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
Money Wins: Ellisons Unlikely to Dump WBD Deal
I wish I could agree with The Ankler position on the PSKY acquisition of WBD “one good push and the thing unravels.” But money changes everything. Pretty much always. Governments flex a lot… rarely pull a trigger. Do we really think...
Bungie's Stylish ARG Delivers Addictive, Sweaty Gameplay
Probably one of the most stylish games I have ever played. The design aesthetic ooozes into every nook and crannie of this game. It's a very sweaty game but the loop is so addictive and I just can't get over...
US Solar Hits 43 GW in 2025 Despite Slowdown
US solar installations reach 43 GW in 2025 despite slowdown #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/GxDPCObAMH https://t.co/EVfWXIknCd
U.S. Home Prices Edge Up Slightly, Still 43% Above 2020
U.S. home prices, as measured by the Zillow Home Value Index, rose +0.1% month-over-month between January 2026 and February 2026. Year-over-year: +0.4% Since the 2022 peak: +1.6% Since March 2020: +43.2% Table via @ResidentialClub https://t.co/LC4jle3nVp
Netanyahu Pledges No More Iranian Oil Strikes, Hopes Quicker Peace
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has joined Trump in jawboning the energy market. In a press conference, he said that Israel won't attack anymore oil and gas targets in Iran, and also indicated that the war would be over faster...
Navigating Gulf Airline Bookings Amid Uncertainty
Booked On A Gulf Airline At An Uncertain Time: Rebook, Hope For The Best, Or…? https://t.co/THSpmy7Rfy
Votel Outlines Steps to Reclaim Hormuz From Iran
Former CENTCOM Commander’s Candid Take On The Situation In The Strait Of Hormuz Retired Army General Joseph Votel offers unique insights into what it will take to wrestle the Strait of Hormuz from Iran's clutches. Exclusive: https://t.co/Mo6wlYCOtJ
Hormuz Blockage Highlights Critical Time‑loss Crisis
If true (BIG if), this might help avoid further escalation against upstream assets—which is good, because this can still get so, so much worse. But at its core, the Hormuz stoppage is a crisis of lost time—and we’re still no closer...
Warner Bros Buyers Reg
Everyone Who Buys Warner Bros Regrets It, Why Does Paramount Believe it Can Succeed? $PSKY $WBD thanks for having me on @reckless @DecoderPod https://t.co/Tr5j2627y7
Industry, Not Consumers, Power Canada’s Electrification Shift
Industry, Not Consumers, Driving Electrification of Canada Canada’s electrification story isn’t what you think. David Pickup of @Pembina discusses Canada's Energy Futures 2026. https://youtu.be/N4OWzu-p-YU
Alberta Landowners Rage over Unpaid Oil Lease Fees
Alberta Landowners are "Pissed Off" with Deadbeat Oil Companies Propped Up by UCP Government Mark Dorin staged a public blockade of his Edmonton-area land where MAGA Energy hasn't paid lease fees for three years #ableg #abpoli https://markhamhislop.substack.com/p/alberta-landowners-are-pissed-off
Queensland Battery Approved in Record 41 Days
EPBC gives green tick to massive Queensland battery in just 41 days, now for the state #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/oKUJjHFPQ8 https://t.co/FVuu4jYuwk
Space Warfare Mirrors 1930s Air Superiority Era
“Where we are today in space warfare is very similar to where air superiority was in the 1930s.” https://t.co/vdPDSKfwkt
Iran’s Hormuz Leverage Pushes US to Ease Oil Sanctions
As an indication of how Iran is effectively playing its cards, its control of the Strait of Hormuz has forced Treasury Sec. Bessent to consider lifting sanctions on Iranian oil already at sea. US SANCTIONS ON IRANIAN OIL BACKFIRE. https://t.co/K8vL4AFi49
Explore X’s Regional Trending Tweets Feature
Didja know that X (née Twitter) has an area where you can see the most popular tweets by region or language? It's fascinating stuff to explore, as I demonstrate in this tutorial: https://t.co/8o4AIegPOv #x #twitter @X @twitter https://t.co/nEFlm1wDxd
Demanding AI Journalism Pause Over
Calling for a 6-month pause on AI journalism until we can realize that @kevinroose is not a credible journalist. An independent survey showed that 90%+ of my technical predictions are correct. How is that not credible? Calling on journalists to dismiss...
Legal Battle Erupts over Subna
NEW: There's already new Subnautica 2 drama. Lawyers for newly-restored CEO Ted Gill say Krafton had no authority to announce a May early access release for the game this week Krafton says Gill can still make his own decision Details: https://t.co/xIPT0MfvYr
India’s Fighter Quest Stumbles Over European Program Hurdles
India Joining One Of Europe’s Fighter Programs Is Anything But Easy India has an urgent need for new combat aircraft but the European next-generation fighter offerings may not be the answer. https://t.co/0P9ONW9sY3