Industry Social Media and Updates

U.S. Media Trust Plummets to 28%, 95% Irrelevant
SocialApr 6, 2026

U.S. Media Trust Plummets to 28%, 95% Irrelevant

A recent Gallup Institute survey found that TRUST IN THE MEDIA in the US has reached a STUNNING NEW LOW. Only 28% of Americans trust the press. Americans are catching on to HANKE'S 95% RULE: 95% OF WHAT YOU READ IN...

By Steve Hanke
Trump’s Iran Fiasco Fuels US Oil and LNG Profits
SocialApr 6, 2026

Trump’s Iran Fiasco Fuels US Oil and LNG Profits

Who Benefits from Trump's Iran Debacle? US Oil, LNG Companies Who could have guessed this would happen? Narrator: Everyone. Like, all human beings everywhere. #uspoli #cdnpoli https://markhamhislop.substack.com/p/who-benefits-from-trumps-iran-debacle

By Markham Hislop
Dune Part Three IMAX Pre‑Sales Sell Out in Minutes
SocialApr 6, 2026

Dune Part Three IMAX Pre‑Sales Sell Out in Minutes

In a press release just sent by WB, #JeffGoldstein, who’s the head of Global Distribution at the studio, celebrated the incredible performance of the sold out pre-sales for #DunePartThree select IMAX 70MM screenings in a matter of minutes, 8 months...

By Luiz Fernando
Anti‑vaccine Activism Cost 200‑300k Lives, Says Author
SocialApr 6, 2026

Anti‑vaccine Activism Cost 200‑300k Lives, Says Author

Yes, among people who refused Covid vaccines during the delta and BA.1 omicron waves in 2021-22, that resulted in 200,000-300,000 needless deaths. They were victims of antivaccine activism driven by politics and the corrupt wellness/influencer industry pushing ivermectin, which did...

By Peter Hotez
21‑aircraft Rescue Mission Penetrates Enemy Lines for Downed Airmen
SocialApr 6, 2026

21‑aircraft Rescue Mission Penetrates Enemy Lines for Downed Airmen

"...a rescue force composed of 21 aircraft, including A-10 Thunderbolt attack planes, KC-130 search and rescue aircraft, HH-60W Jolly Green IIs and a package of Air Force special warfare combat rescue officers and pararescue operators, went into enemy territory to...

By John Spencer
Team Liquid Wins WoW Race, Yet Most Remain Unaware
SocialApr 6, 2026

Team Liquid Wins WoW Race, Yet Most Remain Unaware

Congrats to @TeamLiquid on clearing the Race to World First in WOW just now. I find it astounding hundreds of thousands of people watch 2 weeks of competitive puzzle solving and teamwork and 99.999% of this platform has no...

By Dave Nadig
Spy Dramedy ‘Ponies’ Enters 20 Emmy Categories
SocialApr 6, 2026

Spy Dramedy ‘Ponies’ Enters 20 Emmy Categories

EXCLUSIVE: The spy dramedy #Ponies will submit in the comedy races across 20 categories at the Emmys, including lead comedy actress for Emilia Clarke and supporting actress for Haley Lu Richardson. https://t.co/3lfAl5Dgb9 via @variety

By Clayton Davis
Long‑term Investor Backs Passivhaus Battersea, Canary Wharf
SocialApr 6, 2026

Long‑term Investor Backs Passivhaus Battersea, Canary Wharf

“Our investor is very, very long term focused ...They think in investment periods of decades & longer… delivering Battersea and now Canary Wharf to a Passivhaus standard felt like really fantastic derisking” #passivhaus #passivehouse https://t.co/vMtKVI0Q7z https://t.co/uAJZY0rglF

By Elrond Burrell
Clarke, Richardson Lead ‘Ponies’ Emmy Push in 20 Comedy Slots
SocialApr 6, 2026

Clarke, Richardson Lead ‘Ponies’ Emmy Push in 20 Comedy Slots

Emilia Clarke and Haley Lu Richardson Front ‘Ponies’ Emmy Campaign Across 20 Comedy Categories (EXCLUSIVE) https://t.co/3lfAl5Dgb9 via @variety

By Clayton Davis
Treat College Athletes as Employees to Avoid Antitrust Lawsuits
SocialApr 6, 2026

Treat College Athletes as Employees to Avoid Antitrust Lawsuits

The only way for NCAA, conferences & schools to avoid more antitrust lawsuits is for some players to be deemed employees, then unionize & bargain with conferences (since state laws are a hurdle for some public college athletes). Everything else...

By Michael McCann
Only Three Shows Won Drama Emmys First Two Seasons
SocialApr 6, 2026

Only Three Shows Won Drama Emmys First Two Seasons

Will #ThePitt win drama Emmy again? Three series have won drama series for both their first and second seasons: “Hill Street Blues,” “The West Wing” and “Mad Men.” Notably, all three went on to win for additional seasons as well. https://t.co/FoExVw4ORY...

By Clayton Davis
Greenbelts Push Residents to Cheaper, Infrastructure‑rich Metros
SocialApr 6, 2026

Greenbelts Push Residents to Cheaper, Infrastructure‑rich Metros

No. You’d get even more people moving Dallas, Orlando or Austin … or any of the other metros that spend on infrastructure (roads & schools) which enable inexpensive single family homes In America, if you enact greenbelting … people don’t go...

By Bobby Fijan
China Unveils Self‑balancing Autonomous Electric Scooters
SocialApr 6, 2026

China Unveils Self‑balancing Autonomous Electric Scooters

China has launched self-driving electric scooters with features like auto-balance. by @XueJia24682 #SelfDrivingCars #AutonomousVehicles #EV #Automation #Automotive #Transport https://t.co/m4MXrVAEvl

By Ron van Loon
Woodside Sierra Condo Sales Snapshot: 1‑3 Bedroom Trends
SocialApr 6, 2026

Woodside Sierra Condo Sales Snapshot: 1‑3 Bedroom Trends

A look at 1, 2, and 3-bedroom condo sales in the Woodside Sierra complex in Sacramento. Something on my desk today. https://t.co/1MMdHOTanb

By Ryan Lundquist
Processing Capacity, Not Discovery, Limits Rare‑Earth Gains
SocialApr 6, 2026

Processing Capacity, Not Discovery, Limits Rare‑Earth Gains

When it comes to speaking with generalist investors about the mining industry, nothing reveals the level of understanding more than the overwhelming focus on minerals that are, in reality, very small markets. Rare earths are indeed critical metals, but they remain...

By Tavi Costa
Florida Falls, Alabama Rises as Migration Slows Nationwide
SocialApr 6, 2026

Florida Falls, Alabama Rises as Migration Slows Nationwide

States with the highest inbound migration in 2025. Note how Florida has fallen to the 8th on the list nominally, and only 22nd in % terms. Alabama is now higher. Even the states at the top (Texas, North Carolina) are seeing heavily...

By Nick Gerli
Gas Prices Hit Record High Since 2004, AAA Says
SocialApr 6, 2026

Gas Prices Hit Record High Since 2004, AAA Says

BERNSTEIN: Gas prices yesterday “surpassed 2004’s peak to become the highest non-pandemic related gas price in AAA’s history.” ⛽️ https://t.co/lHbZWM1faL

By Carl Quintanilla
Turning LNG Into Fertilizer Secures Domestic Agriculture Sustainability
SocialApr 6, 2026

Turning LNG Into Fertilizer Secures Domestic Agriculture Sustainability

"We can take that LNG, turn it into the nitrogen that the farmers need for the long-term sustainability and the protection of our own country" Why is she talking about LNG in the context of domestic fertilizer production and domestic agricultural...

By Skanda Amarnath
Canadians Lead: Nutella Canada Shares Space Stories
SocialApr 6, 2026

Canadians Lead: Nutella Canada Shares Space Stories

In a surprise to no one, the Canadians are on top of it Nutella Canada is resharing space Stories on Instagram

By Lia Haberman
Teen Amenorrhea Needs Energy Assessment, Not Immediate Birth Control
SocialApr 6, 2026

Teen Amenorrhea Needs Energy Assessment, Not Immediate Birth Control

When I lost my period at 14, the first thing my doctor did was put me on birth control. No questions about what I was eating. No questions about how much I was exercising. No investigation into why a 14-year-old...

By Preethi Kasireddy
2025 Ford Expedition Proves Massive Power and Space
SocialApr 6, 2026

2025 Ford Expedition Proves Massive Power and Space

The 2025 @Ford Expedition is enormous, but that makes is both spacious and capable of towing even the heaviest boats or trailers. Here's my drive experience after a week traveling around Colorado: https://t.co/ur6Py74FE9 #cars #auto #ford #expedition https://t.co/y1VTocpY21

By Dave Taylor
Foldable Amphibious Plane Takes Off Anywhere
SocialApr 6, 2026

Foldable Amphibious Plane Takes Off Anywhere

Fold, Float, Fly: A Transportable Amphibious Aircraft with Retractable Wings via @ZappyZappy7 #Aviation #Technology #Innovation #EmergingTech #TechForGood https://t.co/OVkBfq6Ivj

By Ron van Loon
Great PR Begins With Crafting Your Music Story
SocialApr 6, 2026

Great PR Begins With Crafting Your Music Story

Whether it's a single, an EP, or a full album — I work with you on building the story around it. That's where good PR starts. Eric@ThatEricAlper.com

By Eric Alper
US Airlines' Rivalry Soars From Cockpits to Boardrooms
SocialApr 6, 2026

US Airlines' Rivalry Soars From Cockpits to Boardrooms

The rivalry between the US airlines -- from the flight deck to the C-suite -- is robust

By David Shepardson
Egg Bioreactors Replace CHO Cells in Biologics Production
SocialApr 6, 2026

Egg Bioreactors Replace CHO Cells in Biologics Production

We’ve optimized drug design with AI. Why are we still manufacturing with CHO like it’s the 1980s? Neion Bio is rethinking biologics production using chicken eggs as bioreactors. Excited to hear Sam Levin at #SynBioBeta2026. Visit the SynBioBeta website to read the full...

By John Cumbers
Artemis II Commander Shares iPhone Moon Snapshot
SocialApr 6, 2026

Artemis II Commander Shares iPhone Moon Snapshot

iPhone pic of the Moon from Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman, a sneak peek of what's to come. https://t.co/FnkGVlOeay

By Stephen Clark
China’s CXMT IPO Casts Doubt on Memory Upcycle
SocialApr 6, 2026

China’s CXMT IPO Casts Doubt on Memory Upcycle

China’s CXMT IPO clouds memory upcycle outlook Rising supply risks threaten pricing power of Samsung, SK hynix, Micron Clouds? Shortages everywhere you look.... https://t.co/VfzNQDNgtZ

By Paul Triolo
FTC Shifts to Divestiture‑First, Settlement‑Driven M&A Policy
SocialApr 6, 2026

FTC Shifts to Divestiture‑First, Settlement‑Driven M&A Policy

On Friday, the Federal Trade Commission published its 5-year strategic plan under Chair Andrew Ferguson The most notable change is the FTC's strategy to reasonably regulate M&A from an antitrust perspective, highlighting their new policy to "prioritize divestitures" and "engage in...

By Julian Klymochko
Focus Mode App Lets Pros Jump Back to Posts Instantly
SocialApr 6, 2026

Focus Mode App Lets Pros Jump Back to Posts Instantly

Product request for all the social platforms: An app version just for social media professionals that takes you back to the post or DM you wanted to check — versus letting you get distracted by 17 things before you close...

By Lia Haberman
2027 Rate Notice Beats Forecast, Boosts Medicare Advantage
SocialApr 6, 2026

2027 Rate Notice Beats Forecast, Boosts Medicare Advantage

1/ The Final 2027 Rate Notice will be welcome news for those battered Medicare advantage stocks The Final notice comes in at 239bps better than the Advance notice (when asked recently, I hazarded it would be 150-200bps better) let's revisit this string...

By Farzad Mostashari, MD
SAG-AFTRA to Resume Studio Negotiations in April After WGA Deal
SocialApr 6, 2026

SAG-AFTRA to Resume Studio Negotiations in April After WGA Deal

SAG-AFTRA to Resume Talks With Studios in April, Thanks to Early WGA Deal https://t.co/9zZhphuVHm via @variety

By Todd Spangler
Merino Energy Debuts $3,800 All‑in‑one Heat Pump
SocialApr 6, 2026

Merino Energy Debuts $3,800 All‑in‑one Heat Pump

Exclusive: Merino Energy Launches an All-in-One Heat Pump for $3,800 #energysky -- via Heatmap News https://t.co/C2Dq0McRIO https://t.co/1I5vvKBiyQ

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
FCC Can Ensure Market Reciprocity Amid EU Draft Concerns
SocialApr 6, 2026

FCC Can Ensure Market Reciprocity Amid EU Draft Concerns

Commercial space to @FCC: Calm down. Draft @defis_eu #SpaceAct & #DigitalNetworksAct have issues, but they'll wash out & FCC already has power to assure market reciprocity. @SpaceX @EutelsatGroup @SESSpaceDefense @leaf_space @MyriotaGlobal @Viasat.https://t.co/Q69bFtNufa https://t.co/d9hjU9GOmL

By Peter B. de Selding
Automating Chart Retrieval Transforms Record Requests Into Workflow
SocialApr 6, 2026

Automating Chart Retrieval Transforms Record Requests Into Workflow

Manual record requests still drain time from practices. David Cohen explains how Greenway Health is working with Moxie to automate provider-to-payer data transparency — turning chart retrieval from a task into a workflow. 🔗https://t.co/Nb90e3GrsC @greenway #EHRstrategy #HITSM https://t.co/c3HJsXikz6

By Colin Hung
Homebuyer Demand Slips Below Last Year's Pace
SocialApr 6, 2026

Homebuyer Demand Slips Below Last Year's Pace

Home buyer demand just dipped below last year's pace for the first time since the January storms. ➡️85,000 new pending sales this week, down 2.6% from 2025 ➡️Price reductions at 34.5% of active listings, climbing ➡️Inventory only 4% above last year (was 36%...

By Mike Simonsen
Trump Threatens Iran: Open Strait or Face Larger Strikes
SocialApr 6, 2026

Trump Threatens Iran: Open Strait or Face Larger Strikes

trump’s latest message to iran: open the strait or face even bigger strikes. iran isn’t negotiating with the us. but it is talking to everyone else. @gzeromedia

By Ian Bremmer
Simplified Process Comes at Cost: 15% Grid Tariffs
SocialApr 6, 2026

Simplified Process Comes at Cost: 15% Grid Tariffs

"So yes, the process has been simplified, but only through making many goods subject to heavier tariffs." 15% tariffs on electrical grid equipment at time of rising electrical bills (and rising AI needs) is quite the choice. https://t.co/fR9FByhdMA

By Scott Lincicome
Artemis Faces Crude Toilet Woes on Lunar Mission
SocialApr 6, 2026

Artemis Faces Crude Toilet Woes on Lunar Mission

Small tweet upgrade, re the toilet problems on the #Artemis: A crude loonar mission. 🚀🚽

By Yaron Galai
Noah Wyle’s ‘The Pitt’ Poised for Emmy Dynasty
SocialApr 6, 2026

Noah Wyle’s ‘The Pitt’ Poised for Emmy Dynasty

Is ‘The Pitt’ Building an Emmy Dynasty? Why Noah Wyle’s Medical Drama Is Poised to Make History Again https://t.co/FoExVw4ORY via @variety

By Clayton Davis
Scenario Planning Shields Reputation Amid Organizational Change
SocialApr 6, 2026

Scenario Planning Shields Reputation Amid Organizational Change

Protecting your reputation from risks during organizational change - @SmartBrief https://t.co/jOSZtT4Y14 Scenario planning is a strategic exercise that must be part of ensuring an organization is ready when a crisis strikes. #leadership #change #changemanagement #risk https://t.co/rNLV0xXFRe

By Annette Franz
Are Procurement Professionals Truly Eradicating Modern Slavery?
SocialApr 6, 2026

Are Procurement Professionals Truly Eradicating Modern Slavery?

Various forms of modern slavery are common in the supply chains of cos. we buy stuff from. Are we in the procurement & supply chain profession really doing our best to stamp out slavery in our supply networks? ➤ https://t.co/NskQmorM5N #modernslavery #procurement #supplychain...

By Sigi Osagie
Iranian Strike Devastates Haifa Residential Area, Video Leaks
SocialApr 6, 2026

Iranian Strike Devastates Haifa Residential Area, Video Leaks

Another video has escaped the grasp of Israeli censorship. Iranian counterattacks destroyed residential buildings in Haifa, Israel. First responders recovered multiple bodies from the rubble. Contrary to Trump’s rhetoric, IRAN IS LOCKED AND LOADED. https://t.co/mkmAfGU8js

By Steve Hanke
Compact Six-Axis PiPER Arms Deliver Industrial Precision
SocialApr 6, 2026

Compact Six-Axis PiPER Arms Deliver Industrial Precision

PiPER #Robotic Arms: Compact Powerhouses with Six-Axis Precision and Industrial Versatility by @IntEngineering #Robots #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation https://t.co/DnnQrtejJz

By Ron van Loon
UNSW Introduces Novel Ageing Test for TOPCon Degradation
SocialApr 6, 2026

UNSW Introduces Novel Ageing Test for TOPCon Degradation

UNSW unveils new ageing method to assess TOPCon solar module degradation #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/JYxEBd5ZVf

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Live GoPro Moon Footage From Crewed Spacecraft
SocialApr 6, 2026

Live GoPro Moon Footage From Crewed Spacecraft

It absolutely rules that we have live GoPro views of the Moon from a crewed spacecraft 250,000 miles from Earth https://t.co/Yrfcu21XNB

By Michael Sheetz
Winter Wheat Condition Hits Decade Low at 35%
SocialApr 6, 2026

Winter Wheat Condition Hits Decade Low at 35%

🇺🇸Only 35% of U.S. winter wheat is in good or excellent condition, below all trade estimates and down notably from late Nov. This is the week's fourth lowest rating of the last decade. Corn, cotton and spring wheat planting have just...

By Karen Braun
Amazon Taps USPS for 80% of E‑commerce Deliveries
SocialApr 6, 2026

Amazon Taps USPS for 80% of E‑commerce Deliveries

Post Office reaches deal with Amazon. Maybe 80% of $AMZN’s e-commerce last mile deliveries. Parcels have been the USPS target for growth. Can they handle the volume and meet Amazon’s order delivery standards?

By Tom Craig
AI Creates Original Episodes in Days for $200
SocialApr 6, 2026

AI Creates Original Episodes in Days for $200

One Piece. 26 years. $300,000 per episode. A factory running 10–20 episodes in parallel just to stay on schedule. AI does the same in 2 days for $200. And with Higgs' built-in Seedance 2.0 copyright checker, every frame is original. No stolen...

By Hasan Toor
Scheduling Trial Reels Makes Frequent Posting Viable
SocialApr 6, 2026

Scheduling Trial Reels Makes Frequent Posting Viable

I have been SO hesitant to test out a full strategy with Trial Reels. A lot of people have said you find success when you are posting to it 2-10 times a day... and I just don't have time for that...

By Amber Figlow