Meta Hires Former Instagram Design Chief to Lead Edits
Exclusive: @westervelt, who most recently was head of design at Instagram, has been named head of Edits, the company's video editing app. Read the full story here: https://scalablepod.com/p/exclusive-meta-taps-instagram-exec-to-lead-edits
Ukrainian Drone Operators Outsmart NATO, Destroy 17 Vehicles
"During a NATO exercise in Estonia last year, 10 Ukrainian drone operators role-playing as the enemy mock-destroyed 17 armored vehicles and disabled two allied battalions in a day. NATO forces couldn’t even locate the operators." https://t.co/z00Wo2HqeF
Trump’s Illegal Tariffs Bankrupt Firms, Block Billions in Refunds
Infuriating @wsj piece on the total cluster Trump's illegal "emergency" tariffs (& resistance to easy/automatic refunds) have created for US companies owed billions of ill-gotten dollars. Some face bankruptcy; others are giving up on refunds entirely. Theft, plain & simple.
European Expat
I live in the center of Europe. I consider myself a European. But I spent 18 years of my life in US and my wife and children are all American citizens. I am ashamed of how Europe has behaved with regard...
OpenAI Secures $122B, Sets Record Funding Round
OpenAI completed the largest funding round in Silicon Valley history, raising $122 billion ahead of a blockbuster IPO expected by the end of the year https://t.co/jq6mF0qHvN via @WSJ
Hire Outsiders to Spark Breakthrough Innovation
I met one of the cofounders of @neuralink last week at @hf0 (he's now building a new way to get cargo from China to USA a lot cheaper via autonomous dirigibles like the Goodyear Blimp, but designed and manufactured all...
Israeli Strikes Damage Civilian Planes at Tehran Airport
Caspian Airlines MD-83 at Tehran's Mehrabad Airport after Israeli strikes. Holes ripped through the fuselage, insulation hanging out. Mehrabad handles regular passenger flights but is also used for military stuff, and reports confirm multiple civilian-registered planes got hit on the ground...
Marvel Tech Meets F-35: Cross‑Industry Innovation
From Hollywood to aerospace - how Marvel interfaces influences the F-35 (and vice versa). Only in April 2026 AEROSPACE #avgeek https://t.co/nOh3geQBMP https://t.co/YfeJjBtrCU
Outdated FERC Pricing Risks Consumer Affordability in Data Costs
One problem w this filing - which purports to justify making everyone pay for data center transmission - is that it assumes FERC's 1994 transmission pricing policy still holds. It shouldn't. It was written to foster wholesale mkt competition and...
Australian Solar Thermal Tech Fuels Brazil Hybrid Hydro
“Proud moment:” Australian solar thermal pioneer powers up hybrid hydro system in Brazil #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/70duyF3bqr https://t.co/YCoa453IaC
From Text-to-Vote to Scan-to-Invest: Future Interactive Shows
Text-to-vote was a revolution in entertainment in the early 2000s. Scan-to-invest will define the next generation of interactive shows.
Foreign Central Banks Dump US Treasuries Amid Iran Conflict
"Foreign central banks sell US Treasuries in wake of Iran war" https://t.co/B4oQiLaXmS "Foreign central banks are selling US bonds at a time when the Treasury market is already under pressure as traders worry that the Middle East conflict could drive...
Trump’s Frustration Grows as Iran War Drags On
Trump’s public comments about the #Iranwar reflect a growing frustration he has communicated privately to those around him, sources tell @KateSullivanDC @catherine_lucey @jendlouhyhc and me. War is now in its second month, without a clean exit strategy. https://t.co/wCtjseDCjP
Oil Futures Slip Into Backwardation as Hormuz Bottleneck Persists
With the Hormuz Strait all but closed, the crude oil futures curve is back to the backwardation levels of the first few days of the conflict. The front contract is about $23 higher than the 9th contract, indicating that the...
One Year of Emissions Impacts Climate for a Century
This is one of the most fascinating and under-appreciated figures of the recent IPCC AR6 report (Figure 6.16). It shows the effects of a single year of emissions after 10 and 100 years, and really illustrates the difference between stock...
Brent Crude Gains Nearly $50 Amid Iran Conflict
Brent crude prompt futures price, Iran-War-to-date. Up just shy of $50 per barrel over the past month. https://t.co/SERzQ38Bos
Low Placebo Response Skews Psychedelic Depression Trial Results
I was interviewed about a study of GH001, vaporized 5-MeO-DMT, for treatment-resistant depression. I commented that, while promising and encouraging, the thing that popped out to me was the almost complete lack of placebo response in the placebo group. Even...
Mazda CX-50 Hybrid Delivers Luxury in Compact SUV
The 2026 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid AWD Premium Plus offers a refined, surprisingly luxurious drive experience. It's a solid compact SUV that I drove for a week. Here are my thoughts and commentary: https://t.co/ezHTzu1UfM #mazda #suv #cars #auto @mazdausa https://t.co/rwSpRBeTd5
OpenAI Secures Additional $10B, $3B From Individuals
OpenAI adds $10 billion to its massive fundraising haul, including $3 billion from individuals. https://t.co/fYFIkCIpZB
Geopolitical Tensions, Not Jobs Data, Drive Mortgage Rates
Does jobs week matter for mortgage rates as the Iran war intensifies? https://t.co/eNWu4sPUwS via @YouTube
Brent Oil Awaits Breakout Above $112.1 Amid Overbought Signals
#BrentOil Comp Doji Candle and Sideways. Needs Breakout $112.1. Support $100, $91.8, $84. RSI 71.5 Overbought but can go higher. Top Bollinger Band $111.6. Midpoint Line $102.5. Bottom Band $93.6.
White House Slams Judge Ruling, Calls NPR/PBS Funding Illegal
White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson: “This is a ridiculous ruling by an activist judge attempting to undermine the law. NPR and PBS have no right to receive taxpayer funds, and Congress already voted to defund them.” https://t.co/aI95V26uAh
Vietnam Takes Assembly, China Still Supplies Parts
Shift from China to Vietnam. Talking about assembly of finished units. What about parts, assemblies, components, etc—the upstream supply chain? Do those still come from China?
FCC Router Ban Threatens 11.2 Million Movers' Connectivity
.@FCC router ban kills switching. All routers are effectively banned. 11.2 million movers face a connection crisis. 🚨📉 #Telecom #Policy
Add Biotech to Strategic Tech List, Stop China Outsourcing
We need to add biotech to the COINS Act list of strategic technologies alongside chips, AI, quantum, and drones. It is insane to outsource the genetic engineering industry to China with US VC's leading the way.
Killer Cells Eradicate Superbugs in a Single Day
Forget Antibiotics: These Killer Cells Wipe Out Deadly Superbugs in a Day by @ShellyFan https://t.co/KVAaK61555 https://t.co/cXP8loNRHn
US‑China Trade Collapse: Prospects for Recovery?
Really honored to join the National Committee on US-China Relations to chat about my latest research: U.S.-China Trade Collapsed. Can It Recover? 📺 https://t.co/WPRwLNqS2z https://t.co/DATDHcySKT
Waymo Advances, Oil Shock, and Smarter Info Consumption
🆓 Tuesday links: Waymo's progress, the oil price shock, and improving your information diet. https://t.co/Ud4vYuwoaj image: https://t.co/eWONwOBh2l https://t.co/OLb1hsKfBC
Ukrainian Drone Hits Russian Plant, Killing Two, Signaling Desperation
Today, a Ukrainian drone strike caused a major explosion at a petrochemical plant in Tatarstan, Russia. Reports indicate that at least two people were killed and dozens of others were injured. MORE EVIDENCE THAT UKRAINE IS REALLY GETTING DESPERATE. https://t.co/z33hZduAfy
China’s Iranian Oil Purchases Become Risky, Costly, Contested
China can still buy Iranian oil, but every barrel now comes with higher military risk, higher shipping costs, and the threat of sanctions or interdiction. What was once a quiet $8 to $12 discount trade is now a fragile, contested...
US Should Replace Iran Containment with Friendship, Blame Israel
I don't understand why the U.S. strategy is organized around containing Iran. We should be friends instead of enemies. Israel is the main problem in the Middle East. Not a realistic view, I know, but it seems pretty obvious.
EU Eyes Reviving Emergency Energy Rules Amid Iran Price Shock
The EU will consider reopening a set energy measures used after Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine as the bloc seeks to contain a fresh price shock tied to the Iran war https://t.co/pGEqjvd4Uf via @johnainger https://t.co/oxM0l6weH8
SAP‑Reltio Merger Challenges Non‑SAP MDM Users
When MDM Gets Absorbed: What the SAP-Reltio Deal Means for Customers Who Aren't SAP Shops https://t.co/pLHhNYHSPA
T‑Mobile, TPG Team up to Bid for Uniti Group
Hearing on $UNIT -- T-Mobile and TPG are partnering on a bid to acquire Uniti Group [NASDAQ: UNIT], according to sources. TMT FINANCE
Reform UK Pledges to Drop Short‑haul Flight Fee
Reform UK vows to scrap air passenger fee on short-haul flights https://t.co/hGPfsoAxgb via @LucyGJWhite https://t.co/8UtoCIwCSi
Irregular Bedtimes Double Your Heart Disease Risk
Irregular Bedtime Doubles Cardiac Risk - https://t.co/zh3GeyBz0n via @neurosciencenew #sleep #lifestylemedicine #health #pavingwellness #CardioTwitter #hearthealth
Indie Distribution Fails as Multiplexes Crush Small Films
Indie distribution’s not a business anyone should be jumping into nowadays Small films are getting bulldozed at the multiplex right & left
Driver Distracted by Podcast on Phone, EMS Reports
“EMS staff stated when they arrived the driver of the ford’s cellphone was in his lap, and it appeared he was actively watching a podcast,” GSP said in the statement. https://t.co/sQoj4ZkUC8
Decades of Battling Economic Myths that Ignore Real Debt
I turned 73 and have now spent 50 years of my life fighting models that pretend banks and credit don't exist in a capitalist economy. Real people are being crushed by housing costs, by private debt, and by a declining...
NATO Aid Requires Formal Article IV or V Request
NATO is a defensive alliance. If you are a member and want support of the other members of the organization your request has to meet the criteria of an Article IV or Article V. Article IV is a mandatory request for...
Pentagon Makes Middle East Bunker Upgrades Top Priority
Bunkers For U.S. Bases In Middle East Now A Top Priority For Pentagon A rush to harden bases in the Middle East should finally be a much needed wake-up call to glaring gaps globally. https://t.co/nfcrWSHIrq
Roger Reshapes Banking for the Military Community
“ROGER exists to re-establish what banking should look like for the military community: stable, modern, transparent, and designed around service members’ realities" - https://t.co/YrpJ4hBrFZ featured today in https://t.co/xUPIH1zqKM! https://t.co/koyDa67vBl
Elaine Chen Showcases Biotech Deals and Mind‑bending Insights
I'd like to draw your attention to my fantastic @statnews colleague @elaineywchen. She led the way our obesity drug coverage, is a host on our podcast, and writes our biotech newsletter most days. Today has two big examples of the...
Name Change Approved, Not Yet Effective
No it is not already official, the legislative authority to change the name has been signed but has not gone into effect yet.
Universal Lifts Embargo, Early Reviews Split for Mario Sequel
Like they’ve done with the previous instalment, #Universal lifts #TheSuperMarioGalaxyMovie review embargo just hours before global release as they knew they can’t rely on critics and need audiences’ help to level up WOM. Still early days but So far, only 50% out...
Artemis II Moon Mission Remains On Track for April 1
Everything Still on Track for Artemis II Launch to the Moon on April 1 https://t.co/78OHpYtZiS
UAE Bans Iranian Nationals From Entering Dubai Airport
Official notice from FlyDubai: the UAE has banned Iranian nationals from entering or even transiting through Dubai International Airport, effective immediately This hits Iranian passport holders hard. including people with valid UAE residency visas of any kind and those with visit/tourist...
AI Makes Music Creation Instant, Challenges Originality
AI is lowering the barrier to making music to almost zero. Tools like Suno let anyone generate songs from simple prompts, turning creation into something instant and accessible. That opens the door to massive creativity, but also raises questions about originality...
China Ships Diesel to Southeast Asia Despite Curbs
China has exported cargoes of diesel and other fuels to energy-starved countries across Southeast Asia over the weekend, in what appears to be a signal of support despite export curbs imposed earlier this month https://t.co/Ho2QuntmBc
Team Builds New Fiber Internet in West Texas
Daegan and his team are splicing fiber and building out new Internet connections in West Texas. Great to visit with them today. #CarrTrip https://t.co/lWioPz0mg6