Jennifer Bennett Secures Four Unanimous Wins for Workers at SCOTUS
Winning For Workers Before A Conservative Supreme Court: Jennifer Bennett A principal at @GuptaWessler, Bennett has won four unanimous victories—on behalf of plaintiffs and employees—before #SCOTUS. LINK: https://t.co/7eQvB4iSCm https://t.co/52C97awkuv
Red Flags Spotted in Rushed Ceasefire Announcement
I see red flags in the hastily announced ceasefire, I told @CNBC earlier today, even before the cracks began to emerge: https://t.co/lfFKPFuTKn
White House Strait Red Line Breached, Ceasefire Foundations Crumble
So one of the White House's red lines - that the Strait has to be fully open and encumbered - has also been breached. Both sides say their requirements have been violated. What is this ceasefire based on...
DAT Flips to Bullish on Flatbed Demand
How does DAT improve their market analysis? Take every possible position. Yesterday: “Flatbed volumes are already pulling back ahead of the typical May peak, and manufacturer confidence is cooling fast” Today: “Flatbed demand is gaining momentum. Flatbed load posts on...
Orban Aligns with Iran, Russia; Vance Supports Enemy
Viktor Orban is allied with Iran and Russia. Vance is there trying to prop up our enemy.
Powell's Latest Signals on Fed Policy Direction
Watch today's Bloomberg Radio segment for my latest take: https://t.co/EvzXgapmer #powell #federalreserve #dimartinobooth #economy #bloomberg #bloombergradio https://t.co/hSZnTlk8YH
Ceasefire Crumbles, Oil Profits Surge, War Resumes
Here’s how this goes: ceasefire collapses in 24-48 hours — as it basically already has — people make billions on oil swinging 16% in a day, the U.S. re-arms and this whole situation is back to square one in less...
Power Shifts Offer Hope Amid US‑Israel Conflict
#RESPECT #Spain Power shifts are occurring and it's the only thing hopeful in this ghastly US-Israel War on Iran-Lebanon.
Execs Courting Substack Researchers Signals Shifting Media Outreach
Industry execs talking to Substack researchers? What's next, investors talking to podcasters? It's not 2013 anymore bro... https://t.co/in3xaJJerS
Fed Chair Choice Won’t Drive Mortgage Rates, Here’s Why
I've heard from Redfin agents that some homebuyers are waiting for President Trump's pick for Fed Chair to lower mortgage rates before they buy. In this video I explain where that logic goes wrong and what actually moves mortgage rates: https://t.co/x7Qk1wyckH
Nebraska Tops Starlink Speeds, 58% Meet 100/20 Mbps
Update: @Speedtest said Nebraska led the nation for @Starlink performance, with 58.31% of Starlink users meeting 100/20 Mbps in the second half of 2025, up from 32.16% in the first half. https://t.co/VXH7nlVrW4
Minor Regulations Add up, yet Remain a Tiny Fraction
"Who Cares" about costs/regulation particularly falls flat in a housing context. Every housing activist trumpets how small details matter **intensely** Take parking minimums: An uncovered parking spot costs $10K. Maybe. Even a garage unit is $40K Or permit fees, recreation fees,...
FCC to Boost Satellite Internet Speeds by Raising Power Limits
The FCC will vote this month to supercharge your Internet. Lifting outdated power limits on satellite Internet means faster speeds and more capacity. 🚀 🛰️ 🛜 https://t.co/Qy7yuHv8Mx
SF Boosts Defender Budget Despite 35% Filing Drop, Data Hidden
SF's public defender got a 27% budget increase—even though criminal filings dropped 35%. But SF courts are hiding the numbers: they haven't reported a single data point to the state since 2020. https://t.co/szHhISyVO8
WTI and Dollar Set for Sharp Drop, Rebound Looms
There were quite a number of factors that suggested WTI and the US Dollar were on the verge of a big plunge which coupled with recent market breadth improvement & cyclical low possibilities in early April, pointed to a rebound...
Ceasefire Fragile as Iran Sides Claim Victory
Questions Loom Over Iran Ceasefire Both sides are claiming a triumphant victory, but the peace that’s in place now is very delicate and will have to survive tumultuous negotiations. Updating live: https://t.co/z1gf1J1M7q
No Deal, No Traffic: Hormuz Stalemate Persists
Nothing has been agreed to between US-Iran-Israel-Lebanon-GCC No ship is going through the Strait of Hormuz. Trump had the preposterous imagination to promise a join US-Iranian "toll-booth system”. 🤡 https://t.co/MHiLNxRSuc The Never-Ending War Continues
Six-Year, 93-Episode War Institute Podcast Explores Urban Warfare
Did you know I had my own @WarInstitute podcast? 6 years, 93 episodes going, every facet of urban and underground operations / warfare from commanders of historic battles, technology, experts in sciences, history, practitioners, tactics, and more. https://t.co/UqS9ku1M9h
Ansaras' Healthcare Investments Transform Haiti and Beyond
Jim and Karen Ansara have invested deeply in creating healthcare facilities in Haiti and other countries, with growing impact. Guest Contributor, Susan Barnett Reports: https://tinyurl.com/yc6e924m GlobalHealth
MLB Launches YouTube Hub for Young Fans
Inspiring to see sports leagues like @MLB meeting the next generation of fans where they are ⚾ Check out MLB Clubhouse, their new @YouTube channel where kids can learn more about baseball and softball: https://t.co/kldfCvbCz4
NYT's Powerful Brand Fuels Thriving Non‑news Revenue
There's a lot of cope about the NYT only thriving because of recipes and games. The question is: Why was NYT able to build out these non-news revenue streams? It's because the newspaper has an incredible brand, such that it could be...
Seeking User Priorities for New AI‑Native GRC Platform
What is the most important thing you want in a GRC platform? We are building something new, AI-native from the ground up. Would value input from people actually using these systems day to day.
Lebanon's Emergency Services Collapse Amid Unpreparedness
‘We Were Not Ready for This’: Lebanon's Emergency System Is Hanging by a Thread https://t.co/dAYb1KGaD0 https://t.co/W11udn08dy
Congress Mandates 78,000 Troops in Europe, Limiting Trump's NATO Exit
In December of 2025 in a bipartisan vote Congress passed the National Defense Authorization Act which explicitly requires that the US keep 78,000 troops in Europe, and maintain its NATO obligations. Trump simply doesn’t have the authority to pull us...
Tariffs and Fuel Costs Cloud US Container Import Outlook
Fuel Costs, Tariffs Cloud Outlook for U.S. Container Imports. Trump tariffs and Iran war. When and how may the war affect imports? https://t.co/OYGyucP66q
Hacker Claims Breach of China's Supercomputer, Offers Data
A hacker has allegedly breached one of China’s supercomputers and is attempting to sell a trove of stolen data https://t.co/IR3JGutX9t
SB 79 Tackles NIMBY Politics with YIMBY Reform Allies
I understand that the political incentives in this district push align around NIMBYism. (Hence why SB 79 is needed.) And you'll find allies among the YIMBYs on fixing ULA, reforming building codes, and reducing fees. (We're the only ones doing...
Airport Lounges Add Hidden $5.30 Cleaning Fee
Airport Lounge Charged A $5.30 Cleaning Fee At The Door — Drip Pricing Comes To Priority Pass - View from the Wing https://t.co/faJj7bMx0n
North Chicago Bidding Wars Lift Prices $60K Above Ask
Insane price wars on N side of #Chicago, as competition pushes prices 6 figures over ask in nabes like #LincolnPark #Lakeview #WickerPark. Avg premium rose $60Gs #realestate #mortgage #https://therealdeal.com/chicago/2026/04/08/chicago-north-side-bidding-wars-push-prices-up/
Nvidia's Rubin GPU Delayed by Memory Shortage, Technical Hurdles
Nvidia's Rubin GPU is likely to be late thanks to memory shortage and technical challenges https://t.co/VMHNcFjnzc https://t.co/jjDxxHh9FN
Earn up to 175K Hilton Points and a Free Night
Hilton Honors Amex Card Limited Time Offers: Up To 175K Points & Free Night https://t.co/TYCHf4W5yi
Ex-Rio Tinto CEO's Deep-Sea Mining Firm Merges in $1B Deal
Ex-Rio Tinto CEO's deep-sea mining firm to merge with Odyssey in $1 billion deal https://t.co/Kuu3PtXS1B
Iran's Ceasefire Already Breached in Multiple Ways, Says Speaker
It's been 20 hours since the announcement of the Iran ceasefire, and Iran's parliament speaker just said it has been violated in at least 3 different ways. The “workable basis on which to negotiate” has been openly and clearly violated even...
Iran Accuses US of Ceasefire Breach, Labels Negotiation Terms Unreasonable
Iran saying the US in breach of the ceasefire clauses. Says conditions for bilateral negotiations is unreasonable. I think it interesting that he went out of his way to call it a the President's 'Truth' (rather than social post)...
Adding AI Over Weak Core Tech Drives DT Failures
Companies are struggling with basic tech like cloud solutions and accounting software, yet many are adding AI on top. This complexity is a major reason why digital transformation projects are failing at an unprecedented rate. #DigitalTransformation #AI #ProjectFailure https://t.co/V6WQ1nnCYe
U.S. Defense Budget Outspends Next Nine Nations Combined
Whatever happened to America First? The 2025 US military budget is already $962 billion, the most in the world and more than the combined total of the next nine nations (China, $246 billion; Russia, $150 billion; Germany, $109 billion). From a newsletter...
Mortgage Spread Holds Near 6%, Avoids 7% Spike
It could have been much worse today, but closer to 6% than above 7%, hug a #mortgage spread. #realestate #housing #economics #chartdaddy
War's Impact Cripples Housing Market, April Outlook Uncertain
Seems pretty obvious how much the war has hit the housing market. Gonna be fascinating to see what happens for the rest of April. Can we recover? https://t.co/Zgs9wOEOF7
Big Artists Skip Festivals, Driving Costs and Talent Gaps
Coachella’s dilemma is this: Big artists no longer need festivals. But festivals cost more money than ever to run. Higher prices. Fewer A+ level stars. Tougher product to sell.
Middle East Turmoil Could Slash Oil Demand by 20%
Seismic shift in energy markets? Here's what international consultants Wood Mackenzie had to say: "Middle East disruption could cut global oil demand 20% and gas 10% by 2050 as energy security drives shift to independence." Asia is electrifying. Get over it, Alberta.
Tesla FSD V14.3 First Drives Reveal Superhuman Speed
We've put together a compilation of some of the best Tesla FSD V14.3 first drive clipa that we've seen. Including "inhuman" reaction times and a "more mature" Mad Max mode: https://t.co/B10P58tHfQ
Trust, Not Software, Drives GLP‑1 Startup Success
If anyone can build a GLP-1 company for $50K, what actually separates the winners? I asked Josh Tauber and @keatonbedell on Lifers, their answer: not software. Trust. WATCH/LISTEN: Spotify: https://t.co/hrs0ZbILVz Apple: https://t.co/e8IxsoZ2bB Youtube: https://t.co/ORjNyzcOli
2026 Market Forecast Jumps $200B, Extending ROIC Horizons
It is wild that about two months ago, consensus memory in dollars for 2026 was ~$600B and now people are saying north of $800B... Very challenging to square this with ROIC timelines now, as they will have to lengthen, and...
AA DIP Tranche Hits QofE, Global Refi Begins
The year is June 2027. First Brands’ new money ultra-priority DIP Tranche AA just traded down to 50 cents. Great news though - the QofE just hit. Finally, the global refi can commence.
Avatar Franchise Rakes $6.7B, Future Still Undecided
🧵New @thewrap: #AvatarFireAndAshTHx4ELEMENTS franchise at Disney should be looking at the next installment after 3 global hit films making $6.7 billion for the company. But James Cameron tells us “We haven’t even made a decision if we’re going forward right...
Google AI Overviews Frequently Wrong, Listicles Skew Answers
It's live: @trippmickle & a few other authors from @nytimes published new research about how frequently Google's AI Overviews are wrong. It includes a quote from both @thomasgermain and me about listicles influencing AI responses. Check it out - https://t.co/cIouYjP8kt https://t.co/jMhk3MH27F
From $1T in 70 Years to $2T in Five
What no one saw coming about this, since most $$ estimates were on volume not ASP, is just that - this is simply costs going up. It took >70 years to hit $1T and it will go from...
Music & Culture Journalists Thrive in New Multimedia Boom
Studios want to publish books. Record labels are doing documentaries. This is a golden era for music and culture journalists to flex our skills 🙏🏽
Supply Chains Plan Years Ahead, Not Weeks.
It’s 2026, and I have to wait a month to obtain a basic stripped down Mac Mini. The semiconductor supply chain plans for demand years in advance. It should be able to plan and respond weeks in advance.
US Vice President Vance Leads First US‑Iran Talks in Islamabad
The first round of US-Iran talks will take place Saturday in Islamabad, with the US negotiating team led by Vice President JD Vance, the White House said.