No Country Ever Guarantees Claim Approval
There isn’t a single country in the world where claims for medical care are not sometimes denied. Not a single one.
Bunnings Expands Zero‑upfront Solar Deal to Three States
Bunnings extends zero up-front home solar and battery deal to three new states #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/ieBo82BLFj https://t.co/1YbKZkH1AH
Helena Bonham Carter Leaves White Lotus, Role Recast
Helena Bonham Carter Exits ‘The White Lotus’ Season 4; Role to Be Recast https://t.co/xoqYz7SpDv via @variety
Seeking Vintage Nikola for Motion Museum Collection
I am looking for a vintage Nikola conventional to acquire for the Motion Museum if anyone knows of where I can source one https://t.co/uguo9axys1
Denza Z Hits 0‑100 Km/H Under 2 Seconds
Packing over 1,000 horsepower, BYD claims the Denza Z can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (0-62 mph) in less than 2 seconds. It also features BYD’s new Blade Battery and Flash Charging 2.0 system, enabling it to recharge in as...
People Still Expect Factories and Coal Mines to Return
… AND the folks over here thinking factories and coal mines are coming back. 🥴😬
Tesla Semis Set to Transform Trucking Spotlight
It’s hard to understate the level of attention Tesla Semis will bring to the trucking industry
Iran’s Oil Revenue Persists After Export Shutdowns
Important nuance. Most observers are focused on a countdown to Iran’s storages filling up and oil fields shutting down. But the physical and the financial flows move in different cycles, especially for Tehran under the sanctions regime. Revenues will continue to flow...
Generous Payout From X Fuels Upcoming Video Releases
Wow, payout from @X was very generous this fortnight, maybe the videos I made? Soooo, you might get some more videos soon. ☺️ All stats here: https://t.co/ZCzaPqNfh9
74% of Australia’s 33.2GW Storage Pipeline Uses Grid
Grid-forming inverters feature in 74% of Australia’s 33.2GW NEM battery storage pipeline #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/VdokHBygeV
Management Loves Cutting Reps; Floor Brokers Should Worry
I suspect that management teams will love cutting out the carrier sales reps - but I’d be concerned if I were a floor broker.
One in Four Americans Use AI for Health Advice
25% of Americans have used an AI tool or chatbot for health information or advice, mainly as a supplemental tool for their care. https://t.co/6ca7WhHm49 https://t.co/f5Yv8ub4ff
Escape Algorithm Tyranny with 20‑Year Human‑Only Newsletter
For an act of resistance to the tyranny of algorithms, try the Marginalian newsletter—undistracted notes on the search for meaning that have been free, ad-free, AI-free, fully human for 20 years this year: https://t.co/8ApDA5YPF6
Director and Producer Earn Millions for Sanitizing Film
The director and producer of Michael got paid millions more for the trouble of sanitizing the movie, per @tgbuckley. https://t.co/pWvvzwlzn3 https://t.co/kUaaQ4OirM
Austin Expands with Affordable Detached Homes Beyond City Limits
That’s exactly what Austin has done. And continues to do Yes some infill (which developers like @americanhousing are doing) … but a TON of small, inexpensive detached homes outside the City https://t.co/uFSuYKWH2m
Boeing's 777-9 Deliveries Delayed to 2027 After Massive Rework
Boeing just admitted they have to rework ~30 already-built 777-9s before delivery. Some were built years ago and have been sitting in storage since ~2020. Certification delays mean major updates are now required. First deliveries now pushed to 2027... 7 ...
SpaceX IPO Rumor Sparks $20 B Funding Questions
I heard SpaceX was going public within the next two months. Why do they need to borrow $20b? Seems odd?
SF's Beauty Vs. Push for Sky‑High Development
~ posts a beautiful photo of what makes SF beautiful ~ “we need to rip this all up and build skyscrapers”
Industry Shortsightedness Ignoring China’s Long‑Term Threat
This is a good example from the aerospace (Boeing/Aerospace/Bombardier) industry. Such examples are happening right now in automotive, energy, robotics, defensetech, and more… We are being short-sighted on internal competition, and on the long term threat from China.
Trump Dinner, 60 Minutes Layoffs, Talent Contract Uncertain
NEW @PuckNews: Highlights from David Ellison and Bari Weiss’s private dinner with President Trump. Plus, new intel on the impending layoffs and multiplatform expansion of 60 Minutes, and one talent contract that almost certainly won’t be renewed….. https://t.co/YRFXzhWf2c
Labor Shortages and Nationalism Drive Onshoring Shift
Global labor shortages and nationalist movements are reshaping supply chains. Companies are shifting focus from offshoring to onshoring and prioritizing talent management amid increasing regulatory scrutiny on essential functions like food defense. #SupplyChain #GlobalBusiness https://t.co/mgneTblDHV
Upgraded Marine F/A‑18s Become Lethal Drone Hunters
USMC F/A-18C/Ds pushed to the Middle East are extremely capable drone hunters. Now significantly upgraded w/APG-79V4 AESA and APKWS air-to-air rockets. Good targeting pod etc. Marines better at dispersed ops. Expect them forward and working in counter air screen over...
NHL Broadcast Looks Stuck in 80s, Lacks Quality
baffled by the @nhl tv production. @tnt is vastly superior to @espn but, the camera work is vintage maybe mid-80s even back to the 70s. Did anyone on a switcher actually skate? which is all fine because the audio is...
Hubble’s Legacy Spotlighted on NBC’s Stay Tuned Now
I'll be on Stay Tuned Now on NBC tonight with host Morgan Chesky tonight. I'm talking about the Hubble Space Telescope and all it's amazing contributions. Fun Fact: Across it's 5 servicing missions, HST was visited by all 4 shuttles....
Dreading Tomorrow's Shift on the Flawed XLR Design
The XLR is the worst aircraft design I’ve ever seen. I get to work it tomorrow. Dreading it
Robots Turning Cheese Blocks Threaten Traditional Cheesemakers
#WhosNext? Cheese Turners? As cheese blocks age they need to be turned regularly to ensure uniform aging of the product. Now that is something that robots can do quite effectively. Does this mean more 'Kraft'smen...
Renewables Cost 53% Less Than Nuclear Power
New metric shows renewables are 53% cheaper than nuclear power #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/GZ6XO9SVS7
Fed IG Launched Probe Last Summer; Trump DOJ Clueless
Actually, the Inspector General at the Fed began this investigation last summer https://t.co/69DrLkUpjT But no one expects anyone in Trump's Justice Department to have a clue.
Shopify‑Kit Integration Stumbles on Marketing Consent Sync
The Shopify integration with Kit looks really promising, but boy is the marketing consent issue a mess. Once they've not consented, a tag is added in Kit. If they consent on a future purchase, it doesn't change. Then on Shopify Thank You...
Solar Power Surged Last Year and Keeps Climbing
Solar power soared last year — and it’s not slowing down #energysky -- via Canary Media: https://t.co/HO8WkXqaLB
DAT Loses Ambassador; Ken Steps Into Role
Sad day for FreightX, as DAT lost its public ambassador. Ken assumed the role when the last one stepped down. https://t.co/f9z31wiIfN
Fast‑tracked Spinning Reserves Raise Grid Protection Costs
Higher bill presented for 10 spinning machines fast-tracked to protect “heartbeat” of grid #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/7h76J06Xuq https://t.co/bbgfEResEP
How to Empower a “Number Two” To Execute Vision
#TimTalk - Great leaders often struggle to delegate. What is the specific strategy for empowering a “Number Two” who can actually execute the vision? with Dave Berkus https://t.co/oG8s59zLD8 via @DLAIgnite #SocialSelling #DigitalSelling #Leadership #FutureOfWork #Strategy #Culture #Entrepreneur #Business
Foreign Trucking Firms Mask Identities as “Chameleon Carriers”
When Hulk Hogan was suspended by Vince McMahon he came back under a mask as Mr. America to hide his identity Today, many foreign trucking companies do the same thing in the USA. They’re called chameleon carriers. https://t.co/eVAn0RJ8dy
AI Conjures Silicon Valley‑styled AAA Game Screenshots
"chatgpt, generate screenshots from a AAA video game themed around trying to make it in silicon valley" lol - gpt Image 2 is amazing also, weirdly, I want to play this?? https://t.co/1UX5LhqyeY
Musk Vs. Altman: Legal Showdown Heads to Court
Elon Musk’s Legal War With OpenAI’s Sam Altman Set for Showdown in Court — The Information https://t.co/wrrgLX2xOu
Data Shows Truck Driver Shortage Is Myth, Not Reality
Gord and I used to go at it on a number of issues (but in those days there were only like 10 people on FreightX, at least until Gord got banned and we dropped down to 9). I came from...
Lufthansa’s Queen of the Sky Soars From SFO To
MyPOV - Always good to see a Queen of the Sky in active service. Few left today @Lufthansa #455 en route to @Airport_FRA from @flySFO ... https://t.co/rBYjPPNrd3
Big Firm Buying Small One—Unless Owned by Ellison
When a $9 billion company combines with a $900 million company, it is buying the $900 million company.* Use whatever language you like... *Unless the $900 million company is owned by David Ellison. https://t.co/nYS3D359sO
McCann Leads Legal‑Sports Nexus on New Podcast
Again, there is nobody better on the nexus of legal and sports than McCann. Really interesting stuff, which we cited on the next Sports Media Podcast (w. @paulsen_smw, @Armand_Broady and @derekfutterman) coming out tomorrow.
TNT Sports Secures CFP Advertising Rights for Sublicensed Games
SCOOP: TNT Sports Gains Right to Sell CFP Ads for Games it Sublicenses https://t.co/xkyvCf3H57 via @sportico @crupicrupicrupi
Kalshi's $19B Valuation Seems Frothy Amid Regulatory Uncertainty
Kalshi doing a private offering at a $19B valuation. Feels about right but a little frothy for a company whose regulatory regime could pivot quickly
AI‑empowered Patients Demand Smarter Clinician Collaboration
Patients are empowered by AI in a way they've never been before. This raises the bar for clinicians everywhere. I'm hearing from clinicians that their patients now come to clinic having done tremendous amounts of research on themselves and their conditions...
Hoshine Silicon Reports $411 Million Loss in 2025
Chinese PV Industry Brief: Hoshine Silicon posts $411 million loss for 2025 #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/vFfnwmzcbe
Trump Confirms US Desire to Close Hormuz Strait
💥President Trump has admitted he wanted the Hormuz Strait closed. 💥We knew from June/July and later in November that Washington wanted it closed. 💥We know the largest beneficiary from closing it is the U.S. And I told you that since day one. ...
E‑scooters Endangering Pedestrians: Prioritize Safety over Speed
I've been running around DC a lot this week, and the e-scooters on sidewalks are OUT of control. I saw an elderly man near GW, walking with a cane, nearly get run over by a teenager on an e-bike riding the...
Immediate Discounts Cut Distribution Costs, Hotels Love Genius
Why Booking Holdings Genius program reduces costs and why hotels are happy to pay for the discounts: "Loyalty is definitely a way to save distribution costs, so loyalty is crucial. I think Booking created a smart system. Instead of making travelers...
Frustrated with Subaru's Clunky Console, Dreaming of Custom Firmware
I wish I could get into the firmware of this. Subaru console app is dismal. Been trying to push this last update for weeks, lol. TUI car computer dreams... https://t.co/iya84z0Yct
Soft Robotic Gripper Gently Separates Delicate Fabric Layers
Rochu: Soft #Robotic Gripper That Gently Handles and Separates Delicate Fabric Layers via @WevolverApp #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/bjiGCg4s70
Federal Action Needed to Mirror Colorado’s Cannabis Reform
It’s time for the federal government to catch up to states like Colorado on safe, regulated cannabis. Expanding research and reducing barriers moves policy in a more rational direction and improves public safety. There’s more to do, but this is...