Australia Mulls Windfall Tax on Booming LNG Sector
Australia’s LNG producers might face higher taxes if they make too much money 🇦🇺 💰 Prime Minister Albanese has asked Treasury to look into imposing a windfall tax on the country’s vast LNG industry, to capitalize on soaring prices of the fuel https://t.co/9yr50kkvEN
Super Micro Staff Indicted for Illegal AI Server Sales
Super Micro Computer Employees Arrested for Alleged Sales to China—An indictment alleges the three men conspired to sell servers housing AI technology to buyers in China https://t.co/dFYGL3rcpX https://t.co/dFYGL3rcpX
Investors Skeptical After HDFC Chairman’s Sudden Resignation
Hours after the startling resignation of HDFC Bank’s chairman, executives hastily arranged a call to assure investors that all was well, and there was nothing material in Atanu Chakraborty’s abrupt departure. Investors weren’t buying it. https://t.co/aeAiEMP7A8 @ranjanir_
Did Nvidia Knowingly Ignore Illegal Chinese Device Usage?
Serious question: did Nvidia know they had so many illegal devices active in China? They surely know when and where their devices are being used. So did they look the other way? Or did they help the authorities? They had to...
Musk Sources Chinese Gear for US Solar Panel Production
Elon Musk is buying billions of dollars worth of Chinese equipment to make solar panels in the US. Win-win cooperation as the Chinese would say https://t.co/JhBY1haWMq
Reopening Hormuz: Ships, Unsanctioned Oil, Jones Act Waiver
How to Reopen Hormuz? March 19 Update 1⃣Ships and Crew in the Persian Gulf 2⃣Un-sanction Russian and Iranian Oil? 3⃣60-Day Waiver of the Jones Act Video: https://t.co/OAncFtYXq3 https://t.co/bT8EcElDOE
Boxer ARG and 11th MEU Accelerated to Replace 31
Can confirm the deployment of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit from California has been sped up to occur within days, per two officials. The task force, with about 4,500 sailors and Marines, is expected...
Managing Growing Complexity Across the Silicon Lifecycle
#Technology #Thread #Semiconductor #Manufacturing #Copilot The Semiconductor Copilot For Semi: 1/ - The Semiconductor Industry Is Becoming Increasingly Complex. - From Design To Manufacturing, Engineers Must Navigate Massive Volumes Of Data, Tools, And Decisions Across The Entire Silicon Lifecycle. The Question Is: How...
July Follow-Up Revisits Sutton’s Original Story
Story is old, Sutton did first story on it, we did a follow up in July: https://t.co/k3RPbeF32p
Regulator Assures Consumers Won’t Foot Stranded Gas Costs
“The world is changing”: Regulator says consumers won’t be left holding bill for stranded gas networks #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/Hrkz6NBQgc https://t.co/WbhaOAu0tY
War Decision Questioned as Trillion‑dollar Funds Vanish
Not thrilled about the Iran war. Blown away by how well the military is executing but the decision to strike? Still… I’d storm Gallipoli or charge with the Light Brigade before voting to reopen the border & hand Mayor Pete the money...
DOJ Appeals Judge Lamberth's Ruling on VOA Cases
The Justice Department has appealed Judge Lamberth's ruling in the U.S. Agency for Global Media/Voice of America cases. https://t.co/gm4nuCAjgC
Japan, Australia, Brazil Team Up for De‑China Rare Earths
“Japan’s bid to build a “de-Chinafied” rare earth supply system – with Australia and Brazil on-board” https://t.co/LpDn23sEHq
City Tackles Housing Crisis by Tracking Corporate Owners
The city that can't turn on electricity for new apartment developments is gonna solve its housing problems by tracking corporate ownership.
OpenClaw Enables Continuous Self‑Prompting AI for Healthcare
Some experts do not think OpenClaw is relevant to AI in healthcare. They are wrong. OpenClaw represents us phase shifting in the way we relate to AI systems again. We are moving past promting a chatbot to ask a question so...
Saudi Oil Price Models Predict Upcoming Market Shift
Call the headline “attention grabbing” if you must, but this is an excellent look into what those modeling oil prices in Saudi Arabia see happening Thanks @summer_said #oott #oil #iran https://t.co/7AGgTmaVXb
Brent Slides to $105 as Hormuz Remains Shut
Brent cools down to $105 early Friday. The war has entered its 21st day, with the Strait of Hormuz still effectively closed. Have some in the market drunk the kool-aid again?
Employee-Owners Revived a Failing Bank Against Odds
Back in 2009, I joined a troubled bank. Our Texas ratio hit over 200% and we were the worst performing bank in Oklahoma. Despite being unable to raise capital, our employee-owners scrappily turned around and rebuilt the pre-statehood bank. ...
Oil Could Hit $180 If April Chaos Persists
Saudi Arabia. Sees oil going to $180 if the chaos continues past April. Clearing up the maritime mess may take that.
New Substack Launches Tonight—Sign up for Fresh Content
New Substack going out this evening. Lots of good stuff. You can sign up here: https://t.co/7l5OFpkdOm
Debt‑Strapped SA Municipalities Eye Solar‑Battery Backup
Debt-laden South African municipalities may turn to solar-plus-battery backup solutions #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/yVWOXGTUZe
Iran Employs Ali’s Rope‑a‑Dope Tactic Against U.S
I spoke with @janetonthemoney on @SIRIUSXM 132 about Iran: “The Iranians are using Muhammad Ali’s Rope-a-Dope strategy. In 1974, Ali absorbed the hits until Foreman was exhausted, then he delivered the knockout. This is what Iran is doing by depleting US-Israeli...
Launching a Boutique Law Firm: Lessons and AI Opportunities
Building A Law Firm, Five Years In: Jed Bergman A founding partner of Glenn Agre Bergman & Fuentes, Jed reflects on the rewards of launching your own firm, lessons learned, and how #AI will benefit boutiques. LINK: https://t.co/vcBISHLjPH https://t.co/xNNrYniZVz
Cyberpunk 2077 Feels Tedious, Not a Game
This is why I had to stop playing Cyberpunk 2077, it's so tedious, it's not a game
Voter Threatens to Fund Challengers over TSA Delay
I’m going to donate to the primary challengers of ALL of my sitting representatives in the Congress and Senate if they do not get our TSA funded by the end of the month. I will try to get all of them,...
US Clears $6.2B Nexstar‑Tegna Merger, Redefining Local News
U.S. approves $6.2B Nexstar-Tegna deal that may reshape local TV news - The Washington Post https://t.co/DfLQnNI3On
Built a Multi‑Factor Tool for Choosing Where to Live
I had never seen a really robust tool that allowed me to set + weight all the things I might care about when picking a new place to live So over the past week I built it Sort by weather, crime, income,...
Constant Rebranding Signals a Scam, Not an Agency
If you have an “agency” and you’ve had to rebrand it and rename it 3 times since December to try to get around regulations and bad reviews …you don’t have an agency, you’re running a scam
AGs Sue, Deal Closes Same Day: TGNA Winners
State AGs sue to block the merger in the am, deal closes in the pm. Wild ride for $TGNA shareholders - congrats to those who held for $22.00. https://t.co/hroSGkpRRo
Supreme Court Hears Facebook Privacy Case, Outcome Uncertain
It was an interesting hearing, with a very engaged bench of judges. Trying to predict the outcome based on the judges' questions is a mug's game, so we'll just have to wait and see. https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/supreme-court-reserves-decision-facebook-privacy-case-9.7134978
Crew's Log Reveals French Carrier's Exact Location
In case you haven't been following Le Monde's "Stravaleaks" reports — today the newspaper found the location of a French aircraft carrier because someone on board was logging their runs. https://t.co/vZjwJYppcn https://t.co/jt5Ob6kDT4
Grid Operators Demand Flexibility for 100% Renewable Future
“Grow your own and buy local”: Networks seek change and flexibility to manage a 100 pct renewable grid #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/Gezxtk3hln https://t.co/9Ooj4rP7GJ
Emmys Reveal This Year's Top Comedy Series
#Emmys: Comedy Series "Abbott Elementary” “The Comeback” “Hacks” “Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat” “The Lowdown” “Margo’s Got Money Troubles” “Only Murders in the Building” “Spider-Noir” https://t.co/2H88L6PWu6 via @variety https://t.co/AofVVDpbRQ
Rising Energy Prices Heighten Recession Risks in Asia
With global energy prices going vertical, the next metrics to watch are recession probabilities of net energy importers - particularly in South and Southeast Asia https://t.co/ehwgNBNqH4
Hydration Doesn't Reduce Kidney Stone Recurrence, Study Finds
If you've had a kidney stone, you've been advised that the most important thing to prevent another bout is to increase hydration. Now a randomized trial of hydration in over 1600 participants showed no benefit, despite evidence of increase...
New Home Prices Fall, Inventory Peaks Since 2009
Prices of New Single-Family Homes Drop Further, Inventory of Completed New Homes for Sale Highest since 2009. Hoping for lower mortgage rates that may not come https://t.co/xfMYbwdtVK https://t.co/ImauhfwDWA
Atlantic Lithium Marks Watershed Moment Amid Spodumene Demand
Big news @AtlanticLithium Congrats Keith Muller, Amanda Harsas, Neil Herbert and the rest of team on what is indeed a watershed moment for the company and Ghana. Considering recent Core Lithium financing, $PLS/Canmax off-take and many other indicators of the strong...
Eastman Opens 800 MW Solar Module Plant in India
Eastman launches 800 MW solar module plant in India #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/VPIu82w0jy
New Corporate Office Brings Unexpected Challenges, Says Amaro
'Well, this was not the first thing I thought I'd have to deal with,' said Josh Amaro after settling in his new corporate office.... https://t.co/3leJgBVOff
Nexstar Completes Tegna Acquisition After FCC, DOJ Approval
Nexstar says it's closed Tegna deal. "Nexstar has closed its acquisition of TEGNA Inc. following approval of the transaction from the Federal Communications Commission and the United States Department of Justice."
Pentagon Budget Set to Surge Past $1
“The U.S. Pentagon budget for fiscal year 2026 is projected to reach approximately $961.6 billion, combining discretionary and mandatory funding. As of March 2026, proposals are being made to drastically increase this to over  $1.5 trillion for fiscal year 2027...
Space Force Still Lists Deorbited Haven Demo as Orbiting
Space Force failed to issue a decay notice for VAST's Haven Demo, which was removed from orbit on Feb 5. It's still in the US satellite catalog as 'in orbit'.
Beyond AlphaFold: AI Generates Functional Proteins From Scratch
The AlphaFold moment was never the finish line. It was the starting gun. @saakohl helped build the system that cracked protein structure prediction… then left @GoogleDeepMind to go one step further. Design the molecules themselves. From scratch. In silico. Before a single experiment...
Mainstream Media's Crazy Abuse of the Word Experts
This headline should go down in history as proof of the ludicrous way mainstream media uses the word "experts."
Colorado Adopts AI Framework Ensuring Notice, Correction, Human Review
I’m grateful to the task force for developing a framework to guide how Colorado uses AI. Under this proposal, Coloradans would get upfront notice when AI is used in major decisions, the ability to correct errors, and the right to...
Prioritize Retirement Savings over Apartment Down Payment
You’re 32, Software Engineer, NYC. $250k income. $350k retirement $250k brokerage. Do you max retirement/brokerage accounts or focus on saving for a $1M apartment down payment?
Iran War Sparks Prolonged Energy Shock, Disrupting Supply Chains
Protracted energy shock from the Iran war. And this is just part of what is happening and the impact. Supply and supply chains.
DOJ, FCC Clear Tegna‑Nexstar Deal, Forming Largest Local Broadcaster
Both the DOJ and the FCC have approved the merger of Tegna and Nexstar, a deal that would create the largest owner of local stations in the US. https://t.co/BcB7uDquKX
Debating Trump's Role in Ending the Iran War
On the latest episode of the Oil Ground Up podcast, I was joined by my good friend @matthewmreed to discuss how the hell the Iran War could actually plausibly end I’ve been pretty open in my belief that Trump needs to...
ABC Faces Tens‑Millions Loss Without Taylor Frankie Paul’s Bachelorette
ABC Will Lose Tens of Millions of Dollars if Taylor Frankie Paul’s ‘The Bachelorette’ Doesn’t Air https://t.co/oj2XuZOd0L