Losing Editors Means Losing Books: Industry Crisis
Ugh. Lots of rumbling about editor layoffs in publishing, and oh my god, if you keep letting go of the people who make the books happen, you won’t have the books. I want to scream.
China's Stakes in Iran Are Higher than Expected
"China Has Much to Lose in Iran," I had a great talk with the @WSJ @WSJopinion Kate Odell on Iran, China, and more. https://t.co/Ms3i2Z5N7M
Community Notes Thrive when Rivals Find Common Ground
Community notes is such a good feature. Only shows up when people who usually disagree with each other agree on a note. Imagine legacy media had the guts to implement a system like this. https://t.co/5oYLqZt1iS
China, Russia, Iran Form Layered Proxy Network Fueling Conflicts
I'm surprised that people are surprised that China and Russia are aiding Iran's war efforts.
Experts Doubt Iran Can Sink U.S. Carrier, Bet $100K
We’ve reached the point where serious, smart people I’ve known for 10+ years think Iran can sink a U.S. aircraft carrier. Thank you MSM. Not saying it’s impossible but I’ll put $100K on the other side of that bet right now.
Iran Hints at Post‑War Strait of Hormuz Deal
Iranian FM Araghchi is talking of a new "post-war arrangement" for the Strait of Hormuz. Would be interesting to see what other details emerge. Right now, the markets are more focused on what kind of "war arrangement" might fall into place, if...
Intentional Lighting Makes Media Look Better than Reality
the non DLSS 5 pic looks closer because like a model’s selfie, it is lit with intention people are forgetting: lighting in real life is often ugly. photographs, film are lit using makeup, angles etc everyone hates the game of thrones...
Judge Orders 1,000 VOA Employees Back, Rebuking Kari Lake
In rebuke to @KariLake, US judge orders 1,000 Voice of America staffers back to work My story for NPR: https://t.co/NGgPfXNWOu
Prime Members Pay Half for Ultra‑fast Delivery
"Amazon Prime members get even more value with discounted delivery fees of $9.99 for 1-hour delivery and $4.99 for 3-hour delivery [in select cities]. Customers without a Prime membership pay $19.99 for 1-hour delivery and $14.99 for 3-hour delivery."
Great Racing Sim Setup Outshines the Traffic
I don’t know about the traffic behind him, but thats a great racing sim setup https://t.co/1DORsXSfeJ
AI Chatbots Face Surge of Diverse Liability Lawsuits
"Over the past year we’ve seen a wave of high-profile lawsuits against AI companies blaming chatbots for everything from bad driving to delusions of grandeur to a man’s death after he tripped and fell in a parking lot." https://t.co/zj97A2rj08
Wales Leads UK, Mandates Solar on New Buildings
Wales first part of UK to mandate solar panels on new buildings #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/WW6h40btPW
Scrutinize Contracts: Spot Hidden Fees and Cede Authority
When reviewing software and service contracts, dive deep into the fine print. Understand what you're agreeing to and watch for unspoken clauses like future cost increases, ceded decision-making authority, and vendor power. Negotiate these terms. #ContractTips #VendorManagement https://t.co/Cenwm4rYl6
Demand to Expel US Intelligence From New Zealand
Wonderful. Can we expel US intelligence from Waihopai and the FBI from Wellington now, please?
From $10k to 6‑Unit Deal in Months
How one of my clients bought a great deal with only $10k of his own capital: Sean entered the Acquisitions Bootcamp as a complete beginner. He ranked his real estate knowledge as a 5 out of 10 when the program started We...
AI Copyright Suits Near 100 as Chicken Soup Sues Anthropic
Chicken soup for the soul (which is apparently still around)! is suing Anthropic for pirating copies of the book to train Claude. The number of AI copyright lawsuits is inching closer to 100 https://t.co/P64o1LYes6
Navy's Carrier Fleet Stumbles: Fires, Extensions, Delays
Navy Juggles Its Aircraft Carrier Plans To Stay Afloat One carrier was already tired before it had a fire, another saw its service life extended for the second time, while the delivery of a third is delayed. https://t.co/0wcOTKMdzP
MacDill AFB Elevates Security to FPCON Charlie
Security at MacDill AFB, home of @CENTCOM, @USSOCOM, two USAF refueling wings and dozens of other mission partners as been raised to FPCON Charlie, the second highest level possible, the base announced on its FB page. https://t.co/1n7BRrZUmC
Public Demands Transparency on DLSS 5 Demo
I understand it’s a work in progress but it’s weird to hear people say the public can’t scrutinize DLSS 5. If you don’t want anyone criticizing anything, don’t show it to us! What are you showing me, come on. https://t.co/uLiN5ZJwJ9
US Blocks Cuban Oil Shipments, Keeps Rubio in Dark
No one told Rubio that the United States is blocking oil shipments to Cuba. Trump wants to keep in the dark on this.
US Reminds Iran of Its Carrier and Marine Might
Dear Speaker of Islamic Republic, you do know we have 9 more aircraft carriers and an entire Marine Corps…. right? Not saying anyone here wants to deploy them along the strait but, ultimately, it’s not really your choice.
New 2027 Kia Telluride Shines Amid
To The Cosmos and Beyond This week, Sam is a bit under the weather, but he talks about driving the Mazda CX-30 S Aire Edition while Nicole had the Toyota Tundra Platinum Off-Road and Robbie got to try out the Everrati...
Even CIA Staff Must Avoid Overanalyzing Low‑quality Video
The CIA is an amazing place staffed with very talented people, but “don’t over think a single poor-quality video” is like OSINT 101. Hard lessons.
Hyperscalers Bet $575B on AI, Need Explosive Revenue
For every dollar hyperscalers earn from AI today, they’re spending twelve dollars to build more capacity. That’s the bet embedded in $575 billion of capital expenditure this year. How fast does AI revenue need to grow to pay back this...
P1Harmony's 'UNIQUE' Projected to Debut Billboard No.2
📈 Initial industry projections predict P1Harmony's 'UNIQUE' on track to earn 77,000 units in its first full week available in the U.S. (75,000 from album sales) This should guarantee a Top 5 debut — potentially as high as No. 2 —...
Spotify Launches Exclusive Mode for Bit‑perfect Windows Playback
Spotify has added an “Exclusive Mode” audiophile feature for Windows PCs. Spotify Premium users can now get bit-perfect playback on the Windows app, with Mac support coming later https://t.co/nJB9g10ZYU
Oscars Lose Nearly 2 Million Viewers, Predictions Miss
Oscars down almost 2m viewers from last year. Lots of What I’m Hearing readers wildly overshot in their guesses and will not be getting a stylish Puck hat… https://t.co/erwld2eQNM
Tech Firms Are Harvesting Real Work to Power AI Agents
Something very important for most people to understand is now happening inside parts of the tech industry right now. Companies aren’t just automating work. They’re systematically extracting it. Across firms like Atlassian, Amazon, and Block, a new pattern is emerging: Knowledge extraction...
Sky‑high Fuel Prices Slow Singapore Traffic, Curb Overtaking
I like how cars are going slow at traffic lights and on the roads now because of sky high petrol price in Singapore. Much lesser drivers zooming past and over taking me the last few days. I was puzzled when no...
One Core Metric Drives Alignment as Companies Scale
As companies scale, they add more metrics. Then metrics for the metrics. Eventually, people forget what matters. Great companies focus on ONE number that aligns everyone. Fewer metrics. More meaning. #Strategy #Leadership #Metrics #BusinessStrategy #growthhacking https://t.co/Nq2uoUOUnl
U.S. Deployed 580K Troops Across Half of Vietnam
Size comparison of Vietnam and Iran. We only had troops in half of Vietnam and peak strength was 580K. https://t.co/t6mzoeG4GY
Largest Review Finds No Evidence Cannabis Relieves Anxiety, Depression, PTSD
No evidence that medicinal cannabis effectively treats anxiety, depression, or PTSD - according to the largest review of cannabinoids ever conducted.
Oil at $150/Barrel Could Push Inflation to 6% Q2
PANTHEON MACRO: In a $150/barrel oil scenario, “we think inflation would peak in Q2 at about 6% ..” https://t.co/lFerTyCGCR
Received Signed Itchy Tasty Book and Rare Switch 2 Boxes
big thanks to @cvxfreak for sending me a signed copy of his book Itchy Tasty, the definitive documentation of Resident Evil’s development that every YouTube video essay uses. also managed to score the now-rare Switch 2 boxes of Requiem. https://t.co/rWKmvZmNX6
E-2D Hawkeye Deploys to Counter Iranian Drone Threats
Navy E-2D Hawkeye Radar Planes Appear To Be Rushing To The Middle East The E-2D is America's most capable platform for spotting drones and other low-flying Iranian threats that are wreaking havoc on Gulf Arab States. https://t.co/0X8hOJvdao
Amazon Slashes USPS Use, Threatening Post Office
Amazon to cut use of USPS by 2/3+. This would be a big hit for the Post Office. How much of it will Amazon deliver? Capital cost for trucks and vans? Additional employees? Savings? ROI? Improved delivery speed? Sales growth...
Three Bold Moves Needed to Revive Disney Stock
Will Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro Do What Iger and Chapek Would Not? $DIS We believe there are three bold moves that D’Amaro must make to reinvigorate Disney’s lackluster stock price performance over the past decade… https://t.co/caZGmSaw6j
MDW Gate Chaos Amplifies Delays, Frustrating Travelers
These concourse-end gate horseshoe clusterf*cks at MDW are quite annoying, especially when everything is delayed.
Short‑term Rent Isn’t Market Rent—It's Hotel‑style Pricing
Lenders sometimes ask appraisers for short-term rent during the loan process, but that's totally different than market rent. Short-term rent is going to be much higher as it's basically hotel rent based on the daily rent instead of a tenant...
Newsom Sues Fox for $1 B, Frames It as Democracy Defense
Gavin Newsom is projecting again. Newsom is in court right now invoking the power of the state to force a news outlet (Fox News) to pay him nearly $1 Billion for not “truthfully informing the public,” according to Newsom’s complaint,...
Gas Prices Likely Remain High Through 2027
Gas prices staying up into 2027? It’s becoming a distinct possibility. Thanks to retired Marine Lt Col @HalKempfer for taking the time to talk supply chain issues, energy security, and the new Great Powers competition. Link below.
Get Real‑Time U.S. Oil & Gas Stats From API
If you are trying to get basic, up to date, statistics on the U.S. oil and gas industry - @APIenergy has you covered. Check out our "Industry Explained - Frequently Asked Data Questions" page. Interactive charts that answer regular questions...
Iran's Escalation Is only Beginning, Experts Warn
IRAN is JUST GETTING STARTED /Alastair Crooke & Lt Col Daniel Davis https://t.co/XXmrRSM32D via @YouTube
SoundCloud Made One-Hit Viral Success Possible, Bypassing Development
I'd argue the SoundCloud era was the first in which en masse, one song could lead to overnight success and $$$. There was little to no artist development or oversight after that one song
Fear-Driven TV News Skews Public Perception of Crime
Fear porn also dominates local TV news. Past studies have found a correlation: The more local TV news you watch, the more you believe crime is rising. Social media amplifies this, bu the problem is old and is all about...
CBS Evening News Falls Below 4M Viewers, Sparks Alarm
Suddenly, “CBS Evening News” is back where executives at the news division behind the show hoped never to return --- the show captured under 4M viewers last week, a level that spurred alarm when the program was under John Dickerson...
Iranian Jet, Not Gulf Fighter, Likely Behind Blurry Footage
One blurry jet over Shiraz is exploding online.... some say it looks like a Mirage 2000 or Typhoon and must be a covert Gulf country aircraft. That theory doesn’t hold up at all. UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar... none of them...
Gas Prices Surge While Food Inflation Still Lags
An update on a critical chart: Gasoline prices continue to climb, but attention should now shift to food prices, which have yet to follow. Expect policymakers to call it transitory again, even as resource prices — despite volatility — remain elevated by...
California VC Diversity Reporting Rule Temporarily Paused
wait, so that weird CA rule where every VC has to ask their portfolio about diversity stats and submit by April 1st is now on pause? https://t.co/gLKVEsa0wY
SLS/Orion May Return to Pad Thursday, Decision Tomorrow
Looks like SLS/Orion MIGHT roll back to pad on Thursday after all. They’ll decide tomorrow (Wed.).