US Lifts Iran Oil Sanctions, but Supply Stays Scarce
US suspends Iran oil sanctions for a month, allowing sale of all barrels on water as of March 20. Another band-aid. There are no more than 30 million barrels of Iranian oil in floating storage waiting for buyers, as per ship-tracking data. Under US sanctions, Iran has only been exporting what it calculates China can and will absorb - averaged over a period of time. China has not been consistent in the volumes it absorbs, with decisions impacted by a) competitive value of Iran oil vs available discounted Russian and Venezuelan crude and b) occasionally, opportunistic pivot away from Iranian oil when in the throes of trade talks with the US. However, the bottom line is that averaged over a period of time, Iran has more or less shipped what China is likely to absorb. Second, if Iran is getting this dispensation because supply is tight and crude is on the boil, does it raise or lower Tehran’s incentive to let more tankers pass through Hormuz — with or without its permission. https://t.co/BuK8x5TEsT
Back Pain Care Fails Due to Financial Incentives
Over half of all lumbar fusions fail. They’re still covered by insurance. Conservative care that actually works — exercise, PT, load management — gets denied or severely limited. We don’t have a back pain problem. We have a financial incentive problem.
Government Paperwork Overload Buries Business Owners in Waste
As a business owner, with a bunch of employees--the amount of crap I get in the mail from governments that I have to print, scan, then shred is utterly absurd.
US Spends $10‑16 B on Munitions in First Four Days
The US spent 10 to 16 billion worth of munitions on the first four days of the conflict. https://t.co/KgFl3jqG7M
US May Import Iranian Oil for First Time Since Carter
So under this OFAC licence, the US could (though probably won't) import its first Iranian oil since Jimmy Carter https://t.co/7slkt1bAxs
Iran's Missiles Reach 4,000 Km, Exceeding Prior Claims
Both missed, but still. “Iran’s targeting of Diego Garcia, about 4,000 kilometers from Iran, implies its missiles have a greater range than Tehran has previously acknowledged.” https://t.co/4Ll8mz9eNN
600,000 Black Women Job Losses Amid New Trump EO
Im sorry I have to say it. While you all are arguing about unimportant things, and tearing each other down. 600,000 black woman are being pushed out from their jobs. Also Trump quietly passed Executive Order 14281, this directly affects...
Fox Clears Groom’s Past After Multimillionaire Show Probe
While working on Bachelorette story I went down the rabbit hole of reality casting debacles and found this oldie but goodie from 2000. Fox Says 'Multimillionaire' Show Probe Absolves It Concerning Groom's History https://t.co/gsft3sAS5x
Trump Lifts Ban, Allows US Trade of Iranian Oil
"Trump just authorized Americans to trade Iranian oil for the first time since Clinton banned Americans from doing so in 1995." @petereharrell
OFAC Grants License for Iranian Oil Shipments Until 2026
“The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is issuing Iran-related General License U, "Authorizing the Delivery and Sale of Crude Oil and Petroleum Products of Iranian-Origin Loaded on Vessels as of March 20, 2026." https://t.co/KaDQIxyNn5
CBS Radio Shuts Down, Jobs Cut Amid Revival
FFS. She doesn't "seek revival" of #BrokenCBS anymore than Bezos does with his #BrokenPost. CBS News will end radio service, cut jobs as Bari Weiss seeks revival https://t.co/f8s5RXoRWl
68% of Truck
They never went anywhere in trucking 68% of truckers are still burning heaters according to the NIH https://t.co/G3dLCEGhAT
Japan Sets National Agrivoltaic Benchmarks Amid Site Growth
Japan establishes national benchmarks for agrivoltaics as sites expand #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/QayxhgqWQJ
Canada’s Role in Mitigating Iran‑War Energy Shortage
What can Canada do to help address the global shortage of oil and gas caused by the war in Iran? #canada🇨🇦 #canada #energy
ABC's Bachelorette Revamp with Taylor Paul Costs Millions
“Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” star Taylor Frankie Paul was supposed to return an aging “Bachelorette” franchise to glory. That decision blew up on ABC and cost it tens of millions of dollars. W/@wongalum https://t.co/DilR3zuVRQ
FDA Must Add Spot Checks for Generic Drugs
Read “Bottle of Lies.” FDA needs to perform spot checks of generics - not just inspections.
Protecting Middle East Allies Threatens Global Energy Stability
(5) Protecting, at the highest level**, our Middle Eastern allies **imploding regional security, upending the global petroleum industry and shipping on which they rely, and—in best case scenario—ending the war in a politically unstable stalemate that’s sure to unravel again soon...
Marines Forced Through Hormuz, Risking Missile Attacks
Marines can't get to Kharg Island without getting through the Strait of Hormuz, which would expose Navy ships to missile and drone attacks.
Walmart Patents AI Pricing as States Push Algorithmic Price Bans
Walmart Secures AI Pricing Patents as States Move to Ban Algorithmic Grocery Costs https://t.co/LmXnSPgnsW #groundnews via @Ground_app
US Persian Gulf Oil Imports Drop to Just 3%
In 2025, the US imported 246,895,000 barrels of oil from the Persian Gulf, which is about 3%. https://t.co/myiJiErvdR
Disappointed AC RPG Feel Lacks Black Desert's Snappiness
comments like this annoy me but its my fault for not being clearer. obviously CD boasts a more robust move set. but the game FEELING is AC RPG and i love most of the AC RPGs. so this wasn’t even bashing...
Designer Reveals Favorite Puzzle and Plans Patch Fix
NEW: At GDC, I asked Blue Prince lead designer Tonda Ros to pick the game's best and worst puzzles The former was easy for him The latter was tricky, and led him to telling me about a puzzle he might tweak in...
User Quits Cursor, Citing Hacky Build and Zero Innovation
Knowing Cursor is a hack job and built on Kimi K2.5, pretty much cancelling my subscription right now. Zero innovation from them the past few months, it went from a pretty useful tool (nice having IDE), to really providing zero...
Judge Rules Pentagon Press Policy Unconstitutional, Credentials Restored
Statement tonight from the Pentagon Press Association: "The Pentagon Press Association celebrates the decision by a federal judge today that the Pentagon’s press credentialling policy violated the U.S. Constitution. "Since the ruling clearly states that the policy must not be applied...
Trump Claims U.S. Energy Dominance Ends Hormuz Involvement
🔴President Trump talking about Hormuz Strait: “We don’t even need to be there, in that the U.S. has just become the largest producer of energy anywhere in the world.” He also questioned the role of the U.S. in the region: The...
Weekly Demand up YoY Even as Rates Fall
As crazy as this sounds, the weekly demand with our tracker data is still positive YoY, just remember that rates are still lower YoY; more on this with our weekend tracker. 🫡
Self‑Publishing: Running Your Own Small Business for Control
True that. Self-publishing means becoming a small business owner. And the reason why many people say they're going towards self-pub is precisely to maintain more control.
Buc‑ee’s EV Tour Highlights Need for Texas Expansion
100% Last year I did a Buc-ee's EV tour of the Texas Triangle and it was great. There are 2 Buc-ee's with superchargers on each leg of the interstates between Austin-Houston-Dallas-Austin. Seamless road trip. Now we just need Buc-ee's to expand...
United Trims 5% Capacity as Oil Hits $175 per Barrel
United Airlines planning for oil to reach record $175/barrel, cutting 5% capacity https://t.co/SC3sCiQctU (via TAC/Intel)
Trump Warns Hormuz Users Will Shoulder Security Responsibility
Monumental Friday news dump Trump Signals Endgame in Iran, Says Hormuz Security Will Fall on 'Nations Who Use It' https://t.co/VWow7wkOmP
Middle East Oil On
In just two weeks, Middle East Oil on Water has collapsed by 175 Million Barrels. "Truly staggering" - @Rory_Johnston (it's his chart). "It’s impossible to overstate the magnitude of this dislocation." 1/3 https://t.co/iYwEtzNH9E
Regulators Push Lower Bank Capital, Sparking Risk Concerns
Regulators proposed Thursday letting banks hold less capital, freeing billions for lending, while critics say it increases risks of crises and bailouts.
Swift Solar Buys Meyer Burger Assets, Expands US HJT/Perovskite Production
Swift Solar acquires Meyer Burger assets to scale U.S. HJT and perovskite production #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/ecMERORz5o
Court Cites Pentagon Comments as Excuse for Legal Breach
At some length, this court ruling cites public comments that Pentagon officials made to rule why they didn't follow the law.
Xbox AI GM Haiyan Zhang Moves to Netflix Gaming
Haiyan Zhang, general manager of gaming AI at Xbox, is leaving Microsoft after 13 years. Zhang is joining Netflix’s gaming team
US Loans 45M Barrels, Far Below 86M Offer
US loans ~45 millions barrels from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve — significantly fewer barrels than the 86 million the government offered as part of the SPR “exchange” first tranche.
Diverse Nursing Approaches Enrich Patient Experience
I've been a dad for five days - and somehow, it's already made me question what I thought about AI and the patient experience. Lemme explain… We had an incredible experience in the hospital. Not because of any Tech… but because...
Starlink 2025 Revenue Forecast Vastly Overstated
This is way too high, but that's unsurprising since the starting point used for Starlink in 2025 ($14B+) is completely out of line with the known revenue for the year (<$12B)
LinkedIn Faces SOC2 Non‑compliance Shock Monday
LinkedIn gonna be crazy on Monday when they all find out they’re not SOC2 compliant
Without U.S
Most countries' response to "[you] guard and police Hormuz" in the absence of U.S. power because you are the ones "who use it" will presumably be to accommodate and then make deals with Tehran.
Access Hollywood’s Axing Highlights Linear TV’s Decline
"Telling your entertainment news program that they’re gone the weekend before the Oscars is very weird," one insider told Status Hollywood correspondent Brian Lowry. Lowry details what the cancellation of "Access Hollywood" says about the state of linear television—and why Trump’s...
Europe Must Intervene Now to Stop Chinese Gulf Takeover
Trump prepares to end the campaign in Iran, but offers to help an international coalition policing the Gulf and the strait. Very important for Europa to think long term here. If USA leaves now, the Gulf will no longer be...
Citibank Cuts Points Transfers: 25% and 50% Reductions
Citibank Is Slashing Points Transfers To Two Partners April 19 — One Drops 25%, The Other 50% - View from the Wing https://t.co/rX89tynL3G
Trump Claims Iran War Nearing End, $200B Aid Unnecessary
trump: very close to winding down war in iran. presumedly $200 billion supplemental no longer necessary.
World May Have Reached Peak Oil This Spring
Oddly enough, depending on how you measure February/March, the world may have just hit peak oil
Unapproved Plan to Deploy 82nd Airborne to Iran
Can confirm that there is planning -- not yet approved -- to potentially send a few thousand soldiers of the 82nd Airborne Division to Iran, per two officials. This comes after @WashingtonPost first reported earlier this month that the HQ of...
Imp Ambush
Under the desk looking like an imp about to jump the Tarnished with mad bleed damage https://t.co/OpL4ITkgAL
Endometriosis Impairs Egg Quality—Strategies Boost Longevity
Endometriosis and Oocyte Quality: Morphological Alterations, Developmental Competence, and Modifiable Strategies for Reproductive Longevity https://t.co/I2ZrtJkguK https://t.co/LkH3LXzkcg
SpaceX Snags GPS III, ULA Must Accelerate Vulcan
SpaceX looks to have picked up this GPS III launch off ULA . It is absolutely critical ULA drastically up the pace of Vulcan otherwise it is hard to see them being able to stay a thing. Add New Glenn...
Iran Accuses UK of Enabling US Bombers, Fueling War
Iran warns UK government is “participating in aggression" 'Allowing US heavy bombers to fly from its Royal Air Force (RAF) base in Fairford, England, and from Diego Garcia—a UK base in the Indian Ocean—has been critical to the devastating US-Israeli bombing...