Social•Mar 11, 2026
Mass Truck Driver Layoff Panic Was Overblown
Remember 10 years ago when there was a minor panic over what we were going to do about the imminent mass layoffs of truck drivers? That was weird. https://t.co/DLQmJBUiDt
By Nolan Gray
Social•Mar 11, 2026
Lithium Still Beats Long‑Duration Storage, Industry Calls for Diversity
Long-duration tech still outcompeted by lithium, trade group advocates for ‘valuing diversity’ #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/ARa90ueYl7
By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Social•Mar 11, 2026
Most Late Flyers Could Avoid Hassle With Ten Extra Minutes
I fly almost every week and I’m telling you on 90% of flights there’s always somebody showing up late after they’ve ended boarding and they always have some super valid excuse on why the airline should make an exception and...
By Bryan Beal
Social•Mar 11, 2026
Lynas Secures Japanese Deal at Magic NdPr Floor
Lynas Rare Earths inks a revamped deal with major Japanese customer at ‘magic’ NdPr floor price https://t.co/RprvAdbu2p
By Haplo
Social•Mar 11, 2026
Bluesky's New CEO Inherits Strong Community, Faces Tough Road
I wrote about Bluesky's CEO switch. Jay Graber deserves lasting credit for building a big and bustling community. But the challenges ahead of the company are significant: https://www.platformer.news/bluesky-ceo-change-graber/
By Casey Newton
Social•Mar 11, 2026
Lab-Grown Teeth Could Replace Traditional Dental Fillings
Lab-grown teeth might become an alternative to dental fillings by @Khulood_Almani #HealthTech #Healthcare #Technology #Innovation #TechForGood https://t.co/S4x8tYCjaq
By Ron van Loon
Social•Mar 11, 2026
Driver’s Licenses Still Required for Next 3‑5 Years
We talk a lot about incoming autonomous vehicle fleets and revolutions worldwide, but trust me within the next 3-5 years you’ll still need a drivers license.
By Peter H. Diamandis
Social•Mar 11, 2026
Iran Finally Mines Hormuz, Pentagon Distracted by Lobster
For 47 years world leaders have talked about striking Iran. None did for one reason above all: because Iran always threatened to mine the Strait of Hormuz TodayIran actually did it and the old pentagon press corps is more worried about...
By John Konrad
Social•Mar 11, 2026
Single‑Family Home Supply Peaks, Demand Frozen; Condo Sales Crash
Supply of Single-Family Homes Surges to Highest for February in 9 Years, Demand Stuck in the Deepfreeze. Condo sales plunged to a record low shared with two other months https://t.co/U3vgbxThRe https://t.co/3Dk5D9QugD
By Wolf Richter
Social•Mar 11, 2026
Gas and Diesel Prices Surge 25‑40% Since January
Gasoline Prices Spike, Now up 25% since January, Diesel Prices 40%, Heating up Inflation. California is back over $5. Prices in Texas jumped by 25% month to month, to over $3.23. https://t.co/hv90K5cgPf https://t.co/NCe7JLzqmA
By Wolf Richter
Social•Mar 11, 2026
China’s AI Dominance Threatens U.S. Global Leadership
The FUTURE of the world if the USA lets China win the AI & robotics race, according to @ericschmidt https://t.co/kdfqJjJk8W
By Peter H. Diamandis
Social•Mar 10, 2026
Solar Dominance and Rooftop Panels Ensure True Energy Independence
The only actual energy security in the world is solar energy dominance in countries that produce their own solar panels. The only actual energy indepedence is hundreds of millions of rooftops with solar on them, which builds a decentralized grid...
By Renewable Energy Club (Jonathan Rasmusson)
Social•Mar 10, 2026
Record T
I’m at the biggest shipowner conference in North America right now. I live in a very liberal town in Massachusetts and yet I have never seen worse cases of TDS in my life. The London shipping cabal is PISSED
By John Konrad
Social•Mar 10, 2026
NightBeacon: AI‑Powered, Self‑Trained Security Platform Launches
Here's a demo on a project I've been developing and working on for the past 9 months. Called NightBeacon. Using it now in production, getting released fully this week. Our own internally trained models on our own infrastructure (no third party)....
By Dave Kennedy
Social•Mar 10, 2026
Co‑ownership Offers Quicker, Cheaper Renewable Rollout, Report Says
Co-ownership vs consultation: Landmark report proposes faster, cheaper path to renewables #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/7lWCPVACJ7 https://t.co/t7SdJhurNu
By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Social•Mar 10, 2026
Ukraine Now Arms US and Gulf After Five Years
Yeah, yeah, yeah, Russia is winning so much that in the fifth year of its full-scale invasion, Ukraine is supplying its weapons to the U.S. and the Gulf states.
By Illia Ponomarenko
Social•Mar 10, 2026
Embedding Unpredictability Into Boxship Supply Chains
Wan Hai deepens newbuild push with LNG & methanol-ready boxships. Newbuilds vs Iraq war & questions on supply chain design & operation. And the critical logistics. A takeaway from 6 years is how to build unpredictability into supply chains. More...
By Tom Craig
Social•Mar 10, 2026
Exposing Dark Patterns: Advocacy Insights From Local Circles
My latest column is on “dark patterns.”Tremendous advocacy work in this area by @sachintaparia of @LocalCircles. For those who wish to read the column 👇, here’s a link: https://t.co/PtpgiuDtJ4
By Andy Mukherjee
Social•Mar 10, 2026
Energy Secretary Whipsaws Crude Prices Again
A now-deleted post from Energy Secretary Chris Wright whipsawed crude for the second-straight session 🤡 @ENERGY $USO https://t.co/XlECoBdhiQ via @WSJ
By Steven Spencer
Social•Mar 10, 2026
IMobile Login Changes Confuse NRI Users, SMS Validation Fails
@ICICIBank_Care have you changed the iMobile login method? How does it work for NRI customers now? How will an overseas telco send you a SMS and you will be able to match it with our phone numbers on your record?...
By Andy Mukherjee
Social•Mar 10, 2026
Modern Missiles to Ukraine Cripple Russia’s War Machine
It turns out that if you help Ukraine with modern highly effective missiles - and stop trembling in fear of Putin and burying Ukraine under endless absurd restrictions - Russia starts losing key military factories and weapons one after another....
By Illia Ponomarenko
Social•Mar 10, 2026
Aluminum at Hormuz: Supply Chains Won’t Restart Instantly
Add aluminum to the Hormuz choke point. Restarting supply chain trade flows and maritime will not be like turning on a light switch.
By Tom Craig
Social•Mar 10, 2026
PowerBank Secures Funding, Clears Hurdles for 7 MW NY Solar
PowerBank secures funding, clears environmental hurdles for its 7 MW New York community solar project #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/cuWBlZKcKm
By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Social•Mar 10, 2026
Sun Belt Housing Crisis Threatens Young Families' Homes
This is going to wreck housing production in a lot of Sun Belt cities, and leave many young families without access to a single-family home.
By Nolan Gray
Social•Mar 10, 2026
Future Drivers Face Tougher Tests as Cars Outpace Safety
Not so crazy prediction: 25 years from now, humans will be monstrously less safe than autonomous cars. What will happen? Driving tests will become more rigorous.
By Peter H. Diamandis
Social•Mar 10, 2026
Iran Weaponizes Hormuz, Blocks Oil; US Pushes Escort Reopening
WHEN THE ARTERY THAT SUPPLIES A FIFTH OF GLOBAL OIL NEEDS, THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ, IS WEAPONISED. Iran says it won’t let traffic through, bills its continued closure as victory. US wants to reopen it, proposes naval escorts if necessary. Here’s Iran’s Araghchi...
By Vandana Hari
Social•Mar 10, 2026
U.S. Boosts Solar Power with 43.2 GW Added in 2025
US adds 43.2GW of new solar PV capacity in 2025 #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/aZ7O8AfdNy
By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Social•Mar 10, 2026
Trump May End Iran War, but Escalation Looms
I expect Trump to stop the Iran War fairly soon. But it's another small step toward a larger conflict -- both diplomatically and technologically. https://t.co/dWvZ9Yento
By Noah Smith
Social•Mar 10, 2026
Reliance Redirects KG‑D6 Gas to Secure Household LPG
#JustIN | At a time when global energy markets are experiencing volatility, ensuring uninterrupted access to essential fuels for Indian households remains a national priority: #RelianceInd says Natural gas produced from the KG-D6 Basin will be diverted to support supply to priority...
By Yogesh Mantri
Social•Mar 10, 2026
David Ellison Shows Success Where Others Failed
David Ellison is out prove he can succeed where others have failed $PSKY $WBD The LightShed Podcast, Ep. 304. With @BrandoLightShed and @WaltLightShed https://t.co/Bs2ZMjBSA8
By Rich Greenfield
Social•Mar 10, 2026
First Operational Speeder Bike Turns Sci‑Fi Dream Real
From Fantasy to Reality: The First Operational Speeder Bike Is Here by @Volonaut #EmergingTech #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/kSjUD6H77P
By Ron van Loon
Social•Mar 10, 2026
Serbian MiG‑29s Field Chinese CM‑400 Supersonic Missiles
Serbian MiG-29 Fighter Appears Armed With Chinese Supersonic Standoff Missiles Previously only known to be in Pakistani service, the Chinese-made CM-400 air-to-ground missile has now appeared on Serbian MiG-29 jets. https://t.co/HFecMXiP2D
By Tyler Rogoway
Social•Mar 10, 2026
Argentina Launches 700 MW National Battery Storage Tender
Argentina tenders 700 MW of battery storage nationwide #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/fPJqWq2Ss4
By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Social•Mar 10, 2026
Blend Engineering and Human Factors for Successful AVs
Quick day trip to Amsterdam🇳🇱 for @intertraffic. And had a fascinating panel discussion on "User Acceptance of Automated Vehicles (AVs)". It's time that we don't differentiate engineering & human factors when it comes to product design. They come together for...
By Siddartha Khastgir
Social•Mar 10, 2026
E‑7A Wedgetail Excels at Spotting Iranian Drones
Massive Leap In Ability To Spot Iranian Drones Headed To Persian Gulf The E-7A Wedgetail is arguably the best aircraft anywhere in the world for spotting low-flying Iranian drones and cruise missiles. https://t.co/p5D8s2NIsM
By Tyler Rogoway
Social•Mar 10, 2026
UAE's Defense Spending Outpaces Iran's Offense Tenfold
“… Right now it looks like the Gulf - especially the UAE - is spending something like $28 in defense for every $1 Iran spends on offense […] that's not a long-term equation anyone wants to …”
By Javier Blas
Social•Mar 10, 2026
All New Cars Will Be Autonomous Within a Decade
"10 years from now, every single car sold will have autonomous capabilities" - @dkhos at @Abundance360 2026 summit.
By Peter H. Diamandis
Social•Mar 10, 2026
Norway, Iceland Eye EU Membership Amid U.S. Shift
As the U.S. becomes more transactional and predatory, Norway and Iceland are now considering EU membership to add a bit more security. #eu #geopolitics https://t.co/ziNWQ6FQIW
By Peter Zeihan
Social•Mar 10, 2026
Ellison Declares Deal Turbulence Over, Hails HBO as Gold Standard
Paramount’s David Ellison Addresses Warner Bros. Execs at Town Hall: CEO Says ‘Turbulent’ Deal Process Is ‘Now Behind Us,’ Praises HBO as ‘Gold Standard’ in TV https://t.co/lNtW2mfuLg via @variety
By Todd Spangler
Social•Mar 10, 2026
Buy DIS on Dips: Parks Expansion Drives Cash Flow
Macro: Disney reshuffles; Thomas Mazloum named Chair of Disney Experiences as D’Amaro becomes CEO. Risk: parks/cruise execution, capex. Trade: buy DIS on dips—parks expansion underpins cash flow. 📈 — Viktor Kopylov, PhD, CFA More insights: t.me/si14Kopylov
By Viktor Kopylov, PhD, CFA
Social•Mar 10, 2026
Beazley Buys kWh Analytics to Boost Renewable Underwriting
Beazley acquires kWh Analytics to scale renewable energy underwriting #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/HU8MHQTedQ
By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Social•Mar 10, 2026
Oil Prices Mirror Chaos Theory's Butterfly Effect
My monthly takes a look at oil price scenarios Inspired by Jurassic Park and Jeff Goldblum’s explaination of chaos theory. This hit close to home. Made my mom cry - should have warned her about the ending. The Butterfly Effect...
By Diane Swonk
Social•Mar 10, 2026
Navy Warns Danger, Trump Urges Risky Hormuz Passage
If the Navy says it’s too dangerous to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, but Trump says tankers should have the guts to sail through. This is some serious mixed messaging.
By Ellen Wald
Social•Mar 10, 2026
Taiwan's Energy Future Needs
There has been a lot of commentary over the past week on China's energy vulnerabilities but much less about Taiwan's. In 2020, I coauthored a @CarnegieEndow report on Taiwan's energy trilemma of security, affordability, and sustainability - with ideas for...
By Evan Feigenbaum
Social•Mar 10, 2026
Renaming Draft “_FINAL” To Pressure Opposing Counsel
Adding a “_FINAL(Execution Copy)” to the name of the initial draft to bully another lawyer into clearing the deal
By Matt (Employment Law)
Social•Mar 10, 2026
NYT Highlights Housing Act, Yet Major Supply Incentives Stripped
The @nytimes dropping facts on The ROAD to Housing [Inflation] Act. Also, not enough attention going to big pro-supply provisions removed around supply incentives and zoning -- which leaves only a patchwork of incremental (though still good) pro-supply wins left in...
By Jay Parsons
Social•Mar 10, 2026
Charging Delays Make EVs Impractical, Not Propaganda
There is no car in the known universe worth sitting in line waiting to charge my car then waiting while it actually charges Elon must really love this electric car propaganda
By Erick Weber
Social•Mar 10, 2026
Put TSA Under FAA for Safer, Efficient Travel
Here’s a move GOP and Democrats should support. Move TSA under the FAA and end this nonsense. FAA’s mission. “Our continuing mission is to provide the safest, most efficient aerospace system in the world.” https://t.co/owLsvwbRZv
By Isaac Sacolick
Social•Mar 10, 2026
Downtown Brooklyn Office Converts to 1,200 Homes, 300 Affordable
An underutilized office building in Downtown Brooklyn will become 1200 homes (300 permanently affordable), with a new subway entrance. More of this, please.
By Hayden Clarkin (The Transit Guy)
Social•Mar 10, 2026
Disney Announces New Experiences Leader and Disneyland President
Incoming Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro has named his successor at Disney Experiences. Plus: A new president of Disneyland, and more C-suite changes. https://t.co/GwJqY1brlm
By Alex Weprin