Self‑immunized Man’s Blood Yields Universal Antivenom
A truck mechanic from Wisconsin spent 18 years injecting himself with venom from the world's deadliest snakes. 700 doses. 200+ bites. He taught himself immunology from a textbook. His name is Tim Friede. His blood may end up saving hundreds of thousands of lives a year. When immunologist Jacob Glanville found him in 2017, Tim had been waiting for that call for a long time. Together they isolated antibodies from his blood that fully neutralized 13 of 19 of the world's most dangerous snake venoms — an unprecedented result. The goal: a single shot, deliverable like an EpiPen, that works in a rural village or a hiker's backpack. They'll be on stage together at SynBioBeta 2026 to tell this story. SynBioBeta 2026 is May 4–7 in San Jose, California. Tickets: https://t.co/8abYWJ1GbK
Kamala Harris Warns Supreme Court Will Gut VRA Section 2
The U.S. Supreme Court is going to “kill” Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act (VRA), said former Vice President Kamala Harris today at the National Action Network (NAN) convention in New York. https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/harris-warns-scotus-likely-to-gut-vra-calls-save-america-act-a-poll-tax/
First Nations' Energy Insecurity Demands Accelerated Renewable Transition
For First Nations communities, energy insecurity is not new. But the shift to renewables is more urgent than ever #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/8Pt4mjzeAc https://t.co/qh1bYUmHOG
Six‑Week Gulf Standoff Pushes Oil Workers to Breaking Point
‘Mental breakdown’: oil tanker workers stuck in Gulf for six weeks are reaching their limit https://t.co/Y0T3Q8vOl1
Energy Price Surge Drives up U.S. CPI Inflation
First Wave of Energy Price Spikes Hit CPI Inflation. Energy that Americans pay for directly: Gasoline, propane, fuel oil, other fuels, utility natural gas, and electricity https://t.co/SiGQSZV2zn https://t.co/uO9XHnvFt8
Fortescue's Shift to Batteries Signals Australia’s Energy Future
Fortescue accelerates away from oil, doing what Australia ought be doing on the fuel crisis, a practical demonstration of the future Australia must now choose: batteries & electrification replacing barrels & diesel - firmed renewables rather than gas & oil https://t.co/HeuflQYrI1
GPT‑5.4's Hacking Prowess Heightens Security Urgency
GPT5.4 is apparently very effective at hacking as well. Makes proactively using these models to secure the world more urgent and important than we knew.
Shawn Hatosy Poised to Break Guest Drama Emmy Streak
Emmys…paging Dr. Abbot. In the 50-year history of guest acting races, repeat winners are rare, and repeat winners for the same show are even rarer. Notably, no performer has ever won back-to-back guest drama actor for the same role. Shawn Hatosy could...
Turning Hard Engineering Into Fun Innovation
Our motto at Boom is: This is Hard. This is Fun. Supersonic jets and power turbines are the hard. This is the fun part. https://t.co/2koyg7SwDW
Shawn Hatosy Poised to Shatter 50‑year Emmy Record
How Shawn Hatosy Could Break a 50-Year Emmy Record With ‘The Pitt’ https://t.co/LEIyNMpqgx via @variety
Command Module Executes 3 M/S Raise
Integrity CM 3m/s raise burn using the small thrusters on the command module to ensure good distance from the abandoned service module
Orion Returns Home After Crew Module Separation
Orion is coming home. Good crew module sep. Godspeed the crew of Artemis II. https://t.co/aYgG56dcMb
US Transit Staff Costs Dwarf Tokyo's, per Rider
Today I learned that @SFMTA_Muni, @MTA, and @SFBART all have ~20x - 70x more staffing costs on a per rider trip basis than Tokyo's Metro system. US public transit is a scam that exists to employ politically desirable populations in...
Iran's Minefield Hampers Hormuz Shipping, Lacks Removal Capability
(NYT) - Iran has been unable to open the Strait of Hormuz to more shipping traffic because it cannot locate all of the mines it laid in the waterway and lacks the capability to remove them, according to U.S. officials. @nytimes...
Spin‑flip Emitters Steer Energy Flow in Singlet‑fission Cells
Spin-flip emitters could control energy pathways in singlet fission solar cells #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/T3I2Sr5Xyp
US Expands Regional Deployment, Unlikely to Pull Back
All the while the US has a massive additional deployment to the region underway. Will they stand it down or turn it back? I doubt it.
Lawyer Reveals New Documents on Melania’s Legal Battle
HERE'S WHAT'S UP WITH MELANIA - FROM A LAWYER (DOCUMENTS AND FULL TEXT OF HER REMARKS YESTERDAY INCLUDED) {Note: this is a very long article, the full article covers Amanda Ungaro, the Wolff lawsuit, and so much more. So after several...
Optimistic Talks Amid Tighter Hormuz Closure
get ready for a deluge of 'talks went great' with the Hormuz shut tighter than a nun
Trump Oblivious to Iran's Sizable Missile Arsenal
I suppose it's a good thing Trump can't find out that Iran still has tons of missiles https://t.co/OpN9JHl9Ip
Orion Crew Capsule Set to Separate in Under 30 Minutes
Less than 30 minutes until the Orion crew capsule separates from the service module. https://t.co/o9Fz1gSC3R
Genre Labels Slip: Horror Tags Hijack All My Books
I've honestly never seen Hot Wax outside the horror section. On genre positioning, it's hard and sometimes you never win. I write in different genres and one of my problems is everything I do tends to be put in horror then...
Hyperlocal Control, Not Aesthetic Mandates, Drives Housing Growth
I don't think mandating "pretty" buildings is going to get much more housing built. What WILL get more housing built, I think, is hyperlocal control. https://t.co/rgDQYAp9h0
Tesla Could Bring Driverless Robotaxis to Europe
Europe doesn’t have driverless car services like we do here in the U.S. They have never seen anything close to FSD before on their local roads Hopefully Tesla can follow this up with a Robotaxi service in the Netherlands
Solar Adds 4 GW per Wind GW, yet Wind Surges
The world added 4 GW of new solar capacity for every GW of wind, but wind is gaining #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/Kkv6wjr7rF https://t.co/arU7taNSUe
Iran Retains Thousands of Hidden Ballistic Missiles, U.S. Says
Four-byline alert: 🚨 (WSJ) - Iran still has thousands of ballistic missiles in its arsenal that it could use by retrieving launchers from underground storage areas, according to American officials familiar with U.S. intelligence assessments. @WSJ https://t.co/WvyahIWNAP https://t.co/psRi64ZIu2
McMansions Trade Quantity for Oversized Bedrooms
Exactly. McMansions often don’t have more bedrooms … just bigger bedrooms, that each have walk-in closets and en-suite bathrooms https://t.co/EjPzvdQTt4
Battery Storage Softens AU$1bn Fuel Shock, Council Urges Budget Action
Australia: Battery storage cushions AU$1 billion fuel shock as Climate Council demands May budget action #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/Emaxi6OoJ3
RDW Claims Tesla’s Driver Monitoring Makes It Safest System
“Due to the continuous strict monitoring of the driver in the vehicle, the system is safer than other driver assistance systems. We have thoroughly researched and checked this system, more than a year and a half” — RDW on Tesla...
The Ultimate Stress: GPS, Low Battery, Hijacked Wi‑Fi
No cortisol hit like searching for a Google Maps address in a pinch, with a low battery, and nothing connecting because Xfinity Wi-Fi has hijacked your phone.
EU FSD Goes Hands‑Free, Drivers Must Stay Ready
“The hands do not have to be on the steering wheel but should be able to take over the steering wheel immediately if necessary” — RDW, confirming FSD Europe will be hands free
Petition Calls for Wheelchair‑Accessible Tesla Vehicles
❤️ Please all sign this petition and encourage @Tesla to make the cars accessible for wheelchair users: Creed Leffler @CreedRollsBy , a Tesla enthusiast and wheelchair user, dreams of the independence to get in the car and go. @elonmusk @larsmoravy @woodhaus2 https://t.co/RpvGy2sxJ9
World Holds Breath for Artemis II’s Safe Return
Artemis II is on the way home. The part where everything has to go right. Where the whole world quietly holds its breath. Hoping. Watching. Waiting. Bring them home. 🚀🇺🇸🇨🇦
Watch NASA’s Artemis II Return Live and Celebrate
Right - space twitter/X - grab family/friends/colleagues and strangers and WATCH this NASA stream - and cheer #ArtemisII back from space https://t.co/EeXIjX2fk4
Proper Use of Driver System Boosts Road Safety
“The proper use of this driver's system makes a positive contribution to road safety” — RDW on FSD
Driver Assistance System Cleared for Netherlands, EU Expansion Pending
“Due to the type approval, the driver's assistance system can now be used in the Netherlands, with possible later expansion for all member states of the European Union” — RDW
FedEx Freight Adopts AI-Driven Stack for Growth
.@FedEx Freight eyes AI, simplified stack to unlock growth as independent company https://t.co/PzcG5kJdZ4 The technology and AI strategy will simplify operations, reduce customer friction and create an architecture that can leverage AI today as well as future advances. @ldignan
Artemis II Crew Receives Final Landing Safety Briefing
"Please set seats to upright, stow tray tables and switch off all personal electronic devices" Almost home #ArtemisII
Global Oil Trade Hits Record Amid Saudi Disruptions
🇺🇸US crude oil exports to increase to highest on record 🇮🇳India's Imports from Russia are Near Record High 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia's damaged oil facilities: What is the impact? Daily Energy Report https://t.co/pyGKWXbmpg
All‑out Regime‑change War on Iran Is Reckless
iran’s nuclear & ballistic missile programs were a real threat. more to israel and the gulf states than than to the united states, but real nonetheless. responding to that threat with an all out regime change war is one of...
Biotech IPOs Open as Hemab Goes Public
Biotech IPO gates are opening. Congrats also to @JMaraganore (Chair) and Benny Sorensen (CEO) of Hemab, and best of luck.
Independent Lawyer Battles Corporate Bullies and Police Misconduct
Morning: draft a letter to a corporation telling them if they want to bully my client they’re gonna go though me, and that’s going to be hard because they have no leg to stand on. Afternoon: watch bodycam footage prepping for...
Judge Liburdi Raises Unmentioned Rule 40.11(a)(1)
Rule 40.11(a)(1) is raised by Judge Liburdi even though Arizona’s supplemental brief in response to the CFTC’s motion for TRO didn’t raise it.
Hiring Growth Drives 2026 Real Estate More Than Unemployment
Why hiring matters more than unemployment for the real estate market in 2026. My latest for HousingWire. https://t.co/uaChbKgjEm
SPAC DAT Merger Ends, PIPE Investors Breathe Relief
PIPE investors breathe a sigh of relief as we get the first big SPAC DAT merger termination. Dynamix $ETHM terminates its business combination with The Ether Machine, which is awkward after already changing its ticker. Also, who gets the $50 million break...
NYT Should Probe Athletic Editor’s Misleading Statement
While they're at it, The New York Times should also examine why The Athletic's executive editor put out such a forceful—and possibly misleading—statement not long after the photos were first published.
USPS Faces Bankruptcy; E‑commerce Parcels Could Be Salvation
USPS. Run out of money in 12 months. Must deliver to every address. Big drop in mail volume, especially first class. Still has discounted junk mail. Wants parcels. Logistics infrastructure for mail vs parcels. Can #ecommerce be the savior?
Owner‑occupied Duplexes: A Savvy Investment Strategy
Owner Occupants Buying Duplexes: A Smart Investment Follow @chasecalhoun.realestate for more on build-to-rent and real estate investing. #realestate #investmentproperty #buildtorent
Dad’s
legendary document too bad my dad drives HW3 😂 #alwaysberiding #FSD #RDW ⚡️⚡️⚡️ thank you RDW, today you surprised me! #tesla https://t.co/XpN0Udg8No
Australia Races to Add Gigawatts of Battery Storage
‘75% of what we need is not there’: Australian states race to deploy gigawatts of battery storage #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/1aXdyWD8XQ
REPL RP1 Melanoma Trial Flawed; New CRL
I've never covered the REPL RP1 data in melanoma, mainly due to dislike of the trial design w/ its lack of a monotherapy arm. Sometimes you can see where things are likely headed and kicking a dog when it's down...