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Uruguay Leads; Others Regret Ignoring Renewable Investment
SocialApr 2, 2026

Uruguay Leads; Others Regret Ignoring Renewable Investment

I bet countries around the world are wishing they’d invested in renewable energy right about now. It’s terrible how the global south is being impacted by a war they’re not even involved in. I’m grateful that Uruguay is almost fully...

By Lola Méndez
T1 Energy Targets 4.2GW Solar Output in 2026
SocialApr 2, 2026

T1 Energy Targets 4.2GW Solar Output in 2026

T1 Energy produced 2.8GW solar modules in 2025, forecasts up to 4.2GW in 2026 #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/tHyzwZvbbn

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Travelers Tolerate Long Lounge Waits for Free Perks
SocialApr 2, 2026

Travelers Tolerate Long Lounge Waits for Free Perks

LGA TSA is waiting <5 mins delta lounge 45 mins people will put up with a lot of pain for free stuff

By Brent Kochuba
Small Pharma Must Strike Pricing Deal in 180 Days
SocialApr 2, 2026

Small Pharma Must Strike Pricing Deal in 180 Days

New: Small pharma companies are in talks with the White House to sign drug pricing deals of their own. Small companies will have to cut a deal in the next 180 days to fully avoid tariffs on branded drugs. https://t.co/XFalvi3i3D

By Daniel Payne
Cluster
SocialApr 2, 2026

Cluster

Says the guys launching cluster munitions at civilian buildings in Israel and blowing up random buildings in gulf states.

By David Ulevitch
WSJ Urges Antitrust Crackdown on Lucrative Industry Fox Must Negotiate
SocialApr 2, 2026

WSJ Urges Antitrust Crackdown on Lucrative Industry Fox Must Negotiate

Am I hallucinating or did I just read a WSJ editorial (not op-ed) calling for increasing antitrust scrutiny of a highly profitable industry. (It does happen to be one that Fox Corp. is forced to bargain with) https://t.co/L6pyj5xLJX

By Tim Wu
Oil Prices Hit Highest Since 2008, Surpassing War Levels
SocialApr 2, 2026

Oil Prices Hit Highest Since 2008, Surpassing War Levels

From Bloomberg: “The world’s most important price for real-world oil barrels surged above $140 on Thursday, the highest since 2008.  Dated Brent, the price of shipments bought and sold in the North Sea, reached $141.37, surpassing levels seen when Russia invaded...

By Mohamed El‑Erian
OpenAI Buys TBPN, Now Overseen by Chris Lehane
SocialApr 2, 2026

OpenAI Buys TBPN, Now Overseen by Chris Lehane

NEW: OpenAI acquires Silicon Valley's fave talk show, TBPN It will report to Chris Lehane, the man who invented the phrase ‘vast right-wing conspiracy’ as a tool to deflect press scrutiny of the Clinton White House. https://t.co/taCNZJgSMR via @techcrunch

By Rebecca Bellan
Stop Buying Single‑Family Homes to Own an Apartment
SocialApr 2, 2026

Stop Buying Single‑Family Homes to Own an Apartment

First step to buying an apartment: stop buying single family homes. Every step after that I’ll share with you on Saturday. Comment FREE to join my free real estate training this weekend.

By Grant Cardone
Boliden Secures 60% of Expanding Duke Copper-Gold JV
SocialApr 2, 2026

Boliden Secures 60% of Expanding Duke Copper-Gold JV

Boliden Canada completes a $30M earn-in for 60% interest in @HDI_Amarc's DUKE #copper-#gold district, officially converting it into a 60/40 joint venture. This district is a prize: it keeps getting bigger and is still open. Stock is top buyout candidate:...

By Jeff Clark
Trump Must End War, Iran Open Hormuz to Curb Prices
SocialApr 2, 2026

Trump Must End War, Iran Open Hormuz to Curb Prices

The only way to stop an economic spiral is for Trump to end the war and for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz. The longer he delays, the longer Americans will struggle with higher oil—and gas—prices. @morningjoe

By Steve Rattner
Make Tracks Easy to Scrub, Avoid Being Skipped
SocialApr 2, 2026

Make Tracks Easy to Scrub, Avoid Being Skipped

Music supervisors and editors have deadlines If they can’t find usable sections as they're scrubbing through your tracks they skip them

By Graham Cochrane (DIY Music Biz)
CassiarGold's Taurus PEA Launches on Scalable Near‑Surface Deposit
SocialApr 2, 2026

CassiarGold's Taurus PEA Launches on Scalable Near‑Surface Deposit

The PEA for @CassiarGold's Taurus project gets underway, a deposit that already has scale, near-surface geometry, road access, infrastructure and ongoing metallurgy work—and now gets engineering. See what hockey player JV likens to this #gold company: https://t.co/961XUgqouQ

By Jeff Clark
JinkoSolar Hits 32.76% Efficiency with Perovskite‑TOPCon Tandem
SocialApr 2, 2026

JinkoSolar Hits 32.76% Efficiency with Perovskite‑TOPCon Tandem

JinkoSolar achieves 32.76% efficiency in perovskite-TOPCon tandem solar cell #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/gJ3RJKEpOT

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Europe's Iran Deal Without Hard Power Is Naïve
SocialApr 2, 2026

Europe's Iran Deal Without Hard Power Is Naïve

Signing a deal with Iran without hard power (fighter jets flying over Theran) to back it up would be immensely naive, so if it is true that Europa is negotiating with Iran it seems ... unrealistic ☹️

By Mads Christiansen
Senior Leaders Struggle Most With AI Adoption
SocialApr 2, 2026

Senior Leaders Struggle Most With AI Adoption

Where Senior Leaders Are Struggling with #AI Adoption, According to Research. (Harvard Business Review) #JVGpost https://t.co/3a8mBOXddQ https://t.co/5NA9hzk7jK

By James Gingerich
War‑Driven Energy Costs Revive Food
SocialApr 2, 2026

War‑Driven Energy Costs Revive Food

🇺🇸The food-vs-fuel debate is back amid the war-driven surge in energy costs, particularly for corn-based ethanol. Yes, 2026 U.S. corn plantings will drop from 2025, largely due to rotations. But 2026 could see the 4th largest corn area since WWII and...

By Karen Braun
AI Is Fundamentally Reshaping the Media Landscape
SocialApr 2, 2026

AI Is Fundamentally Reshaping the Media Landscape

AI is changing media. Deeply. Pay attention. Here's the video from NotebookLM about @tbpn's acquisition and my analysis. And a LOT more. https://t.co/sThcV641ET

By Robert Scoble
Tesla Deliveries and Future Demand Discussed on BBC
SocialApr 2, 2026

Tesla Deliveries and Future Demand Discussed on BBC

Great to be with @BenThompsonTV on @BBCWorld discussing Tesla’s deliveries and the demand path ahead 📺🎯🍿👇@BBCBreaking https://t.co/77g6Px5deV

By Dan Ives
Tenants See NNN and Base Rent as One Cost
SocialApr 2, 2026

Tenants See NNN and Base Rent as One Cost

Want to clear up this common misconception about commercial leases. It is true that NNN leases put responsibility for paying property taxes on commercial tenants, and that increased property taxes will initially be passed through from landlords to tenants. However, from the...

By Moses Kagan
Haters Misjudge SLS: Not That Old, Still Flexible
SocialApr 2, 2026

Haters Misjudge SLS: Not That Old, Still Flexible

Haters be like: SLS is so old it was made before HD cameras, and so inflexible it can’t be upgraded.

By Blake Scholl
Supporting TBPN: Commitment Despite My Own Missteps
SocialApr 2, 2026

Supporting TBPN: Commitment Despite My Own Missteps

TBPN is my favorite tech show. We want them to keep that going and for them to do what they do so well. I don't expect them to go any easier on us, am sure I'll do my part to help enable...

By Sam Altman
RC‑135 Surveillance Jet Spotted Stripped of Paint
SocialApr 2, 2026

RC‑135 Surveillance Jet Spotted Stripped of Paint

RC-135 Rivet Joint Surveillance Jet Caught ‘In The Nude’ In Texas It's not common to see America's workhorse electronic intelligence collection jet stripped of its gray-and-white paint scheme. https://t.co/WJg8TqG1jU

By Tyler Rogoway
Trump's Speech Signals Shift in Oil Market
SocialApr 2, 2026

Trump's Speech Signals Shift in Oil Market

Short but (characteristically) excellent piece from @Rory_Johnston on Trump’s speech and the oil market https://t.co/UCAlkgeCLD https://t.co/TaxA7jMxrL

By Joe Weisenthal
OpenAI Buys TBPN, Ends Its Advertising Arm
SocialApr 2, 2026

OpenAI Buys TBPN, Ends Its Advertising Arm

🚨 OpenAI acquires TBPN "TBPN under OpenAI will wind down its advertising business, which saw co-founders and hosts John Coogan and Jordi Hays read commercials aloud radio-host-style and don racing jackets emblazoned with sponsors’ logos." https://t.co/vXnrhPGD9j

By Sara Fischer
Bank of America Agrees $72.5M Settlement with Epstein Victims
SocialApr 2, 2026

Bank of America Agrees $72.5M Settlement with Epstein Victims

Can someone help me answer this- how come Bank of America has to pay a settlement for sex trafficking when there has been ZERO arrests for sex trafficking? How does that work? "A federal judge gave preliminary approval for Bank of...

By Tyler Neville
Data Ready, Timing Critical: Make Marketing Indispensable Early
SocialApr 2, 2026

Data Ready, Timing Critical: Make Marketing Indispensable Early

Healthcare marketers already have the data, tools, and insight. The real challenge: showing it early enough to matter. Conversation with Sean Fitzpatrick on making marketing indispensable: https://t.co/IqPcreM0Mf @overit #HospitalMarketingLeaders #hcmktg

By Colin Hung
Launching Podcast—Only If Bought for Nine Figures
SocialApr 2, 2026

Launching Podcast—Only If Bought for Nine Figures

Pleased to announce that I am launching a new video business podcast* *Contingent on it being acquired by a giant company for nine figures, or eight figures if you really insist.

By Alex Weprin
Gaming Festival Draws 800+, Funds 10 Medical Backpacks
SocialApr 2, 2026

Gaming Festival Draws 800+, Funds 10 Medical Backpacks

Ukraine's GDC Festival of Gaming side event drew more than 800 people over a couple of days. Here's my interview with the organizers, who raised money for 10 medical backpacks for Ukraine. https://t.co/gHmYaZ49i8

By Dean Takahashi
No Deal Imminent; Hormuz Likely Stays Closed This Weekend
SocialApr 2, 2026

No Deal Imminent; Hormuz Likely Stays Closed This Weekend

I hope I’m wrong, but I don’t think we’re anywhere close to having a “deal” or the strait of Hormuz opening anytime soon. This 3 day weekend could be a absolute sh-t show and almost expect it to be...

By Jason Britt
Trump’s Absurd Oil Advice Reveals Twisted Pretzel Logic
SocialApr 2, 2026

Trump’s Absurd Oil Advice Reveals Twisted Pretzel Logic

Trump's "advice" to nations that are suffering from the US-Israeli war of choice that closed the Strait of Hormuz: "Build up some delayed courage, go to the Strait and just take [the oil]. Iran has been decimated... so it should...

By Steve Hanke
House Introduces Bill Banning AI Chip Equipment Sales to China
SocialApr 2, 2026

House Introduces Bill Banning AI Chip Equipment Sales to China

Bill to ban sale of key AI chipmaking equipment to China introduced in House https://t.co/ORH3vVpFeH via @nbcnews

By Paul Triolo
Investors Shun BTR Projects Due to Seven‑year Resale Limit
SocialApr 2, 2026

Investors Shun BTR Projects Due to Seven‑year Resale Limit

More on the collapse of BTR construction: "Those investors are not investing right now because no one is going to invest in something that they have to sell in seven years… We’ve already stopped a lot of housing at a time...

By Jay Parsons
US Blames China for Harassing Panama‑Flagged Ships
SocialApr 2, 2026

US Blames China for Harassing Panama‑Flagged Ships

The US accused China of harassing and detaining #Panama-flagged ships after the Central American nation struck down contracts with a Hong Kong conglomerate operating ports on both sides of the Panama Canal. https://t.co/l49JKUezz4

By Eric Martin
Advertiser ID: Weighing Personalized Ads vs Privacy Risks
SocialApr 2, 2026

Advertiser ID: Weighing Personalized Ads vs Privacy Risks

The more you use your computer, the more personalized the ads become. Helpful, or big privacy problem? Here are the pros and cons of keeping "Advertiser ID" enabled for Windows and MacOS users: https://t.co/2Jztl0woVh #privacy #mac #windows #advertising https://t.co/craO1zPVWY

By Dave Taylor
TBPN’s Audience Isn’t the Key to Mainstream AI Adoption
SocialApr 2, 2026

TBPN’s Audience Isn’t the Key to Mainstream AI Adoption

One thought I have regarding OpenAI buying TBPN... is the audience of that show the group that needs to be persuaded about how awesome AI will be? I feel like the answer is no, so how will TBPN help OpenAI...

By Alex Weprin
Northwestel Secures Multi-Year Telesat Lightspeed Deal for Rural Broadband
SocialApr 2, 2026

Northwestel Secures Multi-Year Telesat Lightspeed Deal for Rural Broadband

Canada's @northwestel signs multi-year contract for @Telesat Lightspeed capacity, part of Telesat's CAD 600M ($432M) capacity pool agreement w/ Canada government to reduce costs for rural broadband access. Northwestel coverage map: https://t.co/ITYDkWqUS1

By Peter B. de Selding
From Cost Center to Growth Engine: Mindset Shift Required
SocialApr 2, 2026

From Cost Center to Growth Engine: Mindset Shift Required

#CIOChat Q1: For decades IT was framed solely as a cost center focused on efficiency and uptime. Now AI, data, and digital products can + must drive revenue directly. What psychological (or other) shift has to happen in your org before...

By Dion Hinchcliffe
Set up AI Agent for Dropshipping in 15 Minutes
SocialApr 2, 2026

Set up AI Agent for Dropshipping in 15 Minutes

How I Setup My AI Agent In 15 minutes For Dropshipping (anyone can do this) WATCH HERE 👉 https://t.co/zYMhNuKcDI This is the exact AI system I use to run my dropshipping store 24/7 without manual work. AI is changing how dropshipping works,...

By Kamil Sattar
Retail Diesel Rises, but Less Sharply than WTI
SocialApr 2, 2026

Retail Diesel Rises, but Less Sharply than WTI

WTI is important for diesel pricing, but retail diesel is set on on ULSD heating oil contract traded n NYMEX, which already saw these levels over last 10 days. Retail diesel will move up in price, but nearly as dramatic...

By Craig Fuller
Iran Conflict Could Waste Over One Billion Barrels
SocialApr 2, 2026

Iran Conflict Could Waste Over One Billion Barrels

🚨 NEW POST 🚨 The Billion Barrel Cost of a Longer Iran War The total volume of unproduced Gulf barrels is set to rise above one billion barrels over full shock duration; lost production in April alone will absorb nearly the entire...

By Rory Johnston
Debunking the Myth of a Global Natural Gas Price
SocialApr 2, 2026

Debunking the Myth of a Global Natural Gas Price

Another Victor and Uncle Albert moment as @MrMBrown and I debunk the myth of a global natural gas price. Pay attention at the back "taps sign" https://t.co/ii46KI6Uxn

By Michael Hewson
Short-Term Cash Wins, Long-Term Advertiser
SocialApr 2, 2026

Short-Term Cash Wins, Long-Term Advertiser

Good for @tbpn for cashing out quickly. Business rationale makes sense. Long-term I think it's a mistake. This is a moment where you want to have relationships with more advertisers than fewer.

By Andrew Rosen
Agentic Spend: Cards, Stablecoins, or Both?
SocialApr 2, 2026

Agentic Spend: Cards, Stablecoins, or Both?

Agentic spend. Is it going to cards? Stablecoins? Both? LOVED this chat with @lithic 's Reggie Young 👇 https://t.co/mM0xZ7sARL

By Simon Taylor
Surpassing Expectations: Episode Hits 16M Views
SocialApr 2, 2026

Surpassing Expectations: Episode Hits 16M Views

Diary of a CEO has 15.5M subscribers. My episode is now at 16M views. Exceed expectations. Always. https://t.co/aEvcjuh830

By Roman Yampolskiy
ITU Orders Oman to Refile Extension Request in July
SocialApr 2, 2026

ITU Orders Oman to Refile Extension Request in July

.@ITUradiocomms tells Oman to re-file its deadline-extension request in July after rebuffing latest appeal given further difficulties in finding place-holder sat. @Infinite_Orbits @GoToImpulse @AirbusSpace @Astranis @epicaerospace. https://t.co/ACUdV05KDF https://t.co/uCRF89FYZJ

By Peter B. de Selding
Beware: Fake Login Alerts with Password Reset Links
SocialApr 2, 2026

Beware: Fake Login Alerts with Password Reset Links

Received an email from X warning you of new or unusual login attempts, with a handy 'change password' link? Beware, it's a slick new phishing attack that can trick even the most vigilant user. I've seen this with other sites...

By Dave Taylor
Homebuilder Stocks Falter, Signaling Economic Weakness
SocialApr 2, 2026

Homebuilder Stocks Falter, Signaling Economic Weakness

$XHB Daily. Homebuilder (& home construction in $ITB ETF) stocks remain weak, rejected at 20-day m.a. today (orange line). Long-term looking like major tops, too. Poor sign for economy/consumer https://t.co/bZnRRpRU33

By chessNwine
Lowering Barriers Unlocks Biotech’s Biggest Potential
SocialApr 2, 2026

Lowering Barriers Unlocks Biotech’s Biggest Potential

What if the biggest unlock in biotech is simply access? Douglas Crawford built MBC BioLabs to lower barriers and enable 500+ startups. Excited to have him at SynBioBeta 2026. Visit the @SynBioBeta website to read the full article. https://t.co/HEfhvmwZ8i

By John Cumbers