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Faulty Adapter Causes Netgear Hotspot Power Drain
SocialApr 10, 2026

Faulty Adapter Causes Netgear Hotspot Power Drain

There seems to be something wrong with power adapter, cable, or software related to that on Netgear hotspots. Same thing happened on newer and older device. They started running out of power to the point they were unusable. Switching to...

By Teri Radichel
Eskom Extends Waiver on Small-Scale Solar Registration Fees
SocialApr 10, 2026

Eskom Extends Waiver on Small-Scale Solar Registration Fees

South Africa’s Eskom extends small-scale solar registration fee waiver #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/Bk45hodJ1g

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Trump's Flip‑flopping on Iran's Hormuz Toll Deal
SocialApr 9, 2026

Trump's Flip‑flopping on Iran's Hormuz Toll Deal

One of my favourite things about Iran’s Hormuz tolls aspirations is that Trump can’t decide where he stands on the issue. Some days he couldn’t care less, other days like today he claims it’s a dealbreaker, yesterday he was musing about...

By Rory Johnston
Record Prompt Backwardation Drives Extreme Spot Premiums
SocialApr 9, 2026

Record Prompt Backwardation Drives Extreme Spot Premiums

The vast majority of the “dislocation between physical and paper barrels” is very simply extreme backwardation, meaning the steep premiums for spot deliverable barrels (as BBG referred to them today, ASAP barrels) relative to later-dated cargoes. Crude futures curves have...

By Rory Johnston
Disney Appoints April Carretta as EVP of Communications
SocialApr 9, 2026

Disney Appoints April Carretta as EVP of Communications

Disney Promotes April Carretta to EVP of Communications, Exec to Lead PR for Dana Walden https://t.co/wy9hbwI6GF

By Todd Spangler
Built a Better Media Platform When Legacy Failed
SocialApr 9, 2026

Built a Better Media Platform When Legacy Failed

When legacy media failed democracy, I didn't sit and complain — I built something better. Democracy Docket serves its 425,000 subscribers not some corporate owner. Help it grow by signing up now bit.ly/4qmEiFz

By Marc Elias
US Administration Still Undecided on Novelis Tariff Relief
SocialApr 9, 2026

US Administration Still Undecided on Novelis Tariff Relief

.@USTradeRep Greer told my colleague @NoraEckert the administration has been in contact with the Detroit 3 on the Novelis aluminum issue and tariff relief sought: "There hasn't been any decision made by the US government. With the tariff program...

By David Shepardson
Three AI Tools Should Power Every Mammogram—Free, Proven, Ignored
SocialApr 9, 2026

Three AI Tools Should Power Every Mammogram—Free, Proven, Ignored

Every mammogram should be supported by 3 different AIs for improved detection of cancer, prevention, and risk of heart disease. At no cost to patients. My new @TheLancet essay reviews the evidence and the lack of implementation https://t.co/AslAZroL73 https://t.co/znfjtV04HB

By Eric Topol
Explore Bailey Yard: Inside the World’s Largest Rail Hub
SocialApr 9, 2026

Explore Bailey Yard: Inside the World’s Largest Rail Hub

A Guide to Bailey Yard & Golden Spike Tower: Visiting the World's Largest Rail Yard | BaldHiker https://t.co/UDLLIw7Yii

By Paul Steele
Ground Beef Prices Surge Over 20% YoY, Hitting Affordability
SocialApr 9, 2026

Ground Beef Prices Surge Over 20% YoY, Hitting Affordability

Ground beef prices CONTINUE TO SOAR. Prices are higher than during the pandemic and up over 20% from a year ago. AFFORDABILITY = TRUMP'S ACHILLES HEEL. https://t.co/20cGSN0AIn

By Steve Hanke
Jones Act Ships Are Foreign-Built, Raising U.S. Shipping Costs
SocialApr 9, 2026

Jones Act Ships Are Foreign-Built, Raising U.S. Shipping Costs

"the United States is still reliant on foreign markets for producing ships. Americans pay higher shipping costs without gaining the purported benefits of insulation from foreign markets. In reality, Jones Act ships are not U.S.-built; they are U.S.-assembled." 😲

By Scott Lincicome
Old Saudi 787 Misidentified as Pakistan‑Iran Escort
SocialApr 9, 2026

Old Saudi 787 Misidentified as Pakistan‑Iran Escort

This video has been circulating, but the aircraft shown is clearly a Saudi Boeing 787. Neither Pakistan nor Iran operate the B787. While reports about the Pakistan Air Force escorting an Iranian delegation may be accurate, the footage itself is...

By Fahad Naim
Orbital Mechanics Keep Artemis II Crew Far From Earth
SocialApr 9, 2026

Orbital Mechanics Keep Artemis II Crew Far From Earth

Listening to Rob Navias on the Artemis II livestream, it amazes me every time he says that the crew is not yet half way back to Earth from the Moon. Even though they're landing this time tomorrow. "It's just...

By Marcia Smith
CBS Chooses Vampire Comedy “Eternally Yours” Over Tillbrooks
SocialApr 9, 2026

CBS Chooses Vampire Comedy “Eternally Yours” Over Tillbrooks

#CBS has picked up comedy pilot #EternallyYours and is passing on #TheTillbrooks. Eternally Yours is single-cam & from CBS Studios; The Tillbrooks is multicam & from WB. Eternally Yours is a vampire comedy, which is believed to couple well with...

By Jake Kline
Higher CPMr Boosts Incremental ROAS for 71% Brands
SocialApr 9, 2026

Higher CPMr Boosts Incremental ROAS for 71% Brands

Cool analysis of CPMr on Meta dropping tomorrow. Headline: Higher CPMr campaigns deliver better incremental ROAS in 71% of brands. Not too dissimilar from CPM itself. BUT There is some cool findings on incrementality factor impact and the differences between brands. Stay tuned...

By Taylor Holiday
Greece Raises Social Media Age Limit to 15
SocialApr 9, 2026

Greece Raises Social Media Age Limit to 15

Greece will raise the age for opening social media accounts to 15! Bravo Prime Minister Mitsotakis, for speaking so powerfully about this at the UN in October, and for your leadership today. @kmitsotakis https://t.co/zdvJDR48PD

By Jonathan Haidt, PhD
Pride in Building My Own Supersonic Engine Stand
SocialApr 9, 2026

Pride in Building My Own Supersonic Engine Stand

There's no grin like the "I'm building the supersonic engine stand I designed" grin. If you want to be in the next version of this pic, https://t.co/QkgtLNyUcw https://t.co/PFpRTufh3C

By Blake Scholl
Three Dark Twists on Familiar Game Genres
SocialApr 9, 2026

Three Dark Twists on Familiar Game Genres

In today's Game File, three short previews of three intriguing games 1. At Fate's End - a gorgeous family feud 2. Blighted - a brain-eating game whose world levels up, the better you play 3. Crop - an eerie farming game that...

By Stephen Totilo
Court Rejects Massachusetts Voter Roll Lawsuit, Trump DOJ Loses All
SocialApr 9, 2026

Court Rejects Massachusetts Voter Roll Lawsuit, Trump DOJ Loses All

Reposting this because I am certain it is causing enormous problems with DOJ and the White House. https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/trump-doj-now-0-for-5-on-voter-roll-cases-as-court-rejects-massachusetts-lawsuit/

By Marc Elias
Amphibious Homes Offer Flood‑Proof Living Solutions
SocialApr 9, 2026

Amphibious Homes Offer Flood‑Proof Living Solutions

#WhatsNext? This amphbious house could be the perfect solution for flood plains and coastal areas subject to frequent flooding. (GiGadgets) #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/TJPMfZNhSY

By James Gingerich
Judge: Pentagon's Press Ban Signals Autocratic Tendencies
SocialApr 9, 2026

Judge: Pentagon's Press Ban Signals Autocratic Tendencies

The Pentagon violated a federal court order in its press access case against the @nytimes, a judge ruled, admonishing the Trump admin: "Suppression of political speech is the mark of an autocracy, not a democracy," he wrote. https://t.co/cDhR0uFkL4

By Scott Nover
AWS's Trainium Powers Anthropic, Sparks Amazon Gemini Moment
SocialApr 9, 2026

AWS's Trainium Powers Anthropic, Sparks Amazon Gemini Moment

$AMZN is about to have its $GOOG Gemini moment. AWS CEO : “All Anthropic models out today were trained on Trainium.” Anthropic Mythos was most likely trained on Trainium. Trainium chips are sold out

By BD Investing
Transgrid Selects 2 GW Battery Capacity for NSW Grid
SocialApr 9, 2026

Transgrid Selects 2 GW Battery Capacity for NSW Grid

Australia’s Transgrid shortlists 2 GW of batteries for NSW grid #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/jdM3VsF3AJ

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Safety and Efficacy Assessments Created to Prevent Thalidomide Disaster
SocialApr 9, 2026

Safety and Efficacy Assessments Created to Prevent Thalidomide Disaster

The current system of assessing safety and efficacy was literally invented to avoid the best thalidomide 😃

By Vishal Gulati
Locking NFL Rights Now Fuels Future Media Consolidation
SocialApr 9, 2026

Locking NFL Rights Now Fuels Future Media Consolidation

lol…Here, let me help: Having NFL rights unquestionably locked down will be a strategic asset as the industry proceeds towards future media consolidation, which is coming for everyone, eventually…

By Patrick Crakes
Boost Clean Energy, Not Consumption Restrictions
SocialApr 9, 2026

Boost Clean Energy, Not Consumption Restrictions

Amen. The way to address climate or energy is not to police consumption, but rather to increase clean energy abundance.

By Ramez Naam
Tesla's Self-Driving 14.3 Silences AI Skeptics
SocialApr 9, 2026

Tesla's Self-Driving 14.3 Silences AI Skeptics

After Tesla Self-Driving 14.3, if you're still doubting the @Tesla_AI team I question your intelligence https://t.co/l5oIee1O0L

By Whole Mars Catalog
NYT Mislabels Israel's Target, Confusing Hezbollah Claim
SocialApr 9, 2026

NYT Mislabels Israel's Target, Confusing Hezbollah Claim

Another serious headline sin at the NYT. The headline writers does NOT know who Israel is striking. They know Israel SAYS it is striking Hebollah. https://t.co/6mzcLL3VJU https://t.co/tCuatPrXuJ

By Dean Baker
40 AI‑Biology Leaders Converge at SynBioBeta 2026
SocialApr 9, 2026

40 AI‑Biology Leaders Converge at SynBioBeta 2026

40 of the biggest names in AI x Biology will be on stage at @SynBioBeta May 4–7 in San Jose, California. Get your tickets here: https://t.co/8abYWJ1GbK Marc Tessier-Lavigne (@Xaira_Thera), Kim Branson (@GSK ). @GabriCorso (Boltz). Peter Clark (@novonordisk ). Dave Hallett (@RecursionPharma). Ashoka...

By John Cumbers
SB 2074 to Streamline High‑Rise Housing Near Transit
SocialApr 9, 2026

SB 2074 to Streamline High‑Rise Housing Near Transit

California YIMBY is proud to be sponsoring SB 2074 with @MattHaneySF, a bill that will make it easier to build high-rise residential in the transit-rich downtowns of our state's largest cities. In this thread, a little context. 🧵 https://t.co/cCGoKcLwkl

By Nolan Gray
Eleven‑Month Delay, Not One Month, Drives Laches Victory
SocialApr 9, 2026

Eleven‑Month Delay, Not One Month, Drives Laches Victory

The winning laches argument for Arizona isn’t the 1 month delay between the state court filing and the CFTC's TRO motion, but the ELEVEN MONTH delay following @AzGaming's C&D letter threatening criminal charges. Such delay bars grant of TRO or...

By Daniel Wallach
BET President Louis Carr Prioritizes Black Culture, Revives Soul Train
SocialApr 9, 2026

BET President Louis Carr Prioritizes Black Culture, Revives Soul Train

“I educate people on Black culture, Black lifestyle, and the influence it has on our broader community,” Louis Carr, the new President of BET tells me. He joined me to talk the business of BET, why 106 & Sports failed,...

By Jabari Young
Trump Secures Lebanon Inclusion in Israel Ceasefire Deal
SocialApr 9, 2026

Trump Secures Lebanon Inclusion in Israel Ceasefire Deal

Diplomatic sources tell CBS that Donald Trump personally agreed to include Lebanon in the ceasefire deal, with Israel also accepting the terms.

By The Real Fly (iBankCoin)
ChatGPT Now Drives Hands‑free on Apple CarPlay
SocialApr 9, 2026

ChatGPT Now Drives Hands‑free on Apple CarPlay

With the release of iOS 26.4, ChatGPT is a full player in the Apple CarPlay universe. This means you can now chat with your AI while driving, completely hands-free. It's easy and, honestly, pretty darn cool... https://t.co/GXsyhSfQoA #genai #chatgpt #carplay...

By Dave Taylor
High-Power Chargers Target Heavy Trucks Outside China
SocialApr 9, 2026

High-Power Chargers Target Heavy Trucks Outside China

Correct take. Outside of China, anyway. We will build chargers at this power output, but they'll be used primarily for heavy trucks.

By Ramez Naam
Use Material Standards and Design Books to Ensure Aesthetic Development
SocialApr 9, 2026

Use Material Standards and Design Books to Ensure Aesthetic Development

I think the most reasonable way to balance aesthetic standards and certainty for development is with materials requirements and/or "books" of pre-approved designs In areas with sufficiently high land values you can require masonry, stone, metal etc. https://t.co/8i2aoIeE1X

By Bobby Fijan
Tier‑2 Sports Must Leverage New Non‑Rights Video Revenue
SocialApr 9, 2026

Tier‑2 Sports Must Leverage New Non‑Rights Video Revenue

Even though the sports media rights pie will almost certainly grow over the next decade the tippy-top of Tier 1 sports (such as the @NFL) are going consume most of that growth. That means Tier 2 and 3...

By Patrick Crakes
Scarce Details Reveal Why He Declared War on Iran
SocialApr 9, 2026

Scarce Details Reveal Why He Declared War on Iran

We didn't get nearly these many details about why he went to war with Iran.

By Dave Pell
Make Your System Render the Old Way Obsolete
SocialApr 9, 2026

Make Your System Render the Old Way Obsolete

Electric cars existed for 100 years before Tesla. Nobody wanted them. Then Tesla made one faster, sleeker, and more desirable than anything with a gas tank. Your content, your framework, and your system shouldn't compete. It should make the old way look...

By Matt Gray
Hidden $28 Brent Spread Signals Market Danger
SocialApr 9, 2026

Hidden $28 Brent Spread Signals Market Danger

The S&P 500 just posted its 7th straight gain. The Dow turned positive for 2026. Everyone is celebrating the ceasefire. But there's a number hiding in plain sight that should terrify you: physical Brent crude is trading at $124.50 while...

By dailyanalysts
Pediatricians: Your Baby’s Best Defense for Lifelong Health
SocialApr 9, 2026

Pediatricians: Your Baby’s Best Defense for Lifelong Health

Pediatricians are specially trained to help you give your baby the best chance to arrive at adulthood healthy and intact. We want to prevent all of the things t

By Dr. Leslie Treece, MD
Cygnus Soars on Falcon 9 XL, Showcasing Massive Payload Capacity
SocialApr 9, 2026

Cygnus Soars on Falcon 9 XL, Showcasing Massive Payload Capacity

Still wild to me seeing Cygnus flying on Falcon 9. The XL really packs that available payload area.

By Marcus House
Denver Airport Swamped: Extra Laps and Diversions
SocialApr 9, 2026

Denver Airport Swamped: Extra Laps and Diversions

Lots of extra laps in the sky if you’re flying into DEN this afternoon. The blue tracks are the ones coming here. Diversions are happening too.

By Paul Thompson
Gurgaon Real Estate Now Driven by Holding Power, Not Demand
SocialApr 9, 2026

Gurgaon Real Estate Now Driven by Holding Power, Not Demand

Pricing in Gurgaon is not driven by demand anymore. It’s driven by who is willing to wait. Most people track buyers. Smart money tracks holding power. Because markets don’t move on transactions. They move on who refuses to sell. Here’s the shift no one is talking...

By Aishwara Yashrika Kapoor
Blue Checks Second-Stage Impacts Despite Unrelated Hardware
SocialApr 9, 2026

Blue Checks Second-Stage Impacts Despite Unrelated Hardware

This is not hardware for the third New Glenn launch scheduled for later this month, but I'm sure Blue is checking for any effects on the second stage on that vehicle.

By Stephen Clark
Whole Foods Understaffed, Customers Face Long Wait
SocialApr 9, 2026

Whole Foods Understaffed, Customers Face Long Wait

@WholeFoods a lot of people working, but no one doing the work. Store empty, 5 employees and I have to wait.

By Bob Lefsetz
Judge Says Pentagon Defying Court Order on Press Access
SocialApr 9, 2026

Judge Says Pentagon Defying Court Order on Press Access

Just in: Blow to DoD/press access:April 9 (Reuters) - A ⁠U.S. ⁠judge in Washington ruled on Thursday ⁠that the Pentagon is hampering journalists in defiance of a court order ​that required it to restore access to credentialed reporters covering the...

By Tony Capaccio
Re‑bundling Long‑form Video to Combat Cheap Short‑form Rise
SocialApr 9, 2026

Re‑bundling Long‑form Video to Combat Cheap Short‑form Rise

Re-bundling is picking up speed (although there's a long way to go) as connecting high cost low margin long form video to low cost high margin services is part of the solution...Strategic question is will re-bundling & consolidation be enough...

By Patrick Crakes
Energy ETF Rebounds, Narrowing Gap with SPY
SocialApr 9, 2026

Energy ETF Rebounds, Narrowing Gap with SPY

$XLE vs. $SPY - Good to see energy giving back some relative performance.... Wrote a little bit about this two weeks ago if you missed it. https://t.co/p4Mh0JYSAb

By Larry Thompson (HostileCharts)