Leaders Launch Emergency Group to Address Middle East Energy Crisis
IMF Managing Director @KGeorgieva, @WorldBankGroup President Ajay Banga & I met in Washington for the inaugural meeting of our Emergency Coordination Group on the impacts of the Middle East conflict on energy markets, the global economy & the most vulnerable economies. @IMFNews https://t.co/HGi8hc1slc
Chinese Tanker Uses Hormuz for Sanctioned Methanol Shipment
Say hello to Rich Starry.. 1- Chinese tanker with Chinese crew 2- The tanker and the company that owned it are sanctioned by the US for dealing with Iran in the past. 3- It is carrying methanol from the UAE. The...
Robots Excel at Structured Tasks, Humans Still Needed
Maybe robots will not replace us. At least not as quickly as the headlines suggest. Watch enough real-world footage, and you see it: Robots slipping. Missing objects. Failing in simple, unpredictable situations. Not because the technology is bad. But because the real world is messy. Uneven surfaces. Changing conditions. Ambiguous...
Manufacturing Isn’t Vanishing, It’s Becoming Automated
This map looks like the decline of manufacturing. It isn’t. It’s the disappearance of manufacturing jobs. That difference matters more than most people think. If you normalize each country to its peak manufacturing employment, you get a clear story: The...
Even Budget Teslas Outdrive Luxury Car Autopilot
No matter how much money you spend on a car — Ferrari, Lamborghini, Rolls Royce, whatever — you can’t get the kind of self-driving that comes on even the most basic entry level Tesla
Michigan Data Centers Could Cost $119B in Damages
"under the existing laws, our analysis shows that the expected growth in data centers would lead to $118 billion in climate damages and $1.6 billion in health damages by 2050 due to air pollution and emissions from fossil fuel power...
EU Disunity over China Undermines US‑NATO Cohesion
When every EU nation has its own foreign policy agenda, EU as a whole can't navigate the Cold War 2.0. Spain partnering with China will have consequences for the US relationship with all EU members. The issue is even bigger...
Netflix Exec Meets AMC, Regal, Cinemark to Explore Partnership
Barely got to #CinemaCon when came across a pretty big scoop: #Netflix's Ted Sarandos quietly came Sunday night to meet the big theater owners AMC, Regal, Cinemark & "find a way to work together,” as one participant told me. https://t.co/JvuBqhZ10t
Ghost Buses Persist Despite Promised Arrival Fixes
Months after @ltasg and the bus companies said they fixed the bus arrival time situation, we are still getting Phantom Bus Syndrome a.k.a. Ghost/Undetected Bus. This 45 that I just boarded was not seen in the app. The next available buses...
Philippines Seeks US Waiver Extension for Russian Oil
MANILA, April 14 (Reuters) - The Philippines' Energy Secretary Sharon Garin said on Tuesday that the country is asking the United States for an extension on a waiver to purchase Russian oil and petroleum products.
Intel Poised for Agentic AI Surge, Nvidia Also Benefits
I wrote on $INTC on March 29th as a new idea based on Agentic AI requiring more server microprocessors per gigawatt versus chat-based AI. Though the stock is up over 50% already since then, I think there is more upside...
BIGHIT Sues to Uncover ARIRANG Leak Source
Last week, BIGHIT MUSIC initiated legal proceedings to discover the owner of an account @/jwngkcck that allegedly leaked 'ARIRANG' songs, lyrics and artwork before its release, according to @Billboard (1/2)
Key 2026 El Niño Impacts and Asian Market Deep Dives
In case you missed it: - A implications of a 2026 El Niño - An update to my 2023 deep dive on Singapore marina operator SUTL Enterprise (SUTL SP) - A deep dive on Cambodia airspace traffic controller Samart Aviation (SAV...
AMC's Lengthy Pre‑show Ads Waste Cinemagoers' Time
Sony’s Tom Rothman went after 30 minute pre-shows tonight at CinemaCon. He’s not wrong. The problem is, it’s AMC and Regal driving this and the bosses from those companies were not in the room. AMC runs ads 5 minutes after...
Administration Sacks Judges Who Blocked Palestinian Deportations
Always cheating. Administration fires 2 immigration judges who ruled against deporting Palestinian rights advocates https://t.co/HAicg6aCQP
Seville’s Casa De Contratación: Monopoly Hub of Atlantic Trade
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 The Port of the Indies (Puerto de Indias) refers to the port of Seville. It is the exclusive gateway for trade and exploration between Spain and the Americas during the 16th and 17th centuries. As the monopoly centre...
Samsung to Mass‑produce Apple's Foldable iPhone Displays
Samsung will apparently begin mass production of Apple's foldable displays for the new iPhone in June This marks the production start of an alleged 3 year deal between Samsung and Apple
AI Threatens Medical Expertise; Recommendations to Prevent Deskilling
In today's @washingtonpost, a terrific piece on the risk of AI-based deskilling in medicine, along with some sensible recommendations. I'm quoted, along with @CarlaPughMDPhD. Authors: Rebecca Adams/Laura Landry. https://t.co/eDlBmNvyXV
Firms Still Depend on Chinese Suppliers Despite Relocation
Ha, the real insight buried in a big provocative headline take The geography of assembly has changed but have the firms themselves changed or actually deepened reliance on Chinese suppliers? I've been asking this question for like 3 years: do we...
WiFi HaLow Emerges as Ideal Mid‑range IoT Solution
I’m increasingly a believer in the #WiFi #HaLow story for midrange #IoT connectivity, at least for integrated “solutions”, especially for industrial, commercial and smart-city applications. https://t.co/VtEhL1bJz8 https://t.co/euVaW697Ad
Always‑On Rideshare Exists, Yet Still Needs Refinement
A real rideshare service is available 100% of the time. Lots of work to do before this goes from proof of concept to a service people can depend on.
China’s New Bank Lending Slows as Household Credit Halves
Caixin: "The slowdown in China's new bank lending was driven largely by household credit, which rose 490.9 billion yuan in March, nearly halving from 988.8 billion yuan a year earlier." https://t.co/8VQxfrVL2I
Mayor Mamdani Personally Repairs Dangerous Bike Lane Bump
Five days into his mayoralty, Mamdani put on a pair of work gloves, and, with a Department of Transportation crew, fixed an infamous and dangerous bump on the off-ramp of the Williamsburg Bridge’s bike lane — one that cyclists had...
Most Future Data Centers Will Shift to Rural Areas
Interesting: "Currently, 38% of Americans live within 5 miles of at least one operational data center... Living near a data center doesn’t have much of an effect on public opinion about the facilities." From now on, it looks like most DCs will be rural....
Ready to Fill Last‑Minute Artemis III Spot
Standing by, @NASA 👨🚀 If someone drops out last minute for Artemis III, I’m ready.
Colorado House Legalizes Plug‑in Solar for Renters
Colorado House passes legislation to legalize plug-in solar for renters #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/037Gt3scH8
Delivery Giants Hike Fees as Energy Costs Surge
US delivery companies are passing higher energy costs onto their customers. FedEx and UPS fuel surcharges are up to ~27%, and Amazon added a 3.5% fee for third-party sellers. AMERICANS SHOULD SEND A BILL FOR DAMAGES TO TRUMP. https://t.co/oOjUlOb1ZA
Critical Loop Secures $26M Series A for Modular Microgrids
Modular microgrid company Critical Loop announces $26 million Series A round #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/QdfhDyUOUP
Tariffs Trigger 40% Value Under‑Reporting by Chinese Shippers
When tariffs surged on Chinese imports, the declared shipment values dropped by roughly 40%. Since tariffs are charged as a % of declared value, Chinese logistics firms started falsifying customs forms. Markets always find a workaround. https://t.co/mzeWHQb59K
Independent, Pro‑Democracy Newsletter Rejects Corporate Funding
I started Democracy Docket with a simple idea: Be fiercely independent and unapologetically pro-democracy, period. No corporate investors, no compromises, no both sides. You can support by subscribing today. https://bit.ly/4meZPiV
U.S. Continues to Receive Constant Flow of Tankers
Everyone needs to understand that there is ALWAYS a lot of tankers sailing to the United States. This is from December 11, 2025. https://t.co/fEt76V4RVY
US Hormuz Blockade Drives Tankers to Atlantic, Rates Surge
US blockade of Hormuz will steer more tankers toward Atlantic ▶️BRS expects ‘little or no commercial traffic in the strait for the foreseeable future’; sentiment ‘remains under pressure’ as more tonnage heads to Atlantic basin ▶️Aframax rates are still historically high but...
Don’t Trust Listings; Verify Noise, Smells, HOA, Permits
The smartest home buyers don’t simply trust the listing or the disclosures because legally the seller may not be required to tell you something that can ruin your life. What are some things that you should be verifying? • Noise patterns....
Join OARSI PTOA Meeting: Updates & Involvement Opportunities
Join us for the annual @OARSInews PTOA Discussion Group Meeting on Friday 24 April @ #OARSI2026 We will be sharing updates from our PTOA research priority setting, definition & prevalence working groups - lots of opportunities to get involved https://t.co/AlrAwcrhRb
Renewables Reach 80% in Australia's Coal‑Heavy Grid
Renewables hit 80 pct share in Australia’s most coal dependent grid for first time #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/Dk0QZ7Vq1w https://t.co/yNYoXCh4hA
Alzheimer's May Be Multifactorial End‑Stage, Not Single Cause
Absolutely astounding that two of the most interesting candidates for lowering Alzheimer’s risk in the last decade came accidentally: GLP-1 drugs and the shingles vaccine. Really suggests Alzheimer’s has no true “cause”, but is the end stage of a long, complex...
Private Credit Defaults Far Lower than Market Fears
Goldman's David Solomon providing some much needed rational thought around private credit: - GFC saw defaults peak at 10% - recoveries were 50% - trough cumulative loss of 5%-6% vs coupons of 9%-10% For context, listed BDCs are currently pricing in defaults of more...
Industry Fears News Consolidation Turning CNN Into Fox
"They're also very concerned about the consolidation of the news. They look at what has happened at CBS—and many of them have said, is CNN going to turn into Fox News?" https://www.status.news/p/hollywood-actors-directors-david-ellison-paramount-warner-bros-merger
Sportico Editor Mislabels SBJ Story as Original Scoop
In today’s example of outlets failing to cite others we have the editor of @Sportico calling a story SBJ broke a “SCOOP.” https://t.co/8VsJF10epD
14th & Howell Mill Needs Pedestrian Scramble to End Delays
The intersection of 14th Street and Howell Mill Road could use an all-way crossing phase for pedestrians (also called a "scramble"). I hope someone at @atldot is working on that. The situation is rough; plus, the light phases last so...
Silicon Test Data: From Byproduct to Cost Driver
#Technology #Thread #Semiconductor #Manufacturing #Data The Semiconductor EPDT Article On Silicon Test Data Cost: 1/ - Published In Electronic Product Design And Test (EPDT), My Latest Article Explains How Silicon Test Data Has Evolved From A Byproduct Of Manufacturing Into A...
Beware: QR Code Texts Mimic Traffic Tickets
A new phishing scam using QR codes in text messages, pretending to be traffic or toll violations.
TCM Picks Up Latino Representation Documentary
Turner Classic Movies Acquires Documentary Feature ‘Beyond The Border: Latino Representation in Hollywood’ – Film News in Brief https://t.co/tKIP420nUc via @variety
Trump’s Grand Strategy Myth Meets Indonesia’s Reality
Here we go, right on schedule ... Now Trump is Alfred Thayer Mahan (already crossed with Bismarck, Clausewitz, Delbruck, Jomini, and Sun Zi). Jakarta has its issues with China. But sorry, if folks think Indonesia is going to magically join...
AI-Built Plant Journal Goes Live in Under an Hour
On Sunday, in under an hour we built a plant journal and it works so well on my computer or phone. I blabbered on to Antigravity about what I wanted and then asked the agent manager to ask me questions one...
ATX Office Brokers' 7‑Figure Deal Sparks Political Controversy
Somewhere are a couple of ATX office brokers realizing their pending 7-figure commission has become a political hot potato.
Merged United‑American Airline Could Boost US International Share
Kirby made remarks last fall that echo an argument he has made: a merged United American would address the deficit in US airline share of international travel https://t.co/wwR9kwWHLa
United CEO Pitched American Merger, Discussed with Trump
Confirming @business on United CEO Scott Kirby pitching potential tie-up with American to SAOs and adding this: Kirby raised potential merger in meeting with Trump in February, sources tell @Reuters https://t.co/wwR9kwWHLa
WM Senibong IPO: Bet on Singapore’s Land Scarcity
The upcoming RM500 million IPO of WM Senibong isn't a signal of Malaysia's domestic property strength—it's a massive, coordinated bet on Singapore's shrinking land space. While the headlines focus on the target valuation of more than RM2 billion, there's a...
Incentivize Renewables to Cushion Global Energy Shock
IRENA: Incentivise renewables deployment to minimise impacts of global energy shock #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/0rGuXRxmKz