami
Exposing Antivaccine Rhetoric Masquerading as Real Science
SocialApr 15, 2026

Exposing Antivaccine Rhetoric Masquerading as Real Science

1/n Here’s a thread on why this is nonsense. I think it’s important to debunk bc increasingly the antivaccine activists and their rhetoric are trying to sound more like real science even though it’s fake.

By Peter Hotez
Rethinking Data Centers: The Whole Facility as One Computer
SocialApr 15, 2026

Rethinking Data Centers: The Whole Facility as One Computer

#Technology #Thread #Semiconductor #Manufacturing #Data The Semiconductor Data Center As A Computer: 1/ - The Semiconductor Industry Has Long Treated Servers, Accelerators, And Storage As Discrete Building Blocks. - But A New Way Of Thinking Is Emerging. What If The Entire Data...

By Chetan Arvind Patil
Warner Bros.
SocialApr 15, 2026

Warner Bros.

#DavidEllison promised at least 30 movies in theatres per year from WB & Paramount combined once the merger goes through. WB is doing their part to reach the mark announcing at #CinemaCon 18 releases for 2027, their biggest slate Post-Covid, with...

By Luiz Fernando
AI Leads CRE’s Next Wave of Innovation
SocialApr 15, 2026

AI Leads CRE’s Next Wave of Innovation

CRE is at a major turning point: Four forces driving the next wave of innovation At the 2025 CoreNet Global North America Summit Colliers surveyed more than 600 industry leaders from across the globe, including occupiers, investors, and service...

By Coy Davidson
Greek Utility Builds 2.13 GW Solar Farm on Former Coal Mine
SocialApr 15, 2026

Greek Utility Builds 2.13 GW Solar Farm on Former Coal Mine

Greek utility completes 2.13 GW solar cluster at former coal mine #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/37U9NvC13u https://t.co/Q8vsTuqtmw

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Chinese Cars Outperforming Ford? Consumer Perception Shifts
SocialApr 15, 2026

Chinese Cars Outperforming Ford? Consumer Perception Shifts

What does that mean, the Chinese cars are so much better than what Ford is selling?

By Dean Baker
Intel Core Ultra 4: 52‑core PC Beast Unleashed
SocialApr 15, 2026

Intel Core Ultra 4: 52‑core PC Beast Unleashed

Intel Core Ultra Series 4 will be a PC monster • 52 Cores • 288MB cache • DDR5-8000 MT/s • ECC, CUDIMM and CSODIMM memory • 74 TOPS NPU • Xe3p Graphics • Thunderbolt 5 • 3 Gen5 x4 lanes • WiFi 7 • 175W TDP The new socket...

By The Galox
Avoid I‑70 Near Eisenhower Tunnel; First Responders Working
SocialApr 15, 2026

Avoid I‑70 Near Eisenhower Tunnel; First Responders Working

We are closely monitoring the serious multi-vehicle crash near the Eisenhower Tunnel on I-70. Our thoughts are with everyone impacted, and we are grateful to the first responders AND STATE EMPLOYEES working quickly and safely in difficult conditions TO HELP...

By Governor Jared Polis
China's Subsidized Industries Fuel Overcapacity Without Market Discipline
SocialApr 15, 2026

China's Subsidized Industries Fuel Overcapacity Without Market Discipline

China does not have a normal free market and a lot of their industry is subsidized by the government and banks - which lends itself to overcapacity since normal market inputs are not there to drive decisions.

By Craig Fuller
Ship 39’s V3 Achieves First Full Six‑engine Static Fire
SocialApr 15, 2026

Ship 39’s V3 Achieves First Full Six‑engine Static Fire

Nice to finally see Ship 39 (and the first V3) having the first full 6 engine static fire. Looked great.

By Marcus House
Grocery Margins at 25‑year Lows, Limiting Price Control
SocialApr 15, 2026

Grocery Margins at 25‑year Lows, Limiting Price Control

The theory here is that the best place to try to control household grocery costs is in lower retail markups. But grocery store margins in 2025 averaged just 2.7%, have been falling since 2022, & are close to 25-year lows....

By Ernie Tedeschi
Robot Self‑assembles Using Parts From Other Machines
SocialApr 15, 2026

Robot Self‑assembles Using Parts From Other Machines

Self-Growing #Robot Rebuilds Itself Using Parts from Other Machines by @spaceandtech_ #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/mG6fKAnI4S

By Ron van Loon
Thunder's Local TV Rights Far Below $16.6M Benchmark
SocialApr 15, 2026

Thunder's Local TV Rights Far Below $16.6M Benchmark

Hard to see how the Thunder come close to that (pretty low) local rights figure from FDSN via local broadcast TV….

By Patrick Crakes
New GM, Lost Star Joins Mayor of Kingstown, Renewals Galore
SocialApr 15, 2026

New GM, Lost Star Joins Mayor of Kingstown, Renewals Galore

TV Talk: WPGH/WPNT get new GM + #Lost star joins #MayorOfKingstown + lots of renewals, via @TribLIVE https://t.co/Hogqxh3c81 https://t.co/l36gLYJCXk

By Rob Owen
Israel Deploys Armed Drones Against Wounded Lebanese Civilians
SocialApr 15, 2026

Israel Deploys Armed Drones Against Wounded Lebanese Civilians

Israeli forces are reportedly using armed drones to strike wounded Lebanese. ISRAEL = A REIGN OF TERROR = INVITES WAR CRIMES COMPLAINTS. https://t.co/ywKnlXKaU9

By Steve Hanke
Experts Offer Strategies to Overcome US Energy Storage Bottlenecks
SocialApr 15, 2026

Experts Offer Strategies to Overcome US Energy Storage Bottlenecks

Experts weigh in on navigating supply chain bottlenecks in US energy storage #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/nWdxoTZoHR

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Bloom Energy's Oracle Deal Spurs Scandium Boom
SocialApr 15, 2026

Bloom Energy's Oracle Deal Spurs Scandium Boom

Congratulations to Bloom Energy $BE on their deal with Oracle The koala is absolutely thrilled to see the demand growth trajectory for bloom boxes inflect higher and higher 4kg per 100kw scandium density (Gemini screenshot below) is ~40 tonnes per GW Let’s...

By Yellow Lab Life
Bateman, Cardellini Champion Acting Emmys with DTF St. Louis
SocialApr 15, 2026

Bateman, Cardellini Champion Acting Emmys with DTF St. Louis

Jason Bateman and Linda Cardellini Launch Supporting Acting Emmys Push for ‘DTF St. Louis’ (EXCLUSIVE) https://t.co/o4FmOj0aJB via @variety

By Clayton Davis
Bank Branches Aren’t Dying—Most Won’t Survive
SocialApr 15, 2026

Bank Branches Aren’t Dying—Most Won’t Survive

[New Episode] Bank Branches Aren’t Dying — But Most Won’t Survive. Watch the latest episode now: https://t.co/Lg9jRpKff4 https://t.co/BFrHaiRtC1

By Jim Marous
Leaders Claim Housing Concern, Hide Austin Lessons
SocialApr 15, 2026

Leaders Claim Housing Concern, Hide Austin Lessons

If your local leaders says they “care” about housing affordability and can’t share all they have learned studying Austin, they aren’t serious. They are performative.

By Bill Gurley
Autonomous Construction Firm Secures Real Projects, Massive Revenue
SocialApr 15, 2026

Autonomous Construction Firm Secures Real Projects, Massive Revenue

@TerraFirma_Inc is delivering autonomous construction in the field. Real projects and real revenue with major customers and massive revenue streams. Their innovation will change construction forever. @BainCapVC

By Ajay Agarwal
Patent‑Free COVID Vaccine Reaches 100 Million at $2‑3
SocialApr 15, 2026

Patent‑Free COVID Vaccine Reaches 100 Million at $2‑3

Except the opposite, I make low cost vaccines that actually bypass big pharma, our patent-free COVID vaccine reached 100 million people at $2-3 per dose. It’s sad to see so many give up their critical thinking skills for conspiracy sites,...

By Peter Hotez
Uber's Glitch Forces Far Pickups, Unfair Cancellation Fees
SocialApr 15, 2026

Uber's Glitch Forces Far Pickups, Unfair Cancellation Fees

.@Uber when you system doesn’t deliver….your are far from the pick up spot…other people having same issues next to me….and you want to charge us when we try to cancel when the software is obviously malfunctioning is not fair…..not fair...

By José Andrés
Danish Giant Delivers Gigascale Battery to Grid
SocialApr 15, 2026

Danish Giant Delivers Gigascale Battery to Grid

Danish giant sells giga-scale battery as project readies to hit the grid #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/EXmu0gneVh https://t.co/wFxd1ttud3

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza