Oil Prices Near Double, WTI Hits $112, Brent $109
Crude oil finished the week at $112 (WTI) and $109 (Brent), making the current oil shock almost a double. https://t.co/7EKQWyQ7zM
False Firefighter Death Trend Exposes AI’s Shallow Fact Checks
There was also a (thankfully) false "trending now" about the death of a firefighter in a NYC fire a few weeks ago. Sloppy X AI "works" if you a) know enough about the subject matter to instantly discern what's true...
Oil at $115, Backwardation Rises Amid Strait Uncertainty
Crude oil is now trading at $115 (as of Sunday night) while the forward curve has gotten even more backwardated. It’s unclear to me whether the backwardation is a manifestation of optimism over the Strait re-opening or the mechanics of...
Google's Dutch Auction IPO Still Seen Overvalued
To be clear when Google IPO'd most on Wall Street believe it was "insanely overvalued". That was even with sppressed pricing because Google chose to not do a traditional IPO but rather a *dutch auction*. The pricing was so low that neither...
Europe Faces Fuel Shortage After Hormuz Shipment Ends
So tomorrow Europe gets its last shipment of oil from the Strait of Hormuz. Based on that timing, if the Strait were to open tomorrow Europe's next oil shipment would come at the end of May. Reports are circulating that...
AI‑driven India to Add 1
Google projects 1.2B people will come online for the first time by end of 2026—many through AI platforms, not browsers. Bollywood is already making AI films for them. The nightmare for Hollywood: India does not need U.S. IP, U.S. union...
Tenants Across NYC Prioritize Safety Over Rent Issues
At the "rental" "ripoff" "hearings," three separate tenants from three separate boroughs talked to me about security issues that have nothing to do with the rent -- one (Bronx) had an insane upstairs neighbor, whom (he says) he's called the...
MOL Delays Hormuz Transits Until Security Clarified
MOL Awaits Safety Clarity Before Resuming Hormuz Transits, CEO Says. When will there be maritime security? What will it look like? https://t.co/iQtmyR7uY2
Scientists Advance mRNA Immunotherapies for Cancer, Funding Lags
Now in addition to our @TexasChildrens @BCM_TropMed protein vaccines for global health, our scientists are refining the mRNA technology for new immunotherapies for pancreatic cancer and triple negative breast cancer, if only the grant support would hold… https://t.co/NEgq6DX4qz
Growth Alone Won’t Free You Without Systems
A lot of clients come to me and say their business is growing but something still feels off. They still spend so much time in every aspect of their business and feel like they can never step away, which is...
Artemis II’s Success Sparks Excitement for Future Missions
I’m really happy to see all the love for Artemis II. I hope we can keep it going for the following missions. The fly by was great mission, but there is some spectacular stuff coming.
Win Online with Tiny, Consistent Content Effort
It has literally never been easier to win: • 94% of blogs have fewer than 5 posts • 99% of podcasts have fewer than 21 episodes • 85% of YouTube channels have less than 10 videos • Americans spend 2.5 hours per day doom-scrolling You...
Sonobuoys Only Shove Submarines Aside, Not Stop Them
Dropping sonobuoys on a submarine IS “shooing them away”. There isn’t much you can do beyond that that doesn’t risk killing people - a lot of them.
Iran's Missile Arsenal Fuels Strait Leverage; CPI Sparks Macro Shift
FEDWATCH: “Iran keeps leverage over the Strait without using significant military force .. gains its leverage from a flexible missile arsenal, remaining at ~1,500 missiles and ~200 launchers “Tomorrow’s CPI is therefore the kickoff for the macro effects as negotiations begin.”...
Morgan Properties Surges to #2, Greystar Holds Top Spot
The 2026 NMHC Top 50 rankings are out. Owners: Morgan Properties leapfrogs MAA into No. 2 spot, adding 14k units to reach 110k. Greystar remains No. 1, but was net seller last year. https://t.co/6UNTlK2tUF
NYT Transcribers Still Botch Theological Interview Transcripts
The @nytimes transcribers aren't getting any better at the theological content in @DouthatNYT interviews: https://t.co/mTmr1LaYSt
First Citizens Poised for M&A Opportunities as Buyer
The Pipeline: First Citizens $FCNCA has M&A options if it becomes a buyer | S&P Global Market Intelligence https://t.co/7bt4aA28NQ
VA Court Blocks Rezoning, Sparks Digital Gateway Debate
Some folks just not buying notion that #datacenters bring nothing but good, as #VA court voids rezoning pave way for #DigtalGateway. 'Datacenters run amok' #tech #AI #realestate #PrinceWilliamCounty #CRE #industrial #warehouse #NOVA #Blackstone https://t.co/n047DKCnw0
From Pandemic Trauma to AI: 1000xResist Evolves
1000xResist was/is one of my favorite games of the past few years. It spoke powerfully to the personal and societal traumas from the early days of COVID-19. Now, they're making a game about AI? Of *course* I had to talk...
From Ford’s Assembly Line to Fully Autonomous Dark Factories
More than a century ago, Henry Ford began to automated production of his vehicles. But today, dark factories operate without humans entirely. My latest for @IMechE's Professional Engineering https://t.co/fxnq0uvAnu
Ares Backs $1.7B Sunbelt Retail REIT Push
Latest bet that #CRE especially in the #Sunbelt is undervalued belongs to #Ares, w/is teeing up #Whitestone #REIT for $1.7B+taking 5MSF of open-air #retail in places like #Phoenix #Austin #DFW #Houston #SanAntonio. #realestate #PE #BofA #WallSt https://t.co/iaUBXCrFQe
Tracker PV Arrays Degrade Faster From UV than Fixed‑tilt
UNSW study finds tracker-based PV systems experience higher UV degradation than fixed-tilt arrays #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/5RRbnGXRM0 https://t.co/WmJ664hZBv
Biglaw Shifts From Defense to Corporate Plaintiff Representation
Defense-Focused Biglaw Moves Into Plaintiff-Side Work Elite firms are increasingly representing corporate plaintiffs—an expansion driven by client demand, economic opportunity, and legal finance. LINK: https://t.co/J3wa1Qk0q2 #Biglaw #litigation #sponsored https://t.co/RqUNsY1RmU
Rain Eases Midwest Corn Drought, Plains Wheat Stays Parched
🇺🇸Recent ample rains have loosened drought's grip on the core U.S. Corn Belt. Only 40% of the Midwest is abnormally dry, the lowest since late August 2025. But extended dryness in the Plains has accelerated drought across hard red winter...
Devil Wears Prada 2 Opens $66M, Beats Original
DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 came on tracking today at $66 million opening, per NRG. First DEVIL opened to $27.5 million in 2006, or $44 million in today's dollars. Good news for @Lucas_Shaw, though MICHAEL (on Team Belloni) is also surging,...
Interpretability Becomes New Scalability in Synthetic Biology
One of the most clarifying conversations we've had about where biotech should go next. Krish Ramadurai of @aixventureshq argues interpretability is the new scalability, and that the founders who build mechanistic, measurable platforms will define the next era of synthetic biology. He...
EU Warns as Nations Grapple with Soaring Energy Costs
EU sounds the warning bell as countries face soaring energy prices https://t.co/c7S4lxI7D8 via @suzannelynch1 https://t.co/rMfXvLzmAu
Most Solar Projects Get State Approval in Under Year
UMass study finds states approve most solar projects in under 1 year #energysky -- via Solar Power World: https://t.co/XWhvWAXTye
EchoStar's Sling Beats ESPN DTC Price by 33%
⚡️ EchoStar’s Sling Undercuts ESPN DTC Pricing by 33% ⚡️ $DIS $SATS Disney/ESPN are already in litigation - unclear if this will further inflame the relationship https://t.co/UQYCc1M5nb
EV Sales Surge: 12.7M in 2025, China Leads
12.7 million battery electric vehicles were sold globally in 2025. In 2010, the number was barely 10,000. In China, 1 in 2 new cars sold last year was electric. The transition is happening faster than almost anyone predicted. https://t.co/KW4OCjedid
Refresh Your Knowledge of Traffic Separation Schemes
Good idea for everyone to turn their favorite Belgian pilot for a refresher in Traffic Separation Schemes.
AI‑Native Platforms Treat Genome Like Code, Transform Biotech
Investor Liliana Nordbakk believes the genome behaves like code and AI-native biology platforms will transform biotech. Excited to have her speaking at #SynBioBeta2026. Visit the SynBioBeta website to read the full article. https://t.co/3WOSXsz1zy
Container Rates Surge Amid Fuel Costs, Hormuz Tensions
Container Rates Rise Again as Fuel Costs, Hormuz Uncertainty Ripple Through Global Trade. Mixed results among trade lanes. Even the Transatlantic tradelane went up. https://t.co/wFdYFryl0O
Arizona's Criminal Charge Strategy May Invite Federal Regulators
“As it stands, by filing criminal charges against Kalshi, Arizona may have found an effective way to keep these cases in state court, even if that strategy increases the odds of federal regulators intervening.” https://t.co/o4iJw3CQpc
Office Return Gains: Downtown 53%, Class A+ 80%
SF Office update from my buddy Jay at Cushman: A slight uptick on back-to-the-office data. Cell phone pings downtown are roughly 53% of where they were in early 2020. Data from Class A+ buildings is 80%.
Inside the Air Force’s Elite Ghost Tanker Unit
My colleague Jamie Hunter takes us Inside The Air Force's Elite Ghost Tanker Unit https://t.co/J7jWneuexf
Our Need for Control Fuels Unhealthy Media Consumption
We’re all monitoring the situation to feel some agency over issues well beyond our control. But is that doing us any good? On Tech Won’t Save Us, I spoke with @amandamull to dig into how we consume information and what drives...
Iran Wins, Dictates Terms; US Seeks Exit
Former UN weapons inspector Scott Ritter on the outcome of the US-Israeli war on Iran: "Iran won this war. Iran now is dictating terms... It was the United States that was seeking an offramp because we were in a world of...
Exercise Cuts Dementia Risk; Sitting and Irregular Sleep Raise It
The Relationships between physical activity, sedentary behaviour, sleep, and dementia: A systematic review and meta-analysis of cohort studies "Regular physical activity significantly reduced the risk of incident dementia (pooled RR = 0.75... Prolonged sedentary behaviour (8 + hours/day sitting) increased dementia risk (RR = 1.27)... both short (8 hours;...
NAIC Gains Power to Challenge Inflated Private Ratings
"This year NAIC analysts got authority from state regulators to challenge private letter ratings if they're 3 notches above what the staffers believe is appropriate. The power took effect in January, >5 years after they started asking for it." https://t.co/1xrLwzOj6Z ht @BenBrey
Polygenic Scores Make Parental Genetic Choices More Intentional
Parents already make genetic decisions about the traits of their kids when they select a partner. Now those choices are becoming more conscious. @herasight is building polygenic scores that predict traits and diseases across diverse ancestries. Looking forward to hearing @JonathanAnomaly...
Delta, JetBlue Begin Charging $3.50 for Curbside Bag Checks
Delta And JetBlue Quietly Started Charging To Check Bags Curbside At Some Airports — $3.50 For What Used To Be Free - View from the Wing https://t.co/p7MyKru9ax
Judge Dismisses Most of United Mechanics' Pay Lawsuit
United Mechanics Say Their Union Helped The Airline Short Them On Raises — Judge Tosses Most Of The Case - View from the Wing https://t.co/XCqUPo5GZF
AI Creates Hypotheses; Medra Builds Factories to Test Them
AI is generating hypotheses, Medra is building the factories that test them and deliver the life-changing discoveries:
Most Prefer Masonry over Ugly Vinyl Townhouses
Both of these are *technically* 3-story townhouses … Obviously some people will oppose everything, but most just don't want to live next to an ugly vinyl monstrosity and would be happy to live next to beautiful masonry https://t.co/Tfs55LCj6R
The Economist's Objectivity Questioned in Recent Commentary
No expert here, but it seems that our friends at The Economist may not be entirely objective https://t.co/1Jt6imrATc
Senator Cantwell to Address Artemis II Crew Tonight
Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce Committee that oversees NASA, will speak to the Artemis II astronauts at 7:50 pm ET tonight (Apr 9). https://t.co/I7NKrWIWQG
US Leverage Forces Israel to End Lebanon War Quickly
The US has major leverage over Israel, so there's no way war in Lebanon continues if it prevents a ceasefire with Iran and a re-opening of the Strait of Hormuz. This war is a big political liability for Republicans and...
Unilever to Acquire Gummies Maker Grüns for $1.2 B
Axios Pro scoop: Unilever deal for gummies maker Grüns is valued at around $1.2 billion https://t.co/75MXcTj32E
AI Replaces Human Clip Teams in Influencer Growth
Top Influencers’ Secret Weapon for Engagement Might Be Replaced by AI Influencers rely on armies of clippers to flood feeds with viral short videos Creators spend big: with up to $50K monthly campaign spend, and millions paid via platforms like Whop But now,...