President Claims Load Shedding Ended, Urges CAB3 Support
President @edmnangagwa DELIVERED, that’s why LOADSHEDDING is gone… and that’s why you should all support CAB3 for more development… There are lots of power generation projects in the pipeline, it will get better and better..:
Buy Siemens Exchangeables for Yield, Hedge Risk
Macro: demand for equity‑linked supply. JPMorgan offers €375m (+€50m) 2031 cash‑settled exchangeables on Siemens at 20% premium. Risk: Siemens equity/credit. Insight: Buy for yield, hedge. — Viktor Kopylov, PhD, CFA More insights: t.me/si14Kopylov
Fossil Fuels Must End: They Threaten All Life
A GENTLE REMINDER: we are trying to eliminate fossil fuels because using them kills us. If fossil fuels were cheap (they're not) or reliable (they're SO NOT), it would still be urgent to get rid of them because their intended...
Libya’s Oil Steady, Prices Surge, Dinar Jumps 27%
Since the start of the US-Israeli war on Iran, Libya's oil production has stabilized at ~1.3 million barrels/day and the price has SOARED. As night follows day, the Libyan dinar APPRECIATED by 27% vs. the USD. https://t.co/5PPdIEUYSV
World's Largest Sand‑Based Heat Battery to Decarbonise Finland
Heat batteries are a game changer for decarbonising heat. Polar Night Energy and Lahti Energia Oy have partnered to construct what is expected to become the world’s largest sand-based thermal energy storage system, to be built in Vääksy, Finland. https://t.co/vDUn27Tawr https://t.co/sm8e5BJTH9
Europe Can't Defend Itself Without U.S. Support
'Can Europe defend itself without USA' - I prompted ChatGPT, I agree with the answer which is no. Do notice what ChatGPT suggest is needed for future defence: Short answer: No — not in the near term. Maybe in the...
First Interchange Launched, Showcasing Zimbabwe’s Development Drive
ON WEDNESDAY, President @edmnangagwa went to inspect progress at the Mabvuku Interchange Construction Site… This is the FIRST ADMINISTRATION to introduce interchanges in Zimbabwe… ED2030 means MORE DEVELOPMENT. CAB3 guarantees stability & CONTINUITY…. Zimbabwe is a developing country, the FOCUS must...
ClearSpace Launches Robot to Clean Space Debris
ClearSpace Unveils #Robotic Spacecraft to Capture and Remove Dead Satellites by @spaceandtech_ #SpaceTech #AI #Robots #Engineering #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/cmG85VPICD
Rising Energy Prices Trigger Systemic Cost‑of‑Living Surge
This isn’t just about oil. It’s a shift in the entire system. Energy → food → cost of living When energy moves structurally higher, everything built on top of it follows. That means: Higher food prices More pressure on households Less margin for error And a move away...
Sánchez to Demand China's Tech Secrets in Beijing
Sánchez to push China to hand over tech secrets on Beijing trip https://t.co/iSThlJP5lO via @basteiro https://t.co/gW7fldvHZn
Forgotten Vent Plug Caused Wing Collapse From Overpressure
Ever seen what happens when a fuel tank gets way too pressurized? This old C-141 Starlifter had its entire wing bend and collapse like cheap cardboard during ground refueling... all because a vent plug was accidentally left in after a...
Own Media, Not Just Access: DRM's Endgame
Everyone forgot that DRM was shitty. You never own the book or song, just the right to listen to it on a specific platform. If you really want to own the thing, move your caring time to the point...
China's Sulphuric Acid Export Ban Boosts Copper Prices
Chinese authorities have announced that China will not be allowed to export sulphuric acid from next month, with the only exception being electronic‑grade sulphuric acid. This means that neither smelter acid nor sulphur‑based acid can be exported will be able...
Dry Bulk Surge Boosts Outlook Despite Weak Tanker Flow
Dry Bulk transits are up a lot in recent days, while the tanker flow has been underwhelming since the cease fire Overall, there is still sufficient sequential progress to remain very upbeat imho
Wheat and Rice Prices Slip Below Pre‑War Levels
Food shock? Food crisis? Well, the price of the world’s most important staples for food security (wheat and rice) is now below pre-war levels. From Feb 27, wheat 🥖 is down ~1% while rice 🍚 is down ~2%. And yes,...
Experts Forecast AI's Future on HumanX Show
MyPOV: the view from the #HumanX show with @MarkNiuWrite and @anandnaidoo on @cgtnamerica #TheHEAT talking about the future of AI with @andymok @IanKhanFuturist @constellationr Go deep on the program and hear more about @openai @anthropicai https://t.co/7n4Yt8yKdw
Shipbuilding and Merchant Marine Funding Drained Away
Now please look at all the money that got sucked out of shipbuilding and the US Merchant Marine.
Chiplet Architectures May Overcome Miniaturization Limits
Are Chiplet Architectures a Real Answer to Chip Miniaturization Limits? by @antgrasso #EmergingTech #Innovation #Tech #Technology https://t.co/piyQQEWYq6
Oil Prices Jump $1 as Hormuz Traffic Stalls
Oil Prices Rise $1 Amid Strait of Hormuz Disruption Both Brent and WTI crude oil prices advanced by $1 per barrel as traffic through the critical Strait of Hormuz shipping route remains nearly halted, impacting global oil supply chains.
AB6IX Goes on Temporary Hiatus After May Concerts
BRANDNEW MUSIC shares that AB6IX's group activities will take a "temporary hiatus" after their May 23-24 concerts BNM says "We are currently engaged in in-depth discussions with the members regarding contract renewals and we will fully respect and support each member’s...
Boom Supersonic’s Relentless Grit Defies Every Setback
Happy investor in @boomsupersonic since the beginning The company - and its leader @bscholl - redefine grit. Like the old Chuck Norris joke: they’ve died a few times already but Death hasn’t found the balls to come get them… 💪🫡
Serra Verde Secures $565M US‑Backed Funding for Brazil Rare‑Earth Expansion
Serra Verde secured $565mn in US-backed finance to expand Brazil’s rare earth production and strengthen diversified supply. https://www.metalnomist.com/2026/04/serra-verde-rare-earth-financing.html
130 Daily Transits: Still Far From Normal
Reminder: the average number of daily transits last year was 130. We remain a LONG way from normality.
Media Slanders Qualified Captain, Exposing Sheer Absurdity
They really jumped the shark early this year when CNN’s @halbritz teamed up with WaPo’s @drewharwell to smear a ship captain (me!) as “unqualified” to report on shipyards. A USCG licensed ship captain. On shipyards. You almost have to respect the stupidity.
Waymo Crashes Far Less and Causes Fewer Serious Injuries
The opening here is very confusing. Waymos do not crash as often per mile as cars driven by humans, and are 92% less likely, when they do crash, for this to result in a serious injury. That's the whole argument....
Goldman: 10% Gas Price Rise Boosts Inflation
Goldman on what a 10% increase in natural gas prices means for inflation > https://t.co/RDkqRBzqV2
Beijing Retail Rents Plunge 10% YoY Amid Cautious Spending
Caixin: "Retail property rents in Beijing extended their decline in the first quarter of 2026, as cautious consumer spending forced landlords to cut prices to maintain occupancy. Urban retail rents in Beijing fell 3% quarter-on-quarter and 10.4% from a year...
Trump Mulls Pulling US Troops From Europe Amid NATO Tensions
Exclusive: Trump weighs pulling some US troops from Europe amid NATO strains, official says https://t.co/4J6EmTOLQQ
China Q1 Car Sales Plunge Over 17%, NEVs Down 21%
1/2 Yicai: "China's retail sales of passenger cars declined more than 17 percent in the first quarter of the year, as new energy vehicle sales fell 21 percent following adjustments to the NEV purchase tax breaks." https://t.co/sWTFDBWjLi
DOJ NFL TV Deal Probe Likely Just a Bluff
Why the DOJ Investigation of NFL TV Deals May Just Be Bravado https://t.co/Xg4GQNDyc1 via @sportico @McCannSportsLaw
China's AI Hospital Makes Patients the Care Hub
China just defined what an AI Hospital is! It is a new type of smart healthcare model in which AI is embedded into the system itself, linking offline medical expertise with the broader reach of online services to deliver more...
Visibility Into Attendance Boosts Efficiency and Customer Experience
Really like how this simplifies staff management into something practical. From my experience, visibility on attendance and performance alone can reduce daily friction a lot. When teams are clear on roles and schedules, stores run smoother, and customer experience improves...
Pilots Fear Retaliation After Refusing Middle East Flights
Airline pilots fear retribution over refusing to fly in Middle East, aviators' group says https://t.co/swrPhjoFwK
Future Healthcare: Unseen Jobs Emerging by 2040
From Organ Designers To Telesurgery VR Planners: Healthcare Jobs In 2040 https://t.co/rsVU8Ce7d1 Healthcare’s rapid transformation guarantees the emergence of entirely new, currently unimaginable roles within the next few decades. Looking ahead and envisioning these potential roles, particularly where distinct fields intersect, offers...
Hidden Crisis Fuels Surge in Electricity Disconnections
SwitchedOn podcast: The hidden crisis behind rising electricity disconnections #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/SvVBNaGktI https://t.co/9L0MWHePDX
Astronaut Honors Late Wife with Moon Crater Tribute
Nobody told Reid Wiseman that astronauts aren’t supposed to be poets. 🤧 He lost his wife Carroll to cancer in 2020. Raised his two daughters alone. Then flew to the Moon as Artemis II commander — and named a crater after...
Robot Masters Mobility, Balance, and Self‑recovery
Multi-Modal #Robot Shows Off Incredible Mobility, Balance and Fall Recovery by @IntEngineering #Robotics #AI #EmergingTech #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/4VjYvCcDvN
Transform Your Rental Today—No Permission, Low Cost
Renters, listen to me. ‘It’s not my place so why bother’ is the lie that’s keeping you living in a space that doesn’t feel like yours. I put together 5 upgrades you can do TODAY that don’t require permission from...
Novar Secures 100MW German Solar Plant, Plans 160MWh BESS
Novar acquires 100MW solar PV plant in Germany, potential to co-locate 160MWh BESS #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/GHlBIGMACG
X Shifts Focus From Big Accounts to Smaller Creators
It is true. Back then Twitter overly pushed big accounts. Since taking over X has been playing up smaller accounts a lot more. I see it in the tech world which has very little to do with politics. Although a...
Control‑obsessed Consultants Inflate Budgets, Waste Millions
Consultants and system integrators often resist change due to a desire for control and ownership. This self-serving approach inflates project budgets, consuming millions that could be better allocated to other critical success factors. #ProjectManagement #Consulting #Budgeting https://t.co/y3FruodbiA
China Fills Infrastructure Gap, yet Cuts Sovereign Loans
Kevin Gallagher and Rebecca Ray: "Given that financing from the World Bank and its counterparts has remained stagnant since the 1990s, China has helped fill widening infrastructure gaps across the Global South. That’s the good news. The bad news is...
YouTube Premium Prices Jump to $15.99, Family $26.99
Oh no! In my April news video, I said I hoped YouTube Premium wouldn't be next for a price hike. Now it's happened. $15.99/month for Premium; $8.99/month for Premium Lite and $26.99/month for the Family plan. https://t.co/IMbFeWK0pf
US Crude Exports Rise to 5 Mbpd, Still 8 Mbpd Short
What about the US adding to exports? It rose to 5m/barrels day from 4 last year and 3m/barrel in 2022. Obvs seems we are still short 8m/barrel a day... https://t.co/SkCnXO0dU9
Middle East Energy Shock Ends China’s Deflation, Prices Rise
Middle East Energy Shock Snaps China’s Deflationary Streak—Factory-gate prices rise in China for the first time in over three years @hannahmiao_ https://t.co/8yOC6VYhc5 https://t.co/8yOC6VYhc5
Solar Installations Hit Record 511 GW in 2025
Global solar additions reached record 511 GW in 2025, says IRENA #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/BJMTpVICbK https://t.co/Kcl63i6Zgk
Trump Claims Oil Will Flow Quickly, with or without Iran
Oil will start flowing "very quickly" with or without the help of Iran, says Trump. Surely, that means within the ceasefire period? If yes, it has to be WITH the help of Iran. https://t.co/zTuohSKNV8
Boom Shifts to Video Investor Updates During Engine Build
As we enter the build phase for our first engine, Boom is moving to video updates for our investors. Here is our most recent investor update (financial info redacted). Hint: there is an Easter egg 🥚 https://t.co/RyE1syw6Pn
Advanced Biotech Delivers Precise Disease Detection
Accurate Disease Detection with Advanced Biotech Diagnostics by @antgrasso #MedTech #Healthcare #HealthTech #Tech #TechForGood https://t.co/71nTNGOdDQ
Data Center Owners Will Face Reality when Grid Fails
Shocking that these are the folks educating the folks spending $1Trillion on how the power grid works. They are going to have rude awakening when their data centers don’t work.