Industry Social Media and Updates

Madison‑Milwaukee Rail Link: Hiawatha West Essential
SocialMar 31, 2026

Madison‑Milwaukee Rail Link: Hiawatha West Essential

Connecting Madison and Milwaukee via rail is painfully obvious. The Hiawatha West service is a must, and I am glad Amtrak is working to get it across the line over the next few years. Thoughts?

By Hayden Clarkin (The Transit Guy)
Board First-Class First: Airlines' Profit Drivers Demand Priority
SocialMar 31, 2026

Board First-Class First: Airlines' Profit Drivers Demand Priority

Airlines who literally make all their profit from their first class passengers should always board them first, no exceptions

By Bryan Beal
Judge Declares Trump's PBS/NPR Funding Cut Unconstitutional
SocialMar 31, 2026

Judge Declares Trump's PBS/NPR Funding Cut Unconstitutional

Judge Rules Trump’s Order to End Funding for PBS, NPR Was an Illegal First Amendment Violation https://t.co/aI95V26uAh via @variety

By Todd Spangler
First Impressions Mislead: Reevaluate Games Beyond Metacritic
SocialMar 31, 2026

First Impressions Mislead: Reevaluate Games Beyond Metacritic

the game awards is judged by tons of people on metacritic. i wonder how many of them will actually revisit or reevaluate their experience because even though I DIDN'T REVIEW IT YET (emphasizing for people who can't read) i know...

By Gene Park
Digital Signatures Must Come with Signing Tools, Not PDFs
SocialMar 31, 2026

Digital Signatures Must Come with Signing Tools, Not PDFs

It should be illegal to request a digital signature without sending a docusign or some sort of signing tool. No I do not want to download your PDF

By Jack Appleby
Detect Polyps Early, Prevent Cancer Decades Later
SocialMar 31, 2026

Detect Polyps Early, Prevent Cancer Decades Later

March has been colorectal cancer awareness month. A reminder of the work of Bert Vogelstein, one of the most cited cancer researchers in history. He showed that colorectal cancer is a slow, stepwise process (often over 20–25 years): normal tissue ➡️...

By Iñigo San‑Millán, PhD
Algorithm-Driven Feed Undermines Twitter’s Town‑Square Ideal
SocialMar 31, 2026

Algorithm-Driven Feed Undermines Twitter’s Town‑Square Ideal

X wants to be a town square.. I’ve always thought of Twitter as a place for conversations. You can have a conversation with a friend or group while standing in the Town Square.. allowing an open hear to hear news...

By Warren Whitlock
NASA Readies Moon Return After 50 Years, Billions Invested
SocialMar 31, 2026

NASA Readies Moon Return After 50 Years, Billions Invested

Great feature by @lorengrush: Billions of Dollars and More Than 50 Years Later, NASA Prepares to Return to the Moon https://t.co/mnCAxEiLNO

By Graham Starr
Rheinmetall‑Boeing Alliance Boosts Ghost Bat European Market
SocialMar 31, 2026

Rheinmetall‑Boeing Alliance Boosts Ghost Bat European Market

MQ-28 Ghost Bat Gains Major European Foothold As Rheinmetall Joins Forces With Boeing The MQ-28 Ghost Bat could be fielded by the Luftwaffe, but the door is also open to a potentially very lucrative European CCA market. https://t.co/TN5Qrahts1

By Tyler Rogoway
White Smoke Signals New JPMorgan Collar Strike
SocialMar 31, 2026

White Smoke Signals New JPMorgan Collar Strike

White smoke can be seen billowing out of the top of the JP Morgan building as a new JPM collar strike has been chosen https://t.co/UWJFjOF7Rr

By Felix Jauvin
Cluster Munition Sprays Indiscriminately, Unlike Guided Warheads
SocialMar 31, 2026

Cluster Munition Sprays Indiscriminately, Unlike Guided Warheads

This IS a cluster munition, spraying indiscriminately (unlike the Iranian missiles with multiple guided warheads)

By Elrond Burrell
Finished Game, Earned Fourth Achievement, Ignoring the Rest
SocialMar 31, 2026

Finished Game, Earned Fourth Achievement, Ignoring the Rest

i beat the game and i got the 4th achievement. i haven't even looked at what the others are and i do not care to do them lol

By Gene Park
Kagan, Sotomayor Follow Constitution; Jackson Favors Policy Preferences
SocialMar 31, 2026

Kagan, Sotomayor Follow Constitution; Jackson Favors Policy Preferences

The two other liberals justices, Kagan and Sotomayor, seemed to be able to rule based on the Constitution this time (not that I have any expertise as to who is right). But Jackson, again, only seems to cite what she...

By Cliff Asness
Cash‑and‑Carry Saves Money When Items and Distance Align
SocialMar 31, 2026

Cash‑and‑Carry Saves Money When Items and Distance Align

Good perspective on using cash-and-carry from a #restaurant operator. But sometimes the savings can outweigh the hassle and wear & tear; depends what you're buying and how far you're driving.

By David Henkes
US, Europe Lay Foundations for Future LEO Satnav Networks
SocialMar 31, 2026

US, Europe Lay Foundations for Future LEO Satnav Networks

US, Europe put down markers for future LEO satnav constellations: @XonaSpace Series C brings total financing to $320M; @esa launch of 2 sats registers L-, S-band spectrum w/ @ITU. @infoGMV @aerospacelab_ @OHB_SE @Thales_Alenia_S @GermanOrbital @RocketLab.https://t.co/pKb7ilALbh https://t.co/2lLg6ALUdc

By Peter B. de Selding
Future Tech Imagined, but Not Niche Video Platforms
SocialMar 31, 2026

Future Tech Imagined, but Not Niche Video Platforms

Sci-fi writers ~50 years ago were talking about flying cars and space colonies. I don't think anyone predicted that something like YouTube will exist, where niche videos like this 3h study video with 24M views

By Oleg Ciubotaru
US Industrial Production Flat, Not Soaring.
SocialMar 31, 2026

US Industrial Production Flat, Not Soaring.

My friend Thematic Markets gets this wrong -- US industrial production (using the series that leaves out chips, which is still benefitting from Biden era policies) is flat not way up 1.x https://t.co/pYA4LZEt8F

By Brad Setser
US and Israel Hit Iran Systemically, Not Piece‑by‑Piece
SocialMar 31, 2026

US and Israel Hit Iran Systemically, Not Piece‑by‑Piece

"The United States and Israel are not simply working through a list of targets in an effort to destroy Iran’s military piece by piece. They are applying pressure across multiple parts of the same system at once."

By John Spencer
New US LNG Capacity Too Small to Replace Qatar Losses
SocialMar 31, 2026

New US LNG Capacity Too Small to Replace Qatar Losses

LNG production in Qatar, normally ~80 mm tonnes, has been effectively OFFLINE since March 2. The new Golden Pass LNG export terminal in the U.S. will add only 18mm tonnes at full capacity. NEW SUPPLY CAN’T OFFSET WAR-DRIVEN LOSSES. https://t.co/tVmip8DsaM

By Steve Hanke
Nature-Inspired Drug Discovery Discussed on The Long Run
SocialMar 31, 2026

Nature-Inspired Drug Discovery Discussed on The Long Run

Inspired by Mother Nature, Discovering New Drugs. @viswacolluru of @lifeschemistry is the latest guest on The Long Run. Sponsored by @AlphaSenseInc and Dash Bio. https://t.co/F01HMam6Ul

By Luke Timmerman
Live on YouTube Saturday 12 Pm ET—Suggest Topics!
SocialMar 31, 2026

Live on YouTube Saturday 12 Pm ET—Suggest Topics!

I'll be going live on YouTube this Saturday at 12pm ET. What do you wanna talk about? And don't make me listen to 'Bully' because that's not happening 🫠

By Sowmya Krishnamurthy
Sanctions Crumble as Iran Conflict Fuels Oil Crisis
SocialMar 31, 2026

Sanctions Crumble as Iran Conflict Fuels Oil Crisis

Step 1: US and Israel attack Iran. Step 2: Iran counterattacks and shuts the Strait of Hormuz. Step 3: Oil prices soar. Step 4: To mitigate the damage, sanctions are lifted on Russia’s shadow fleet. Conclusion: Good. The ill-conceived sanctions regime is finally falling...

By Steve Hanke
TSA PreCheck at RSW: 12‑Minute Wait
SocialMar 31, 2026

TSA PreCheck at RSW: 12‑Minute Wait

About a 12 minute wait time through TSA pre check today at RSW (Ft. Myers, Florida) airport.

By Tiffany Dowd (Luxe Tiffany)
US Market Proves Too Tough for Foreign Neobanks
SocialMar 31, 2026

US Market Proves Too Tough for Foreign Neobanks

Monzo is leaving the US. ~50 layoffs, accounts wind down by June. This is the pattern now. N26 left in 2022. Revolut's US push has stalled. The thesis that a better mobile bank can simply be exported into the US market...

By Lex Sokolin
Onyx Gold's Argus Main
SocialMar 31, 2026

Onyx Gold's Argus Main

Argus Main for @OnyxGoldCorp hits best hole yet, 119 gram-meters #gold. This zone is 300m from the Argus North discovery, hinting it's a new structure that looks strikingly similar and could connect over 8 kms. I continue to buy this...

By Jeff Clark
Mayor Bowser Champions Pro‑Growth, Affordable Housing Partnerships
SocialMar 31, 2026

Mayor Bowser Champions Pro‑Growth, Affordable Housing Partnerships

When #MayorBowser goes, w/#realestate alliance go w/her? Bisnow's exit interview w/#DC mayor, who got the #Commanders back+backed #affordable housing. 'I'm a pro-growth mayor' #realestate #CRE #TheWharf #JaneeseLewisGeorge #KenyanMcDuffie #DSA https://t.co/ePVmclbY1X

By David Levitt
WMG CEO Outlines AI Risk, Publishing Economics, Growth Outlook
SocialMar 31, 2026

WMG CEO Outlines AI Risk, Publishing Economics, Growth Outlook

Nice industry breakdown from $WMG CEO. Covers everything from AI risk to music publishing economics to the long-term growth outlook and overall moatiness of the space. Good read: https://t.co/XTKkxy6RPv https://t.co/sGhhtzDs4B

By Dalius – Special Sits
China Conflict Would Overstretch US Tanker Fleet, Warns Veteran Commander
SocialMar 31, 2026

China Conflict Would Overstretch US Tanker Fleet, Warns Veteran Commander

What It Will Take To Fuel A Fight Against China From Former KC-135 Wing Commander Retired Air Force Col. Troy Pananon offers candid insights into the strain a fight with China would put on the tanker fleet. https://t.co/dLfQL3egZp

By Tyler Rogoway
Private Credit Wins: Sixth Street Secures Prepayment Fee
SocialMar 31, 2026

Private Credit Wins: Sixth Street Secures Prepayment Fee

Looks like some private credit is good. With Apellis $APLS set to be acquired by Biogen $BIIB, Sixth Street $TSLX is likely to earn a prepayment fee on its term loan (which is at SOFR + 575). https://t.co/AS5W0OFzUn

By Julian Klymochko
Avoid Average: Be Top Airbnb to Capture Bookings
SocialMar 31, 2026

Avoid Average: Be Top Airbnb to Capture Bookings

The biggest threat to your Airbnb is not competition or saturation. It is being average. • Average size. • Average design. • Average amenities. When you are the best or second best home in your submarket, the bookings come to you. Category king always wins.

By Nicholas Korom
Iran and Russia Profit as Oil Prices Surge Amid War
SocialMar 31, 2026

Iran and Russia Profit as Oil Prices Surge Amid War

A month into this war: Iran is still exporting oil & to more customers Iran is making more money for its oil because prices are up Iran has effectively installed a tollbooth to enter and exit the Persian Gulf Russia is making more...

By Ellen Wald
Texas Autonomy Showdown: Tesla, Uber, Waymo Compete
SocialMar 31, 2026

Texas Autonomy Showdown: Tesla, Uber, Waymo Compete

Inside the Texas Autonomy Showdown. Tesla, Uber, Waymo and the Rides That Don't Lie $TSLA $UBER $GOOGL $NBIS $KDK https://t.co/gaqYxvClal

By Walt Piecyk
Game's Rave Reviews Drive Weekly Sales Doubling
SocialMar 31, 2026

Game's Rave Reviews Drive Weekly Sales Doubling

“The game is being very well-reviewed. The sales are increasing organically, doubling almost weekly.” https://t.co/ESnpPcMe0s

By Ethan Gach
U.S. Gas Prices Stay Low, Unaffected by Middle East Conflict
SocialMar 31, 2026

U.S. Gas Prices Stay Low, Unaffected by Middle East Conflict

U.S. gas market insulated from war in the Middle East U.S. gas inventories are on course to finish the winter close to the average for the time of year, which has sent futures prices back below $3 per million British thermal...

By John Kemp
No Evidence of 20 Pakistani Tankers; Sanctions Risk Highlighted
SocialMar 31, 2026

No Evidence of 20 Pakistani Tankers; Sanctions Risk Highlighted

Show me your Tier One ships, specifically the 20 Pakistani ships. Just to be clear, Pakistan does not have 20 flagged ships stuck in the Persian Gulf, let alone 20 Pakistani tankers. Where are all these ships that...

By Sal Mercogliano
Creating a Personal Media OS for Systematic Growth
SocialMar 31, 2026

Creating a Personal Media OS for Systematic Growth

I’m building a personal media operating system for myself. Not a content calendar. Not an AI post writer. A real internal system for: - signals - hooks - scripts - UGC workflows - memory - distribution Because I want my own products to grow through systems, not daily chaos. Share in...

By Andy Marushko
AI Cuts Drug Discovery From Years to Months
SocialMar 31, 2026

AI Cuts Drug Discovery From Years to Months

I joined Sam Fazeli for the latest episode of Bloomberg Intelligence's Vanguards of Healthcare podcast and talk about our partnership with Eli Lilly and why I believe algorithmic approaches are reshaping the earliest stages of pharmaceutical R&D. The biggest impact...

By Alex Zhavoronkov, PhD
DOJ Missteps on Social Media Prompt Civil Rights Outcry
SocialMar 31, 2026

DOJ Missteps on Social Media Prompt Civil Rights Outcry

The Trump Justice Department may have put its foot in it on social media — again. https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/civil-rights-chiefs-social-media-post-fulton-county-ballot-seizure/

By Marc Elias
Healthcare Embraces AI Twice Faster Than Other Sectors
SocialMar 31, 2026

Healthcare Embraces AI Twice Faster Than Other Sectors

Healthcare is adopting AI at 2x the rate of other industries. Lenovo’s Healthcare CTO calls it “assistive intelligence.” What that means for the hospital of the future. 👉 https://t.co/eGplzkBn4T @Lenovo @DukeHealth #CES2026 #HITSM

By Colin Hung
Outsiders Drive Radical Innovation in Aerospace and Auto
SocialMar 31, 2026

Outsiders Drive Radical Innovation in Aerospace and Auto

Indeed, it was *because* I was not from the aerospace industry that SpaceX made such radical breakthroughs. Same for Tesla. Those in the industry would have if they could have.

By Elon Musk
Presidential Tanker Claims Lack Evidence, only One Seen
SocialMar 31, 2026

Presidential Tanker Claims Lack Evidence, only One Seen

Here is an example of some of the problems associated with the President's comments about 8 to 10 tankers sailing out of the Persian Gulf or the 20 tankers he discussed on Air Force One. There is no evidence of...

By Sal Mercogliano
Essential Security Docs Most Orgs Still Miss
SocialMar 31, 2026

Essential Security Docs Most Orgs Still Miss

Cybersecurity scales with process + templates 🔐 Key docs every org needs: 🛡️ InfoSec: incident logs, access matrix, data classification 🌐 Network: DDoS plan, VPN/NAC logs, patch schedule ☁️ Cloud: config baseline, IR log, backup testing, asset inventory 🧩 AppSec: secure coding checklist, SAST logs,...

By Giuliano Liguori
Lee Ginsberg Leaves Firm to Launch Independent Awards Consultancy
SocialMar 31, 2026

Lee Ginsberg Leaves Firm to Launch Independent Awards Consultancy

Lee Ginsberg Exits Ginsberg / Libby to Become Independent Awards Consultant (EXCLUSIVE) https://t.co/RkiQfAyO7S via @variety

By Clayton Davis
Finally Thrilled: Orion's Third Flight Exceeds Expectations
SocialMar 31, 2026

Finally Thrilled: Orion's Third Flight Exceeds Expectations

I had mixed feelings about the first two flights of Orion. But not this one. https://t.co/9YROBrhJ7M

By Eric Berger
China's Geothermal Potential Stymied by Policy and Cost
SocialMar 31, 2026

China's Geothermal Potential Stymied by Policy and Cost

Interesting read on why Geothermal has not taken off as a domestic power source in CHina. https://t.co/sq8xn774Mg https://t.co/K0gI2v6nKr

By Joe Weisenthal
Travel Costs Surge, Airlines Struggle Amid Fuel Spike
SocialMar 31, 2026

Travel Costs Surge, Airlines Struggle Amid Fuel Spike

12 Things in Travel Today: — Airport Waits Ease As TSA Gets Paid — Airlines Face Fare Pressure From Fuel Spike — US Gas Hits $4 Per Gallon — Korean Air Enters Emergency Mode Over Fuel Costs — Hawaii Travel After Floods What To Know...

By Johnny Jet
Grain Management May Open 800 MHz for Satellite D2D
SocialMar 31, 2026

Grain Management May Open 800 MHz for Satellite D2D

Grain Management could make its 800 MHz available for satellite direct-to-device (D2D) operations. More: https://t.co/Nz0c3qdLvB

By Mike Dano
Artemis 2 Likely Launches Wednesday, 80% Chance
SocialMar 31, 2026

Artemis 2 Likely Launches Wednesday, 80% Chance

Artemis 2 weather forecast is 80% go for Wednesday. If launch slips: 70% go Thursday, 75% Friday, 70% Saturday.

By Jeff Foust
Monzo Exits US Market, Informs Customers via Email
SocialMar 31, 2026

Monzo Exits US Market, Informs Customers via Email

Monzo is calling it quits in the US, per emails the company has sent to customers: https://t.co/O6zV63RcXB

By Jason Mikula